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20080199839 | Squat Training Device - A squat training device. A generally planar base is shaped to receive a shoed foot of a user. A plurality of straps are coupled to the base and are configured to secure the shoed foot to the base. A vertical member is detachably coupled to a front toe portion of the base and extends upwardly from the base to provide the user thereof with feedback regarding a predetermined exercise form. | 08-21-2008 |
20080206726 | System, Use of Said System and Method For Monitoring and Optimising a Performance of at Least One Human Operator - The invention relates to a system, for monitoring and optimising a performance of at least one human operator, comprising—monitoring means ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080227068 | Horse simulator - The present invention relates to a simulator for simulating the movement of a horse comprising: a base; a body portion for receipt of a rider and having a longitudinal axis corresponding to the simulated forward and backward movement of a horse; a first linkage extending between said body portion and said base; a second linkage extending between said body portion; and a mechanism capable of providing vertical and horizontal movement to the longitudinal axis of the body portion. The present invention also relates to a kit of parts for producing the simulator. The simulator is particularly useful as a training aid for people to ride horses, in addition to improving stamina and general fitness. | 09-18-2008 |
20080293022 | Method and system of using drill progression, skill mastery, and color progression in tennis instruction - A method and system of using drill progression, skill mastery, and colors to show progression in tennis instruction for a tennis player includes the steps of providing color levels to indicate proficiency of tennis ability, the color levels progressing from least to most proficient as follows: white, gold, orange, blue, dark blue, green, dark green, red, purple, grey, and black; testing the tennis player against predefined requirements for one or more of the color levels; providing feedback to the tennis player about the testing; awarding the tennis player with the color level if the predefined requirements are met; providing the tennis player with a grip or band for a tennis racket, the grip or band having a color corresponding to the awarded color level; and offering additional instruction to the tennis player to improve the tennis player's proficiency. | 11-27-2008 |
20080305462 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND INSTRUCTING TOP LEVEL ATHLETES - A method and system is provided for screening and identifying athletes that have the highest potential within their chosen sport and providing a training and development environment for these athletes at the elite and super elite level of their respective sport. The system employs a nine part integrated system that is structured in a manner that assists in identifying those player that are the most able to benefit from intensive training to move them from a top-level athlete to an elite athlete. The steps generally include prescreening, athlete selection, pre-training/preparation, intensive training, progress monitoring, player family support and communication, cultural exposure, professional career placement and post career support and counseling. In this context, a comprehensive approach is provided for identifying talented athletes and providing a training and development environment for these athletes. | 12-11-2008 |
20080318192 | Training Apparatus - The invention relates to an apparatus, for training a user to develop one or more actions which may facilitate improved compliance to an event by the user. It comprises: • a screen for displaying information relating to the event to the user; and • a user interface, enabling the user to control a program which demonstrates the one or more actions to the user in the context of the event. The apparatus is programmed to demonstrate the one or more actions through one or more characters and the user is able to observe the one or more actions and optionally control the event outcome, by being able to control the one or more, actions of the one or more characters. Preferably each different action is demonstrated by a different character such that the user associates a specific action with a specific character and can thus be, prompted in an event situation to act in a given way, by reference to the specific character. | 12-25-2008 |
20090004634 | System and Method for Preventing and Treating Repetitive Stress Injury - A system and method for is disclosed that plays a video of a graphical representation of a person demonstrating a selected physical exercise that is aimed at preventing or treating a repetitive stress injury in one or more areas of the body. The video demonstrates the exercise in real time so that a user performing the exercise, in time with the demonstration, will perform the exercise in a proper period of time that increases the benefits of the exercise. The selected exercise could be either directly selected from a list of exercises, from a reduced list of exercises that focus or effect a specific body area chosen by the user, or one of a set of exercises. Alternatively, a scheduling event could be used to display a demonstration of a selected exercise upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. | 01-01-2009 |
20090011393 | Balance training device - A balance training device includes a base having a connection bar which includes a transverse bar and a tilt bar. A transmission unit connected to the tilt bar and includes a pedal frame, a crank, a link, a shaft, a driving wheel, a belt and a fly wheel. The link unit is connected to the transverse bar and includes a driving plate, a first link, a second link, a third link, a fourth link and a seat frame. The seat frame includes a seat with two handles on two ends thereof and the link unit moves the user back and forth, and up and down so that the user's upper body is exercised. The pedal frame includes two pedals so that the user's feet are rested on the pedals and the user's body is moved like riding a horse. | 01-08-2009 |
20090042174 | System and Method for Encouraging Children to Exercise - A method of encouraging children to physically exercise comprises providing a plurality of exercise equipment configured to induce physical exercise through entertainment. The entertainment aspect is integrated with the exercise equipment and/or is made available separately. As such, equipment inducing physical exercise through entertainment are an improvement over conventional exercise equipment. | 02-12-2009 |
20090047644 | Method for creating and distributing personalized fitness instruction - A multimedia system product for use in physical fitness training including a method and system for producing customized physical fitness programs through an internet-based environment. The user is allowed to select the individual components of the exercise video and manipulate motion capture data by using a graphics engine to customize the “look and feel” of the customized workout through available training avatars. The individual components eligible for inclusion are included in a database containing a plurality of audio and visual media files of personal trainers performing exemplar exercises. The compiled instructional video is then available for download and installation on a video-enabled personal media player. | 02-19-2009 |
20090053682 | VIBRATION-BASED TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - Embodiments of a portable vibration device are disclosed, along with their use in enhancing performance for athletic and other processes requiring precise body control. A small portable housing is removably attachable to an athletic implement such as the shaft of a golf club. A battery-operated vibration mechanism within the housing operates at a frequency suitable for enhancing muscle performance through stimulation. A frequency control circuit operable by the user enables adjustment of the frequency for various circumstances. A removable pad attaches to the vibration mechanism and defines features adapted to match a particular intended implement, and a removable cam attached via an axle to a motor can be replaced by a cam adapted for use with that same type of implement. | 02-26-2009 |
20090098519 | Device and method for employment of video games to provide physical and occupational therapy and measuring and monitoring motor movements and cognitive stimulation and rehabilitation - A device and method for providing physical, occupational, or cognitive therapy to patients which employs video game software manipulated by a game controller and running on a central processing unit such as a computer or video game console. The device and method take advantage of the wide familiarity of patients with the manipulation of game controllers to operate widely sold and popular video games to provide immediate familiarity with the system operation. An interface and software are employed along with body engageable movement tracking components to change the required controller manipulations by the user in the game, to elicit movements predetermined to provide the therapy for the user. | 04-16-2009 |
20090117525 | Sensory Coordination System for Sports, Therapy and Exercise - A sensory coordination system for sports, occupational therapy, physical therapy and general exercise. | 05-07-2009 |
20090170056 | METHOD, MEDIUM, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL IN REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - Provided are a method and an apparatus for providing educational material. The method includes: receiving information about a health state and lifestyle of a patient from a remote terminal at every predetermined period of time; selecting educational material appropriate for the patient from a plurality of pieces of educational material based on the information; and providing the selected educational material to the remote terminal. As a result, educational material appropriate for private characters of a patient can be selected and provided. | 07-02-2009 |
20090263772 | Physical education system - A method for group teaching of physical activity. The method includes: selecting a video, wherein the video displays instructions for at least one physical activity; assembling selected exercise equipment, wherein the exercise equipment is selected based on the instructions displayed in the video and a number of participants in the group; positioning the exercise equipment in selected positions, wherein the exercise equipment is positioned based on the instructions displayed in the video; assigning participants to stations, wherein the participants are assigned to the stations based on the instructions displayed in the video; playing the video, wherein the participants are instructed to participate in the at least one physical activity by following the instructions displayed in the video; and monitoring compliance, technique, and condition of the participants as the participants perform aspects of the at least one physical activity. The physical fitness of the participants is improved by performance of the at least one physical activity. | 10-22-2009 |
20090269728 | ATHLETE TRAINING SYSTEM - A system for training an athlete during a training period includes a digital system that is programmed to: receive a plurality of inputs regarding a current state of the athlete and a training goal for the athlete; employ an expert system to generate a training prescription for the athlete; and generate a plurality of control outputs that correspond to the listing of training activities. An exercise apparatus includes at least one activity device that is configured to: facilitate the athlete performing a predetermined exercise; receive the control output from the digital system and to adjust an exercise parameter so as to correspond to the training parameter indicated by the control output; and generate an electronic result output indicative of use by the athlete of the activity device wherein the result output is transmitted to the digital system. | 10-29-2009 |
20090275007 | System and Method for Strength Training - A method of strength training that includes initiating eccentric contraction of a muscle of interest at a starting position where the muscle of interest is maximally flexed without losing contraction force or increasing the load on a joint. The method also includes eccentrically contracting the muscle of interest through a Contractile Reversal Phase up to a J-Point. When the J-Point is observed the method includes initiating concentric contraction of the muscle of interest to return the muscle of interest to the starting position. | 11-05-2009 |
20090305206 | OFF-ICE EDGE TRAINER AND METHOD - An off-ice edge trainer includes a platform having at least one substantially planar surface that is arranged at a first angle relative to horizontal and at a second angle relative to the horizontal. The first angle and the second angle are greater than 0°. The first angle is configured to cause a user standing on the at least one substantially planar surface of the ice-skating training system to shift their weight to a predetermined portion of a skate blade. | 12-10-2009 |
20100009328 | METHOD FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE TRAINING - A method for enhanced exercise training or performance utilizing intentional controlled tachypnea and somatic sensory alkalosis biofeedback training to maintain an essentially non-acidic state during exercise. A trainee is instructed to decrease measured transcutaneous CO | 01-14-2010 |
20100015585 | Method and apparatus for providing personalised audio-visual instruction - A method of and apparatus ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100015586 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PHYSICAL TRAINING AND METHOD THEREOF - A system for managing physical training includes: a goal achievement planning module establishing a training goal and a time schedule for a physical training participant on the basis of a profile reflecting physical characteristics of the physical training participant; a section creation module separately creating training items on a section basis according to the training goal and the time schedule of the physical training participant with reference to a predetermined standard; and a management contents creation module creating contents required to manage the physical training of the physical training participant on the basis of physical measurements previously established by the goal achievement planning module and the section creation module and various physical measurements measured from sensors attached to the physical training participant in real-time. | 01-21-2010 |
20100015587 | Instruction Apparatus and Instruction Methods - Educational tools are provided that can include a plurality of sets of placards wherein individual ones of these sets can include a plurality of individual placards, and individual placards within the sets having substantially the same surface area and can be associated with a common symbol. The educational tool can also include at least two of the sets including placards having different surface areas associated with different symbols. Educational methods are also provided that include providing a first set of placards, with the first set of placards including individual placards having a first surface area associated with a first symbol, and providing a second set of placards, with the second set of placards including individual placards having a second surface area associated with a second symbol. | 01-21-2010 |
20100092935 | WEB-BASED PHYSICAL FITNESS MONITORING SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method for monitoring physical fitness. The method includes providing a website for access via a network by a teacher, an administrator, a student, and a parent, and enabling the teacher to enter student information, wherein the student information includes student identifying information, student grade information, and student physical information. The method further includes storing the student information in a data store, enabling the administrator to view the student information, enabling the student to view student information, and enabling the parent to view the student information. | 04-15-2010 |
20100167246 | Method for Improving Cognition and Motor Timing - A method of training a subject to improve anticipatory timing includes presenting the subject with multiple sequences of stimuli, receiving sensor signals associated with responses by the subject to the stimuli, and recording response times in accordance with the sensor signals, wherein the recorded response times are associated with the responses by the subject to the multiple sequences of stimuli, and wherein the response times have an associated distribution. The method further includes analyzing the distribution of response times for the subject to determine variability in anticipatory timing of the subject with respect to the stimuli, and generating a subject feedback signal corresponding to a result of the analyzing so as to train the subject to improve anticipatory timing of the subject. | 07-01-2010 |
20100184010 | Boxing punching combination training/workout system - My boxing punching combination system is the idea of identifying specific numbers to represent specific punches and having them placed at the proper location for those punches. By placing these numbers appropriately on any given apparatus, any user can easily execute boxing punching combinations regardless of the user's level of experience in boxing. | 07-22-2010 |
20100209898 | Toilet training device - A toilet-training device to be secured on an article of clothing worn by a child has an input member with a recorder for recording a caregiver's audio message to the child, a timer, speaker for playing the recorded message, a processor/controller in data communication with the timer, the recorder and the speaker. The processor/controller is programmable for actuating the speaker and/or vibrator at predetermined time intervals so as to remind the child to use a toilet. | 08-19-2010 |
20100216103 | BALANCE SIMULATOR FOR BICYCLING - A balance simulator for bicycling comprises a base ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100233664 | Speed indicating apparatus - A speed indicating system useful in training an athlete includes a spool on which a tether line is wound with the free end thereof then secured to the body of the athlete, any selected one of the athlete's limbs, or any object swung, kicked or thrown by the athlete. The spool includes one or more permanent magnet pieces mounted on its periphery in an alignment adjacent an inductive pickup coil which then communicates the current level induced to a meter indicating the tether line deployment rate. The reverse electromotive force resulting from the inductive coupling is then useful to reduce the inertially driven tether line deployment. | 09-16-2010 |
20100248199 | Method for providing a customized concatenated music workout-energizing anthology - A method for providing a customized concatenated music workout-energizing anthology, the method including entering into a computer, via a user interface, personal workout parameters including at least one of type of workout and duration of workout, employing the computer to select multiple pieces of music from a music database, employing the computer to concatenate the multiple pieces of music in an order which is adapted to correspond to the personal workout parameters; entering into the computer, via an advertiser interface, audio advertisement content; employing the computer to concatenate advertisements, including at least part of the audio advertisement content, at advertisement concatenation locations between various ones of the multiple pieces of music and employing the computer to download to a portable workout-energizing device a resulting customized concatenated music workout-energizing anthology. | 09-30-2010 |
20100279261 | Coaching aid - A coaching aid system includes a white board fashioned to resemble a sport playing surface for a team sport and at least a first set of player figurines. The first set of play figurines may include at least as many player figurines as the number of team players would occupy said sport playing surface during play of the sport. Each player figurine is configured to resemble a unique playing position and stance unique to that position within the number of team players. Advantageously the first set of player figurines includes a greater number of player figurines than the number of team members so as to provide at least one substitute player figurine for at least one of the unique playing positions. Each unique playing position figurine is in a nuanced player stance corresponding to a player stance in that player position chosen from a group of different scenarios. | 11-04-2010 |
20100316983 | EDUCATIONAL EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD SIMULATION OF SWORDPLAY - Provided herein is a role-playing sword-playing fitness-oriented educational system and method with physical game devices, as well as rules for their use. Players assume the roles of imaginary characters in a fictitious storyline and use sword devices and set value oriented tasks to progress through the game and achieve rewards and higher ranking as recognized in the domains of physical combat, magical forces, and technological abilities. The system and method integrates a fitness program, fantasy role-playing game, and martial arts into a personal development program for kids. Game apparatus are interactive padded swords that require physical interaction between players wherein through the demonstration of strategic and technological skills as well as achievement of value based skills the player achieve higher rankings and rewards. | 12-16-2010 |
20110070569 | GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAM UTILIZING FREE WEIGHT, MACHINE FITNESS ACCESSORY AND BODY MOVEMENT EXERCISE COMBINATION - The present invention is a group workout program that allows instructors to lead and teach multiple exercisers machine, free weight and other forms of exercise simultaneously. Participants within a single exercise area can do the same free weight, machine and accompanying exercises simultaneously. They can also circuit train in small, medium and large circuits doing the same or different exercises concurrently or simultaneously under the direction of an instructor. More than one exerciser can exercise on each machine at the same time and machines can be combined to deliver more exercises. An exerciser can do multiple exercises on a single machine either changing the configuration between exercises and also by leaving the configuration the same and simply moving between varying exercises. The workout program allows an instructor to teach exercises and exercise combinations in way where they can have a slow, medium, fast and mixed pace. The workout program method can be conducted simultaneously for participants of different fitness levels and experience and can be delivered for specific body parts or entire body workout programs. | 03-24-2011 |
20110091849 | Sport leagues formation eligibility and rules. - 1) Athlete must be over the age of 21, this is because we believe that the league should not discourage him for pursuing an education with the prospect of making money. | 04-21-2011 |
20110091850 | Vision application training device - The present invention is directed to a vision applications training device prevent head tilting when appropriate, which comprises: a main housing; an ear attachment means connected to the main housing, and having a first and second component connected to one another to be movable relative to one another from a first, open, position to a second, closed, position and arranged to create the closed position for fixed placement on a human ear; a speaking tilt alarm system within the main housing includes a battery, a sound chip, a speaker, a tilt activation mechanism and functional connections, the sound chip having at least one speaking command; and, wherein a user may attach the device to the user's ear and when the user's head tilts at least a predetermined angle from horizontal, the tilt activation mechanism activates the chip and the at least one speaking command is played through the speaker. | 04-21-2011 |
20110136087 | Juggling Aid and Training Apparatus - An apparatus for assisting in learning the art of juggling comprises a sloping net which is supported by a structure or worn by the juggler himself, whereby any errantly thrown or dropped balls are caught by the net and returned to close proximity of the juggler so that he can easily pick them up and begin to juggle again. Thus the juggler is relieved of and no longer required to waste time and energy chasing lost balls and more importantly having to bend over or squat down to the floor surface to retrieve them. | 06-09-2011 |
20110151420 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A USER WITH A PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM - A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface. | 06-23-2011 |
20110159469 | MULTIMEDIA APPARATUS - A multimedia apparatus is provided. The multimedia apparatus extracts a workout prescription including at least one method of exercise based on user information inputted by a user. As a result, the user is able to set and manage his exercise method using the multimedia apparatus. | 06-30-2011 |
20110165545 | FREE FALL SIMULATOR - A free fall simulator includes a self-contained air circuit and a hover chamber in which persons can hover as a result of an air stream directed vertically upward. A lower opening is located at a lower end of the hover chamber and an upper opening is located at an upper end of the hover chamber. A substantially closed air guide channel includes at least one fan. The channel connects the lower opening and the upper opening of the hover chamber. At least one air inlet opening and at least one air outlet opening allow for exchanging air within the air guide channel. The simulator includes redirecting lamellae which redirect an air stream within the air guide channel in corner areas or areas of high curvature, wherein at least one air outlet opening is disposed within the redirecting lamellae. | 07-07-2011 |
20110183307 | Training Scripts - A training script device is described that conveniently allows a user to create a training script defining one or more steps of a workout routine, where each step may include an activity, a duration for performing that activity, and an intensity at which the activity is to be performed. Further, one or more steps of the training script can be self-starting in response to performance data detected by sensors of training script device executing the training script. This conveniently frees the athlete from having to continuously monitor the status of his or her workout activities. Still further, the training script device conveniently allows a user to transfer training scripts to other training script devices, so that athletes can share successful training scripts. | 07-28-2011 |
20110212423 | Adjustable Multi-Sensory Fly Casting Trainer and Teaching Method - A fly casting training apparatus includes a shaft, a ball movable within the shaft, and adjustable limit stops for setting the range of motion of the ball within the shaft. The apparatus is used to simulate a fly casting experience, with the limit stops adjustable to simulate long casting motions, short casting motions, and casting motions therebetween. The device also includes an elastic band that may be used to simulate the double haul casting method. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212424 | Personal Fitness Trainers Online - The present invention method provides personal fitness trainers online training method, for use across an electronic communications network transmitting messages, exercise routines, videos, usage of the Internet and web pages “web sessions” for video and audio streaming between the personal trainer and the client one on one. The online personal fitness is a method for a database of personal trainers whom become members of the named business “Fitness Is Online” or any named business, individually consulting individual user clients, and providing all aspects of the fitness plan online, particularly email custom personalized exercise routines, workouts. The method for all purpose's including muscle building, muscle toning, cardio, aerobics, health tips, diet plans, follow up evaluation, feedback, personal workout videos, one on one web sessions, and other applicable actions implemented by the personal trainer, all personal, one on one to a client, not computer generated. | 09-01-2011 |
20110217682 | Apparatus that helps and physically prepares new riders to ride - This invention of mine is perfect for people to prepare their bodies for the transition from a non-horse rider to a successful rider. Actually, it is used for starting to learn control, and develop the strength as well as reflexes, particularly for children needing to reduce weakness to ride. It helps the training for the tough horse riding actions. Often children never achieve to learn to ride because muscle weakness is a barrier. To do this I have created apparatus to finely tune balance and reflexes as well as to strengthen those muscles essential for horse riding. I've designed a small inflatable ball that is elevated up to an adjustable height and retained within supportive framework above a big base with curved steel runners. The inflatable ball is unstable so that the user Scan try and balance, sit or bounce on it as well as train the postures and motions for each of the horses' strides. My invention, I believe, is new. | 09-08-2011 |
20110256518 | SURFING INSTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Riding a surfboard on sizeable waves is generally very demanding and time-consuming to learn. Beginners tire quickly when paddling against incoming surf and repeatedly fall when first learning to catch and ride waves. A motorized surfboard wirelessly controllable by the instructor, the student, or both facilitates instruction and practice on a floating board moving at variable speeds in a relatively safe, controlled calm-water setting. This system provides an intermediate learning environment between dry land or still water and the vastly more challenging ocean surf. Later, in a surf zone, the board's motor propulsion assists with paddling so that the student can concentrate on wave-riding. Inland-dwelling students can use this system to learn to ride a board on an existing nearby lake, river, or large swimming pool before a holiday trip to the seashore or an artificial-surf pool. | 10-20-2011 |
20110262887 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAZE BASED ATTENTION TRAINING - Gaze based systems and methods are used to monitor the attention of a user. One or more images are displayed to a user on a display. It is determined that an image of the one or more images is being viewed by an eye of the user from one or more measurements received from an eyetracker. One or more modifications to the image are displayed on the display over time so as to maintain the attention of the user. Whether or not the attention of the user is maintained is determined from one or more additional measurements received from the eyetracker after the one or more modifications to the image. In various embodiments, the one or more modifications to the image include moving the image on the display. In various embodiments, the one or more modifications to the image include animating the image on the display. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262888 | SYSTEM FOR ENCOURAGING A USER TO PERFORM SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - A system for encouraging a user to perform substantial physical activity. The system may include sensors that may be worn by the user while the user is performing a substantial physical activity, such as running or playing basketball. The sensors may detect the magnitude of the physical activity and may transmit data regarding the physical activity to a processing system. The processing system may display a reward to encourage the user for participating in physical activity and the reward provided may be based on the physical activity of the user. | 10-27-2011 |
20110275041 | Training apparatus for calf roping - A calf roping training apparatus incorporating a simulated calf, a support column and a towing structure. The support column has a spin joint and an invert joint. The calf body of the simulated calf is formed by one or more pieces of simulated skin and a simulated head fixed in anatomical form by a body frame. The support column is anchored to the towing structure. The towing structure has a tow member, a pair of long skids, a short skid, and a towing attachment device. The support column base is attached to the short skid which provides for transfer of the weight of the simulated calf to the ground. The support column top is attached to or integrated with the body frame. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275042 | Human-motion-training system - Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated human-motion-training systems. These automated human-motion-training systems include a hardware platform that provides for stored-instruction processing and that includes memory, an I/O interface, and an audio-signal generation and output component, and an operating system or control program that executes on the hardware platform and that provides a program-execution environment. The automated human-motion-training systems further include components of the human-motion-training system that provide for automated proctoring of human-motion exercises and training regimes, including monitoring of a user's body position, producing feedback corresponding to a user's body position, and determining a user's performance in order to modify the exercises and training regimes so that they provide optimal-challenge-point-based training over the course of multiple repetitions and training sessions. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275043 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING GAIT TRAINING - In one embodiment a gait training system includes a patient interface adapted to attach to a patient's thigh, the patient interface defining a channel, a cord that passes through the channel of the patient interface, and connecting means attached to a first end of the cord for connecting the cord to the patient's forefoot, wherein pulling of the cord pulls the patient interface forward and upward to emulate hip flexion and simultaneously pulls the connecting means upward to emulate ankle dorsiflexion. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275044 | INTERVAL FITNESS TRAINING - A computer-implemented method and/or computer program product for developing a physical fitness regimen, including establishing individualized physical fitness parameters based upon individualized information; obtaining physical fitness data from one or more computer database sources; developing a physical fitness regimen based upon the individualized information and the physical fitness data. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275045 | Video Overlay Sports Motion Analysis - Methods and system for providing a video overlay sports motion analysis. An embodiment method comprises receiving files containing video frames recording a professional athlete's performance of a motion and video frames of a student's performance of the motion. A stick figure representation of the professional athlete's motion is provided as a video sequence, and the video sequence is aligned to, and overlaid with, outlines of the student athlete. A playable video file providing a visual comparison between the student athlete's motion and the motion of the professional is created and delivered. Differences between the two motions are ascertained. A representation of the student performing the motion correctly is created and stored to enable playback; enabling the student to mentally visualize himself/herself performing the correct motion. The embodiments provide a turnkey system usable from anywhere worldwide by any student or coach at low cost. | 11-10-2011 |
20110281248 | Practice Manager - The present invention relates to a method, software and/or tool for assisting users in meeting a goal. Each time an activity is undertaken, the user logs this occurrence. The method comprises determining the number of times the activity is undertaken in the cycle time period, and an indicator | 11-17-2011 |
20110281249 | Method And System For Creating Personalized Workout Programs - A method and system for creating personalized workout programs are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving first input data from a client device, the first input data comprising personal information, fitness goal information, and scheduling data. Based on the first input data, a recommended workout schedule and a recommended list of activity groups are generated. Second input data is received from the client device, the second input data comprising feedback related to the recommended list of activity groups. Based on the first input data and second input data, a personalized workout plan is generated. The personalized workout plan is transmitted and displayable on the client device. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281250 | Method and apparatus for toilet training - A method and apparatus for toilet training for children or as an aid to urinary function for adults which presents two cues to the person. The first cue is an audible sound of water flowing. The second cue is visual observation of water flowing. The cues are presented in a structure which may be a rotatable hour glass shaped liquid containing device which permits the liquid to flow from one portion of the hour glass to the other when the device is rotated. A sound of flowing water is produced from sound storage means in the device. The liquid may be refilled or it may be pre-sealed at the factory. Two plates are proved at the ends of the hour glass to house a picture in one and a mirror in the other. The structure may be utilized free-standing, or attached to a rotatable base which, in turn, may be fixedly or removably mounted on a surface. | 11-17-2011 |
20110287397 | WORLD'S 1ST MARTIAL ARTS (FIGHTING SPORTS) TRAINING INSTRUMENT AND FIGHTING ABILITY INDEX APPRAISAL SYSTEM - An instrument and a system; a local training instrument which is concerning the scientific training on fundamental theories of ‘the fighting science’ about instantaneously dynamic balance and reacting of a professional contestant at standing posture. It comprises three primary components: a mechanical energy transferring subunit | 11-24-2011 |
20110311955 | PHYSICAL EXERCISE CONTROL - A method and corresponding apparatus for controlling physical exercise, in which an exercise program is stored and presented to a user as a computer animated instructor. The computer animated instructor is produced so that the animation corresponds to movements according to the exercise program. The animation is synchronized with music and presented to the user on a display. | 12-22-2011 |
20120015334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATING PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA - A physical exercise apparatus comprises a mat/cushion device and accessories designed for fitness interactivity using an array of variations of graphics specifically placed on the mat. The locations of the graphics are provided as an aid to guide proper body positions or postures, placement and alignment in yoga and physical exercise, and for the use of creative sequencing of movement, proper technique, and body mechanics. The apparatus is a foundation and map for physical exercise programs, games, interactive play, physical therapies and methods. The apparatus contains graphics with anthropometric measurements that may be synchronized with instruction, audio and/or video displays, and/or video games containing and delivering corresponding graphics for body placement and timing. The method through instruction and gaming can be delivered auditorially and/or visually, through interactive multimedia systems, on a timed and/or touch sensitive system, as well as an array of different technologies such as the internet. | 01-19-2012 |
20120021393 | Method for Operating a Training Device and Training Device - A method for operating a training device is provided. According to the method, a property of a user using the training device during a training session is automatically determined, and a fitness level of the user is automatically determined from the user property. Based on the fitness level of the user a performance of a virtual opponent is automatically defined, and information representing the performance of the virtual opponent is output to the user. | 01-26-2012 |
20120064494 | VISUAL STIMULOUS GAME - An aid is disclosed for a trainer teaching a student motor skills. A magnetically-inert shield receives a magnetically-inert screen fixed to the front side thereof. A token has a magnetically-attractive material, and a token controller has a first magnet, such that the token controller may be used to move the token around on the screen when the token controller is pressed up against the rear side of the shield. One of the screens may include at least one raised portion raised off of the front surface of the screen a distance sufficient to receive the token thereunder. Various activities and games may be played with the aid, revolving primarily about the student trying to grasp a token that is moved by the trainer about the screen. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064495 | TRAINING SYSTEM - A training system ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120077163 | 3D MONOCULAR VISUAL TRACKING THERAPY SYSTEM FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HUMAN UPPER LIMBS - It is described a 3D monocular tracking system, being robust, having low cost, easy to install and use, useful for the upper limbs rehabilitation in a patient in need thereof, as well as a home self-directed therapy method for patients having upper limbs' movement disability. The system comprising a) a handle or gripper; b) a computational vision system comprising a video camera; c) software comprising a set of games; d) a processor; and, e) a display apparatus. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077164 | Sensory Testing data analysis by categories - This invention is related to systems and methods of analyzing sensory ability data. One embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising the steps of receiving data from a remote location. The data is comprised of sensory ability data and demographic data associated with a subject. The data may then be stored. Further, the method includes identifying a potential evaluation level associated with the subject. The evaluation level is identified, at least in part, utilizing a sports tree function. The method also includes retrieving peer data associated with the potential evaluation level. Additionally, the method includes determining when the peer data is statistically powerful for use in generating a comparative profile of the sensory ability data associated with the subject. Additional embodiments develop training programs based on one or more training program functions. | 03-29-2012 |
20120088213 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A WORKSTATION INJURY AVOIDANCE PROGRAM - A method including the steps determining a workstation environment of a user, providing a first reminder to the user to perform a set of exercises after an interval of work, and instructing the user to perform the set of exercises after an acceptance, by the user, of the reminder to perform the set of exercises, the set of exercises tailored to the workstation environment of the user, wherein the instructions associated with the first set of exercises and the second set of exercises include a demonstration to the user to ensure the proper execution of the exercises by the user to help reduce the probability of a workstation injury. Furthermore, an associated system is also provided. | 04-12-2012 |
20120094261 | Flow Meter for a Container and Method for Monitoring the Hydration of a Patient - A flow meter for a container, for monitoring the dehydration of a patient, has a sensor unit for detecting a flow through the flow meter and a control unit for recording an amount of liquid passing through during a time interval. The flow meter is an adapter for connection to a bottle or a beaker. A patient receives a warning if he should take in liquid. A base station serves for bidirectional transmission of measurement data to an external apparatus, more particularly a telemedical center. | 04-19-2012 |
20120100514 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING OF PERCEPTUAL SKILLS USING NEUROFEEDBACK - Method for training of a perceptual skill, e.g. using a brain computer interface, which method comprises measuring electrophysiological activity in reaction to a sequence of perceptual stimuli. Furthermore, matching the measured electrophysiological activity signal with a predefined electrophysiological signature signal is performed, in which the predefined electrophysiological signature signal corresponds to an early electrophysiological component. Feedback is provided when a match is detected. | 04-26-2012 |
20120107781 | Integrated Training System for Articles of Footwear - An integrated training system for articles of footwear is disclosed. Each article of footwear includes a set of physical characteristics associated with an athletic skill. A customized training program is provided with each article of footwear to provide custom tailored training for improving the particular athletic skill associated with the selected article of footwear. | 05-03-2012 |
20120122063 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A TRAINING PROGRAM TO A SUBJECT - A method of providing a training program including at least a first exercise and a second exercise, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring one or more parameters associated with the first exercise performance of a subject; and adjusting, based on said one or more parameters, one or more target values of the second exercise to be provided after said first exercise. | 05-17-2012 |
20120129138 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION, DETECTION OF SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE, REPORTING, AND PROVISION OF REWARD THEREFORE - An exercise computer monitors the exercises of a user, especially a child, and provides rewards for exercises done well and regularly, thereby motivating the user. Rewards take the form of video games, cartoons, music, and merchant coupons. The exercise computer also provides encouragement and advice as the user progresses in skill level. Exercises may be prescribed. A record of exercise performance can be produced, to track the user's progress over time. The system and method can readily utilize the current install base of handheld computers and video games pre-existing in the marketplace. | 05-24-2012 |
20120148991 | Detachable Fingergrip Whistle System - A whistle system that enables an official or other user to not only have the whistle in a secure position for quick and easy use while also enabling the user to be able to use both hands as well. In particular, the whistle system includes a fingergrip that allows the user to quickly move the whistle in position for use in a natural motion, while allowing the fingergrip to then quickly separate from the whistle to allow both hands of the user to be utilized. Alternatively, the whistle allows individuals with restricted movement in one arm to still officiate. A user having restricted movement in one arm can simply wear the whistle on one hand, move it into position in the mouth to be blown, and then quickly separated from the whistle to allow the signal to be indicated with one hand. The whistle system includes a whistle with a fingergrip. The fingergrip is securely attached to the whistle by a securement system that also allows the fingergrip to be separated from the whistle with an application of force. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148992 | Controller for Electrical Impulse Stress Exposure Training - A control module used in combination with an activation device for generating an activation signal in response to a stress exposure training event and an electrical impulse device for delivering an electrical shock to the user. The control module has a housing for being carried on the user. The module includes a controller function which sends a shock signal to the impulse device to shock the user according to prescribed shock criteria in response to an activation signal. The control module can be used with various activation devices including light-based force-on-force training or video shoot-back simulations. An operator input of the controller enables the prescribed shock criteria stored on the controller which is carried on the user to be adjusted by an operator directly at the module or remotely. | 06-14-2012 |
20120164614 | COMPUTER PROGRAM AND METHOD FOR PAIN PREVENTION - A non-transitory computer readable storage medium for instructing the user of an electronic device to perform wellness activities using a processor is provided. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium includes instructions to command the processor to track the user's time at the electronic device. The instructions further command the processor to periodically alert the user to perform a wellness activity. The instructions also command the processor to display the wellness activity for the user to perform. | 06-28-2012 |
20120171649 | USER INTERFACE FOR GENERATING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INDICATORS - Methods, computer storage media, systems and user interfaces for generating physical activity indicators are provided. The user interface includes an activation button that prompts physical activity data associated with a user to be retrieved from a user device on which the physical activity data is stored. Information such as the current amount of physical activity logged by the user for a particular day, including the number of steps taken by a user for the day and/or the amount of minutes of physical activity the user has logged for the day is presented to the user via various aspects of the user interface. Users may compare their physical activity performance to other users of the system. Users may also challenge other users to participate in physical activity contests. | 07-05-2012 |
20120178067 | SNOWBOARD TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A snowboard training apparatus is provided that can limit a snowboarder's weight shift on a snowboard, or limit a snowboarder from shifting his weight improperly to his back foot. The snowboard training apparatus includes a strap comprising a first end, a second end, and an adjustment device to alter a length of the strap. A snowboarder attachment device is connected to the first end of the strap and is adapted for connection to a front-facing side of the waist of the snowboarder. The training apparatus further includes a snowboard attachment device connected to the second end of the strap. The snowboard attachment device is adapted for connection along a forward portion of the snowboard. The strap is adjustable to a length that limits the snowboarder's shift in weight from a first forward positioned foot to a second rearward positioned foot. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178068 | SKI TRAINING DEVICE - A combination of a ski boot and a training aid ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120183939 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PERSONAL TRAINING - Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for monitoring a user performing an exercise and generating a avatar of the user and a virtual shadow, wherein the virtual shadow illustrates proper form of the exercise. The example embodiments may further be configured for determining an amount of overlap between the virtual avatar and the virtual shadow, and generating a feedback score based on the amount of overlap. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183940 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PERSONAL TRAINING - Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for monitoring a user performing an exercise and generating a avatar of the user and a virtual shadow, wherein the virtual shadow illustrates proper form of the exercise. The example embodiments may further be configured for determining an amount of overlap between the virtual avatar and the virtual shadow, and generating a feedback score based on the amount of overlap. | 07-19-2012 |
20120196256 | METHOD OF GENERATING A PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR A USER - This invention relates to a method of generating a personalized exercise program for a user. Fitness related data indicating an initial physical fitness shape of the user are acquired from the user and used for constructing a fitness proposal for the user. The constructing includes comparing the acquired fitness related data with reference fitness data for corresponding fitness categories, where the reference fitness data are selected in accordance to the acquired fitness related data and indicate a reference fitness shape for the user. A deviation indicator is determined for each of the categories indicating the deviation between the acquired fitness related data and the reference data within the same fitness category. The deviation indicators are subsequently presented to the user so as to indicate the initial physical fitness shape of the user compared to the reference fitness shape for each of the categories. First input data are then received from the user indicating the user's target level for each of the categories, and finally an exercise plan is composed based on the received user input, the composing being performed in accordance to a set of rules. | 08-02-2012 |
20120208157 | TRAINING METHOD - A training method in which training coordinator device is in communication with a training transducer integrated in an exercise article. The training coordinator device receives training schedule data, for example, via an internet link, and uses this schedule to prompt and encourage a user in performing training activities in a real time and persistent manner defined in the training schedule by means of a user interface which may take the form of an LED array. The training coordinator device monitors training activities by signals from a suitably adapted training transducer, which may be integrated in an exercise article such as a bicycle etc. Information concerning the user's training activities may be published via an internet link for access by both the user and medical professionals, who may also be the source of the training schedule. | 08-16-2012 |
20120237910 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHODS - An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga. Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The apparatus may also connect to a network, such as the Internet to stream and/or download additional exercise programs. A user interface enables the user to select from available programs, which are shown on the video display. Audio for the programs may be provided via speakers or though headphones, which may be rechargeable and/or wireless. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237911 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Interactive Exercise - An interactive exercise system includes an exercise device having one or more movable elements that a user may move during exercise. The movable elements may have one or more selectively adjustable operating parameters. Other interactive features may also be includes to enable a user to interact with the exercise system in multiple ways. The interactive features may include simulations of real word locations, educational programming, multitasking features, and a voice response system. | 09-20-2012 |
20120251990 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DELIVERING AN INTERACTIVE AND DYNAMIC MULTI-SPORT TRAINING PROGRAM - A system for creating a personalized, dynamic, multi-sport training plan for a user comprises a question generating module; a user input module which accepts user answers to questions generated by the question generating module and accepts other inputs relating to the user; and a processing module which collects and analyzes the answers to the questions and the inputs and thereafter, based at least in part on a calculation of an exponential moving average (“EMA”) of said answers, creates a training schedule for each sport, which is dynamically linked to all previous user inputs; wherein the question generating module, by way of an intelligent link to all previous user inputs and feedback direction from the processing module, creates a plurality of further questions for the user to enable modifications to be made to training schedule for each sport. | 10-04-2012 |
20120258433 | Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, And Program Products, And Applications Thereof - Program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device includes: defining a cardio training plan including one or more cardio training activities and defining a non-cardio training plan including one or more non-cardio training activities; scheduling execution of the non-cardio training plan and the cardio training plan in a training calendar; and providing a graphical display of the training calendar including the cardio training plan and the non-cardio training plan to the user of the fitness monitoring device. | 10-11-2012 |
20120270193 | SPORTS BOARD TRAINING DEVICE - A board training apparatus comprising a platform which has a length, a width, a height, and an upper surface. A convexity is formed in the upper surface. The convexity has a base attached to the upper surface of the platform. The convexity has an upper apical region. In certain embodiments of the apparatus, the base of the convexity comprises pegs which detachably affix or attached into holes formed in the upper surface of the platform. The platform is embodied either as a solid monolith or as a hollow sized for containment of the detached convexity. | 10-25-2012 |
20120276507 | ATHLETIC TRAINING DEVICE WITH LIGHTED INDICATORS - An athletic training device includes a power box containing a power source and an electronics box having a front and an interior. A number of translucent portions are formed in the front to allow for a number of lamps positioned internal to the electronic box and adjacent to the translucent portions to be viewed exterior to the electronic box. By use of a remote control having a number of buttons, individual lamps are illuminated to indicate a desired response. A whistle operatively connected to a timing relay sounds after illumination of a lamp is no longer present. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276508 | VARIABLE PITCH OARLOCK - An improved variable pitch oarlock of a rowing shell, including a gate for securing an oar, which is adapted to swivel about a vertical pin of a rigger of the rowing shell. The improvement residing in the inclusion of horizontal pivot means adapted to vary the horizontal angular displacement of the gate as it swivels about the vertical pin. In operation, the pitch of the oar blade can be correspondingly varied and accurately determined during all phases of the rowing stroke. The horizontal pin also provides the mounting for force sensors; ensuring horizontal and/or vertical forces can be measured. Also claimed is a method of coaching or training rowing crew(s), utilising the variable pitch oarlock as herein described, wherein force, angle and depth measurements are taken and analysed. | 11-01-2012 |
20120295238 | POSTURE TRAINING MACHINE AND RELATED OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME - A posture training machine comprises a vertical support structure ( | 11-22-2012 |
20120301856 | Interactive Athletic Training Log - Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308975 | Wellness Decision Support Services - Techniques for providing one or more user-centric wellness decision support services are provided. The techniques include providing an interface that facilitates selection of a risk assessment model of interest for a user and an action plan to trigger one or more follow-up action items, applying the selected model to assess the user's wellness risk level based on one or more user wellness records, and applying the selected action plan to trigger one or more relevant disease management and lifestyle interventions. | 12-06-2012 |
20120308976 | DEVICE TO INCREASE MUSCLE FOCUS USING TOUCH - This invention provides touch stimulation to allow the wearer to feel where the muscle contraction should occur. The present invention relates to a device to increase muscle focus using touch in which a band placed in contact with the body part to be exercised includes a focus point device. A focus point device can be removably attached to the band. The focus point device can be formed of a rigid or flexible material. For example, the focus point device can be formed in the shape of a half sphere including a plurality of blunt protrusions on the round half of the sphere. | 12-06-2012 |
20120315614 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS - The present invention provides methods for exercise training to improve exercise performance in an individual using low-resistance positive airway pressure and specialized gas mixtures during or immediately after exercise. The methods include wearing an interface, i.e. mask, connected by a tubing circuit to a positive airway pressure (PAP) assist ventilator device. The PAP device is connected to flexible tubing connected through a pressure regulator to a liquid gas source which supplies the gas mixture. The methods also include simulating high altitude exercise training by using the PAP device with a hypoxic level of oxygen in the gas mixture. The methods of the present invention reallocate oxygen between muscle groups, reduce fatigue, lessen episodes of dyspnea, improve conditioning levels and overall improve training to extreme levels of performance. | 12-13-2012 |
20120322037 | Anomaly Detection Educational Process - A process for educating a user to detect a visual target and a target-related anomaly in a visual field is provided that includes the collection of an image of a visual field displaying the target and the target-related anomalies. An image key is generated with location of the target and the target-related anomalies. The image is transformed into multiple panels that vary between one another as to a visual concealment parameter. A student user is then shown the multiple panels on a computer, with the user designating inputs into the computer as to user perceived location of the target and the target-related anomalies for each of the panels. Through scoring of the user inputs against the image key, the user is educated as to how to improve acuity and detection for target and anomaly detection. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322038 | SPORT TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A training apparatus having a harness mountable about a user's waist and thigh and a pull securable to the harness at a region corresponding to the iliac of a crest of the user for pulling the harness to encourage or resist turning of the user's hips to respectively teach or strengthen weight transfer from a back foot to a front foot of the user. A method is provided for training a person in an activity requiring transfer of weight and momentum from a lower area to an upper area of a person. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322039 | Portable Walking Trainer Device for Children - A portable walking trainer device for a child, having a U-shaped structure of support bars that are removably securable to a padded base mat. The padded base mat has apertures disposed along its perimeter to facilitate removable securement of the support bars to the mat. Securing posts attached to the support bars are inserted into the apertures, resulting in a stable set of handrails for a child to pull on, lean upon, or use for balance. All support bars are padded to reduce the risk of injury to a child user. When the device is not in use the support bars may be disassembled and fold up within the base mat. Handles disposed at the ends of the base mat allow the self-contained stowed device to be easily transported by a parent or caregiver. | 12-20-2012 |
20120329020 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESONALIZED FATIGUE EDUCATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT - A method is provided for ascertaining personalized education information related to one or more fatigue-related individual traits of a subject. The method involves: receiving first input data indicative of an expression of one or more fatigue-related individual traits of the subject; estimating trait values for the one or more fatigue-related individual traits, wherein estimating the trait values comprises: using the first input data and a fatigue model, which relates a fatigue level of the subject to a set of model parameters, to estimate values for the set of model parameters; and evaluating one or more trait-estimation functions using the estimated values for the set of model parameters; and determining personalized education information about the one or more fatigue-related individual traits of the subject based on the estimated trait values. | 12-27-2012 |
20130011818 | Training Scripts - A training script device is described that conveniently allows a user to create a training script defining one or more steps of a workout routine, where each step may include an activity, a duration for performing that activity, and an intensity at which the activity is to be performed. Further, one or more steps of the training script can be self-starting in response to performance data detected by sensors of training script device executing the training script. This conveniently frees the athlete from having to continuously monitor the status of his or her workout activities. Still further, the training script device conveniently allows a user to transfer training scripts to other training script devices, so that athletes can share successful training scripts. | 01-10-2013 |
20130017520 | Multi-Sensory ManipulationAANM Yoo; HerbAACI BeavertonAAST ORAACO USAAGP Yoo; Herb Beaverton OR USAANM Reichow; Alan W.AACI BeavertonAAST MOAACO USAAGP Reichow; Alan W. Beaverton MO US - Aspects of the present invention relate to a multi-sensory manipulation system. The multi-sensory manipulation system is useable to train one or more senses through the manipulation of one or more sensory inputs as perceived by a user. The multi-sensory system may be used train a variety of senses, such as vision, hearing, olfactory, taste, touch, and the like. Consequently, the multi-sensory system may be comprised of a first sensory vitiation device that vitiates a sensory input for the first sense. The multi-sensory system may be comprised of a first sensory vitiation driver that generates vitiations instructions useable by the first sensory vitiation device. The multi-sensory system may also be comprised of a controller to coordinate one or more sensory drivers and/or one or more sensory vitiation devices to allow for the training of one or more senses through the manipulation of multiple sensory inputs. | 01-17-2013 |
20130034837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING AND ANALYSIS OF RESPONSIVE SKILLS - A method for training is disclosed. The method may include providing, by a computer system, and interactive graphical simulation that can elicit a response, from a user, specific to a responsive skill for which training is desired. Based upon the response collected by the computer system, a threshold performance level of the user in at least one subcomponent skill of the responsive skill may be determined. A difficulty level of the simulation may be set to a level above the threshold performance level of the subcomponent skill, so that subsequent use of the simulation targets training in the subcomponent skill in order to enhance performance of the user in the desired responsive skill. Systems and programs for training are also disclosed. | 02-07-2013 |
20130040271 | Training Guidance Apparatus - A solution for training guidance is provided. A method related to the solution includes acquiring, in a training guidance apparatus, cardiovascular data representing cardiovascular measurement on a user carrying out a physical exercise, wherein the acquired cardiovascular data is real-time data measured during the physical exercise. The method further includes determining exercise guidance attributes from the cardiovascular data with respect to at least one training target of the physical exercise, selecting a video clip matching with the guidance attributes, and causing display of the video clip to the user. | 02-14-2013 |
20130045468 | Personal Hygiene System for Developmentally Disabled Individuals - A method and system for training and teaching developmentally disabled individual's proper and effective basic personal hygiene techniques. The method is comprised of developmentally level appropriate pre-recorded audible messages leading specifically challenged participants through comprehensive step-by-step instructions that require no retention or anticipated advancement. It also includes predetermined, measured pauses that optimally facilitate the individual's | 02-21-2013 |
20130052623 | SYSTEM FOR ENCOURAGING A USER TO PERFORM SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - A system for encouraging a user to perform substantial physical activity. The system may include sensors that may be worn by the user while the user is performing a substantial physical activity, such as running or playing basketball. The sensors may detect the magnitude of the physical activity and may transmit data regarding the physical activity to a processing system. The processing system may display a reward to encourage the user for participating in physical activity and the reward provided may be based on the physical activity of the user. | 02-28-2013 |
20130065209 | NOSE BLOW TRAINING APPARATUS - A training apparatus for training a child how to blow his or her nose includes a tapered chute having proximal and distal ends. The tapered chute defines an internal passageway connecting the proximal and distal ends. The proximal end includes a proximal opening that is sufficiently wide to fit over a child's nose. The distal end includes a distal opening that is smaller than the proximal opening. The internal passageway includes a narrow portion, adjoining the distal opening, and sized to snugly accommodate a projectile lodged therein. When air is exhaled into the proximal opening, the exhaled air passes through the internal passageway and builds pressure behind the projectile such that the projectile is forcefully ejectable from the distal opening. | 03-14-2013 |
20130071823 | EXERCISE LEARNING SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ASSISTING THE USER IN EXERCISE LEARNING - An exercise learning system including a sensing unit and a processing module is disclosed. The sensing unit includes at least one sensor used for being disposed on the body of a user. Each sensor further outputs a sensing data according to the exercise state of the user. The processing module generates at least one critical action data of the user according to the at least one sensing data. The processing module further synchronizes and compares the at least one critical action data with the corresponding at least one pre-produced action data. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071824 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS - The present invention provides methods for exercise training to improve exercise performance in an individual using low-resistance positive airway pressure and specialized gas mixtures during or immediately after exercise. The methods include wearing an interface, i.e. mask, connected by a tubing circuit to a positive airway pressure (PAP) assist ventilator device. The PAP device is connected to flexible tubing connected through a pressure regulator to a liquid gas source which supplies the gas mixture. Optionally, a gas impermeable bag or vessel is connected to both the PAP device and the liquid gas source to receive, store and condition gas(ses) that is delivered to the PAP device from the liquid gas source. The methods also include simulating high altitude exercise training by using the PAP device with a hypoxic level of oxygen in the gas mixture. The methods of the present invention reallocate oxygen between muscle groups, improve oxygen delivery to muscles, improve oxygen utilization by muscles reduce fatigue, lessen episodes of dyspnea, improve conditioning levels and overall improve training to extreme levels of performance. | 03-21-2013 |
20130084550 | Potty Training Device - A potty training device has a backsplash/shield designed to attach and conform to an inner rim of a toilet bowl. The distal ends of the backsplash/shield include structures for fixedly connecting the backsplash to the inner rim of the toilet. The backsplash further has a structure fixedly attached to the front of the backsplash at or near the center, bottom of the backsplash that extends from the front of the backsplash. The structure defines a target for providing young boys to aim at while urinating standing up. The backsplash provides protection from urine deflected by the target. The backsplash and target may further define a sporting theme, for example, a basketball theme. The potty training device may include electronic sensors and/or displays. | 04-04-2013 |
20130089843 | TRAINING MOTION WITH OBSERVATION-BASED FEEDBACK - A system and method for training a student to perform bodily movements are disclosed. A model example of a bodily motion is communicated to the student, typically via video display of a model video example of the bodily motion. The student practices the bodily motion, during which an electronic observation system observes the practice. Based on such observation, feedback is provided to the user, which may include affecting: (i) subsequent video displays relating to the bodily motions; (ii) sessions in which sensory stimulus perceivable by the user is suppressed to facilitate training; and (iii) practice sessions in which the student practices the bodily motion. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089844 | MOTION TRAINING USING BODY STIMULATIONS - A system and method for training a student to perform bodily movements are disclosed. For a bodily motion, a plurality of motion events are selected. Each is associated with and involves a particular body part. During a video display of a model example of the bodily motion, and for each motion event, the student's body is stimulated in a location that corresponds to the motion event and associated particular body part. The stimulations are timed to occur at the same time as the display of the associated motion events, in order to induced improved learning and practice of the bodily motion. Stimulations may be controlled in various ways during the display of the model example, or during (i) subsequent display sessions; (ii) sessions in which sensory stimulus perceivable by the user is suppressed to facilitate training; and (iii) sessions in which the student practices the bodily motion. | 04-11-2013 |
20130095458 | Social Network Training Service System and Method Using Smart Trainer Application - A social network training service system and method is disclosed. The system may include a training program information maintaining unit to maintain information about each of training programs produced for each of a plurality of trainers, a training program information providing unit to provide information about each of the training programs to a user who requests a connection through a user terminal, and an information sharing management unit to form a group among a plurality users, to receive at least a portion of an exercise result of each of the users, input information input by each of the users, and body information of each of the users measured by measuring equipments of the users, and to provide at least some of the received information to user terminals of the users to enable the users to share the information | 04-18-2013 |
20130095459 | HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system for a person includes a processor coupled to one or more wireless nodes; a wearable mobile appliance in communication with the client and one or more wireless nodes; and | 04-18-2013 |
20130108998 | BREATHING APPARATUS SIMULATOR | 05-02-2013 |
20130115583 | USER INTERFACE FOR REMOTE JOINT WORKOUT SESSION - Example embodiments relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to generate a multiple renditions of a user interface that is updated based upon athletic movements of two or more users remotely located from each other. The UI may be configured to simultaneously display energy expenditure values in real-time. In further embodiments, a joint energy expenditure values determined from multiple remote users may be simultaneously displayed. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115584 | USER INTERFACE AND FITNESS METERS FOR REMOTE JOINT WORKOUT SESSION - Example embodiments relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to generate a multiple renditions of a user interface that is updated based upon athletic movements of two or more users remotely located from each other. The UI may be configured to simultaneously display energy expenditure values in real-time. In further embodiments, a joint energy expenditure values determined from multiple remote users may be simultaneously displayed. | 05-09-2013 |
20130122476 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC INTEGRATED WELLNESS ASSESSMENT - Systems and methods for generating and using measurable indexes for providing a total wellness assessment of an individual are provided. A method includes computing an overall health score corresponding to the individual based on a plurality of weighting factors, the weighting factors based at least on health conditions associated with the individual. The method also includes determining a set of recommended changes for the individual based on the overall health score and generating an episodic plan for the individual, the episodic plan comprising a series of episodes for the individual that when completed will result in the individual having implemented the set of recommended changes. The method further includes generating a series of prompts for the individual, the series of prompts selected to guide the individual through the episodic plan. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130215 | System and Method Considering the Effect of Physical Activity on the Glucoregulatory System - A system and method for considering the effects of aerobic exercise on blood glucose levels for individuals is described. In at least one embodiment of the system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a computing device for generating a prediction of future blood glucose levels for the individual at least partly based on an exercise model, wherein the exercise model is based on parameters that are independent of intensity of the aerobic exercise, and a means for taking an action at least based on the prediction from the exercise model. | 05-23-2013 |
20130137073 | SOFTWARE AND METHOD FOR INDOOR CYCLING INSTRUCTION - An application software that combines instructional cues with music along with a graphic representation of a workout, such as a cycling workout, for teaching one or more individuals riding stationary bikes, or regular bicycles on stationary trainers, performing other exercises, used for indoor exercise or training. Instructors of indoor cycling or Spinning® classes can use their mobile device to create a class that contains music for the class, their instructional cues by voice or text, and an automatically generated graphic profile of the ride of workout. The climb or graph is represented by harder exercise efforts appearing higher on the graph, with easier efforts appearing lower as a function of the target heart zone or percent of max heart rate. Colors can be associated with specific cardiovascular or power zones of physical difficulty or intensity. By having the music, instructional cues, and graphics related to the class all in the same mobile device, the instructor no longer has to try and work with multiple items or devices while riding a stationary bike. | 05-30-2013 |
20130143188 | METHOD AND TERMINAL FOR PROVIDING EXERCISE PROGRAM - A method for providing an exercise program according to one embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for enabling a terminal to provide an exercise program, including the steps of: obtaining a trainer information list filtered according to one or more determination elements from a trainer information list received from a server and displaying the filtered trainer information list on a display of the terminal; determining at least one trainer from the filtered trainer information list by an input signal inputted into the terminal; and displaying the exercise program associated with the information of the determined trainer on the display of the terminal, the filtered trainer information list obtained by selecting elements associated with one or more determination elements from the trainer information list or by transmitting the information for one or more determination elements and receiving the filtered list transmitted from the server on the basis of one or more determination elements. | 06-06-2013 |
20130157236 | Dynamic Article for Toilet Training - A dynamic inflatable pillow for toilet training children has a compartment wherein a gas-generating composition disposed. Once water enters the pillow compartment through water permeable sides, gas is generated and bubbles are released from at least one gas-release outlet. Dyes may be added to the gas-generating composition to create colored effluent. Functional dyes may be printed on the pillow surface(s), which may appear or, disappear when wetted. | 06-20-2013 |
20130164723 | TRAINING APPARATUS - A training apparatus is provided for sports exercises, in particular for running exercises, with a plurality of obstacle parts each individually arranged in the extension direction of the training apparatus, additionally has an adjustment mechanism for in particular manually adjusting the distance, seen in the extension direction, between an obstacle part and at least one further adjacent obstacle part. The adjustment mechanism has at least one connection element, which interconnects all the obstacle parts or at least two mutually adjacent obstacle parts. The connection element is preferably composed of an elastically deformable cable, in particular a rubber cable or rubber band, wherein each connection element can be designed, in terms of its length or elastic deformability, identically to or different from another connection element. The distances between the obstacle parts, seen in the extension direction, are substantially constant or deviate from one another. On each obstacle part, there is a receiving device for a connection element of the adjustment mechanism, by means of which receiving device the obstacle part is connected permanently or releasably to the connection element, for example by knots, a hook-and-loop connection, a hook and eye connection, a carabiner connection, a press-button connection or the like. | 06-27-2013 |
20130171597 | TRAINING TOILET - A training toilet design that can be adapted for either a dog or a cat or other animal and even for a young human child is disclosed. A space or enclosure receives the trainee and upon receipt a switch is actuated. The switch can either be a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch. In response to the switch changing state, a microcontroller is actuated to provide any one of a number of responses. Responses include an audible encouraging comment when the trainee exits and for when entering the toilet. A timing lapse programmed into the microprocessor can ensure that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Modes that are provided by different combinations of these features are determined by a mode switch that is operable by the user. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171598 | Gait Restore Balls - The Gait Restore Balls unit is a rehabilitative and ambulation accessory for a walker that provides visual and auditory cues to improve the movement pattern or walking ability of an individual with gait problems caused by physiological or neurological issues. The device has two light-shimmering balls which illuminate in an alternating fashion and provides a visual target for each leg. The user than reaches for the glowing ball with their foot as they stride forward. When struck with the ankle, the Gait Restore Ball chimes a pleasing tone indicating a successful step. The unit includes two illuminating balls (one for each leg), which attach to medical tubing which is attached to the cross bars, allowing for varying stride lengths. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171599 | System and Method for Reliably Coordinating Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Hemodynamics - Systems and methods are disclosed to enable a user to favorably coordinate the timing of musculoskeletal movement and skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation with the cardiac pumping cycle in order to improve perfusion of cardiac and peripheral skeletal muscle and other tissues, increase physiological efficiency, decrease myocardial stress, and enhance individual performance, health and safety during rhythmic physical activity. Additionally, systems and methods are disclosed to enable a user to avoid inadvertent unfavorable coordination of musculoskeletal movement and skeletal muscle contractions and relaxation cycles with the cardiac pumping cycle during physical activity. | 07-04-2013 |
20130177884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE COMPONENT AUDIO VISUAL PROGRAMMING - A computer-implemented method for activity instruction. The method includes: providing a website for access via a network by a user; prompting the user to select an activity from a plurality of activities provided on the website; prompting the user to select a distractor from a plurality of distractors provided on the website; prompting the user to select a virtual environment from a plurality of virtual environments provided on the website; and displaying the selected activity, the selected distractor, and the selected virtual environment on a display, wherein the user perceives the selected activity and the selected distractor in the selected virtual environment. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177885 | VOCALIZATION TRAINING METHOD - A method and software supporting the method that improves the perceived quality of a vocalist's and/or singer's spoken or sung tone by teaching how to self-lower the larynx and maintain the lower laryngeal position while vocalizing and singing. An exemplary vocal instruction method comprising instructing a vocalist to self-monitor electromyographic data during singing, the data provided from an electromyograph device, the device comprising electrodes attached to a skin surface covering the vocalist's larynx, translating the data to a graphic display indicating to the vocalist the relative tension or flaccidity of the vocalist's laryngeal depressor muscles, instructing the vocalist to perform at least one physiological and/or anatomical function sufficient to result in lowered real-time tension of the laryngeal depressor muscle assessed by the electromyo-graphic device. | 07-11-2013 |
20130183647 | System and Method for Managing Information About Playground Installations - An information and management system configured to obtain and provide information about a playground installation may include a readable tag located on or near a playground installation. In response to reading the tag, a user interface of a mobile device may display information such as an identifying description that is specific to the playground installation, a check-in feature enabling a user to notify others of his or her location at the playground installation, instructions for how to use at least one aspect of the playground installation, and a parts list of at least some of the components of the playground installation. The system may further provide a claiming function configured to allow a user to identify a sales order associated with the readable tag with a second user interface, the second user interface configured to further manage the playground installation. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189662 | PROGRAMMABLE EXERCISE INSTRUCTION DEVICE - A programmable workout device for leading a user in a workout. A user interface is attached to a housing. A microprocessor is in operative connection with the user interface and is installed within the housing. A memory unit is in operative communication with the microprocessor and is installed in the housing. A database is stored in the memory unit. The database includes a bank of prerecorded workout routines. The microprocessor and memory unit operate in conjunction to randomly present the prerecorded workout routines to a user who is exercising so that the user can follow the workout routine. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196299 | Skate and Snowboard Training Aid - A skate and snowboard training aid that is to be held in the rider's hand when the rider is performing aerial maneuvers using the skateboard or snowboard. The preferred embodiment of the skate and snowboard training aid has a main mounting strap which is to be wrappable transversely about the skateboard platform. A swivel joint is connected to the main mounting strap. A length adjusting strap assembly is connected to the swivel joint. A handle-strap assembly connects to the swivel mechanism with this handle-strap assembly terminating in a cylindrical handle at its free end. | 08-01-2013 |
20130203029 | Virtual Simulator Method and System for Neuromuscular Training and Certification via a Communication Network - A system for neuromuscular training via a communication network, including a computer processor connectable to the communication network, the processor capable of performing operations including: retrieving data representative of a training scenario from a database in response to a user selection on an input device, generating test elements, parameters and controls based on the retrieved data, monitoring use of the input device by the user, performing calculations of a simulated environment in response to the use of the input device by the user and the test elements, parameters and controls, generating real time images replicating the simulated environment of management of the test elements by the user and recording results of the simulation in the database. | 08-08-2013 |
20130209978 | REHABILITATION COACHING METHOD AND REHABILITATION COACHING SYSTEM - A rehabilitation coaching method and a rehabilitation coaching system are provided. The method includes setting an exercise rhythm according to personalized exercise rhythm data for the user, and outputting the exercise rhythm to coach the user to do a rehabilitation exercise. The method also includes obtaining a total oxygen consumption rate according to the profile of the user, the time of doing the rehabilitation exercise and the exercise rhythm, and obtaining an exercise intensity according to the resting heart rate of the user and an average heart rate of the user during the rehabilitation exercise. The method further includes obtaining a recommended exercise rhythm according to the exercise intensity and the total oxygen consumption rate, and updating the personalized exercise rhythm data for the user according to the recommended exercise rhythm. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209979 | Device for Assessing and Display of a Difference in Vectors of Forces Exercised by a Pair of Arms or Legs - A device for assessing and display of a difference in vectors of forces exercised by a pair of arms or legs of exercising persons, e. g. patients suffering from a damage of the musculoskeletal or nervous system or sportsmen comprises a housing ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130216990 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE LIVE WEBCAM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLASSES - Systems and methods are provided for interactive live webcam physical activity classes. A system analyzes each live video stream of physical activity learning sent from web cams to a user interface. The user interface is associated with a webcam that sends a live video stream of physical activity instruction to user interfaces associated with the web cams. The system sends the analysis of one of the live video streams of physical activity learning to a corresponding web cam. | 08-22-2013 |
20130224707 | Mixed Martial Arts Kick Training Device - An embodiment of the present invention contemplates a martial arts kick training device that generally includes a belt, an elongated target that extends downwardly from the belt, and a foot plate. The elongated target comprises a pad, preferably thick and wide enough to fully absorb the force of a trainee's kicks, and a metal plate to which the pad is attached. The foot plate extends integrally from the metal plate and is adapted to be stepped upon by the sparring partner while training. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224708 | Physical Training System and Method - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing a physical training routine for a user are disclosed. One such method may include displaying a visual indicator indicating a movement to be completed by the user and determining whether the user completes the movement. The methods also include recording one or more characteristics of the movement and providing feedback to the user based on the one or more characteristics. | 08-29-2013 |
20130236866 | CHILDREN'S EXERCISE PLAY SET - A children's instructional floor exercise apparatus for developing physical, cognitive and social skills. The apparatus has a plurality of tiles that have an anatomy indicium and an independent tile orientation indicium. When the tiles are placed in a predetermined pattern and with each tile's orientation indicia indicating the same rotational orientation, the anatomy indicia correspond to a predetermined physical movement designed to exercise a specific muscle group and develop a specific physical skill. The apparatus may be provided with written instructions describing the desired tile pattern and physical movement. Multiple apparatus may be provided in a set so as to create an obstacle course of movements, with each obstacle designed to work with and complement other obstacles in the set to provide a well-rounded exercise routine. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236867 | BRAIN RE-TRAINING SYSTEM FOR AMBULATORY AND/OR FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE THERAPY - A simple and practical clinical system and method to objectively assess and evaluate patient status and progress in different aspects of gait and functional performance is provided in which a complete functional clinical program that emphasizes the functional parameters relevant to gait or functional performance, such as walking, sit to stand (STS), standing, weight shifting ability, stair-climbing, the heel to toe gait pattern, symmetry in weight bearing, and adequate limb loading patterns is possible in the clinics and at home. An objective therapy regimen personalized to the patient is loaded into a handheld device to guide the patient through the exercises and to monitor compliance. Various forms of encouraging feedback are provided to the patient during the sessions. The therapy regimen may be updated remotely based on the patient's performance. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236868 | TRAINING APPARATUS FOR GUIDING USER TO IMPROVE FITNESS - A processing system includes a memory storing tasks that define a physical exercise and a target value. The tasks are divided into categories of training requirements, and each category is linked to a progress status indicator. The processing system determines a progress status and retrieves a task from a category corresponding to the progress status; instructs the user to carry out a physical exercise; acquires measurement data generated during physical exercise; compares information acquired from the measurement data with the target value. Upon determining, on the basis of the comparison that the user reached the target value, the processing system stores a task indicator to indicate that the task was completed the progress status of the user has increased sufficiently as a result of completing the task, the processing system raises the progress status of the user, and retrieves a subsequent task. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236869 | SKILL JUDGING DEVICE, SKILL JUDGING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Every time a performance action is played with a performance appliance, a state of each performance action is detected. A degree of variations of the states of the performance actions is detected by using a variations sensor and a degree of skill of the performance action is judged and notified based on the result detected by the variations sensor. | 09-12-2013 |
20130244211 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING, ANALYZING, AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK FOR MOVEMENT IN MULTIDIMENSIONAL SPACE - The present invention provides systems and methods that measure and analyze a user's movement during a specific activity, then provide immediate, focused feedback as to how the user can modify the movement. | 09-19-2013 |
20130244212 | ON-LINE SYSTEM FOR GENERATING INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING PLANS - The internet based training system creates an individualized training plan designed to achieve a particular training purpose and delivers the plan to the individual user or athlete via the internet. The training system includes a local user interface and a remote server accessed via the internet. The remote server includes a computer program and a number of databases containing team information, athlete information, exercise information and training programs associated with specific training purposes such as a specific sport or activity. An algorithm is used for determining the weight of each exercise to be performed for each period in the training cycle of a particular training program. The computer program automatically creates a specific training plan using information from the databases and the weight determined by the algorithm. | 09-19-2013 |
20130266918 | Interactive Cognitive-Multisensory Interface Apparatus and Methods for Assessing, Profiling, Training, and Improving Performance of Athletes and other Populations - A cognitive/multisensory stimulation system for assessing, profiling, training, and improving performance of athletes and other populations is provided. Cognitive/multisensory training can be provided by: establishing with an athlete a sensory semantic language for relating a number of sensory signals to corresponding possible actions, the sensory semantic language being essentially new to the athlete; instructing the athlete to perform an athletic exercise involving skills and full body movement; providing during exercise sensory signals to the athlete to require rapid discernment by the athlete of the semantic meaning of the sensory signal to correctly chose one possible action; and determining whether the athlete correctly responds to the selected sensory signal during said exercise. The system simulates sports scenarios during real sports actions by stimulating different perceptive-cognitive and motor mechanisms typically experienced by athletes during real competition. The cognitive/multisensory stimulation provided elicits both low and high level cognitive processing. | 10-10-2013 |
20130280683 | Equestrian Performance Sensing System - Systems, devices, and methods for gathering data from a horse and rider and providing training to the rider are provided. In one aspect, for example, a method of training an equestrian rider can include performing a ride by an equestrian rider on a horse, and obtaining ride data from the ride, the ride data including video, inertial measurements, rider joint, head, torso, and/or limb information, horse joint, head, torso, and/or limb information, and at least one force measurement between the horse and the rider during the rider. The ride data can then be analyzed and at least one riding improvement to be made by the rider can be identified, and the at least one riding improvement to be made to the rider can be relayed to the rider to provide training for a subsequent ride. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280684 | JUMP ROPE TRAINING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM - An apparatus, method, and system for jump rope training is disclosed, comprising at least one jump rope, at least one RFID device associated with the at least one jump rope, at least one RFID reader antenna, at least one RFID reader, and at least one coaching device. | 10-24-2013 |
20130288213 | Method for training players and sportsmen - The invention relates to methods for training players and sportsmen. The technical result is an increase in the effectiveness of training. The method for training players and sportsmen with a piece of sports equipment on a pitch includes carrying out the training on a pitch that is provided with controllable dynamic lighting. The dynamic lighting is used to establish permitted zones in which the sportsman must be found, holding the piece of sports equipment. Further, the position, shape and area of the permitted zones are altered at random for the sportsman. The development of the sportsman's skill and the effectiveness of training are judged according to the sportsman's ability to stay in the permitted zones, holding the piece of sports equipment. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295539 | PROJECTED VISUAL CUES FOR GUIDING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT - Physical movement of a human subject may be guided by a visual cue. A physical environment may be observed to identify a current position of a body portion of the human subject. A model path of travel may be obtained for the body portion of the human subject. The visual cue may be projected onto the human subject and/or into a field of view of the human subject. The visual cue may indicate the model path of travel for the body portion of the human subject. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302768 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONAL APPARATUS - A physical activity instructional apparatus that enables at least audio instruction, detection of movement and audio feedback based on the detected movement during the performance of a sequence of positions or moves. Embodiments enable a human to learn a sequence of martial arts moves, dance steps, yoga positions, golf, tennis or baseball swing, or any other type of physical activity involving a sequence of positions or moves, for example while being prompted to perform the positions or moves in sequence. Embodiments may utilize a mobile device that includes at least an audio output and which then detects movement and then provides audio or tactile feedback based on that movement to inform the student as to the correct or incorrect performance, for example without requiring a visual display. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302769 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 11-14-2013 |
20130316316 | DYNAMIC EXERCISE CONTENT - Techniques for dynamic exercise content are described. In implementations, exercise content is provided that includes a variety of different selectable exercise segments that can be individually selected and played back to generate an exercise routine. For example, particular exercise segments can be selected based on user-specified exercise goals, the physical abilities of a particular user, based on various types of feedback, and so on. To assist in the selection of particular exercise segments, exercise segments can be individually tagged with descriptive information, such as using metadata tags. Embodiments can also provide a variety of different types of performance-related feedback to a user during an exercise routine. | 11-28-2013 |
20130323698 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTERPERSONAL COORDINATION ANALYSIS AND TRAINING - Methods and systems for interpersonal coordination analysis and training are provided. In an example embodiment of a method for interpersonal coordination analysis and training, at least one physical action is selected to be performed. A leader subject is instructed to perform the at least one physical action in the presence of at least one follower subject. The at least one physical action of the leader subject is tracked. The at least one follower subject is instructed to mimic the at least one physical action of the leader subject. The at least one physical action of the at least one follower subject is tracked. Tracking data obtained from the tracking of the leader subject and the at least one follower subject is analyzed. From the analyzing of the tracking data, a responsiveness of the at least one follower subject to mimic the leader subject can be determined. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330694 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REWARDING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - A system incentivizes people to engage in physical activity. A person's physical activity may be monitored over a period of time. Such monitoring may occur by using a sensing device carried or worn by the user. In the system, one or more thresholds for physical activity are established. Information tracked using the sensing device can be compared to the thresholds. A percentage of physical activity relative to the threshold can be translated to a reward established for the physical activity, and the percentage may be used to determine a reward value for an electronic device relative to a full available value. Rewards may include times or amounts. Time values may indicate durations during which particular activities or devices may be used. Amount values may indicate an amount of a battery charge, a number of communications, a currency value, or other values relative to use of an electronic device. | 12-12-2013 |
20140011168 | DEVICE TO PRACTICE AUTOMOTIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS - Systems and methods for providing a therapy device configured to mimic the passenger seat of various types of automobiles. The therapy device includes an adjustable ground clearance, an adjustable seat, an adjustable roofline, and a floor plate. The therapy device is portable, lightweight, and compact. Patients may use the therapy device in a physical therapy setting in order to practice getting into and out of a passenger seat that resembles the passenger seat of their own vehicle. | 01-09-2014 |
20140017649 | APPARATUS FOR UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES - An apparatus for underwater activities including a vessel filled fully or partially with water, which vessel includes one or more open openings for entering the vessel, wherein the lower portion of the vessel is located within a body of water, all of the one or more open opening for entering the vessel are located in that portion of the vessel which is located under the surface level of the body of water, and that walls of the vessel are transparent, or the walls include sections that are transparent, for allowing observation of the activities taking place inside the vessel from outside of the vessel. | 01-16-2014 |
20140030684 | ACTIVITY REGULATION BASED ON BIOMETRIC DATA - Disclosed are devices, systems, apparatus, methods, products, and other implementations, including a method that includes obtaining biometric data of a user, and generating instruction data, presentable on a user interface, based on data relating to one or more activities to be completed by the user and based on the biometric data of the user. In some embodiments, obtaining the biometric data may include measuring one or more of, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, temperature, speech-related attributes, breath, and/or eye behavior. | 01-30-2014 |
20140045159 | Using Conditional Logic to Provide an Online Health Assessment - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for providing an online health assessment. The online health assessment collects information from an individual and applies conditional logic to the collected information to identify information to be included in a lifestyle, nutrition, and/or product plan for the individual. | 02-13-2014 |
20140057233 | Integrated Training System For Articles Of Footwear - An integrated training system for articles of footwear is disclosed. Each article of footwear includes a set of physical characteristics associated with an athletic skill. A customized training program is provided with each article of footwear to provide custom tailored training for improving the particular athletic skill associated with the selected article of footwear. | 02-27-2014 |
20140065586 | Method of recording a motion for robotic playback - A method of recording the motion of a physical object moved under human control is described that allows repeated replay of the exact motion using a robot to cause the motion of the object to occur in such a way as to allow a human student to interact with the object and experience the fundamental movements required to reproduce the motion consistently, thereby enhancing motor learning. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065587 | Personal Communication Device For Managing Individual Fitness Training - Managing individual fitness training over a communications network comprising a mobile client device ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140080108 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING CUSTOMIZABLE SPORTS WORKOUTS - Disclosed is a web based portal system and method to construct one or more customizable workouts, each including at least one fitness exercises, sports specific skill drills, and a combination of correlated fitness exercise, and a sport specific skill drill, to enhance the performance level of a registered user in a chosen sport, while also increasing a physical body fitness. The system presented on a web based portal system is designed to present textual and visual content in preformatted modules like a fitness exercise library module, sports specific skill drills library module, a user profile management module, a sports training module, an exercise and drill selection module, a nutritional module, and a community module, each including one or more submodules associated thereof. | 03-20-2014 |
20140087340 | VESTIBULAR STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vestibular stimulation system, computer controls, methods, and doses are provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140093851 | HORSEBACK RIDING SIMULATOR AND METHOD FOR HORSEBACK RIDING SIMULATION - Disclosed is a horseback riding simulator configured to operate in an adaptive manner with respect to a user and a method using the same, the horseback riding simulator including a user identification unit to identify a user through user identification information based on user facial information extracted from an input image, a posture recognition unit to calculate user posture information by extracting information related to each of designated body parts of the user from the input image, a coaching unit to provide the user with instruction in horseback riding posture, based on the user identification information and the user posture information, and a sensory realization unit to control a horseback riding mechanism based on a user-intended posture calculated through analysis of the user posture information. Accordingly, user-customized horseback riding instruction is provided through identification of a user and recognition of a user's horseback riding posture. | 04-03-2014 |
20140106322 | SELF CORRECTING FITNESS TEST - The present invention relates to a physical fitness test which is easy to do, easy to monitor and is easily self correcting. It involves taking a push, pull, core, and cardio test that is easy to do but can be measured for like age and gender individuals. | 04-17-2014 |
20140113261 | TRAINING APPARATUS - The training apparatus includes a training machine, a detection means, and an arithmetic means. The training machine has a displacement unit displaced according to a training action and a load generation unit that imparts a load to a trainee. The detection means detects displacement of the displacement unit. The arithmetic means acquires at least one characteristic value possessed by a waveform corresponding to one unit of a training action which waveform is included in the displacement detected in the detection unit on a time axis, for each waveform, and to evaluate the acquired characteristic values for at least one of variation, transition tendency, and deviation from a predetermined value. The arithmetic means executes, based on the evaluation, at least one of control of the load generation unit, calculation of a load value set in the load generation unit, and notification of a result of the evaluation. | 04-24-2014 |
20140127657 | TOILET TRAINING DEVICE - The invention is a toilet training device for boys. Specifically, the invention is a target that is attached to the rim of a toilet bowl and shifts into place when the toilet set is lifted, and shifts or swings out of the way when the toilet seat is put down. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127658 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus includes a posture estimation unit, an abnormality determination unit, and a presentation unit. The posture estimation unit is configured to estimate a neck posture of a user. The abnormality determination unit is configured to determine whether a posture is abnormal based on the neck posture estimated by the posture estimation unit. The presentation unit is configured to present an abnormality of the posture to the user, when the abnormality determination unit determines that the posture is abnormal. | 05-08-2014 |
20140134583 | Urine Stream Target Device, Toilet Training Method, and Method of Manufacture - A multilayer urine stream target device usable as a toilet training aid includes an upper layer of a first relatively absorbent material, a lower layer of a second relatively non-absorbent material adhesively attached to the upper layer. The upper or first layer of material comprises an alkaline environment and a pH indicator. The pH indicator provides the upper or first layer with first coloration. The upper layer is floatable upon a water surface as typified within a toilet bowl by way of the relatively non-absorbent lower or second layer of material. When a urine stream makes contact with the upper or first layer, the pH-indicator causes a color change in the first material, which color change is believed to promote the targeting of the target device by a urine stream provider. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134584 | FITNESS ASSESSMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - An assessment of a subject's fitness is evaluated by having the subject go through whole body weight-bearing movement, with cuing provided to direct the subject's movements, and feedback provided to keep the subject at a desired exercise intensity. The subject's reaction to the exercise may be measured, for example with the subject's movements being tracked. An evaluation may be made, based at least in part on the measured reaction, for example by using data from the movement tracking, possibly in conjunction with data obtained by earlier testing, for example using a similar test protocol. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134585 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE PREDICTIVE ASSESSMENT AND NEURODEVELOPMENT THERAPY FOR ORAL FEEDING - The present disclosure relates to a therapeutic system and methods of using the therapeutic system. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system for improving an oral feeding ability of a patient including an assessment device to contact a patient and collect data related to an oral feeding ability of the patient, a computing device containing a processor to execute an assessment and therapy application, and the assessment and therapy application to receive the data related to the oral feeding ability, predict one or more areas of neurological muscle activity that need further development, and develop a neurological therapy treatment for improving the one or more areas of neurological muscle activity that need further development. | 05-15-2014 |
20140141396 | Method and Apparatus For Using Cues and Music During Exercise Routine - A method of instructing, motivating and influencing a user's exercise routine using cues and music is disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140147820 | Method to Provide Feedback to a Physical Therapy Patient or Athlete - A process is disclosed to visually capture a person doing a set of steps for an exercise, and then to compare that person during exercise to those steps, measuring the results. Each exercise is tailored to the individual patient, rather than to an “ideal” or “generic” standard. This flexibility allows a physical therapist to optimize treatment for patients progressively, and/or to accommodate multiple physical problems in one patient. This invention can be used as a medical software product under the guidance of a physical therapist for rehabilitation exercises. It may alternatively be used as a fitness or sports training device under the guidance of a trainer or coach. By providing visual data and tracking results, it enhances communication between the physical therapist and the patient (or trainer and athlete), and optionally, the physician. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147821 | EXERCISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - This invention pertains to a system for providing exercise programs to users based on regimes prepared by health care practitioners. Each regime is automatically converted into a set of exercise sessions, each session consisting of one or more exercises. The exercise sessions are provided to users as audio/video programs. Preferably, an avatar in the video portion of each program performs the respective exercises and together with the audio portion provides prompts, encourages and instructs the user in following and performing the exercises. | 05-29-2014 |
20140154654 | Systems and Methods For Using Images To Generate Digital Interaction - Systems and methods for managing toilet training of a person are provided. In one aspect, a method for managing toilet training of a person is provided. The method includes packaging a toilet training product within a container. The method also includes enclosing a post-sale image within the container. The post-sale image is configured to enable a set of enhanced functionality within a user computing device. The set of enhanced functionality is configured to track and record toilet training milestones achieved by the person. | 06-05-2014 |
20140178844 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR BREATH TRAINING - Systems, methods and apparatus for breath training are disclosed. The systems and apparatus may comprise an output device, at least one sensor configured to detect physiological data from a trainee, and a data processor coupled to the output device and the at least one sensor, the data processor configured to provide instructions to a trainee through the output device based on a breath training regimen and to receive and analyze the physiological data detected from the at least one sensor. The methods may comprise the steps of instructing a trainee based on a breath training regimen, detecting physiological data from the trainee through at least one sensor, analyzing physiological data and providing feedback to the trainee based on the analyzed physiological data. | 06-26-2014 |
20140199672 | TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A system and apparatus for allowing a trainee to replicate the body movements of a trainer. A trainer's instructional body movements are recorded using sensors on the trainer's garment and then stored in a computer. A trainee's body movements are then recorded using a similar set of sensors on the trainee's garment. The computer can then compare the trainer and trainee body movements to assist the trainee in better replicating the trainer's body movements. The trainee's garment can be provided with physical devices, such as neuromuscular electrical stimulators and/or robotic actuators, to physically assist the trainee in real time to better replicate the trainer's body movements. Such physical devices may also be included on the trainer's garment so that the trainer can better understand any mistakes made by the trainee. | 07-17-2014 |
20140205979 | Medical walk-regaining staff and related methods - A hand-held cane or walking staff, with a lower end pedestal positioned on the ground or a floor so that a low profile cross piece is located in front of one of the user's feet, stimulating the brain of the user to accommodate the lifting of the user's foot, followed by stepping over the cross piece and additional steps thereafter, while carrying the staff in one hand by grasping an upper handle of the walking staff. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205980 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE ANIMATION SOFTWARE - An exercise system for use with a computing device to modify and demonstrate an exercise. The exercise system may be used to modify exercises and to collect and track data based on exercise performance. Modifications to exercises may include range of motion, timing, and exercise routine modifications to customize exercises for use by a patient or athlete. A force sensing device can also be used with the exercise system to measure and track exercise data. | 07-24-2014 |
20140212855 | Fitness System And Method For Determining An Exercise Routine - The present disclosure relates to a fitness system which includes an input device; a display device; and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a survey to a user, wherein the survey comprises a plurality of questions related to the physical or performance abilities of the user for a predetermined plurality of exercises; receive answers to the survey from the input device; determine a suggested exercise routine based on at least the answers to the survey; and transmit the suggested exercise routine to the user. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212856 | Gear Necklace System - A necklace that contains a gear assembly within a housing where gears of the gear assembly are rotated by a driving component. The driving component is a necklace chain where the chain, for example is a ball chain or a box chain that passes through openings in a housing wall and is configured to physically rotate gears. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212857 | GENERATING A WORKOUT ROUTINE - One or more systems and/or techniques are provided for generating a workout routine. For example, a first input including a first tool available to a user and/or a second input including a modality may be received. A set of movements may be generated based upon the first tool and/or the modality. A workout routine may be generated based upon the set of movements. The workout routine can be generated based upon a selection of one or more movements from the set of movements. In an example, the one or more movements are randomly selected from the set of movements. The results of the workout routine may also be tracked. | 07-31-2014 |
20140242561 | METHOD OF TREATING SPINAL PROBLEMS IN HUMANS - A medical non-invasive treatment of humans for treating spinal disorders, such as spinal curvature, osteochondrosis, scoliosis, and other related problems. The treatment includes formation of stable synaptic connections in the patient's mind by means of forming patient's conditional reflexes to the ideal way of performing an exercise, as shown by the expert. The treatment leads to formation of correct posture through the process comprising: patient being treated while standing, sitting or lying; a special film running on the screen, which shows an expert, who ideally performs exercises, and accentuates attention on certain parts of the spine by highlighting them and playing sounds of varying volume; the same parts of the patient's spine are being touched by the coach, a partner or the patient themselves simultaneously with the video. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248594 | Smart Boxing Gloves and Methods of Use - A system, for training martial arts comprising a hand mounted accelerometer coupled to a martial arts glove, such as a boxing glove or mixed martial arts (MMA) glove, or a wrist band, operatively coupled to a processor capable of determining user hand position based on data collected from the accelerometer(s). A software routine stored in a computer readable medium and accessible to the system shall comprise the method of converting the data from the accelerometers to positional data of the user's hands. The system may further comprise a remote unit containing the processor and a force sensor mounted to a striking target. The force sensor may also be coupled to the martial arts glove. | 09-04-2014 |
20140248595 | ONLINE INTERACTIVE FITNESS TRAINER - A method, and corresponding system, for providing a fitness program to remote subscribers includes receiving first data related to a fitness program. A virtual fitness session having a set of remote subscribers is established. An online fitness coach is assigned to the set of remote subscribers in the virtual fitness session. Second data, including audio and/or video data related to the first fitness program, is transmitted to the set of remote subscribers in the virtual fitness session. Feedback is provided from each remote subscriber to the online fitness coach. The feedback enables the online fitness coach to monitor in live-time third data regarding performance of each remote subscriber in the virtual fitness session. The method further includes communicating between the online fitness coach and the set of remote subscribers. The communication enables the online fitness coach to send fourth data to one or more of the remote subscribers in live-time. | 09-04-2014 |
20140272850 | METHOD FOR RELIEVING PAIN AND A KIT THEREFOR - A kit for use in physical therapy by a person includes a tension release device and a set of instructions associated with the kit. The set of instructions is in the form of written instructions and/or audio/visual instructions. The set of instructions includes an instruction to place pressure on a muscle of a person with the device, an instruction to stretch the muscle, and an instruction to strengthen at least one core muscle. The instruction to place pressure may be provided before the instruction to stretch, and the instruction to stretch may be provided before the instruction to strengthen. The kit may include other tension release devices. A method of physical therapy for use by a person includes providing a tension release device to apply pressure to a muscle of the person and providing a set of instructions to perform. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272851 | METHOD OF WORKING WITH THE BODY, AND RELATED TEACHING METHOD - The present invention is directed toward a method of working with a subject's body comprising evaluating the upper and/or lower body with a series of defined steps. The invention also includes a method for teaching the method of working with the body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272852 | METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT - Method having activities for treating persons having neurological impairment and kit for performing the method. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272853 | MOTOR FUNCTION EVALUATION DEVICE AND MOTOR FUNCTION EVALUATION METHOD - To provide a motor function evaluation device and a motor function evaluation method capable of evaluating a motor function of a subject comprehensively and easily. A motor function evaluation device | 09-18-2014 |
20140272854 | EXERCISE MAT - An exercise mat including a flexible sheet member. A plurality of targets are positioned on at least a first surface of the flexible sheet member. Each of the plurality of target includes a verbally-definable unique identifier. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272855 | SELECTING AVAILABLE EXERCISES FOR CUSTOMIZING AN EXERCISE SESSION - System, apparatuses, and methods can provide customized exercise sessions and customized videos corresponding to the exercise session. Exercise components that are available to a user for an exercise category can be determined. Certain available components can be selected to include in a customized session. Components of selected exercise categories can be selected to fill slots in the session. The selected components can have ranks that satisfy one or more criteria. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING THROUGH DIGITAL LEARNING - A system and method for receiving sensor information regarding a user's physical expression, processing the sensor information using an analysis module and stored data, and displaying real-time or delayed training output to the user. The system may further include utilizing a hub module for communicating with external systems such as external computer systems and storage media for reasons including, without limitation, to receive updates for the analysis module and stored data, request additional analysis of the sensor information, receive a result from the external system, and retrieve data and files from the external system for use as part of training output. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287388 | Interactive Tumble Gymnastics Training System - A system for training and reviewing gymnast skills. A student performs a sequence of gymnastic maneuvers in front of a screen and a motion-capturing camera. The sequence of movements are captured by the camera and analyzed. The captured movements are projected alongside an animated silhouette character performing the defined movements of the gymnastic maneuver in sequence. Each captured movement of the student is compared to each animated silhouette character image for aligning the movements of the student to the defined movements of the animated silhouette character | 09-25-2014 |
20140287389 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME ADAPTIVE THERAPY AND REHABILITATION - Virtual reality-based adaptive systems and methods are disclosed for improving the delivery of physical therapy and rehabilitation. The invention comprises an interactive software solution for tracking, monitoring and logging user performance wherever sensor capability is present. To provide therapists with the ability to observe and analyze different motion characteristics from the exercises performed by patients, novel visualization techniques are provided for specific solutions. These visualization techniques include color-coded therapist-customized visualization features for motion analysis. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287390 | Training Device - This invention relates to a device for controlling of movement of limbs of a user in a substantially mirror symmetrical manner, a user's limb or limbs being held in position via support arms, said device comprising a bar (or bars) adapted to move about a point of rotation, said bar (or bars) having a first end and a second end, said ends separated by the point of rotation, a first support arm(s) operatively coupled at or towards one end of said bar and a second support arm(s) operatively coupled at or towards a different end of the bar wherein the first and second support arms are adapted to substantially support and/or hold the limbs of a user of said device, the first and second support arms and the bar (or bars) configured such that, in use, as the bar (or bars) rotate(s) the support arms move in a substantially tandem synchronised manner with respect to each other. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287391 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING ATHLETES - A method and system is provided for training athletes using films or videotapes of game situations so that a player's reaction can be applied to such situations. The videos are taken from the player's eye-level perspectives on the field or court. The method and system can be used for various sports, including basketball, football, baseball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and any other sport, particularly team sports. Using this system and method of the present invention will enhance and expedite training of athletes. | 09-25-2014 |
20140295391 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 10-02-2014 |
20140302471 | System and Method for Controlling Gaming Technology, Musical Instruments and Environmental Settings Via Detection of Neuromuscular Activity - A system and method for controlling gaming technology, musical instruments and environmental settings via detection of neuromuscular activity are disclosed herein. The disclosed system generally comprises a sensor grid coupled to a user; a base station configured to receive neuromuscular activity inputs from one or more sensors in said sensor grid, determine whether said neuromuscular activity inputs received from said one or more sensors is within a calibrated boundary value for an activity associated with each of said one or more sensors, and instruct a physical device or software to perform said activity when said neuromuscular activity input received from said one or more sensors is within said calibrated boundary value for the activity associated with each of said one or more sensors; and at least one said physical device or said software being configured to receive instructions from said base station. The disclosed system allows a user to perform an activity that the user might otherwise be unable to perform. | 10-09-2014 |
20140308639 | DATA FROM WEARABLE SENSOR DEVICES TO MANAGE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT - The methods and systems described herein may involve determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and delivering content to at least one individual based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing a game, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one player of the game, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and affecting the game play based on the analysis. The methods and systems described herein may involve providing an interactive space, determining at least one lifeotype of at least one individual in the space, analyzing the at least one lifeotype, and modifying at least one attribute of the space based on the analysis. | 10-16-2014 |
20140322686 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING TELEMEDICINE SERVICES - The present disclosure relates to the use of telemedicine software and/or games to meet rehabilitation or physical training needs. More specifically, the disclosure relates to methods and systems that motivate and guide users in the course of a program which takes place at an institution, where the user initiates recovery or training, and/or at home, when the user must maintain a rehabilitation or physical training schedule to fully recover or complete training. | 10-30-2014 |
20140342329 | Sports Electronic Training System, and Applications Thereof - A sports electronic training system, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable performance monitoring system for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity includes a motion monitor adapted to be physically coupled to the individual during the activity and a portable electronic processing device adapted to be physically coupled to the individual during the activity. The portable electronic processing device includes a wireless personal-area network transceiver adapted for wireless communication with the motion monitor, a memory adapted to store workout program data, a processor adapted to determine performance information for the individual, and an output adapted to provide feedback to the individual based on the performance information and the workout program data. | 11-20-2014 |
20140363799 | Mobile Application For Martial Arts Training - Examples and embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus to provide information and instruction to those involved in Martial Arts training via a mobile device, such as a smartphone. A mobile application provides various training functions including, by limited to a handbook; flash cards; stretching, fundamental skills, advanced techniques, and sparring practice routines. The routines can be preloaded within the mobile application and/or specifically created by the student or instructor. Routines can be executed at user selected rates and presented audibly and/or visually as elected by the user. The mobile application can be used individually and/or in a class room setting. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363800 | PERSONAL TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A personal training system and method includes generating a personalized exercise regimen for a user, based on user-related data entered into a computerized system. The user moves from booth to booth within an exercise facility to perform different exercises corresponding to the computer-generated exercise regimen for that user. The personalized exercise regimen for the user may be automatically adjusted according to the user's performance results input into the computerized system. | 12-11-2014 |
20150017619 | RECORDING AND COMMUNICATING BODY MOTION - Recording and communicating human body motion may be provided. One or more wearable device may each include a set of sensors for characterizing motion, a set of vibrating elements placed at different locations, and a radio. Data may be received from the wearable devices and stored at a mobile device. Such data may characterize a set of motions performed over a period of recording time by a recording user wearing the registered wearable devices. When a request for playback of the recorded motions is received at the mobile device from a user wearing the registered wearable devices, it may be determined that the requesting user has different dimensions than the recording user. As such, the stored data may be adjusted based on the difference in dimensions. The requesting user may then perform the motions and be evaluated in real-time to identify a deviation between the adjusted and the real-time data. The deviation is further identified as being associated with one of the wearable devices, and a signal is sent to that wearable device commanding one or more vibrating elements to actuate. Sets of motions may also be communicated to a repository, where each set of motions may be catalogued, tagged, filtered, searched, and distributed to various social networks and users. | 01-15-2015 |
20150037770 | SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR COMPARING A HUMAN-GENERATED SIGNAL TO A WILDLIFE CALL SIGNAL - Systems and methods for training users to more proficiently make wildlife calls, whether for hunting or other purposes, are described herein. For instance, an embodiment of an interactive learning system can train an enthusiast to more consistently and proficiently make calls that are efficacious with attracting wildlife. The system may implement advanced signal processing techniques that can compare a user-generated signal (attempting to mimic a wildlife call) with a prerecorded wildlife call. The system may provide feedback to the user to enable the user to assess his or her performance in reproducing the wildlife call. The user can use the feedback to improve reproduction of the wildlife call. | 02-05-2015 |
20150044651 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING SELF-CARE AND ACCLIMATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO A CLIENT DEVICE BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Computer implemented methods and systems to provide self-care and acclimation recommendations to a client device based on a unique health profile and environmental conditions. | 02-12-2015 |
20150050629 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULUS - A system and method for providing physical and mental stimulus in which both balancing and targeting are used simultaneously. The system includes: a balancing module, including: a platform to be mounted by a user; and a base assembly affixed to the platform for permitting the platform to move in at least one of pitch, roll, or yaw; at least one projectile; and a target console, including: a faceplate with at least one target shape at which the user may launch the at least one projectile; and a stand assembly for mounting the faceplate. In particular, the faceplate is mounted at an angle such that the at least one projectile bounces back at the user for the user to catch and reuse as a projectile. | 02-19-2015 |
20150056590 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRADITIONAL ROCK CLIMBING TRAINING - A rock climbing anchor and related methods are described. The climbing anchor comprises a body and a base member or skeleton. The body allows for traditional lead climbing protection to be placed and secured. The body can be molded around the skeleton. The skeleton serves to support the body against large forces generated by a falling climber, and to act as a secondary safety measure against a fall. Various scenarios or arrangements can be provided or created on a climbing wall to train a climber or give a climber a variety of experiences. | 02-26-2015 |
20150064674 | UNARMED COMBAT EXERCISE APPARATUS - This invention relates to apparatus for use in training students in unarmed combat, in particular the martial arts, and in methods of self-defence. It provides equipment, that can be in the form of a kit, comprising a visual marker that is detachably attached to an item of wearing attire for wearing in an unarmed combat training exercise or competition. When the attire bearing the attached marker is worn in use, the marker identifies, by its position on the attire, a body zone of the wearer that is to be targeted, in a training exercise or competition, by an opponent of the wearer. The wearer then endeavours to remove the marker from the garment, success indicating a successful strike at the target zone of the wearer's body. | 03-05-2015 |
20150072325 | Muscle Memory Training Device - A muscle memory training device for attaching to a joint of a user, such as, for example, a wrist joint. The training device includes a pair of opposing circuit boards for overlying first and second elements of the joint. The pair of circuit boards are pivotally connected with a pivot point configured to be placed over the joint. The circuit boards include individual contact traces which are configured and arranged such that when said traces are rotated past each other, the traces sequentially complete one of a sequence of circuits, providing a signal at each one of a plurality of contact positions depending on opposing circuit board rotation positions. In this manner, sensory input is provided to a user while practicing a movement. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072326 | SYSTEM FOR THE ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS OF MUSCLE ACTIVITY AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A system and corresponding acquisition and analysis method of an individual's muscle activity, including at least an electromyographic acquisition section and a video acquisition section for acquiring through respective sensors at least first electric signals of an individual's muscle group and second digital video signals of the muscle group, a computer processor and user interface to provide an output processed by the computer processor, which itself includes an interface communicating with the electromyographic and video sections, a database of deductive rules and processing and analysis elements provided with an expert system employing an inferential motor for correlating the first and second signals applying the deductive rules specific of the methods and tools of artificial intelligence arranged in the database; at least one detection sensor of the individual's skin impedence for determining an impedence value for use as correction parameter of the gain of the sensors of the electromyographic acquisition section. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079562 | PRESENTING AUDIO BASED ON BIOMETRICS PARAMETERS - A device includes at least one computer readable storage medium bearing instructions executable by a processor and at least one processor configured for accessing the computer readable storage medium to execute the instructions. The instructions configure the processor for receiving signals from at least one biometric sensor of an exerciser, and based at least in part on the signals, outputting an audio cue on a speaker indicating to the exerciser to speed up or slow down. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079563 | NONVERBAL AUDIO CUES DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - A device includes at least one computer readable storage medium bearing instructions executable by a processor, and at least one processor configured for accessing the computer readable storage medium to execute the instructions. The instructions configure the processor for accessing planned exercise information, and based at least in part on the planned exercise information, automatically presenting at least one non-verbal audio cue on at least one speaker. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079564 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ISSUING DIGITAL CONTENTS ACCORDING TO AN ACTIVITY PERFORMED BY A USER - A system and a method of issuing a digital content according to an activity performed by a user, using a display device and a service providing server, the method including providing a selecting interface on the display device, which includes user-selectable activities. The display device monitors performance of the activity to generate activity execution data, and transmits the activity execution data to the service providing server. The service providing server determines whether to issue a digital content based on the activity data, and transmits the result to the display device. Finally, the display device provides a content displaying interface that displays the issued digital content. | 03-19-2015 |
20150086953 | SKILL BUILDING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method of use directed to a skill building system is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method of use for a skill building system which can be utilized by coaches, teachers, and/or instructors in teaching, developing, coaching, and/or monitoring athletes' and/or students' skills either in an individual setting, a group setting, or they could practice on their own. In one embodiment, the system is comprised of a main server and a client input and output device. Whereas, the main server is configured to store and manage the data files and elements for the system and whereas the main server is communicatively coupled to the client input and output device. In another embodiment, the client input and output device is configured to run a client application, which allows a coach, teacher, and/or instructor to develop skills of a student through the system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150118669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTELLIGENT GOAL RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTIVITY LEVEL - A system for providing an intelligent goal recommendation for activity level includes an apparatus for providing an intelligent goal recommendation for activity level. The apparatus includes a movement monitoring module that monitors a movement to determine an activity score associated with the movement. The apparatus also includes a fatigue level module that detects a fatigue level. In addition, the apparatus includes an activity level recommendation module that recommends an activity level based on the fatigue level and an archive. The archive includes historical information about the movement and the fatigue level. | 04-30-2015 |
20150140532 | EXERCISE SYSTEMS - Disclosed exercise systems can provide a user with a plurality of exercise instructions, a plurality of cooking instructions, and a plurality of integration instructions correlating the exercise instructions with the cooking instructions. In this way, disclosed exercise systems can provide a user a simple, step-by-step method of performing exercises or physical activity while cooking and preparing food. Such exercise systems can be beneficial in terms of planning exercise for a user, as well as avoiding the need to carve out a specific time during the day to devote to exercise. Such exercise systems can be in the form of a card or set of cards, with each card containing cooking instructions for a recipe for a different food item, and different sequence or combinations of exercises to perform while cooking the food item. | 05-21-2015 |
20150147733 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRAINING MOVEMENTS TO AVOID INJURIES - This invention is directed to an apparatus and method for training a user, such as an athlete, a performer and/or any other suitable person, how to avoid injuries to the body, particularly so that there is no need for rehabilitation of an injured body part. At least two parameters of performance are compared to each other and/or to given data or other information, for example information taken from a database. For example, the at least two parameters can include two different distances that are measured and compared with respect to each other. A computer or other processor can run algorithms and/or any other suitable functions to calculate how the user should make a next movement in an accident avoidance training session. One or more next movements can be communicated in a wired manner, a wireless manner and/or any other suitable communication manner. The next movement can be displayed on a graphical user interface device and/or on any other suitable display. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147734 | MOVEMENT ASSESSOR - A movement activity is assessed in a movement assessment environment. A processor receives user movement data, captured by a sensor, of a user in the movement assessment environment. The processor receives a match request from the user, wherein the match request includes a request for an instructor that matches the user. The processor compares the user movement data of the user to a plurality of other movement data, wherein the plurality of other movement data includes at least one instructor movement data and at least one professional movement data. The processor determines, responsive to the comparing, a match between the user and an instructor, wherein the match is determined based at least in part on a similarity between the user movement data and at least one of the plurality of other movement data. | 05-28-2015 |
20150290497 | POSTURE CORRECTING TOOL - The present invention provides a posture correcting tool which has a simple structure and can be used easily. The posture correcting tool includes an attachment member | 10-15-2015 |
20150302766 | RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A recovery system and method which enables healthcare providers to provide customized interactive on-demand exercise sessions to their patients for the recovery of their patients suffering from injuries. The recovery system and method assists each patient in that patient's recovery by electronically providing the patient a customized series of individualized dynamically created exercise sessions. Each exercise session provides the patient exercises for the patient's recovery based on that patient's specific injury and the feedback provided by the patient during and after each previous exercise session. The recovery system and method enables the healthcare provider to prescribe an individual recovery pathway for each patient, monitor the patient's progress through the recovery pathway, monitor how the system changes the recovery pathway for the patient based on feedback from the patient during the recovery process, communicate with the patient during the recovery process, and document the recovery process for necessary electronic health records. | 10-22-2015 |
20150302768 | TRAINING APPARATUS & METHOD - A training apparatus is generally provided. The apparatus generally includes a user platform for support of a user in furtherance of select manipulation of a workpiece, and a deck assembly adjacent the user platform. The deck assembly is characterized by a frame, an endless belt interior of the frame, and a drive assembly, portions of which are operatively supporting the endless belt for select travel in relation to the frame. The endless belt has a user visible surface bearing indicia about which the work piece is to be traversed by a platform supported user during travel of the endless belt in relation to the frame. The drive assembly includes a controller for control of either or both of the endless belt travel direction in relation to the frame and the endless belt travel rate in relation to the frame. | 10-22-2015 |
20150321067 | Exercise Method - The disclosure shows an exercise method including the steps of identifying a first selected body portion to exercise on a first day, commencing a primary exercise on the selected body portion, the exercise requiring activity performed by muscle groups within the selected body portion. The disclosure also shows the step of terminating the exercise on the selected body portion after a preselected exercise duration has passed followed by the step of resting the selected body portion for a preselected rest time. The disclosure depicts the steps of beginning a secondary exercise on the preselected body part at a conclusion of the preselected rest time, and continuing the exercise until the preselected exercise duration has passed. | 11-12-2015 |
20150332606 | REAL-TIME, INTERACTIVE, REMOTE ATHLETIC TRAINING - An interactive athletic training system is described. The system provides real-time interaction among a set of student-users and a set of instructor-users. The interaction includes capture and provision of multimedia content, two-way audio and/or messaging communications, and sharing of existing content. Data related to each interactive session is stored and made accessible to the users for subsequent review, analysis, and/or feedback. | 11-19-2015 |
20150356883 | TACTILE INPUT FOR IMPROVING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT - A system for providing tactile input for prompting a person to coordinate appropriate muscle contractions during some form of physical movement such as exercising. The system may comprise a belt bearing inwardly facing projections adapted to contact contracting muscles. The user may then be prompted by direct tactile feedback or by audible, visible, or vibratory outputs to facilitate proper contractions, timing, and sequencing of activities, as may be appropriate given the type of physical activity. The projections are blunt, being hemispherical, for example. The belt may include the projections, or alternatively, the projections may be attachable to a pre-existing belt. The projections may include transducers for providing signals to generate the audible, visible, or vibratory outputs. Outputs may be reproduced on a mobile communications device. | 12-10-2015 |
20150379239 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING OF DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE AND OTHER UNWEIGHTED OR ASSISTED TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for management and scheduling of differential air pressure (DAP) and other unweighted or assisted treatment systems are provided. The methods and systems can include generation of a suggested workout based on matching user data to data of other users sharing similar characteristics using an aggregate database of user information and related workout information. The methods and systems can include matching a user to an available and/or appropriate DAP system. Also provided are methods and systems including performing a workout and uploading performance information to an aggregate database of user information. | 12-31-2015 |
20160023047 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A TRAINING LOAD SCHEDULE FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE POSITIONING USING EARPHONES WITH BIOMETRIC SENSORS - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a user a training load schedule for peak performance using earphones with biometric sensors. In one embodiment, the system includes earphones, including: speakers; a processor; a heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the processor; and a motion sensor electrically coupled to the processor. In this embodiment, the system also includes a memory coupled to a processor and having instructions stored that, when executed by the processor: display on a display an initial load schedule stored in a memory to the user; calculate a fatigue level of the user based on signals generated by the heartrate sensor; modify the initial load schedule based on the calculated fatigue level to create a dynamic load schedule for the user; and display on the display the dynamic load schedule to the user. | 01-28-2016 |
20160027324 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS USING EARPHONES WITH BIOMETRIC SENSORS - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing lifestyle recommendations using earphones with biometric sensors. In one embodiment, the system includes a pair of earphones including: speakers; a processor; a heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the processor; and a motion sensor electrically coupled to the processor. In this embodiment the system also includes a memory coupled to a processor and having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor: monitor a movement of a user based on signals generated by the motion sensor; detect an activity of the user based on the monitored movement of the user; create an activity score associated with the user's movement; detect a fatigue level of the user based on signals generated by the heart rate sensor; and display on a display a lifestyle recommendation to the user based on the user's detected activity, the created activity score, and the detected fatigue level. | 01-28-2016 |
20160030821 | Equestrian Performance Sensing System - Systems, devices, and methods for gathering data from a horse and rider and providing training to the rider are provided. In one aspect, for example, a method of training an equestrian rider can include performing a ride by an equestrian rider on a horse, and obtaining ride data from the ride, the ride data including video, inertial measurements, rider joint, head, torso, and/or limb information, horse joint, head, torso, and/or limb information, and at least one force measurement between the horse and the rider during the rider. The ride data can then be analyzed and at least one riding improvement to be made by the rider can be identified, and the at least one riding improvement to be made to the rider can be relayed to the rider to provide training for a subsequent ride. | 02-04-2016 |
20160030827 | HORSE RIDING TRAINING AID - A horse riding training aid is provided. The horse riding training aid includes a dummy horse and actuator means for controlling the fore and aft position of the dummy horse. The horse riding training aid further includes one or more guide and/or control components for generally restricting movements of the dummy horse in certain directions. Actuators are also provide in a form of one or more of fluid operated rams, hydraulic rams and electric motors. | 02-04-2016 |
20160030833 | MEDIA, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GAME-BASED EXERCISE TRACKING WITH VIRTUAL WORLD VARIATIONS - A compute device can receive a signal associated with a quantity of real-world activity (e.g., exercise) performed by a user. The compute device can define a quantity of virtual activity based, at least in part, on the quantity of real-world activity. The quantity of virtual activity can be different from the quantity of real-world activity. The compute device can send an indication of progress in a virtual world to an output device, for example, such that the user's progress is displayed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160035228 | AN APPARATUS FOR ACCOMMODATING A PERSON AND FOR PARTIALLY LIMITING THE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT OF THE PERSON - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 02-04-2016 |
20160035229 | EXERCISE ANALYSIS METHOD, EXERCISE ANALYSIS APPARATUS, EXERCISE ANALYSIS SYSTEM, EXERCISE ANALYSIS PROGRAM, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSISTING METHOD, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSISTING APPARATUS, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSISTING PROGRAM - An exercise analysis method includes analyzing an exercise of a user by using a detection result from an inertial sensor, and generating a plurality of exercise information pieces of the user during the exercise, presenting a comparison result between at least one of the plurality of exercise information pieces and a reference value which is set in advance during the user's exercise, and presenting at least one of the plurality of exercise information pieces after the user's exercise is finished. | 02-04-2016 |
20160035243 | PORTABLE HEALTH ACTIVITY TRACKING DEVICE - A portable electronic device that assists in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle by recording biometric measurement data, confirming completion of healthy activities, and generating graphs from biometric measurement data. The device may comprise a speaker for providing instructions to users as to how the portable device is to be used, results of biometric measurements, counting down the time remaining until a biometric measurement has been obtained, etc. The device may connect to a remote computer of a health care facility, health care provider, or insurance provider. Completion data for health activities is recorded. As the user completes measurements or other health activities such as appointments, the third party may provide a code for the user to record in the device to signal completion of the activity. The device may also be used to record data related to a user's participation in a rewards program. | 02-04-2016 |
20160045170 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE OUTPUT METHOD, AND PROGRAM - There is provided an information processing device including: a storage unit that stores a plurality of exercise models each including one or more kinds of measured values measured in time series for a person doing exercise and exercise description data specifying exercise recognized based on the measured values; a selection unit that selects one or more exercise models from the plurality of exercise models stored in the storage unit according to a designated condition; and an output unit that outputs a series of output images representing the measured values and exercise specified by the exercise description data in time series for the exercise model selected by the selection unit. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049090 | See, Do, Review, Full-Cycle Instruction Performance Analysis Process and System - A computer implemented education and playbook system and method for providing an interactive, recursive and in situ coaching system. A coach can use a portable electronic device to transmit play information to a number of players via wearable electronic devices, the play then being filmed and time stamped for subsequent review and storage in a coach's practice plan. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051858 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING PHYSICAL EXERCISES - The present invention relates to a method for automatically selecting exercises to propose to a user ( | 02-25-2016 |
20160059076 | Method and Apparatus for Measuring Power Output of Exercise - In a portable exercise tracking system, a method and apparatus for measuring power output of exercise motion by a user. The system includes a wireless motion sensor and a wireless central mass unit. The wireless motion sensor detects, measures and transmits motion data associated with a first motion by the user. The central mass unit detects and measures motion data associated with a second motion by the user. The central mass unit also computes the power output of the first motion and the second motion as a function of the first motion data and the second motion data. The disclosed method and apparatus provides a more effective means of computing total power output of a user performing free body exercises. | 03-03-2016 |
20160063891 | VESTIBULAR STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A vestibular stimulation system, computer controls, methods, and doses are provided. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067587 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF A TRAINING AID TO LEARN TO CATCH - A method and system of a training aid to assist a user to learn to catch including a pair of gloves in which at least a portion of an outer surface of a trainee's glove is attached to at least a portion of an inner surface of a trainer's glove to allow the trainer to guide the trainee's glove into proper positions used during catching. Alternatively, a belt portion is attached around the thumb and pinky of the trainee's glove and trainer's glove to attach the gloves to one another. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074706 | AUTOMATIC EXERCISE SEGMENTATION AND RECOGNITION - A physical activity monitoring device includes a sensor array with one or more sensors configured to measure physical activity attributes of a user. A controller automatically determines time intervals where the user is actively engaged in a physical activity based on the physical activity attributes. The controller also automatically determines a type of physical activity the user in actively engaged in during the determined time intervals based on the physical activity attributes. A reporter outputs information regarding the type of physical activity to the user. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082318 | System For Optimal Exercise And Training - A fitness system for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of physical training and/or exercise by a user comprises uses (1) a plurality of sensors that are worn by an exercising user and which generate data concerning monitored body processes pertaining to the exercise's effects on the user's body, (2) a processor operates under software control for processing, storing, and analyzing the data, and sending the processed data to a host device using a wireless communication protocol to communicate desired adjustments to the exercise in real time. The host device can be a smartphone, tablet computer or other web accessible device that can display and communicate bilaterally with the processor. | 03-24-2016 |
20160089569 | FITNESS CHALLENGE E-AWARDS - The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for users of electronic devices to issue physical activity goal challenges and rewards to one another. In one example, a first user can provide a physical activity goal that is to be performed by a second user. The first user can further provide a reward that is to be given to the second user in response to the second user completing the physical activity goal. An electronic device associated with the second user can be used to detect physical activity performed by the second user and to determine whether the second user has completed the physical activity goal. In response to determining that the second user has completed the physical activity goal, the reward can be issued to the second user. The reward can include an image, video, song, electronic message, amount of virtual currency, access to a service, or the like. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096075 | MODIFICATION OF AN EXERCISE PLAN - A method comprising determining an exercise plan for a user of an apparatus, entering a collaborative exercise session with a separate apparatus, determining a portion of the exercise plan that corresponds with a location of the user, causing display of an exercise indicator that indicates exercise instruction information that corresponds with the portion of the exercise plan, receiving exercise information from the separate apparatus based, at least in part, on the collaborative exercise session, modifying the exercise plan to generate a modified exercise plan based, at least in part, on the exercise information received from the separate apparatus, determining a portion of the modified exercise plan that corresponds with the location of the user, and causing display of another exercise indicator that indicates exercise instruction information that corresponds with the portion of the modified exercise plan is disclosed. | 04-07-2016 |
20160106360 | EXERCISE FEEDBACK PROVISION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An exercise feedback provision apparatus includes an acquirer configured to acquire exercise intensity information including either one or both of user biometric information and user movement information, and a controller configured to verify whether the exercise intensity information is in a predetermined range, and generate a control signal based on a result of the verifying. The apparatus further includes a feedback provider configured to output a tactile feedback based on a pattern corresponding to the control signal. | 04-21-2016 |
20160107031 | COMPUTING WEIGHT CONTROL PROFILE - A method includes: acquiring, in an apparatus, at least one weight value representing weight of a user; acquiring, in an apparatus, a weight development target for the user; computing, on the basis of the at least one weight value and the weight development target, at least one activity adjustment instruction indicating required the physical activity of the user; and outputting the activity adjustment instruction through an interface. | 04-21-2016 |
20160107032 | Methods And Systems For Processing Social Interactive Data And Sharing Of Tracked Activity Associated With Locations - A method includes determining a location of a first monitoring device used while performing an activity. The first monitoring device is worn by a first user. The method includes determining a location of a second monitoring device used while performing an activity. The second monitoring device is worn by a second user. The method further includes determining whether the locations of the first and second monitoring devices are within a range and whether the activities are similar. The method includes sending a prompt to the first monitoring device upon determining that the activities are similar and the locations are within the range. The prompt includes a request for permission from a first user account to allow a second user account to access information from the first user account regarding the activity performed using the first monitoring device. | 04-21-2016 |
20160107033 | PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for electronically providing comparative health coaching information to a user are disclosed. The method may include collecting performance data, generating comparison data by comparing the respective performance data, and displaying the comparison data on a display screen. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114233 | Equestrian monitoring and feedback device - A monitoring and feedback device to assist a horse rider in achieving proper balance and posture by measuring one or more load data parameters, such as load magnitude, load angle, or torque, for both stirrups simultaneously and providing visual or audible feedback on that load data to the rider or a non-riding instructor. Load measuring brackets are attached to the stirrup bar of a saddle and each measures one or more of the load data parameters applied. Processing circuitry generates signals for transmitting, either wired or wireless, feedback signals representing the load data to a visual display or sound headset and thereby provides real time information to a rider or non-riding instructor. | 04-28-2016 |
20160121163 | Multi-Sensor Monitoring of Athletic Performance - Athletic performance monitoring systems and methods, many of which utilize, in some manner, global positioning satellite (“GPS”) data, provide data and information to athletes and/or to equipment used by athletes during an athletic event. Such systems and methods may provide route information to athletes and/or their trainers, e.g., for pre-event planning, goal setting, and calibration purposes. Such systems and methods optionally may provide real time information to the athlete while the event takes place, e.g., to assist in reaching the pre-set goals. Additionally, data and information collected by such systems and methods may assist in post-event analysis for athletes and their trainers, e.g., to evaluate past performances and to assist in improving future performances. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129308 | WEARABLE DEVICE ASSEMBLY HAVING ATHLETIC FUNCTIONALITY AND STREAK TRACKING - A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user. | 05-12-2016 |
20160133142 | PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for electronically providing fitness activity feedback to a user are disclosed. The method may include collecting performance data, generating comparison data by comparing the respective performance and including identifying comparison performance data representative of performance differences, and displaying the comparison data and the comparison performance data. | 05-12-2016 |
20160133152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COACH DECISION SUPPORT - A coach decision support method including collecting sensor data associated with an athlete at a data logger circuitry; wherein sensor data is generated by at least one sensor placed on the athlete; pre-processing the sensor data at the data logger circuitry and filtering sensor noise from the collected sensor data; extracting at least one feature of the collected sensor data; classifying the at least one extracted feature into at least one physical activity; transmitting the physical activity classification to a data analysis module; generating a detailed report of the physical activity analyzing the athlete's performance within a sporting arena; and generating at least one coach decision recommendation based at least in part on the generated detailed report. | 05-12-2016 |
20160133153 | Training Management System and Smartphone Application - A system or method that consists of a training journal which logs all training conducted in relation to Martial Arts or Combat Sports and then outputs logged training into readable statistics to aid a user in the tracking and monitoring of training for Martial Arts and Combat Sports. | 05-12-2016 |
20160140866 | Tactile Input for Improving Physical Movement - A system for providing tactile input for prompting a person to coordinate appropriate muscle contractions during some form of physical movement such as exercising. The system may comprise a belt bearing inwardly facing projections adapted to make contact with a user's skin. The user may then be prompted by sensory tactile feedback or by audible, visible, or vibratory outputs to facilitate proper contractions, timing, and sequencing of activities, as may be appropriate given the type of physical activity. The projections are blunt, being hemispherical or hemispheroid, for example. The belt may include the projections, or alternatively, the projections may be attachable to a pre-existing belt. The projections may include transducers for providing signals to generate the audible, visible, or vibratory outputs. Outputs may be reproduced on a mobile communications device. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144236 | EXERCISE INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - An electronic device and method are disclosed, the electronic device including an output module, a communication module configured to allow communication with at least one of a first electronic device and an external electronic device, and at least one processor, which implements the method, including receiving exercise portion information from a first electronic device, receiving exercise amount information from a second electronic device, and determining exercise information including a respective amount of exercise for each exercise portion based on at least the received exercise portion information and the received exercise amount information, and controlling the output module to output the exercise information. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144237 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A TRAINING LOAD SCHEDULE FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE POSITIONING - A system for providing a training load schedule for peak performance positioning includes an apparatus for providing a training load schedule for peak performance positioning. The apparatus includes an initial load schedule module that provides an initial load schedule. The apparatus also includes a fatigue level module that detects a fatigue level. In addition, the apparatus includes a dynamic load schedule module that creates and updates a dynamic load schedule by modifying the initial load schedule based on the fatigue level. | 05-26-2016 |
20160148531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COORDINATING MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR OR CEREBROVASCULAR HEMODYNAMICS - Described herein are systems and methods for favorably coordinating a timing relationship between a musculoskeletal activity cycle and a cardiac cycle of a user. A method may include repetitively detecting a signal that correlates to a blood volume in the user; determining an actual value of the signal that varies with the timing relationship; computing a trend of the actual value of the signal; and adjusting the movement guidance based on the trend of the actual value. A system may include a prompt device configured to provide recurrently a movement guidance to the user for guiding performance of the rhythmic musculoskeletal activity; a sensor configured to provide a signal that correlates to a blood volume in the user; and a processor configured to determine an actual value of the signal that varies with the timing relationship and to adjust the movement guidance based on the trend of the actual value. | 05-26-2016 |
20160151671 | Wearable Device Assembly Having Athletic Functionality and Trend Tracking | 06-02-2016 |
20160151672 | RECOMMENDING AN EXERCISE ACTIVITY FOR A USER | 06-02-2016 |
20160151674 | Physical Activity Coaching Platform with Dynamically Changing Workout Content | 06-02-2016 |
20160158604 | Action Detection and Activity Classification - Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like. | 06-09-2016 |
20160163225 | GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAM UTILIZING FREE WEIGHT, MACHINE FITNESS ACCESSORY AND BODY MOVEMENT EXERCISE COMBINATION - The present invention is a group workout program that allows instructors to lead and teach multiple exercisers machine, free weight and other forms of exercise simultaneously. Participants within a single exercise area can do the same free weight, machine and accompanying exercises simultaneously. They can also circuit train in small, medium and large circuits doing the same or different exercises concurrently or simultaneously under the direction of an instructor. More than one exerciser can exercise on each machine at the same time and machines can he combined to deliver more exercises. An exerciser can do multiple exercises on a single machine either changing the configuration between exercises and also by leaving the configuration the same and simply moving between varying exercises. The workout program allows an instructor to teach exercises and exercise combinations in way where they can have a slow, medium, fast and mixed pace. The workout program method can be conducted simultaneously for participants of different fitness levels and experience and can be delivered for specific body parts or entire body workout programs. | 06-09-2016 |
20160166880 | EXERCISE INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM, EXERCISE INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM | 06-16-2016 |
20160175646 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING BIOMECHANICS WITH IMMEDIATE PRESCRIPTIVE FEEDBACK | 06-23-2016 |
20160180059 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A REPORT FOR A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 06-23-2016 |
20160184636 | METHOD FOR DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALIZED ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM - The ability to use data from tests of maximum aerobic capacity to determine the ventilatory threshold and point of respiratory compensation (RCP) is useful for coaches, athletes, and other disciplines in the development of training schemes. Current methods for determining the RCP generally involve identifying deflections in respiratory variables when examined along minute ventilation. The present disclosure describes a novel method for crafting training programs by determining the RCP using standard scores (Z scores) for minute ventilation and oxygen consumption. This method offers further benefits as it is not reliant on visual determination of changes in slope of variables of interest, which can often lead to inaccuracy due to human error. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Various aspects of a system and method to process sensor data are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the method includes receipt of sensor data from one or more sensors associated with an item of sports equipment. The received sensor data is analyzed by use of an inference engine. One or more recommendations are generated based on the analyzed sensor data. | 06-30-2016 |
20160192866 | DETERMINING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR PERIODIC MOVEMENTS | 07-07-2016 |
20160193499 | EXERCISE GUIDE PROVIDING DEVICE AND METHOD | 07-07-2016 |
20160193500 | MOVEMENT BASED FITNESS AND FITNESS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | 07-07-2016 |
20160193503 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING DESCRIPTION INFORMATION REGARDING WORKOUT RECORD AND METHOD THEREOF | 07-07-2016 |
20160196759 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING WORKOUT SERVICE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 07-07-2016 |
20160196760 | PORTABLE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THEREOF | 07-07-2016 |
20160199719 | Combinatory Score Having a Fitness Sub-Score and an Athleticism Sub-Score | 07-14-2016 |
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20160379517 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NORMALIZING ACTIVITY RESULTS - A system, method and computer program product for generating normalized activity results. A mobile application is installed on a plurality of computing devices and normalization base data is received for a first user. The first user is assigned to a user population based on the received normalization base data. A comparator population is determined that includes users having normalization base data within a comparator range. Activity results are collected from users in the user population and the comparator population. At least one activity results is received for the user. At least one normalization factor is determined for the user based on the comparator population activity results and the user population activity results. Normalized activity results are determined by adjusting each of the received activity results using the at least one normalization factor. The normalized activity results can then be displayed to the user. | 12-29-2016 |
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