Fitness facility equipment usage control system and method
US8157706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S482/901
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method control usage of exercise equipment by: using a control server remote from a first fitness equipment unit to gather usage information at a fitness facility including the first fitness equipment unit; using the control server to communicate a maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit based on the gathered usage information; and applying the maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit.
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