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System and method for improving fitness equipment and exercise

  • US 8,784,273 B2
  • Filed: 02/04/2014
  • Issued: 07/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of exercise comprising:

  • providing a monitor to determine a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser and to provide performance level information to a mobile device;

    receiving performance level requirements for the exerciser set by a third party;

    providing a video game on the mobile device having a character controlled by the exerciser, the video game inputting and being responsive to the performance level determined by the monitor, the video game using the monitored performance level and the performance level requirements set by the third party to control a performance level of the exerciser controlled video game character; and

    communicating information regarding the monitored performance level of exercise to the third party;

    wherein communications with the third party occur via the Internet; and

    wherein the mobile device suspends video game play if the monitored performance level indicates that the exerciser is overexercising.

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