Workout processing system
First Claim
1. A method for operating a workout facility having a plurality of workout stations arranged for use by a user, said method comprising:
- a processor detecting when said user enters said workout facility by detecting a user identification (ID) signal transmitted from a device carried by said user;
a processor determining when said user is in proximity to a first workout station;
a processor measuring workout data generated by said user at said first workout station;
a processor determining when said user has finished using said first workout station; and
a processor saving said workout data to a workout data file associated with said user when said user has finished using said first workout station.
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Abstract
There is provided a physical fitness workout processing methodology and system for enabling remote scheduling and set-up of workout sessions for individual gym members or groups. In an exemplary embodiment, an individual or member is enabled to schedule a workout session in advance by using a wireless device or a personal computer from a location remote from the gymnasium where the workout session is to occur. The individual or user is enabled to schedule the use of various kinds of workout stations and equipment to insure that the proper equipment is available for use by the individual at the time during a workout session when it is needed. When the member enters the gym, his or her presence is detected and the member is tracked throughout the workout session. Messages are displayed on display devices by workout stations to announce that the equipment has been reserved for the member at the appropriate time. In one implementation, the member carries a membership card which transmits signals used to determine the member identification and location within the gym. When the member enters a workout station area, the member'"'"'s individual settings for the exercise equipment at the workout station are automatically set and the workout data are automatically measured and entered into the member'"'"'s physical fitness database which is maintained in storage at the gym server.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for operating a workout facility having a plurality of workout stations arranged for use by a user, said method comprising:
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a processor detecting when said user enters said workout facility by detecting a user identification (ID) signal transmitted from a device carried by said user; a processor determining when said user is in proximity to a first workout station; a processor measuring workout data generated by said user at said first workout station; a processor determining when said user has finished using said first workout station; and a processor saving said workout data to a workout data file associated with said user when said user has finished using said first workout station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-readable storage device having program instructions stored therein, said program instructions being executable by at least one processor to implement a method for operating a workout facility having a plurality of workout stations arranged for use by a user, said method comprising:
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a processor detecting when said user enters said workout facility by detecting a user identification (ID) signal transmitted from a device carried by said user; a processor determining when said user is in proximity to a first workout station; a processor measuring workout data generated by said user at said first workout station; a processor determining when said user has finished using said first workout station; and a processor saving said workout data to a workout data file associated with said user when said user has finished using said first workout station.
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16. A method for operating a workout facility having a plurality of workout stations arranged for use by individual users, said method comprising:
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a processor receiving a request from a user to schedule a workout session using one or more of said workout stations at said workout facility; a processor enabling user access to a facility workout schedule for one or more of said workout stations within said workout facility; a processor receiving scheduling input from said user, said scheduling input defining a user workout schedule for said user at said workout facility; a processor storing said user workout schedule at a server used by said workout facility; a processor reserving workout stations scheduled by said user to enable only said user to use said reserved workout stations at times designated in said user workout schedule; a processor detecting when said user enters said workout facility by detecting a user identification (ID) signal transmitted from a device carried by said user; a processor storing information indicating a presence of said user at said workout facility in response to said detecting; a processor determining when said user is in proximity to a first workout station scheduled for use by said user; a processor displaying said user workout schedule on a display device viewable by said user from said first workout station in response to said determining; a processor collecting workout data of said user while said user is working at said first workout station; a processor determining when said user departs from said first workout station; a processor updating said user workout schedule by recording said workout data of said user collected at said first workout station after said user has departed from said first workout station; a processor terminating said displaying after said determining that said user has departed from said first workout station; and a processor enabling other users to use said first workout station after said user has departed from said first workout station. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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