Interactive and Dynamic Fitness System

• US 20180021627A1
• Filed: 06/09/2017
• Published: 01/25/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2016
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Strive VR, LLC
• Original Assignee: Strive VR, LLC
• Inventors: DeLuca, Ryan, Lewis, Preston, Mathes, Duane, Thurber, Daniel
• Application Number:
  US15/618,608
• Publication Number:
  US 20180021627A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/0411 Squatting exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0025 Tracking the path or location of one or more users, e.g. players of a game
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0096 using performance related parameters for controlling electronic or video games or avatars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0647 Visualisation of executed movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0655 Tactile feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0661 arranged on the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0023 for isometric exercising, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/005 using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0058 using motors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0083 of the piston-cylinder type using pneumatic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0087
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0085 using pneumatic force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/023 Wound springs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/06 User-manipulated weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/072 Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like , e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4031 with parts of the bench moving against a resistance during exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4037 : Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises mats for absorbing shocks A63B6/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0076 : Rowing machines for conditioning the cardio-vascular system seats moving during exercise A63B22/0087; training appliances for rowing or sculling on boats A63B69/06
• 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 22/04 : with movable multiple steps , i.e. more than one step per limb, e.g. steps mounted on endless loops, endless ladders steppers with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0048
• 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 2220/40 : Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/56 : Pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/72 : Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/803 : Motion sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/805 : Optical or opto-electronic sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 : Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/807 : Photo cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/808 : Microphones
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/833 : Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/836 : Sensors arranged on the body of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 : Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/04 : heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1218 : Chinning, pull-up, i.e. concentric movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0021 : Tracking a path or terminating locations
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0059 : Exercising apparatus with reward systems
• 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 24/0075 : Means for generating exercise programs or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 26/00 : Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 5/16 : Training devices for jumping; Devices for balloon-jumping; Jumping aids A63B25/02, A63B25/10 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 5/20 : Skipping-ropes or similar devices rotating in a vertical plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/211 : using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/235 : using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/24 : Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles

Abstract

A fitness system includes a training area with exercise equipment and a positional tracking system to record and evaluate a participant. It optionally includes a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality headset, standalone display, computer, additional feedback sensors, accessories, and communication components. The positional tracking system preferably includes one or more laser-based base stations and a plurality of positional tracking sensors placed on or near the participant and equipment. The participant can play games, interact with others, and track performance, and the system dynamically adapts in response to information provided by the tracking system, user inputs, and other sensors or inputs.

Claims

1. A dynamic fitness system for use by a participant comprising:

a. a dedicated training area accessible to the participant;

b. exercise equipment located in the dedicated training area; and

c. a laser-based positional tracking system located in the dedicated training area wherein the positional tracking system comprises at least one positional tracking sensor placed to detect the position of the participant or the equipment while the participant uses the equipment in the dedicated training area.

2. The dynamic fitness system of claim 1 wherein at least one positional tracking sensor is placed to detect the position of the participant while the participant uses the equipment in the dedicated training area.

3. The dynamic fitness system of claim 1 wherein the exercise equipment comprises at least one moving component and wherein at least one positional tracking sensor is attached to the moving component of the exercise equipment.

4. The dynamic fitness system of claim 2 wherein the laser-based positional tracking system further comprises at least one positional tracking base station configured to emit a signal that cooperates with the positional tracking sensors.

5. The dynamic fitness system of claim 4 wherein the base station comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes to provide a synchronization signal at regular intervals, a first laser diode to emit a first constant sweeping signal, and a second laser diode to emit a second constant sweeping signal, wherein the positional tracking sensors are configured to detect both the synchronization signal and the first and second constant sweeping signals.

6. The dynamic fitness system of claim 2 wherein the positional tracking sensors comprise sensor communication components and wherein the fitness system further comprises a computer configured to receive at least position information from the positional tracking sensors and programmed to process the received information, to access and execute content as desired by the participant, and to provide instructions and content to other components of the fitness system as desired.

7. The dynamic fitness system of claim 6 further comprising a display in communication with the computer and configured to receive content from the computer.

8. The dynamic fitness system of claim 6 further comprising a headset in communication with the computer and configured to receive content from the computer.

9. The dynamic fitness system of claim 8 wherein the headset is configured to deliver virtual, augmented, or mixed reality content.

10. The dynamic fitness system of claim 6 wherein the exercise equipment comprises equipment communication components configured to communicate with the computer and equipment control and processing components configured to execute instructions received from the computer.

11. The dynamic fitness system of claim 10 wherein the exercise equipment comprises an electronically controlled cable system.

12. The dynamic fitness system of claim 6 wherein the exercise equipment comprises a smart handle comprising:

a. at least one user input; and

b. game controller communication components configured to communicate received user input with the computer.

13. The dynamic fitness system of claim 12 wherein the smart handle is a moveable component of the exercise equipment and further comprises at least one positional tracking sensor in communication with the game controller communication components, wherein the game controller communication components are further configured to communicate the position information of the smart handle detected by the positional tracking sensor.

14. The dynamic fitness system of claim 13 further comprising a display in communication with the computer and positioned in the dedicated training area such that the participant can see the display.

15. The dynamic fitness system of claim 2 wherein at least one positional tracking sensor is placed on a wearable accessory.

16. The dynamic fitness system of claim 6 further comprising a plurality of feedback sensors in communication with the computer and located in the dedicated training area.

17. A dynamic fitness system for use by a participant comprising:

a. a dedicated training area accessible to the participant;

b. exercise equipment located in the dedicated training area and configured for use by the participant; and

c. a laser-based positional tracking system comprising at least one positional tracking base station configured to emit a signal that cooperates with a first plurality of positional tracking sensors and a second plurality of positional tracking sensors, wherein the first plurality of positional tracking sensors are placed directly or indirectly on the participant and configured to determine and collect participant position information in the dedicated training area and wherein the second plurality of positional tracking sensors are placed on the equipment and configured to determine and collect equipment position information in the dedicated training area.

18. The dynamic fitness system of claim 17 wherein:

a. the first and second plurality of positional tracking sensors each comprise sensor communication components;

b. the fitness system further comprises a computer configured to receive the participant position information and the equipment position information from the first and second pluralities of positional tracking sensors; and

c. the computer system is further programmed to process the received participant and equipment position information, to access and execute content as desired by the participant, and to provide instructions and content to other components of the fitness system as desired.

19. The dynamic fitness system of claim 18 wherein the exercise equipment is in communication with the computer and comprises equipment control and processing components configured to adjust the exercise equipment according to instructions received from the computer.

20. The dynamic fitness system of claim 18 further comprising a display placed in view of the participant, wherein the display is in communication with the computer and configured to receive instructions and content from the computer.