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Systems and methods for providing an improved exercise device with access to motivational programming over telephone communication connection lines

  • US 6,918,858 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2002
  • Issued: 07/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An exercise device comprising:

  • a moveable element configured to move during performance of exercise by a user;

    an input device selectable to create a connection with a telephone answering service having a store of available exercise programs that control the movement of the moveable element, and select at least one exercise program from the store of available exercise programs to download to the exercise device;

    an output device that selectively deliver an audible recitation of the available exercise program at the telephone answering service; and

    an interface configured to receive the at least one exercise program from the telephone answering service, such that the at least one exercise program causes movement of the moveable element.

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