Systems for interaction with exercise device
First Claim
1. An exercise device configured to enable a user thereof to interact with a trainer in real-time communication via a communication line, comprising:
- (a) an exercise mechanism comprising a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user;
(b) a user interface device configured to gather a first real-time signal from the user;
(c) a communication interface cooperating with the user interface device and configured to enable real-time communication of the first real-time signal to the trainer and subsequently receiving a second real-time signal from the trainer through a communication system, the communication system being adapted to generate one or more control signals that are synchronized with the second real-time signal, the first real-time signal, the second real-time signal, and the one or more control signals being packetized for communication through the communication system;
(d) means for reproducing the second real-time signal; and
(e) means, responsive to the one or more control signals, for controlling the operating parameters of the exercise device in real-time, the means for controlling comprising(i) means for decoding the control signals; and
(ii) means, electrically coupled to the decoding means, for driving the movable element in response to the decoded control signal.
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Abstract
An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time.
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1. An exercise device configured to enable a user thereof to interact with a trainer in real-time communication via a communication line, comprising:
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(a) an exercise mechanism comprising a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user; (b) a user interface device configured to gather a first real-time signal from the user; (c) a communication interface cooperating with the user interface device and configured to enable real-time communication of the first real-time signal to the trainer and subsequently receiving a second real-time signal from the trainer through a communication system, the communication system being adapted to generate one or more control signals that are synchronized with the second real-time signal, the first real-time signal, the second real-time signal, and the one or more control signals being packetized for communication through the communication system; (d) means for reproducing the second real-time signal; and (e) means, responsive to the one or more control signals, for controlling the operating parameters of the exercise device in real-time, the means for controlling comprising (i) means for decoding the control signals; and (ii) means, electrically coupled to the decoding means, for driving the movable element in response to the decoded control signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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