Data storage and communication network for use with exercise units

• US 6,991,586 B2
• Filed: 10/09/2003
• Issued: 01/31/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: ClubCom, LLC
• Original Assignee: Clubcom Incorporated
• Inventors: Lapcevic, Thomas G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Richman, Glenn E.
• Application Number:
  US10/682,598
• Publication Number:
  US 20040127336A1
• Time in Patent Office: 845 Days
• Field of Search: 482 1- 9, 482900-902
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/30 Maintenance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/00 Measuring physiological parameters of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/90 Ergometer with feedback to load or with feedback comparison

Abstract

A system for simultaneously capturing data from multiple sources from individuals training on exercise equipment is provided. The system utilizes a wireless means of either transferring data to a computer server for permanent storage and interactive analysis or to prompt the delivery of programming content or data from a computer server to the exercise units or attachments affixed thereto. The system also includes an interactive means of incorporating third-party input regarding additional characteristics about each exercise unit, entertainment system or human user that when integrated with the base line equipment data becomes highly relevant and valuable. The present invention utilizes a programmable transceiver that can receive entertainment programming and data communications from a central computer server while simultaneously receiving data from multiple devices attached to or integrated within the exercise unit.

Claims

1. A data storage and communication network for the control and operation of an exercise unit, comprising:

an exercise unit adapted for electronic communication of user status, unit status, and unit operational information;

a central information processing system in electronic communication with said exercise unit, said communication being secure from unauthorized interference;

at least one first data storage means associated with said processing system adapted to receive status and identity information relating to a unique user of said exercise unit;

at least one second data storage means associated with said processing system adapted to receive status and operational information relating to said exercise unit;

first data output means for the selective display of said user status information; and

second data output means for the selective display of said exercise unit status and operational information.