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Systems for interaction with exercise device

  • US 7,455,622 B2
  • Filed: 05/08/2006
  • Issued: 11/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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:

  • (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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