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Method and system for monitoring the posture of a user at a training apparatus

  • US 6,682,351 B1
  • Filed: 10/12/1999
  • Issued: 01/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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