BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS FIGHT, TRAINER, AND GAME SYSTEM AND METHOD

• US 20110111924A1
• Filed: 11/01/2010
• Published: 05/12/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: XFit, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Nexersys Corporation
• Inventors: Jones, Terry G., Shah, Redza
• Granted Patent: US 8,079,938 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0037 on a target surface or at impact on the ground
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0068 Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0096 using performance related parameters for controlling electronic or video games or avatars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/027 using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0636 3D visualisation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/10 Positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/53 Force of an impact, e.g. blow or punch
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• 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 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/10 Combat sports
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/102 Boxing
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/106 Karate
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/22 mounted on, or suspended from, a fixed support
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/32 : with indicating devices
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0669 : Score-keepers or score display devices
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 19/0038 : Sports

Abstract

A boxing or martial arts training and/or exercise device includes one or more punching pads locationally displaced and supported on a frame. Respective pads are positioned in support on the frame for punching and kicking. Each pad communicatively connects to one or more impact sensor. Each impact sensor communicatively connects to a control unit. The control unit is communicatively connected to a display. The impact sensor detects touches and taps to the pad and signals the control unit of the detection. Responsive to the detection, the control unit directs sequences shown in the display according to a fighting sequence, a training sequence, or other sequence. The control unit includes a user interface for selection among sequences, as well as for selection of various menu items for the respective types of sequences. The fighting sequence displays an avatar fighter in the display for selective responsive punch or kick to the avatar fighter to via a select pad or pads as directed in the display. The training sequence displays an avatar fighter and a graphic of the pad or pads in relational arrangement supported on the frame for selective responsive punch or kick to the pad(s) as directed in the display. The control unit of the device receives input from the impact sensors in response to each punch or kick, and directs next sequences displayed in the display accordingly, for example, by processing and display of informational content relative to punches and kicks. Selection among fighting or training sequences, and among other items, for directional input to the control unit for processing of fighting, training, and other sequence are made by touch or tap of a respective pad.

Claims

1. An interactive boxing apparatus, comprising:

a frame;

a series of arms connected to the frame and outwardly extending from the frame;

one or more pad connected to respective ones of the series of arms;

an impact sensor communicatively connected to each pad;

a control unit communicatively connected with the impact sensor; and

a display connected to the control unit.

2. An interactive boxing apparatus, comprising:

a movement resistive punch pad;

a movement sensor communicatively connected to the punch pad, for detecting any movement of the punch pad;

a processor connected to the movement sensor, responsive to detection by the movement sensor of any movement of the punch pad;

a module communicatively connected to the processor, controlled by the processor responsive to movement of the punch pad on detection by the movement sensor; and

a media display communicatively connected to the processor, the processor directs output by the media display in response to control of the module by the processor.

3. A method of boxing, comprising the steps of:

outputting a media item on a display;

detecting a punch to a pad by a sensor;

signaling a controller by the sensor in response to the step of detecting; and

controlling the media item on the display by the controller in response to the step of signaling.

4. A method of boxing, comprising the steps of:

providing a frame, a series of arms connected to the frame and outwardly extending from the frame, one or more pad connected to respective ones of the series of arms, an impact sensor communicatively connected to each pad, a control unit communicatively connected with the impact sensor; and

a display connected to the control unit;

outputting a media item on the display;

detecting movement of the one or more pad and an identity of the pad so moved;

signaling a controller by the impact sensor with the identity of the pad so moved; and

controlling the media item on the display by the controller in response to the step of signaling;

wherein the media item in the step of outputting selectively corresponds to the steps of detecting, signaling, and controlling for boxing instruction.