User identification for fitness equipment
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1. An operating system architecture for a fitness trainer comprising:
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a processor in communication with the display;
a hardware circuit board in communication with the processor;
memory in communication with the hardware circuit board and the processor; and
a biometric capture mechanism in communication with the processor and the memory, the memory being capable of storing template biometric data with which biometric data captured by the biometric capture mechanism is compared.
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Abstract
In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an user identification system for a fitness trainer is provided. An operating system architecture for the fitness trainer includes a hardware circuit board, a processor in communication with the hardware circuit board, and memory in communication with the hardware circuit board and the processor. A biometric capture mechanism in communication with the processor and the memory.
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1. An operating system architecture for a fitness trainer comprising:
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a display;
a processor in communication with the display;
a hardware circuit board in communication with the processor;
memory in communication with the hardware circuit board and the processor; and
a biometric capture mechanism in communication with the processor and the memory, the memory being capable of storing template biometric data with which biometric data captured by the biometric capture mechanism is compared. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A fitness device comprising:
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a frame having a pivot axis defined thereon, the frame configured to be supported on a floor;
first and second foot links, each foot link including a first portion and a second portion;
first and second foot supporting portions for receiving the feet of the user, the first and second foot support portions supported by the first and second foot links, respectively;
a coupling associated with the first portion of each foot link for coupling the first portion of each foot link to the pivot axis so that the first portion of each foot link travels in a closed path relative to the pivot axis;
a guide associated with the frame and operative to engage and direct the second portions of the foot links along preselected reciprocating paths of travel as the first portions of the respective foot links travel along their paths of travel, so that when the exercise device is in use the foot support portion moves along a generally elliptical path of travel;
a display in communication with the foot link;
a processor in communication with the display;
memory in communication with the processor; and
a biometric capture mechanism in communication with the processor and the memory. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system of identifying a user for a fitness trainer comprising:
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capturing a user biometric;
extracting data from the biometric and storing the data as a template;
capturing a sample of the chosen biometric;
the user of the fitness equipment presenting a live biometric; and
utilizing a matching algorithm, comparing the live biometric with the stored templates;
whereby, if a match is made, the user is granted access to operate the fitness trainer. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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