Exercise apparatus with spoken messages

• US 20080103024A1
• Filed: 10/26/2006
• Published: 05/01/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Dream Visions
• Original Assignee: Dream Visions
• Inventors: Habing, Theodore G.
• Application Number:
  US11/588,722
• Publication Number:
  US 20080103024A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0009 Computerised real time comparison with previous movements or motion sequences of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/18 Inclination, slope or curvature
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/833 Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0006 Computerised comparison for qualitative assessment of motion sequences or the course of a movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/06 Indicating or scoring devices for games or players , or for other sports activities

Abstract

An exercise machine has audio programs that provide explanation, coaching and encouragement to the user. The user is given a spoken description of the workout program or work mode, along with training and encouragement. The user may also be advised of any change in speed, resistance, incline, pedal position, etc. The voice can be turned on or off during a programmed exercise sequence and will automatically pick up where the user is in the exercise program. Controls allow the user to select among different voices and exercise levels.

Claims

1. An exercise apparatus comprising:

an exercise machine having at least one adjustable exercise parameter;

an electronic program controlling the adjustable exercise parameter;

a voice message delivery unit providing a spoken message corresponding to a programmed state of the adjustable exercise parameter.

2. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the spoken message is selectable between a male voice and a female voice.

3. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the spoken message corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

4. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with an exercise suggestion.

5. The exercise apparatus of claim 4 wherein the spoken message corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

6. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with exercise encouragement.

7. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the spoken message announces a state of the adjustable exercise parameter.

8. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 further comprising visual indicia representing a selected exercise parameter proximate to the user control.

9. An exercise apparatus comprising:

an exercise machine having at least one adjustable exercise parameter;

a voice message delivery unit providing a spoken message corresponding to the state of the adjustable exercise parameter.

10. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 wherein the spoken message is selectable between a male voice and a female voice.

11. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 wherein the spoken message corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

12. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with an exercise suggestion.

13. The exercise apparatus of claim 12 wherein the spoken message corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

14. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with exercise encouragement.

15. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a sensor for sensing a state of the adjustable exercise parameter.

16. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 wherein the spoken message announces a state of the adjustable exercise parameter.

17. The exercise apparatus of claim 9 further comprising visual indicia corresponding to the state of the adjustable exercise parameter proximate to the user control.

18. An exercise apparatus comprising:

an exercise machine having at least one adjustable exercise parameter;

a user control for designating a selected adjustment of the exercise parameter;

a voice message delivery unit providing a spoken message corresponding to the selected adjustment of the exercise parameter.

19. The exercise apparatus of claim 18 wherein the spoken message is selectable between a male voice and a female voice.

20. The exercise apparatus of claim 18 wherein the spoken message further corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

21. The exercise apparatus of claim 18 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with an exercise suggestion.

22. The exercise apparatus of claim 21 wherein the spoken message corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

23. The exercise apparatus of claim 18 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with exercise encouragement.

24. The exercise apparatus of claim 18 further comprising visual indicia representing available adjustments of the exercise parameter proximate to the user control.

25. The exercise apparatus of claim 24 wherein each visual indicium has an associated button for turning on and off a recorded message of exercise description and suggestions for the corresponding adjustment of the exercise parameter.

26. An exercise apparatus comprising:

an exercise machine having at least one adjustable exercise parameter;

a user control for selecting an adjustment of the exercise parameter;

a voice message delivery unit providing a spoken message corresponding to the selected adjustment of the exercise parameter.

27. The exercise apparatus of claim 26 wherein the spoken message is selectable between a male voice and a female voice.

28. The exercise apparatus of claim 26 wherein the spoken message further corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

29. The exercise apparatus of claim 26 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with an exercise suggestion.

30. The exercise apparatus of claim 29 wherein the spoken message corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of exercise levels.

31. The exercise apparatus of claim 26 wherein the voice message delivery unit further provides a spoken message with exercise encouragement.

32. The exercise apparatus of claim 26 further comprising visual indicia representing available adjustments of the exercise parameter proximate to the user control.

33. The exercise apparatus of claim 32 wherein each visual indicium has an associated button for turning on and off a recorded message of exercise description and suggestions for the corresponding adjustment of the exercise parameter.

34. The exercise apparatus of claim 26 further comprising visual indicia representing a selected exercise parameter proximate to the user control.