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| 20080300110 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH EXERCISE LOG AND JOURNAL - In a system having an exercise device having an exercise mechanism, and a control panel operatively associated with the exercise mechanism and configured to vary one or more exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism, a method for storing and display exercise parameters in an exercise journal includes storing in a user specific exercise journal of the exercise device exercise data representative of one or more exercise parameters for each user, the exercise data corresponding to a range of time periods, displaying the user specific exercise journal within a display associated with the control panel with one or more selected time periods for a selected date range being displayed in a first portion of the display and cumulative exercise data for the selected user and the selected date range or the one or more time periods being displayed on a second portion of the display; | 12-04-2008 |
| 20130196298 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EXERCISE - A computer-implemented method to provide a physical activity challenge with an accompanying reward for completing the challenge is provided. Data describing the challenge relating to at least one physical activity is received. Data describing at least one reward for completing the challenge is received. Progress of the challenge is tracked. The tracked progress is analyzed to determine whether the challenge is completed. Upon determining the challenge is completed, the reward is delivered. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130196821 | Systems and Methods to Generate a Customized Workout Routine - A computer-implemented method to generate a customized workout routine based on a physical fitness goal of a user is described. Data relating to an exercise apparatus is retrieved. Profile information for a user of the exercise apparatus is analyzed. A customized workout routine is generated for the user to implement with the exercise apparatus. The routine is based on the analyzed profile information of the user and the retrieved data relating to the exercise apparatus. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130196822 | Systems and Methods to Monitor an Exercise Routine - A computer-implemented method to monitor an exercise routine is described. An activity of a user relating to the use of an exercise apparatus is captured. Data relating to the captured activity is received. The received data is output to the user of the exercise apparatus. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130263719 | Using Music to Motivate a User During Exercise - A method for motivating physical performance through music includes the acts of presenting a musical rendition to a user while concurrently receiving workout information. The workout information includes one or both of a current performance level of the user or a current geographical characteristic being traversed by the user. The method further includes modifying the musical rendition based on one or both of the current performance level of the user or the current geographical characteristic being traversed by the user. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267385 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Gathering and Transmitting Exercise Related Data - A data collecting device is selectively attachable to a tread base of a treadmill. The device includes a foot fall sensing mechanism that collects foot fall data from the tread base, an inclination sensing mechanism that collects inclination data regarding the inclination of the tread base, and a communication mechanism that selectively transmits the foot fall data and the inclination data to an external computing device. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130274069 | System And Method For Simulating Real World Exercise Sessions - In an exercise system having a remote communication system adapted to communicate with an exercise device, a method for generating an exercise program includes receiving route information identifying a route traveled by an individual during a real world exercise session, receiving audio information identifying a musical selection listened to by the individual during the real world exercise session, using the route information and the audio information to generate an exercise program. The exercise program includes control signals that cause an exercise device to substantially simulate the topographical characteristics of the route traveled by the individual during the real world exercise session, and audio signals representative of the musical selection listened to by the individual during the real world exercise session so that the musical selection is presented during a performance of the exercise program. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130288223 | Stimulating Learning Through Exercise - An exercise system stimulates the learning and memory of a user by detecting a stress level of the user with one or more biometric sensor devices, determining that the user's stress level is within a stress zone that is suitable for memory retention by the user, and presenting educational content to the user at one or more output devices. | 10-31-2013 |
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| 20090163321 | SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTION WITH EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090270226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF ONE OR MORE EXERCISE DEVICES AND PROVIDING MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMMING - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing exercise devices with motivational programming. The programming includes motivational content and control signals, synchronized with the motivational content, for controlling operation of the exercise device. The motivational content includes audio and/or video designed to simulate a group exercise setting and optionally instructional and educational content for the benefit of a user. The control signals can be carried in wireless carrier signals and can include bytes of data that define changes to the value of one or more operating parameters of an exercise device. The control signals can control one or more operating parameters of one or more exercise devices, whether at once, or device specific. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270227 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SIMULATING REAL WORLD TERRAIN ON AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise system includes one or more exercise devices that communicate via a network with a communication system. The communication system stores and/or generates exercise programming for use on the exercise device. The exercise programming is able to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device to simulate terrain found at a remote, real world location. The exercise programming can include images/videos of the remote, real world location. The control signals and the images/videos can be synchronized so that a user of the exercise device is able to experience, via the changing operating parameters, the topographical characteristics of the remote, real world location as well as see images of the location. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100179028 | SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTION WITH EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100248900 | EXERCISE SYSTEMS FOR SIMULATING REAL WORLD TERRAIN - An exercise system includes one or more exercise devices that communicate via a network with a communication system. The communication system stores and/or generates exercise programming for use on the exercise device. The exercise programming is able to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device to simulate terrain found at a remote, real world location. The exercise programming can include images/videos of the remote, real world location. The control signals and the images/videos can be synchronized so that a user of the exercise device is able to experience, via the changing operating parameters, the topographical characteristics of the remote, real world location as well as see images of the location. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120264570 | SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTION WITH EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130035208 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH FAN CONTROLLABLE BY A PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION OF A USER - In general, exercise devices of the present invention include one or more fans that can increase the flow of air in particular direction. Exercise devices of the present invention also include a sensing mechanism that can sense a physiological condition of a user performing an exercise on the exercise device. The sensed physiological condition could be pulse, blood pressure, respiration, caloric expenditure, weight, perspiration, temperature, blood oxygen level, metabolic equivalent of task (MET), carbohydrates burned, cadence or another physiological condition. The speed of the air flow created by the fan can depend on the physiological condition sensed by the sensing mechanism. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130165195 | Competitive Race System - In general, the methods and exercise systems disclosed herein help to ensure a more fair competition in a race between two or more individuals or a race between a single individual and a previous performance by that individual. A competition equalization device, which may be worn on any part of a body of an individual competing in a race, can receive data concerning one or more conditions that may affect the performance of an individual in a competition. This data may be sent to a processing unit, which may analyze the data from two or more competition equalization devices and determine whether a competitive advantage or disadvantage exists for any participant in the competition. If a competitive advantage or disadvantage is found, the processing unit may determine an appropriate remedy. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130172152 | Exercise Device Control Ring - A control ring that usable in adjusting one or more operating parameters of an exercise device includes a body, user input mechanisms, and a transmitter. The control ring is wearable on a finder of an exerciser. The body of the control ring has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The user input mechanisms are associated with the body and may be selectively activated by the exerciser. Upon activation of the user input mechanisms, the transmitter communicates a control command to an exercise device in order to adjust the operating parameters of the exercise device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172153 | Exercise Device With Wireless Controll - Wireless control commands adjust one or more operating parameters of an exercise device while a user is exercising. A control ring or a handle of the exercise device includes user input mechanisms and a wireless transmitter. The user input mechanisms may be selectively activated by the exerciser. Upon activation of the user input mechanisms, the wireless transmitter wirelessly communicates a control command to a resistance mechanism in order to adjust the resistance level of the resistance mechanism. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130190136 | Exercise Device With Adjustable Console - In general, the present invention relates to exercise devices. In particular the present invention relates to exercise devices having a selectively adjustable console. The console of an exercise device may selectively adjust in a number of different ways according to the present invention. For example, the height of a console relative to a portion of the exercise device frame may selectively adjust up or down. Alternatively, the tilt of the console, or a portion of the console such as the display screen, may selectively adjust relative to a portion of the exercise device frame. For example, the angular orientation of a console or a display screen relative to a portion of the exercise device frame. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130196298 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EXERCISE - A computer-implemented method to provide a physical activity challenge with an accompanying reward for completing the challenge is provided. Data describing the challenge relating to at least one physical activity is received. Data describing at least one reward for completing the challenge is received. Progress of the challenge is tracked. The tracked progress is analyzed to determine whether the challenge is completed. Upon determining the challenge is completed, the reward is delivered. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130196821 | Systems and Methods to Generate a Customized Workout Routine - A computer-implemented method to generate a customized workout routine based on a physical fitness goal of a user is described. Data relating to an exercise apparatus is retrieved. Profile information for a user of the exercise apparatus is analyzed. A customized workout routine is generated for the user to implement with the exercise apparatus. The routine is based on the analyzed profile information of the user and the retrieved data relating to the exercise apparatus. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130196822 | Systems and Methods to Monitor an Exercise Routine - A computer-implemented method to monitor an exercise routine is described. An activity of a user relating to the use of an exercise apparatus is captured. Data relating to the captured activity is received. The received data is output to the user of the exercise apparatus. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130210580 | Indoor-Outdoor Exercise System - An embodiment of an exercise system includes an exercise monitoring device that gathers data regarding an outdoor exercise routine. Additionally, a remote communication system communicatively connectable to the exercise monitoring device is receptive to the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine such that the remote communication system generates an exercise program based on the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine. Furthermore, an exercise device that is communicatively connectable to the remote communication system may receive the exercise program and simulate one or more aspects of the outdoor exercise routine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130210581 | Indoor-Outdoor Exercise System - An exercise system includes an exercise monitoring device that gathers data regarding an outdoor exercise routine, a remote communication system communicatively connectable to the exercise monitoring device, and an exercise device that is communicatively connectable to the remote communication system. The remote communication system is receptive to the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine and generates an exercise program based on the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine. The exercise device is receptive to the exercise program, and the exercise program causes the exercise device to simulate one or more aspects of the outdoor exercise routine. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130263719 | Using Music to Motivate a User During Exercise - A method for motivating physical performance through music includes the acts of presenting a musical rendition to a user while concurrently receiving workout information. The workout information includes one or both of a current performance level of the user or a current geographical characteristic being traversed by the user. The method further includes modifying the musical rendition based on one or both of the current performance level of the user or the current geographical characteristic being traversed by the user. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267383 | Integrated Exercise Device Environment Controller - An exercise environment controller is integrated into an exercise device and being usable to adjust one or more environmental parameters relative to an exercise device environment. The integrated exercise environment controller includes an input interface that receives environmental inputs from a user of the exercise device, an environment sensor that detects current environment parameters of the exercise device's environment, and a communication module connected to the input interface and the environment sensor that communicates a control command to a home automation device that regulates climate for at least the exercise device environment. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267385 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Gathering and Transmitting Exercise Related Data - A data collecting device is selectively attachable to a tread base of a treadmill. The device includes a foot fall sensing mechanism that collects foot fall data from the tread base, an inclination sensing mechanism that collects inclination data regarding the inclination of the tread base, and a communication mechanism that selectively transmits the foot fall data and the inclination data to an external computing device. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267387 | Treadmill With Selectively Engageable Deck Stiffening Mechanism - A treadmill includes an impact absorption mechanism operatively positioned at least in part between a deck and a base frame of the treadmill so that the impact absorption mechanism enables the deck to move relative to at least a portion of the base frame during impact events on the deck and a selectively engageable deck stiffening mechanism that reduces the amount of movement of at least a portion of the deck relative to the base frame during impact events on the deck. The deck stiffening mechanism includes one or more generally rigid members and an engaging mechanism. The engaging mechanism selectively engages the one or more generally rigid members with the deck to provide support to the deck during impact events on the deck. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130274067 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ON AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise system includes a simulation system simulating real-world terrain based on environmental and other real-world conditions. Using topographical or other data, an actual location can be simulated. The exercise system may include a speed, incline or other mechanisms that can be adjusted based on changes in simulated slope, and by amounts simulating actual air resistance due to movement, wind, or both. The simulated speed of the person, as well as speed and direction of simulated wind, are used to determine a simulated air speed. Based on the simulated air speed, the simulation system determines the simulated air resistance that would affect the person under real-world conditions, and changes reflective of the simulated air resistance are made to operating parameters of the exercise system. Simulation may occur by causing the user of the exercise system to expend about the same effort as if performing the exercise in the real-world conditions. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130274069 | System And Method For Simulating Real World Exercise Sessions - In an exercise system having a remote communication system adapted to communicate with an exercise device, a method for generating an exercise program includes receiving route information identifying a route traveled by an individual during a real world exercise session, receiving audio information identifying a musical selection listened to by the individual during the real world exercise session, using the route information and the audio information to generate an exercise program. The exercise program includes control signals that cause an exercise device to substantially simulate the topographical characteristics of the route traveled by the individual during the real world exercise session, and audio signals representative of the musical selection listened to by the individual during the real world exercise session so that the musical selection is presented during a performance of the exercise program. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130281241 | Treadbelts Comprising a Specialized Surface, Treadmills Including Such Treadbelts, and Related Methods - A treadbelt for a treadmill may comprise a major surface comprising a plurality of tufts extending therethrough. The treadbelt may further comprise a first textile layer and a plurality of fibers extending through the first textile layer to provide the plurality of tufts. Additionally, the plurality of fibers may be sized, shaped and positioned to exhibit the appearance of turf. An additional treadbelt may comprise a major surface comprising a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom. The plurality of protrusions may be spatially distributed on the major surface of the treadbelt in an irregular and non-repeating configuration and may comprise irregular and non-repeating shapes. In some embodiments, a treadbelt may comprise a major surface configured to approximate to a runner the impact response of at least one of turf, sand, a trail, a ground vulcanized rubber track, and a hardwood surface. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130288223 | Stimulating Learning Through Exercise - An exercise system stimulates the learning and memory of a user by detecting a stress level of the user with one or more biometric sensor devices, determining that the user's stress level is within a stress zone that is suitable for memory retention by the user, and presenting educational content to the user at one or more output devices. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288859 | Free Weight Monitoring System - A free weight system for collecting and transmitting exercise related data from a free weight device includes a free weight handle assembly having a gripping portion and a weight receiving portion, one or more weight plates positionable on the weight receiving portions, and a data collecting mechanism at least partially enclosed within an internal cavity of the free weight handle assembly. The data collecting mechanism includes a weight identification mechanism that identifies the weight of the one or more weight plates. | 10-31-2013 |
| 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 |
| 20140024499 | Elliptical Exercise Device with Vibration Capabilities - An exercise device includes a frame having a base support and an upright support structure. Connected to the frame is a drive assembly. One or more link arm are connected between the drive assembly and the frame. The one or more link arms include first and second reciprocating foot supports and first and second swing arms. One or more vibration assemblies are connected to the exercise device at various locations in order to vibrate desired portions of the exercise device, such as the foot supports or swing arms. The vibrations from the vibration assemblies are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024500 | Treadmill with Deck Vibration - A treadmill includes a support structure and a treadbase connected thereto. The treadbase has first and second opposing side rails extending along at least a portion of first and second sides of the treadbase, respectively. A deck is connected to and between the first and second opposing side rails. Front and rear pulleys are connected to and between the first and second opposing side rails. A continuous belt is trained around and rotatable about the front and rear pulleys. One or more vibration assemblies are connected to the deck and selectively create vibrations to cause the deck to vibrate. The vibrations are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024502 | Exercise Cycle with Vibration Capabilities - An exercise cycle includes a base support and an upright support structure. Connected to the upright support structure are a seat, a handlebar assembly, a pedal assembly, and a resistance assembly. The upright support structure may be pivotally connected to the base support to allow the upright support structure to move between various tilted positions. One or more vibration assemblies may be connected to the exercise cycle at various locations in order to vibrate desired portions of the exercise cycle, such as the handlebar assembly, the seat, or the pedal assembly. The vibrations are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140073482 | Exercise Device Control Ring - A control ring that usable in adjusting one or more operating parameters of an exercise device includes a body, user input mechanisms, and a transmitter. The control ring is wearable on a finger of an exerciser. The body of the control ring has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The user input mechanisms are associated with the body and may be selectively activated by the exerciser. Upon activation of the user input mechanisms, the transmitter communicates a control command to an exercise device in order to adjust the operating parameters of the exercise device. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140135173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN INTERACTIVE EXERCISE ROUTINE - A workout system includes one or more exercise machines with adjustable difficulty settings. A wireless tracking device measures workout difficulty parameter values of a participant's workout and communicates the difficulty parameter values to the one or more exercise machines. The difficulty settings of the one or more exercise machines are adjusted based on the difficulty parameter values. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140162854 | Exercise Device with Vibration Capabilities - An exercise device includes a frame having a cable and pulley system connected thereto. The cable and pulley system includes at least one pulley and at least one cable strand. The at least one cable strand has a handle connected thereto for use in performing exercises. One or more vibration assemblies are connected to the at least one pulley in order to vibrate the at least one cable strand. The vibrations from the vibration assemblies are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20150182800 | Exercise Machine with Multiple Control Modules - An exercise machine includes a desk connected to a frame of the exercise machine. The desk has a first control module on a first side of the desk. The exercise machine also has a second control module located off of a first side of the desk. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150253210 | Pressure Sensor to Quantify Work - A monitoring system includes a shoe and a sole integrated into the shoe. The monitoring system also includes a connection mechanism attached to an underside of the sole and is shaped to connect the sole to a pedal. A pressure sensor is incorporated into the shoe that senses a force exerted on the pedal when the shoe is connected to the pedal through the connection mechanism. | 09-10-2015 |
| 20150258560 | Scent Based Workout Mechanism - A physiological control system includes at least one scent cartridge that selectively releases a volatile to cause a predetermined physiological effect on a user in response to a command from a processor. The processor is in communication with memory that contains programmed instructions to determine an effect time associated with a user workout to cause the predetermined physiological effect. The processor may send the release command to the scent cartridge based on the effect time. | 09-17-2015 |
