EXERCISE MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

• US 20120119911A1
• Filed: 11/16/2010
• Published: 05/17/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc. (LG Corporation)
• Original Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc. (LG Corporation)
• Inventors: Hwang, Youngdon, Jeon, Younghyeog, Kim, Beomoh, Park, Heejin, Hong, Gyuseog, Jang, Seungjin, Koh, Jeongmee
• Granted Patent: US 8,610,582 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/573.1
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0641 with a marker advancing in function of the exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0655 Tactile feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0663 worn on the wrist, e.g. wrist bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/12 Absolute positions, e.g. by using GPS
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/40 Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/836 Sensors arranged on the body of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/15 with identification means that can be read by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0028 for running, jogging or speed-walking movable endless bands A63B22/02
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/06 Indicating or scoring devices for games or players , or for other sports activities
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 22/006 Pedometers
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1626 with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/163 Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt

Abstract

An exercise monitoring apparatus capable of allowing a user to conveniently check a progressed exercise state and capable of properly controlling an exercise amount, by comparing a progressed exercise amount measured based on scheduling information received from an external apparatus and acceleration information of the exercise monitoring apparatus, with a goal exercise amount, and by visually providing a comparison result, a system and an exercise monitoring method thereof. The exercise monitoring apparatus comprises a communication unit configured to receive exercise scheduling information from an external apparatus, a sensing unit configured to detect acceleration information of the exercise monitoring apparatus, a controller configured to measure a progressed exercise amount based on the acceleration information, to acquire a goal exercise amount from the exercise scheduling information, to compare the progressed exercise amount with the goal exercise amount, and to generate a notification message indicating a result of the comparison, and an output unit configured to output the notification message.

Claims

1. An exercise monitoring apparatus, comprising:

a communication unit configured to receive exercise scheduling information from an external apparatus;

a sensing unit configured to detect acceleration information of the exercise monitoring apparatus;

a controller configured to measure a progressed exercise amount based on the acceleration information, to acquire a goal exercise amount from the exercise scheduling information, to compare the progressed exercise amount with the goal exercise amount, and to generate a notification message indicating a result of the comparison; and

an output unit configured to output the notification message.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller controls the output is unit to output information on an exercise amount necessary for the progressed exercise amount to reach the goal exercise amount.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller calculates an exercise speed based on the acceleration information.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the controller determines an exercise level based on the exercise speed, and controls the output unit to output the exercise level.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the controller controls the output unit to output a message recommending a change of the exercise level when the determined exercise level is constantly maintained for a predetermined time.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller controls the output unit to output the generated message when the progressed exercise amount has reached the goal exercise amount completely or by a predetermined ratio.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller generates guide information on an exercise type and an exercise time necessary for the progressed exercise amount to reach the goal exercise amount, and controls the output unit to output the guide information.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller controls the communication unit to transmit information on the progressed exercise amount to the external apparatus.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the communication unit synchronizes the exercise scheduling information and the progressed exercise amount, with the external apparatus in a predetermined period.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the goal exercise amount and the progressed exercise amount comprise the number of steps, an exercise distance, an exercise time and a calorie-consumption.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensing unit includes at least one acceleration sensor or gyro sensor.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the exercise monitoring apparatus is mounted to a human body or clothes.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the generated message in a visual manner, in an audible manner, or in a tactile manner.

3. The apparatus of clam 2, wherein the controller generates guide information including an exercise type and an exercise time based on the information on an exercise amount necessary for the progressed exercise amount to reach the goal exercise amount, and controls the output unit to output the guide information.

15. A controlling method of an exercise monitoring apparatus, the method comprising:

receiving exercise scheduling information from an external apparatus;

detecting acceleration information of the exercise monitoring apparatus, and measuring a progressed exercise amount based on the acceleration information;

acquiring a goal exercise amount from the exercise scheduling information, comparing the progressed exercise amount with the goal exercise amount, and generating a notification message indicating a result of the comparison; and

outputting the notification message.

16. An exercise monitoring system, comprising:

a first apparatus; and

a second apparatus,

wherein the first apparatus comprises;

a storage unit configured to store exercise scheduling information; and

a communication unit configured to transmit the exercise scheduling information to the second apparatus, and

wherein the second apparatus comprises;

a communication unit configured to receive exercise scheduling information from the first apparatus;

a sensing unit configured to detect acceleration information of the second apparatus;

a controller configured to measure a progressed exercise amount based on the acceleration information, to acquire a goal exercise amount from the exercise scheduling information, to compare the progressed exercise amount with the goal exercise amount, and to generate a notification message indicating a result of the comparison; and

an output unit configured to output the notification message.