Device for Optimized Exercise Training of a Diabetic

• US 20100184565A1
• Filed: 01/17/2009
• Published: 07/22/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Matthew Avellino
• Original Assignee: Matthew Avellino
• Inventors: Avellino, Matthew
• Application Number:
  US12/355,774
• Publication Number:
  US 20100184565A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/9
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02438 with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/681 Wristwatch-type devices
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/067 with crank and handles being on opposite sides of the exercising apparatus with respect to the frontal body-plane of the user, e.g. the crank is behind and handles are in front of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0627 when used improperly, e.g. by giving a warning
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0664 performing an elliptic movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/202 glucose
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

A system is disclosed for optimizing exercise training of a diabetic exerciser. Computer software accepts physical status data and, in preferred embodiments, information regarding available exercise equipment, and formulates therefrom an optimized diet and exercise program, which is downloaded to an MP3 player or similar portable electronic device. The portable device directs the exerciser during workouts, while communicating with a blood glucose monitor and preferably with a heart rate monitor so as to monitor the exerciser'"'"'s blood glucose level and heart rate during exercise, and warn the exerciser if the blood glucose level exceeds specified bounds. The portable device records a log of physiological data, exercise performed, and food consumed, for later upload to the computer and possible transmission to a healthcare provider. Preferred embodiments include only software. Other embodiments include a portable device, blood glucose monitor, heart rate monitor, or communications enabler.

Claims

1. A system for optimizing exercise training of a diabetic exerciser, the system comprising:

media containing computer software that is able to direct the actions of a computer so as to cause the computer to accept input data regarding a physical status of the exerciser and determine therefrom an optimized exercise program for the exerciser; and

media containing portable device software that is able to direct the actions of a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being in communication with the computer and with a blood glucose monitor, the portable device software being able to cause the portable electronic device to obtain the optimized exercise program from the computer, and direct the exerciser in carrying out the optimized exercise program while the portable electronic device monitors the blood glucose level of the exerciser and presents to the exerciser information pertaining thereto.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device is at least one of:

an MP3 player;

a personal digital assistant;

a blood glucose monitor;

a hand-held computer; and

a laptop computer.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device is able to communicate with a heart rate monitor while the exerciser is exercising, and the portable device software is able to direct the portable electronic device to monitor the heart rate of the exerciser while the exerciser is exercising and present to the exerciser information pertaining thereto.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one of:

a computer;

a portable electronic device;

a blood glucose monitor;

a heart rate monitor; and

a communication enabler that enables communication between the portable electronic device and at least one of a blood glucose monitor and a heart rate monitor.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device is able to present information to the exerciser at least one of audibly and visually.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the input data regarding the physical status of the exerciser includes at least one of age, gender, height, and weight.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to accept input data pertaining to exercises performed by the exerciser, and to determine therefrom a current fitness level of the exerciser.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein determining the current fitness level of the exerciser includes using a one-rep-max fitness calculator.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to accept input data specifying exercise equipment available to the exerciser, and to determine an exercise program that makes optimal use of the available exercise equipment.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein during an exercise session the portable device software is able to direct the portable electronic device to at least one of:

play music to the exerciser;

report the exerciser'"'"'s heart rate to the exerciser;

report the exerciser'"'"'s blood glucose level to the exerciser;

report to the exerciser blood glucose parameters;

report to the exerciser a total of calories burned during the exercise session; and

report to the exerciser workout information indicating types and quantities of exercises performed.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable device software is able to direct the portable electronic device to warn the exerciser if the exerciser'"'"'s blood glucose level is not within a specified range.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable device software is able to direct the portable electronic device to record data obtained during the exercise session and communicate the data to the computer.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the data recorded during the exercise session include at least one of:

the exerciser'"'"'s heart rate;

the exerciser'"'"'s blood glucose level;

a total of calories burned by the exerciser; and

workout information indicating types and quantities of exercises performed.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to create and maintain a workout log in which at least some data recorded during an exercise session are recorded.

15. The system of claim 12, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to:

accept nutrition data regarding the exerciser'"'"'s intake of nutrients at times associated with an exercise session; and

using the nutrition data and data recorded during the exercise session, suggest changes to at least one of an exercise program and a recommended diet for the exerciser.

16. The system of claim 12, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to communicate at least some of the data recorded during the exercise session to a healthcare provider.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to communicate with an advising professional that is at least one of a healthcare provider and a physical training professional.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the computer software is able to direct the computer to at least one of:

transmit information regarding the exerciser to the advising professional;

transmit information regarding the optimized exercise program to the advising professional;

transmit data recorded during an exercise session to the advising professional;

receive input from the advising professional regarding at least one of suggested diet changes and suggested exercise changes; and

modify at least one of exercise suggestions and dietary suggestions according to input received from the advising professional.

19. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device includes the computer.

20. The system of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device includes the blood glucose monitor.