System and method for measuring running efficiencies on a treadmill
US9072930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/806
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A treadmill may comprise a deck, a treadbelt covering at least a portion of the deck, and a drive motor configured for driving the treadbelt. The treadmill may further comprise a sensor, a console, and a computer. The sensor may be configured to detect an amount of power utilized by the drive motor, and the console may be configured to convey information to a user. The computer may comprise a memory and a processor, and be configured for electric communication with the sensor and the consol. The computer may be programmed to analyze data received from the sensor, to provide a communication to a user through the consol that provides information about the user's running form based on the analyzed data received from the sensor, and to provide a communication to the user through the consol that provides information on how the user may change their current running form to improve running efficiency.
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