Method and system for monitoring the posture of a user at a training apparatus
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1. A method for monitoring posture of a user at a training apparatus, comprising the steps of:
- attaching at least one sensor to a user of a training apparatus which is physically operated by said user, said training apparatus having an apparatus part with a mechanical performance associated with said physical operation that is detectable by a user of the training apparatus during said physical operation of the training apparatus, said sensor detecting a kinematic parameter associated with said usage of the training apparatus by the user during said usage of the training apparatus;
evaluating only said parameter obtained by said sensor to determine if said user is exhibiting a faulty posture during use of said training apparatus; and
informing said user of said faulty posture by altering said mechanical performance of said apparatus part during said physical operation.
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Abstract
In a method and system for monitoring the posture of a user during the use of a training apparatus, sensors are attached to the body of the user and possibly to specific locations of the training apparatus for acquiring specific kinematic parameters. The measurement data acquired by these sensors is analyzed in an evaluating unit in order to detect a faulty motion or posture of the user during the use of the training apparatus and to emit a corresponding acknowledging message to the user or to the training apparatus in this case.
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1. A method for monitoring posture of a user at a training apparatus, comprising the steps of:
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attaching at least one sensor to a user of a training apparatus which is physically operated by said user, said training apparatus having an apparatus part with a mechanical performance associated with said physical operation that is detectable by a user of the training apparatus during said physical operation of the training apparatus, said sensor detecting a kinematic parameter associated with said usage of the training apparatus by the user during said usage of the training apparatus;
evaluating only said parameter obtained by said sensor to determine if said user is exhibiting a faulty posture during use of said training apparatus; and
informing said user of said faulty posture by altering said mechanical performance of said apparatus part during said physical operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for monitoring posture of a user at a training apparatus, comprising:
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at least one sensor adapted for attachment to a user of a training apparatus which is physically operated by said user, said training apparatus having an apparatus part with a mechanical performance associated with said physical operation that is detectable by the user, said sensor detecting a kinematic parameter associated with said physical operation of the training apparatus by the user during said physical operation of the training apparatus; and
an evaluation unit for evaluating only said parameter obtained by said sensor to determine if said user is exhibiting a faulty posture during said physical operation of said training apparatus and for informing said user of said faulty posture by altering said mechanical performance of said apparatus part during said physical operation. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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