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Systems and methods for interaction with exercise device

US6458060B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2230/30
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time.

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