3-D, INTERACTIVE EXERCISE ANALYSIS, GAMING, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SYSTEM
First Claim
1. An exercise system comprising:
- a resistance member for providing resistance to movement by a user;
a sensing device, coupled to the resistance member, for generating a first signal representing the position of the resistance member; and
a force sensor, coupled to the resistance member, for generating a second signal representing the force applied to the resistance member by the user.
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Abstract
A system is disclosed for monitoring, recording and analysis of exercise in an exercise machine with a device, such as a handle, that enables a user to push or pull against a resistance. A sensor or “load cell” mounted on the machine produces an electronic signal representing the instantaneous force applied by the user, and an electronic computer or the like, is coupled to receive the electronic signal, for storing values representing the force as a function of time. In another embodiment, a system comprises a resistance member for providing resistance to movement by a user, a sensing device coupled to the resistance member, a force sensor, and a CPU. The sensing device generates a first signal representing the position of the resistance member, and the force sensor generates a second signal representing the force applied to the resistance member by the user. The CPU processes the first and second signals to generate useful images, displays, and audio signals.
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25 Claims
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1. An exercise system comprising:
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a resistance member for providing resistance to movement by a user; a sensing device, coupled to the resistance member, for generating a first signal representing the position of the resistance member; and a force sensor, coupled to the resistance member, for generating a second signal representing the force applied to the resistance member by the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An exercise system comprising:
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a resistance member for providing resistance to movement by a user; a sensing device, coupled to the resistance member, for generating a first signal representing the position of the resistance member; a force sensor, coupled to the resistance member, for generating a second signal representing the force applied to the resistance member by the user; and a CPU that processes the first and second signals.
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20. A method of recording an exercise regimen, wherein a user operates an exercise device having a resistance member for providing resistance against a force applied to it at a given point by the user, said method including the steps of:
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(a) repetitively measuring the force applied to the resistance member by the user at the given point; (b) repetitively measuring the position of the given point; and (c) repetitively storing the measured values of force and position. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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