Device, method and computer program product for tracking and monitoring an exercise regimen

• US 7,951,046 B1
• Filed: 03/17/2009
• Issued: 05/31/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2008
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Ulysses Barber Jr
• Original Assignee: Ulysses Barber Jr
• Inventors: Barber, Ulysses Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Thanh; Loan
• Assistant Examiner(s): Ganesan; Sundhara M
• Application Number:
  US12/381,829
• Time in Patent Office: 805 Days
• Field of Search: 482/1, 482/8, 482/9, 482/902, 434/247, 715/961, 715/700, 715/704, 715/709, 715/716, 715/864
• US Class Current: 482/9
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0078 Exercise efforts programmed as a function of time
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0661 arranged on the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0675 Input for modifying training controls during workout
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/902 Employing specific graphic or video display

Abstract

An exercise regimen tracking and monitoring device includes an electronic data recording device that allows users to manage their exercise regimens in a hands free manner. The device has a hand-held body provided with a display screen having graphical illustrating capabilities. An alpha numeric keypad is included for allowing a user to input and retrieve data. A clip is attached on the casing rear surface, facilitating attachment of the device to the user. A processor and a memory are included and is programmed to allow users to input and instantly recall a workout regimen. A timer is included to track and monitor progress reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. A playback device is also included to encourage users with motivational phrases.

Claims

1. A portable electronic device for tracking and monitoring a user-defined exercise regimen during extended time periods, said portable electronic device comprising:

a hand-held body comprising

a display screen and a user interface communicatively coupled thereto;

a processor communicatively coupled to said user interface;

a memory communicatively coupled to said processor, said memory including software instructions that cause said device to automatically track and monitor a series of user-selected exercise regimens during an associated time period respectively;

a timer for keeping track of each said time period;

an audio and video playback device electrically coupled to said processor, said audio and video playback device outputting a plurality of audio and video signals for encouraging the user to complete each of said exercise regimens within said time period associated therewith;

a communication device connected to processor as well as said audio and video playback device such that the user is able to send and receive data from a peripheral electronic device;

wherein said software instructions comprise;

a control logic algorithm executing a series of chronological operating steps comprising;

prompting the user to define a first exercise parameter by choosing a first muscle group species;

prompting the user to define a second exercise parameter by choosing a second muscle group species;

if said first and second muscle groups species are associated with a common muscle group genus, then displaying a cumulative list of suggested exercise regimens;

if said first and second muscle group species are not associated with said common muscle group genus, then displaying an abbreviated list of suggested exercise regimens; and

prompting the user to select desired exercise regimens from said cumulative and abbreviated lists.

2. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein each of said cumulative and abbreviated lists comprises:

a plurality of said exercise regimens;

a plurality of said time periods associated with a unique one of each of said exercise regimens respectively; and

a list of estimated calories that will be burned after completing each of said unique exercise regimens respectively.

3. The portable electronic device of claim 2, wherein said control logic algorithm further comprises the chronological steps of:

upon receiving the user selection, prompting the user to initiate a countdown of a first one of said associated time periods;

prompting the user to begin a first one of said desired exercise regimens; and

when said first time period lapses, instructing said audio and video playback device to emit an motivational audible message for encouraging the user to complete at least one more repetition of said desired exercise regimen.

4. The portable electronic device of claim 3, wherein said control logic algorithm further comprises the chronological steps of:

prompting the user to confirm completion of each said desired exercise regimens during a workout session;

upon receiving said user confirmation, inquiring whether the user wants to log completed ones of said desired exercise regimens; and

if the user answers yes, logging and saving to said memory said completed desired exercise regimens for later review.

5. A portable electronic device for tracking and monitoring a user-defined exercise regimen during extended time periods, said portable electronic device comprising:

a hand-held body comprising

a display screen and a user interface communicatively coupled thereto;

a processor communicatively coupled to said user interface;

a memory communicatively coupled to said processor, said memory including software instructions that cause said device to automatically track and monitor a series of user-selected exercise regimens during an associated time period respectively;

a timer for keeping track of each said time period;

an audio and video playback device electrically coupled to said processor, said audio and video playback device outputting a plurality of audio and video signals for encouraging the user to complete each of said exercise regimens within said time period associated therewith;

a communication device connected to processor as well as said audio and video playback device such that the user is able to send and receive data from a peripheral electronic device;

a graphical user interface communicatively coupled to said processor and said display screen for graphically illustrating historical data associated with completion of said exercise regimens;

wherein said software instructions comprise;

a control logic algorithm executing a series of chronological operating steps comprising;

prompting the user to define a first exercise parameter by choosing a first muscle croup species;

prompting the user to define a second exercise parameter by choosing a second muscle group species;

if said first and second muscle groups species are associated with a common muscle group genus, then displaying a cumulative list of suggested exercise regimens;

if said first and second muscle group species are not associated with said common muscle group genus, then displaying an abbreviated list of suggested exercise regimens; and

prompting the user to select desired exercise regimens from said cumulative and abbreviated lists.

6. The portable electronic device of claim 5, wherein each of said cumulative and abbreviated lists comprises:

a plurality of said exercise regimens;

a plurality of said time periods associated with a unique one of each of said exercise regimens respectively; and

a list of estimated calories that will be burned after completing each of said unique exercise regimens respectively.

7. The portable electronic device of claim 6, wherein said control logic algorithm further comprises the chronological steps of:

upon receiving the user selection, prompting the user to initiate a countdown of a first one of said associated time periods;

prompting the user to begin a first one of said desired exercise regimens; and

when said first time period lapses, instructing said audio and video playback device to emit an motivational audible message for encouraging the user to complete at least one more repetition of said desired exercise regimen.

8. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein said control logic algorithm further comprises the chronological steps of:

prompting the user to confirm completion of each said desired exercise regimens during a workout session;

upon receiving said user confirmation, inquiring whether the user wants to log completed ones of said desired exercise regimens; and

if the user answers yes, logging and saving to said memory said completed desired exercise regimens for later review.