Cross reference to related applications

• US 20060063644A1
• Filed: 01/26/2004
• Published: 03/23/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Hao H. Yang
• Original Assignee: Hao H. Yang
• Inventors: Yang, Hao H
• Application Number:
  US10/538,486
• Publication Number:
  US 20060063644A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/4
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0641 enabling a lateral movement of the exercising apparatus, e.g. for simulating movement on a bicycle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/009 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled in synchronism with visualising systems, e.g. hill slope
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0638 Displaying moving images of recorded environment, e.g. virtual environment
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0641 with a marker advancing in function of the exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0644 with display speed of moving landscape controlled by the user's performance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0691 Maps, e.g. yardage maps or electronic maps
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/005 using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0051 using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0058 using motors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/225 with flywheels
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0664 performing an elliptic movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/34 Angular speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/00 Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/06 for rowing or sculling
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/16 for cycling , i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a system including an exercise apparatus, a controller and a video display. The controller receives input signals from the exercise apparatus. The controller tracks a distance traveled by the user. To motivate the user, the controller displays images on the video display based on the distance traveled and corresponding to an actual location.

Claims

1. A system for providing exercise to a user while generating an entertainment or motivational stimulus, the system comprising:

an exercise apparatus configured to facilitate motion of the user;

a controller in communication with the exercise apparatus and configured to track a distance traveled;

a video display in communication with the controller and configured to display video images to the user; and

wherein the controller is configured to display video images on the video display based on the distance traveled and corresponding to an actual location.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller provides the user information about the actual location.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the information is sociological or cultural information related to the actual location.

4. The system according to claim 2, wherein the information about the actual location is in a visual format.

5. The system according to claim 2, wherein the information about the actual location is in an audio format.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to track an accumulated distance over multiple sessions and display video images on the video display based on the accumulated distance and corresponding to the actual location.

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to display a map of the actual location.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the exercise apparatus is an exercise bike.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the exercise apparatus is a treadmill.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to store user data.

11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the controller is configured to store the user data on a server for access on other machines.

12. The system according to claim 1, wherein distance traveled and the video images displayed corresponds to an actual distance.

13. The system according to claim 1, wherein the video image corresponding to the actual location is a combination of an animated scene, preshot video films, and 2D maps.

14. The system according to claim 1, wherein a difficulty of the exercise apparatus is varied based on the actual location.

15. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor attached exercise apparatus and configured to sense markers on a track of the exercise apparatus to determine a track speed.

16. A system for providing exercise to a user while generating an entertainment or motivational stimulus, the system comprising:

an exercise apparatus configured to facilitate motion of the user;

a controller in communication with the exercise apparatus and configured to track a distance traveled;

a video display in communication with the controller and configured to display video images to the user;

wherein the controller is configured to display video images on the video display based on the distance traveled and corresponding to an actual location and actual distance, and the controller provides the user sociological or cultural information about the actual location.

17. The system according to claim 16, wherein the information about the actual location is in a visual format.

18. The system according to claim 16, wherein the information about the actual location is in an audio format.

19. The system according to claim 16, wherein the controller is configured to track an accumulated distance over multiple sessions and display video images on the video display based on the accumulated distance and corresponding to the actual location.

20. The system according to claim 16, wherein the controller is configured to display a map of the actual location.

21. The system according to claim 16, wherein the controller is configured to store user data.

22. The system according to claim 21, wherein the controller is configured to store user exercise history.

23. The system according to claim 21, wherein the controller is configured to store the user data on a server for access on other machines.

24. The system according to claim 16, wherein a difficulty of the exercise apparatus is varied based on the actual location.

25. A system for providing exercise to a user while generating an entertainment or motivational stimulus, the system comprising:

an exercise apparatus configured to facilitate motion of the user;

a controller in communication with the exercise apparatus and configured to track a distance traveled;

a video display in communication with the controller and configured to display video images to the user;

wherein the controller is configured to display video images on the video display based on the distance traveled and corresponding to an actual location, and the controller is configured to track an accumulated distance over multiple sessions and display video images on the video display based on the accumulated distance and corresponding to an actual location.

26. The system according to claim 25, wherein the controller provides the user information about the actual location.

27. The system according to claim 25, wherein the controller is configured to display user information including accumulated exercise effort and averages of exercise intensity measures.

28. The system according to claim 27, wherein the exercise intensity measures are in the terms of exercise effectiveness over a specific period of time.

29. The system according to claim 25, wherein the controller is configured to display a map of the actual location.