Computerized exercise monitoring system and method for comparing present and past exercise activities
US4817940A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S482/902
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise monitoring system and method for comparing the present movement of the exercise machine caused by the physical exertion of a user with the user's past movement of the exercise machine. The system includes an exercise monitoring main unit, an exercise monitoring screen, a portable personal memory module, an exercise machine monitor, and an exercise monitoring analyzer. The exercise machine monitor measures the movement of the exercise machine and provides data representative thereof. The portable personal memory provides data representative of the user's past movement of the exercise machine. The exercise monitoring main unit compares the data and generates a pacing signal on the exercise monitoring screen for the user. The user follows the pacing signal to duplicate his previous performance. The exercise monitoring screen discipline the user's present pace compared to his past pace. The display includes a row of red, yellow and green lights which indicate whether the user is exercising too slowly or too fast. The user can optionally update the portable personal memory with his present performance. The portable personal memory can be transported to provide training on va…
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