VIRTUAL PERSONAL TRAINER
First Claim
1. Apparatus which includes a central processing unit or computer which is programmed with the facility to store data, communicate through the internet to a mobile phone network and thence to mobile phones and/or mobile devices and personal computers (PC'"'"'s), the data including measurable physical characteristics, performance characteristics, nutritional and other information of individuals stored as historical data and as variable goal setting options, programs for development and improvement of these characteristics, linked to gymnasium and sporting facility environments, access codes and routing protocols for messaging to and from a cell phone and/or mobile device and for transfer of data, date and time interface functionality and optionally diary and event data, the communication between these being two-way, the data that is sent to the database being converted into feedback that is displayed in graphic form for the user and the information used by the member displayed either on a cell phone or on a PC browser.
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Abstract
Apparatus and method are provided that allows a person using a gym or playing a sport to interact via a cell phone with an internet database via communication protocols to access a training program, update same, measure progress to defined goals, receive news of sporting and other events and receive motivational and training input.
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7 Claims
- 1. Apparatus which includes a central processing unit or computer which is programmed with the facility to store data, communicate through the internet to a mobile phone network and thence to mobile phones and/or mobile devices and personal computers (PC'"'"'s), the data including measurable physical characteristics, performance characteristics, nutritional and other information of individuals stored as historical data and as variable goal setting options, programs for development and improvement of these characteristics, linked to gymnasium and sporting facility environments, access codes and routing protocols for messaging to and from a cell phone and/or mobile device and for transfer of data, date and time interface functionality and optionally diary and event data, the communication between these being two-way, the data that is sent to the database being converted into feedback that is displayed in graphic form for the user and the information used by the member displayed either on a cell phone or on a PC browser.
- 3. A method of physical training in a sport or in bodily development or fitness, which comprises the steps of registering personal particulars and goals on a database, receiving a training program designed to achieve the goals, carrying out the program and monitoring development towards the goal, modifying the program as the person progresses, providing feedback that has the effect of motivating the user to stick to the training routine as a consequence of measurable, quantifiable results, the system making visible the inputs as well as the outputs of the user thereby enhancing the training experience.
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