Process and apparatus for exercising an operator

• US 8,105,209 B2
• Filed: 06/25/2010
• Issued: 01/31/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michael G. Lannon
• Original Assignee: Michael G. Lannon
• Inventors: Lannon, Michael G., Obana, Mary, Spoeth, Carl R. Jr., Whitehead, Ian N., Pearson, Jeffrey A., Hazelwood, Jonathan S., Roman, Joshua J., Peterman, David L.
• Primary Examiner(s): RICHMAN, GLENN E
• Application Number:
  US12/823,287
• Publication Number:
  US 20100261580A1
• Time in Patent Office: 585 Days
• Field of Search: 482 1- 9, 482900-902, 434/247
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0078 Exercise efforts programmed as a function of time
• 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 2071/065 Visualisation of specific exercise parameters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00076 on the fly, i.e. varying the resistance during exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0083 of the piston-cylinder type using pneumatic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0087
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0087 of the piston-cylinder type using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/063 Weight selecting means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/152 Bowden-type cables
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/156 the position of the pulleys being variable, e.g. for different exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4047 Pivoting movement weight pivoting A63B21/0615
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• 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 2220/20 Distances or displacements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/24 Angular displacement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/34 Angular speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/52 : Weight, e.g. weight distribution
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/805 : Optical or opto-electronic sensors
• 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 2230/065 : within a certain range
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/70 : body fat
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 : calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03525 : Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle A63B21/0724 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03566 : the multiple stations having a common resistance device
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0494 : primarily by articulating the knee joints A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/12 : for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1263 : Rotation about an axis passing through both shoulders, e.g. cross-country skiing-type arm movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 : Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• 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: Y10S 482/901 : having computer circuitry
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/902 : Employing specific graphic or video display

Abstract

A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device, comprising:

measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data;

measuring a strength of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data;

producing, by a computer, an exercise instruction program of exercise instructions based on said range of movement data and said strength data; and

storing said program in a storage device;

displaying information pertaining to the exercise instruction program on a screen for instructing the operator during exercise;

monitoring the range of movement and strength during exercise based on the produced exercise instruction program; and

causing by the computer the exercise instruction program to instruct the operator to adjust the exercise device during exercise if the computer determines that the operator is unable to meet a predetermined exercise standard.

2. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:

measuring a weight of the operator during seating on the exercise device for generating weight data; and

producing the exercise instruction program based in part on said weight data.

3. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:

measuring a heart rate of the operator during contacting the exercise device for generating heart rate data; and

producing the exercise instruction program based in part on said heart rate data.

4. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:

measuring a body fat index of the operator during contacting the exercise device for generating a fat index data; and

producing the exercise instruction program based in part on said fat index data.

5. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:

receiving an inputted numerical value by the computer for generating age data; and

producing the exercise instruction program based in part on said age data.

6. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:

receiving an inputted numerical value by the computer for generating height data; and

producing the exercise instruction program based in part on said height data.

7. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:

causing by the computer the exercise program to instruct the operator to terminate the exercise if the operator is unable to meet the predetermined exercise standard.

8. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 7, further comprising:

storing said performance data in storage media.

9. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 7, further comprising:

storing said performance data in a portable storage device.

10. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 7, further comprising:

storing said performance data in a network storage device through an wireless link.

11. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying an operator pace bar for indicating the rate of displacement of a positive loading motion and a negative loading motion of the operator on the exercising device based on the exercise instruction program.

12. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying a maximum range of movement for instructing the operator to terminate a positive loading motion based on the exercise instruction program.

13. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying a minimum range of movement for instructing the operator to terminate a negative loading motion based on the exercise instruction program.

14. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying a load value to be displaced based on the exercise instruction program.

15. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying an advertisement on said screen for marketing goods and services.

16. An exercise device, comprising:

a first sensor for measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device;

a second sensor for measuring a strength of the operator during exercising on the exercise device;

a computer device comprising;

a processor; and

a storage device storing a computer program product to configure the computer to;

generate range of movement data based on the range of movement of the operator measured by the first sensor and strength data based on the strength of the operator measured by the second sensor;

produce an program of exercise instructions based on said range of movement data and said strength data;

store said program in an media;

display information pertaining to the exercise instruction program on a display device for instructing the operator during exercise;

monitor the range of movement and strength during exercise based on the produced exercise instruction program; and

cause the exercise instruction program to instruct the operator to terminate the exercise if the operator is unable to meet a predetermined exercise standard.

17. The exercise device of claim 16, further comprising:

a seat including a scale for measuring a weight of the operator while seated on the seat;

the computer further configured to;

generate an weight data, and with the computer configured to produce the exercise instruction program based in part on said weight data.

18. The exercise device or claim 16, further comprising:

a contact by measuring a heart rate of the operator during contacting the exercise device to generate heart rate data; and

with the computer configured to;

produce the exercise instruction program based in part on said heart rate data.

19. The exercise device of claim 16, further comprising:

a body fat contact for measuring a body fat index of the operator during contacting the exercise device to generate fat index data; and

the computer configured to;

produce the exercise instruction program based in part on said fat index data.

20. The exercise device of claim 16, further comprising:

a user interface device for inputting a numerical value into the exercise device to generate age data; and

the computer configured to;

produce the exercise instruction program based in part on said age data.

21. The exercise device of claim 16, further comprising:

a user interface device for inputting a numerical value into the exercise device to generate height data; and

the computer configured to;

produce the exercise instruction program based in part on said height data.

22. The exercise device of claim 16 wherein the processor is configured to:

generate performance data based upon the operator maintaining an exercise rate as determined by the exercise instruction program.

23. The exercise device of claim 22, further comprising:

storage media to store the generated performance data.

24. The exercise device of claim 22 wherein the computer is further configured to:

store in a portable storage device the generated performance data.

25. The exercise device of claim 22 wherein the computer is further configured to:

store in network storage device the generated performance data.

26. The exercise device of claim 16 wherein the computer is further configured to:

display on a user display device an operator pace bar for indicating the rate of displacement of a positive loading motion and a negative loading motion of the operator on the exercising device based on the exercise instruction program.

27. The exercise device of claim 16 wherein the computer is further configured to:

determine a maximum range of movement for instructing the operator to terminate a positive loading motion based on the exercise instruction program; and

determine a minimum range of movement for instructing the operator to terminate a negative loading motion based on the exercise instruction program;

display at least one of the maximum and minimum ranges on a display device.

28. The exercise device of claim 16 wherein the computer is further configured to:

determine a load value to he displaced based on the exercise instruction program; and

display the load value on a display device.

29. A computer program product stored on a computer readable storage device for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device, and comprising instructions to cause a computer to:

receive a measure a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an range of movement data;

receive a measure a strength of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an strength data;

generate range of movement data based on the range of movement of the operator measured by the first sensor;

generate strength data based on the strength of the operator measured by the second sensor;

produce an program of exercise instructions based on said range of movement data and said strength data;

store said program in a storage device; and

display information pertaining to the exercise instruction program on a display device for instructing the operator during exercise;

monitor the range of movement and strength during exercise based on the produced exercise instruction program; and

cause the exercise instruction program to instruct the operator to adjust the exercise if the operator is unable to meet a predetermined exercise standard.

30. The computer program product of claim 29 further comprising instructions to cause the computer to:

measure a weight of the operator during seating on the exercise device for generating an weight data;

measure a heart rate of the operator during contacting the exercise device for generating an heart rate data;

measure a body fat index of the operator during contacting the exercise device for generating a fat index data and

produce the exercise instruction program based in part on one of the weight data, heart rate data and fat index data.

31. The computer program product of claim 29 further comprising instructions to cause the computer to:

input a numerical value into the exercise device for generating an age data;

input a numerical value into the exercise device for generating an height data; and

produce the exercise instruction program based in part on said inputted data.

32. The computer program product of claim 29 further comprising instructions to cause the computer to:

generate performance data based upon the operator maintaining a exercise rate as determined by the exercise instruction program.

33. The computer program product of claim 29 further comprising instructions to cause the computer to:

store the generated performance data in an storage device.