US20080300110A1 - Exercise device with exercise log and journal - Google Patents

Exercise device with exercise log and journal Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20080300110A1
US20080300110A1 US11/833,070 US83307007A US2008300110A1 US 20080300110 A1 US20080300110 A1 US 20080300110A1 US 83307007 A US83307007 A US 83307007A US 2008300110 A1 US2008300110 A1 US 2008300110A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
exercise
display
journal
control panel
user
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US11/833,070
Inventor
Tony Smith
David Watterson
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Icon IP Inc
Ifit Health and Fitness Inc
Original Assignee
Icon IP Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Icon IP Inc filed Critical Icon IP Inc
Priority to US11/833,070 priority Critical patent/US20080300110A1/en
Assigned to ICON HEALTH AND FITNESS INC reassignment ICON HEALTH AND FITNESS INC ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: SMITH, TONY, WATTERSON, DAVID
Priority to PCT/US2008/064988 priority patent/WO2008150803A1/en
Publication of US20080300110A1 publication Critical patent/US20080300110A1/en
Assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT reassignment BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT SECURITY INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: 510152 N.B. LTD., A NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA CORPORATION, FREE MOTION FITNESS, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION, HF HOLDINGS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ICON DU CANADA INC., A QUEBEC, CANADA CORPORATION, ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ICON IP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, A UTAH CORPORATION
Assigned to WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT reassignment WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Assignors: 510152 N.B. LTD., A NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA CORPORATION, FREE MOTION FITNESS, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION, ICON DU CANADA INC., A QUEBEC, CANADA CORPORATION, ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ICON IP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, A UTAH CORPORATION
Assigned to ICON IP, INC., FREE MOTION FITNESS, INC., ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC, HF HOLDINGS, INC., ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, ICON - ALTRA LLC, ICON DU CANADA INC. reassignment ICON IP, INC. RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Assignors: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS
Assigned to ICON IP, INC., FREE MOTION FITNESS, INC., ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., ICON DU CANADA INC., ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES reassignment ICON IP, INC. RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Assignors: WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A63B24/0062Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0002Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements involving an exercising of arms
    • A63B22/001Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements involving an exercising of arms by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0235Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A63B24/0003Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A63B24/0003Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
    • A63B24/0006Computerised comparison for qualitative assessment of motion sequences or the course of a movement
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0664Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement
    • A63B2022/0676Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement with crank and handles being on the same side of the exercising apparatus with respect to the frontal body-plane of the user, e.g. crank and handles are in front of the user
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A63B24/0003Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
    • A63B24/0006Computerised comparison for qualitative assessment of motion sequences or the course of a movement
    • A63B2024/0009Computerised real time comparison with previous movements or motion sequences of the user
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A63B24/0003Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
    • A63B24/0006Computerised comparison for qualitative assessment of motion sequences or the course of a movement
    • A63B2024/0012Comparing movements or motion sequences with a registered reference
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B71/0622Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
    • A63B2071/0625Emitting sound, noise or music
    • A63B2071/063Spoken or verbal instructions
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B2071/0647Visualisation of executed movements
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B2071/065Visualisation of specific exercise parameters
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B2071/0658Position or arrangement of display
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0015Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements
    • A63B22/0023Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0235Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor
    • A63B22/0242Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor with speed variation
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0664Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/20Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements using rollers, wheels, castors or the like, e.g. gliding means, to be moved over the floor or other surface, e.g. guide tracks, during exercising
    • A63B22/201Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements using rollers, wheels, castors or the like, e.g. gliding means, to be moved over the floor or other surface, e.g. guide tracks, during exercising for moving a support element in reciprocating translation, i.e. for sliding back and forth on a guide track
    • A63B22/203Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements using rollers, wheels, castors or the like, e.g. gliding means, to be moved over the floor or other surface, e.g. guide tracks, during exercising for moving a support element in reciprocating translation, i.e. for sliding back and forth on a guide track in a horizontal plane
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/62Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/80Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor
    • A63B2220/806Video cameras
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/50Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2230/00Measuring physiological parameters of the user
    • A63B2230/04Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A63B24/0075Means for generating exercise programs or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/06Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for rowing or sculling

Definitions

  • One approach sometimes utilized by users is to manually write down the exercise parameters in a log booklet once the workout is complete. Such an approach requires the user to locate a writing utensil and the journal each time the user finishes exercising or to find writing space near the exercise device to record the distance and time.
  • Other systems track some of the user's exercise parameters using separate equipment. For example, heart rate monitors are available that track the exercise time as well as heart rate for a given period. With such approaches, exercise parameters are often difficult to track as the distance and other exercise parameters must be tracked separately.
  • a method for storing and display exercise parameters in an exercise journal includes storing in a user specific exercise journal of the exercise device exercise data representative of one or more exercise parameters for each user, the exercise data corresponding to a range of time periods, displaying the user specific exercise journal within a display associated with the control panel with one or more selected time periods for a selected date range being displayed in a first portion of the display and cumulative exercise data for the selected user and the selected date range or the one or more time periods being displayed on a second portion of the display;
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an exercise device which includes an exercise journal according to one example
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating one example of providing access to exercise parameters in a hierarchal fashion on the display of an exercise device according to one example
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an exercise device with an exercise journal according to one example
  • FIGS. 4A-4F illustrate an exercise journal displayed on an exercise device according to one example.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exercise device with an exercise journal according to one example.
  • Exercise devices are described herein with an exercise journal function which allows multiple users to track exercise parameters.
  • the exercise journal tracks exercise parameters on a per workout basis and cumulative exercise parameters over one or more time period. A user is then able to navigate through the time periods to view exercise parameters for a selected period, including cumulative exercise parameters for the selected period.
  • the exercise journal function is provided with devices that include one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators used to control one or more exercise parameters of the device. While one example will be described in the context of a motorized treadmill, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to any particular type of exercise device. To the contrary, the present invention can be readily adapted to any motorized device or any other device that utilizes motors, solenoids, or any other electrically driven actuators to control any operating parameter of the device, such as speed, resistance, incline, time, temperature, or other similar exercise parameters.
  • device or “devices” shall refer broadly to any type of apparatus that includes one or more stepper motors, solenoids, or other electrically driven actuators or controllers.
  • exercise devices shall refer broadly to any type of device that takes the form of an exercise machine, including, but not limited to, treadmills, exercise cycles, Nordic style ski exercise devices, rowers, steppers, hikers, climbers, and elliptical or striding exercise devices.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an exercise device 100 according to one example.
  • the exercise device 100 includes a control panel 105 , an exercise mechanism 110 , and a mechanism controller 115 .
  • the control panel 105 is configured to allow a user to store exercise parameters related to the use of the exercise mechanism 110 .
  • exercise parameters For ease of reference, parameters associated with the state of the exercise device and parameters associated with a user will be broadly referred to as exercise parameters.
  • the control panel 105 is also configured to allow a user to view and interact with the parameters, such as to navigate parameters for a cumulative period and/or one or more selected time periods within the cumulative period. Although shown separated, it may be appreciated that portions of each may be combined together.
  • the control panel 105 includes a processor 120 .
  • the processor 120 coordinates the interaction between a user and the exercise device 100 .
  • the processor 120 receives input from one or more inputs, such as mechanism input 125 and interface control 130 .
  • the mechanism input 125 may relate to such controls as manual override, scaling control, and other controls and conditions related to the operation of the exercise mechanism 110 known to one skilled in the art.
  • each controller, button, and the like may take the form of one or more switches, rheostats, potentiometers, touch-sensitive controls, voice-activated controllers, and the like.
  • the input devices described herein are examples of structures capable of performing the function of interface means for gathering a first signal (such as a real-time signal) from the user.
  • a first signal such as a real-time signal
  • One skilled in the art may identify various other configurations of interface means that are capable of performing the desired function.
  • the interface control 130 allows the user to interact with other parts of the control panel 105 , including a journal module.
  • the interface control 130 may include buttons or the like as previously described.
  • processor 120 may have various configurations to perform the above-described function as known by one skilled in the art.
  • processor 120 may take the form of one or more micro-controllers, central processing unit (CPU), state machines, programmable logic arrays, a network of logical gates, ASIC processor, software-based controllers, a combination of these components, or a variety of other controllers.
  • CPU central processing unit
  • state machines programmable logic arrays
  • ASIC processor programmable logic arrays
  • ASIC processor application-based controllers
  • the operation of the exercise device 100 including control of the exercise mechanism 110 , will first be discussed, followed by a general discussion of the journal module and its functionality.
  • control panel 105 and mechanism input 125 provide one way for a user to control the operation of the exercise device 105 and to control the operation of the exercise mechanism 110 in particular.
  • the processor 120 may provide instructions to the mechanism controller 115 .
  • the instructions may be received from a user, may be stored on the device, and/or received from an outside source.
  • mechanism controller 115 may communicate with control panel 105 by an I 2 C bus, a SPI bus, a microwire bus, a microbus, and the like.
  • the mechanism controller 115 may include a mechanism processor 132 .
  • the mechanism processor 132 may include various components and modules to control the operation of any desired characteristics of exercise mechanism 110 .
  • Mechanism processor 132 may include any combination of the components similar to those described above with reference to processor 120 .
  • the mechanism controller 115 receives instructions from the processor 120 to control the operation of the exercise mechanism.
  • the mechanism processor 132 processes the results and sends control signals to the exercise mechanism 110 to thereby control the operation of the exercise mechanism 110 .
  • the exercise device 100 optionally includes one or more sensor, collectively referred to as sensors 134 .
  • the sensors 134 gather exercise parameters of exercise device 100 , such that control panel 105 may present outputs via the output devices that are indicative of the present operating state of the exercise device 100 at any given point in time.
  • the exercise device 100 may include other sensors that gather various other exercise parameters associated with a user, such as, but not limited to, maximum pulse and heart rate, average pulse and heart rate, target heart rate, length of workout session, and the like.
  • Both the processor 120 and the mechanism processor 132 may be capable of receiving and transmitting feedback signals from the sensors 134 .
  • Each processor 120 , 132 may be capable of converting the feedback signals for use by output devices, such as video output device 135 and audio output device 140 .
  • the processor 120 and/or mechanism processor 132 in turn may communicate the exercise parameters to an audio/video controller 145 .
  • the audio/video controller 145 converts the signals received from the processor 120 into signals the video output device 135 and/or the audio device 140 convert into display and audio output, respectively. Accordingly, control panel 105 is able to provide the user with the exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism 110 in the form of visual and/or audio output.
  • the audio/video controller 145 may include one or more amplifiers, micro-controllers, central processing units, state machines, programmable logic arrays, network local logical arrays, gates, ASIC processors, software based controllers, combination logic, or combinations thereof to both manipulate audio and video signals that are to be transmitted to the output devices 135 , 140 .
  • audio/video controller 145 may include memory, such as a buffer, to store and aid with real-time transmission and delivery of the audio and video signals. It may be appreciated by one skilled in the art that various audio/video controllers 145 are applicable and known in the art in light of the teaching contained herein.
  • the processor 120 and/or the mechanism processor 132 may be coupled to memory 150 .
  • the memory 150 is configured to store the exercise parameters received from the processors, 120 , 132 .
  • the operational parameters may include such variables as the data and/or time of the workout, the duration of the workout, the workout, the average speed of the workout, and any parameters associated with the workout.
  • the exercise device 100 is configured to store exercise parameters in a personal exercise journal 155 .
  • the exercise parameters may be organized hierarchically according to time periods within a range of dates.
  • the hierarchal organization of the exercise parameters may be accomplished within the memory 150 or may performed by the processor 132 in accessing the exercise parameters or may be accomplished by some combination of the two.
  • a hierarchal organization may be utilized which allows a user to see a top level of exercise parameters, which may include cumulative exercise parameters over a selected time period, such as for the last calendar year, for the present calendar year, for the life of the treadmill, or some other cumulative duration. Other periods within the cumulative period may be searched, such as months, weeks, days, or any other time period, as will be discussed in more detail below.
  • the interface control 130 is configured to allow the user to navigate the hierarchical organization of the exercise parameters stored on the memory 150 .
  • the group of exercise parameters stored on the device may be generally referred to as an exercise journal.
  • the ability to view exercise parameters in the journal may allow the user to rapidly access the desired parameters.
  • the ability to rapidly access the desired exercise parameters may allow the user to conveniently view the exercise parameters, which in turn may increase the user's satisfaction with the workout experience.
  • other visual output such as graphical displays, may be utilized to indicate exercise parameters.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating one example of providing access to exercise parameters in a hierarchal fashion on the display of an exercise device.
  • One exemplary method will be briefly introduced in FIG. 2 and will be discussed in more detail with reference to an exemplary user interface, which will be illustrated in FIG. 3 and FIGS. 4A-4F .
  • the method begins at step S 200 when the system receives input from the user selecting the journal.
  • the system may display a default screen, at step S 20 .
  • the default screen may vary according to the operational condition of the exercise device. For example, if the exercise device is in use, the default screen may be a display of the current exercise parameters of the device. Similarly, if the exercise device is not in use, the default screen may include instructions for activating the device, graphics, instructions for activating the journal, or any output as desired.
  • the control panel displays a profile selection screen.
  • the profile selection screen may include a menu that allows a user to select a user profile. Any number of user profiles may be stored on the control panel for selection by the user.
  • the system receives the user's selection.
  • the user is able to navigate the user profile menu using the interface controls to indicate a selection.
  • the system determines which screen to display based on the user's selection.
  • the user's selection may include a selection to return to the default screen parameter (END, step S 215 ) or a selection chosen from the menu in the profile selection screen (SELECT, step 215 ), which in this case may include a selection of one of the user profiles displayed on the profile selection screen. If the user selection is to END, the default screen is again displayed as illustrated in step S 20 .
  • the system displays a cumulative parameters screen associated with the profile.
  • the cumulative parameters screen displays the cumulative exercise parameters for a selected cumulative period, such as a date range covering a desired number of months or years or any other period of time. Any date range may be identified for which a user is able to view cumulative results. Such time periods may include such intervals as years, months, weeks, and/or days.
  • selectable time periods within an indicated time period may be displayed on a first display portion of a video output device in the system.
  • the indicated time period itself as well as cumulative exercise parameters for the indicated time period may be displayed on a second display portion of the same video output device. Once a selectable time period is selected, the selected time period then becomes the indicated time period displayed on the second display portion while additional selectable time periods, if available, are displayed on the first display portion.
  • the indicated time period is a cumulative time period, such as a year. Accordingly, the selectable time periods are months that may be displayed in the first display portion of the video output device while the year and cumulative exercise parameters for the year are displayed on the second display portion of the video display device.
  • any number of additional time periods within the date range corresponding to the indicated time period may be identified in which cumulative exercise parameters may be provided.
  • cumulative exercise parameters may be provided.
  • a hierarchal architecture will be described in which the longest indicated period is described as the cumulative period or a date range.
  • the cumulative period is navigated by month, each month is navigated by week, and each week is navigated by day.
  • the system may also display a calendar or list of months that are within the cumulative period. The user is able to navigate through the months using the interface controls.
  • the system receives the user's selection.
  • the system determines which input has been received. In particular, the system may determine whether the input is a command to end the session (END), to select one of the items from the menu (SELECT), or to view the previous screen (BACK). Identifying an END command will cause the system to again display the default screen at step S 20 . Identifying a BACK selection will cause the system to display the user selection profile screen at step S 205 .
  • END command to end the session
  • SELECT to select one of the items from the menu
  • BACK previous screen
  • identifying the SELECT input includes identifying the month screen to display.
  • the month screen according to one example includes a display of the exercise parameters for the time period in the second display portion.
  • the month screen may include a graphical menu, such as a display in which the days of the month are organized into weeks on the display as if viewed on a daily calendar on the first display portion.
  • the month screen is displayed until the system receives a selection from the user at step S 240 .
  • the system then again identifies what input has been received at S 245 . Identifying the selection may include identifying the END input to cause the system to display the default screen at step S 20 while identifying a BACK input to cause the system to display the cumulative parameters screen at S 220 .
  • the system displays a screen corresponding to the selection received with the input.
  • a week screen may be identified at step 245 such that at step 250 the system displays a week screen.
  • the week screen may include a display of the operational parameters associated with that week.
  • the week screen is displayed until at step 255 , the system receives the user's selection.
  • the system again identifies the user's input. Identifying END or BACK selections causes the same results discussed above. If the SELECT input is identified, a day screen corresponding with the selected day is displayed, which includes a display of the exercise parameters for the day. At this point, several time periods have been identified at which a user is able to view cumulative results, from such date ranging from years, to months, to weeks, to days.
  • any number of additional time periods may be identified in which cumulative exercise parameters may be provided.
  • the day screen will be described as the shortest period for which exercise parameters are stored. Accordingly, in one example the system will continue to display the day screen at step S 265 until input is received at step S 270 and identified at step S 275 as an END input to cause the system to display the default screen as step S 20 or as a BACK input to cause the system to display the week screen at step S 255 . Accordingly, the present method allows a user to navigate and view cumulative statistics for a variety of periods on the exercise device.
  • a treadmill will now be discussed followed by a discussion of the interaction between the treadmill and the control panel.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a treadmill 312 , in one embodiment, includes a control panel 105 ′ supported on a generally upright support structure 324 and a tread base 326 .
  • Upright support structure 324 in this illustrative embodiment, includes two side members 328 , 330 coupled together by way of one or more cross members 332 .
  • Side members 328 , 330 and cross members 332 may have various configurations and may be fabricated from various materials so long as they are capable of supporting control panel 105 ′ and tread base 326 .
  • the elements of upright support structure 324 may be fabricated from, but not limited to, metals, plastics, composites, combinations thereof, and the like.
  • various other exercise devices may have different upright support structures, side members, and cross members, or may be devoid of one or more of such structures and members.
  • the tread base 326 typically includes a pair of side rails 334 , 336 each having a front portion proximal to and a rear portion distal from the upright support structure 324 when tread base 326 is in a downward exercisable position.
  • Pulleys are disposed between and supported by side rails 334 , 336 , while a continuous belt 342 extends between and around the pulleys.
  • a deck commonly fabricated from wood, typically supports the upper run of belt 342 and supports an exercising individual resting upon belt 342 .
  • treadmill 312 In addition to the ability to control and vary the speed of belt 342 , treadmill 312 also permits the degree of incline of tread base 326 relative to the floor, or other surface upon which tread base 326 rests, to be varied.
  • the control panel 105 ′ includes mechanism inputs 125 ′ which are configured to operate and vary the exercise parameters of the treadmill 312 , including the speed of the belt 342 and the incline of tread base 326 .
  • the mechanism inputs 125 ′ may include several buttons configured to operate and vary the exercise parameters of an exercise mechanism associated with the control panel 105 ′, which in the illustrated example may relate to a treadmill. These buttons include a start button 400 , a stop button 405 , and a dead-man key 407 .
  • the mechanism inputs 125 ′ also include a speed increase button 410 and a speed decrease button 415 as well as an incline increase button 420 and an incline decrease button 425 .
  • the mechanism inputs 125 ′ according to the illustrated example also include a row of indexed speed selection keys 430 and indexed incline keys 435 .
  • a user In order to operate the treadmill 312 ( FIG. 3 ), a user initially inserts the dead-man key 407 into a corresponding slot in the control panel 105 ′. Upon insertion of the dead-man key 407 , the treadmill 312 is capable of being operated, i.e., power is allowed to flow to the various internal and external components of the treadmill 312 , and the treadmill 312 has an active status. While the treadmill has an active status, the user may use the mechanism inputs 125 ′ to vary the exercise parameters of the treadmill 312 as desired. As illustrated in FIG. 4A , when the treadmill 312 is active, the video display device 135 ′ may provide a default display, which may include the current exercise parameters associated with the user and/or the device or any other selected default display.
  • the user is also able to interact with the interface controls 130 ′ to activate a journal module.
  • the interface controls 130 ′ may include a journal selection button 440 , a navigation pad 445 , a back button 450 , and other buttons or controls as desired.
  • the user activates the journal module by pressing the journal selection button 440 .
  • the video output device 135 ′ displays a profile selection screen.
  • the profile selection screen illustrated in FIG. 4B includes one or more profile.
  • the user is able to navigate the profile selection screen using a navigation pad 445 .
  • the navigation pad 445 according to the present examples may include arrows indicating a navigation direction and a center selection portion.
  • the process used for navigating the journal may be similar to that described above with reference to FIG. 2 . Accordingly, once a user has selected a user profile, the video output device 135 ′ displays a cumulative screen for the selected user, as illustrated in FIG. 4C .
  • the cumulative screen for the selected user may includes selectable time periods corresponding for an indicated time period on the first display portion 455 of the video output device 135 ′ and cumulative exercise parameters for the time period as well as the indicated time period itself on a second display portion 460 .
  • the screen illustrated in FIG. 4C may correspond to an indicated time period which covers several months, such as a year. Accordingly, the cumulative exercise parameters are displayed on the second display portion 460 of the video output device 135 ′ and a list of months are displayed on the first display portion 455 of the video output device 135 ′.
  • the cumulative exercise parameters illustrated in FIG. 4C include the total time the user exercised during the cumulative period, the total distance traversed, as well as the total number of calories burned during the cumulative period indicated.
  • the control panel 105 ′ may include heart rate sensors such as manual heart rate sensors 465 .
  • the sensors 134 FIG. 1
  • the sensors 134 may also include a wireless heart rate sensor configured to receive heart rate data from a wireless strap worn by the user. In either case, the control panel 105 ′ may be configured to monitor, display, and/or store heart rate data.
  • selecting the back button 450 causes the video output device 135 ′ to output the previous screen, such as the screen illustrated in FIG. 4B .
  • Pressing the journal select button 440 may end the journal session and cause the video output device 135 ′ to display the default screen. Consequently, selecting the journal selection button 440 may allow the user to toggle the output of the video output device 135 ′ between the journal module and current exercise parameters.
  • the interface controls 130 ′ may also include a workout selection key 447 .
  • the workout selection key 447 may further allow a user to cause the video output device 130 ′ to display workouts, which may be stored in memory 150 ( FIG. 1 ).
  • the video output device 135 ′ displays a month screen, as illustrated in FIG. 4D .
  • the month screen provides a cumulative display for the selected month in the second display portion 460 and additional time periods within the month. For example, the selected month becomes the indicated time period and is displayed in the second display portion 460 .
  • the month screen may provide a display of the days of the month arranged by weeks to represent a calendar displayed on the first display portion 455 . The weeks and days then become selectable time periods.
  • the days for which exercise parameters have been stored have a display treatment applied thereto.
  • the application of a display treatment to days with exercise parameters may allow a user to rapidly determine for which days the system does or does not have data stored.
  • the display treatment applied in FIG. 4D may include highlighting days for which exercise parameters are stored. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIGS. 4C-4D , selecting a selected time period from the available time periods displayed on first display portion 455 causes the first display portion 455 to display additional time periods, if any, which are available within the selected time period. Thus, the display in the second display portion 460 changes with the first display portion 455 to include a display of cumulative exercise parameters for the selected and displayed time period.
  • the user may use the navigation pad 445 to navigate the calendar displayed in first display portion 455 to select a week that has exercise parameters. The user may then select a week, also using the navigation pad. If the user selects a week, the video output device 135 ′ displays a week screen as illustrated in FIG. 4E .
  • the week screen illustrated on the video output device 135 ′ in FIG. 4E includes a cumulative total of the exercise parameters for that week on the second display portion 460 .
  • the video output device 135 ′ also displays the days for which exercise parameters are available in the first display portion 455 .
  • a single day, the May 6, has exercise parameters associated therewith, and as such is the only day illustrated in the first display portion 455 .
  • the week screen may display all of the days in the week and apply a display treatment to selected days to differentiate between days for which exercise parameters are stored from days for which exercise parameters are not stored.
  • the control panel 105 ′ includes a journal module running thereon which allows a user to view and navigate various time periods while viewing the cumulative exercise parameters associated with the time periods.
  • selecting the date within the week screen causes the video output device to display the selected time period, in this case a day, in the second display portion 460 as well as cumulative exercise parameters for the selected time period. In the present example, no additional time periods are available within the day. Additional exercise parameters are illustrated for the day in the first display portion 455 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an elliptical exercise device 500 that includes a control panel 105 ′′ that includes personal exercise journal functionality.
  • the control panel 105 ′′ allows a user to interact with an exercise journal module, as described above.
  • Embodiments herein may comprise a special purpose or general-purpose computer including various computer hardware, as discussed in greater detail below.
  • Embodiments may also include computer-readable media for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon.
  • Such computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer.
  • Such computer-readable media can comprise SD Cards, MMC card, general removable flash memory device, USB drives, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to carry or store desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer.
  • Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions.

Abstract

In a system having an exercise device having an exercise mechanism, and a control panel operatively associated with the exercise mechanism and configured to vary one or more exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism, a method for storing and display exercise parameters in an exercise journal includes storing in a user specific exercise journal of the exercise device exercise data representative of one or more exercise parameters for each user, the exercise data corresponding to a range of time periods, displaying the user specific exercise journal within a display associated with the control panel with one or more selected time periods for a selected date range being displayed in a first portion of the display and cumulative exercise data for the selected user and the selected date range or the one or more time periods being displayed on a second portion of the display;

Description

    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/940,626 filed May 29, 2007, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • BACKGROUND Background and Relevant Art
  • In an attempt to improve their health and physical conditioning, consumers are purchasing home exercise devices in record quantities. Frequently, such consumers want to track their exercise parameters over time. These parameters may include such values as the time spent exercising on a given day as well as the distance covered. In addition to tracking values on a given date, users often seek to track exercise parameters over a given time period.
  • One approach sometimes utilized by users is to manually write down the exercise parameters in a log booklet once the workout is complete. Such an approach requires the user to locate a writing utensil and the journal each time the user finishes exercising or to find writing space near the exercise device to record the distance and time. Other systems track some of the user's exercise parameters using separate equipment. For example, heart rate monitors are available that track the exercise time as well as heart rate for a given period. With such approaches, exercise parameters are often difficult to track as the distance and other exercise parameters must be tracked separately.
  • The subject matter claimed herein is not limited to embodiments that solve the foregoing disadvantages or that operate only in environments such as those described above. Rather, the foregoing background is only provided to illustrate one exemplary technology area where some embodiments described herein may be practiced.
  • BRIEF SUMMARY
  • In a system having an exercise device having an exercise mechanism, and a control panel operatively associated with the exercise mechanism and configured to vary one or more exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism, a method for storing and display exercise parameters in an exercise journal includes storing in a user specific exercise journal of the exercise device exercise data representative of one or more exercise parameters for each user, the exercise data corresponding to a range of time periods, displaying the user specific exercise journal within a display associated with the control panel with one or more selected time periods for a selected date range being displayed in a first portion of the display and cumulative exercise data for the selected user and the selected date range or the one or more time periods being displayed on a second portion of the display;
  • This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • A more particular description of the subject matter briefly described below will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting in scope, embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an exercise device which includes an exercise journal according to one example;
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating one example of providing access to exercise parameters in a hierarchal fashion on the display of an exercise device according to one example;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an exercise device with an exercise journal according to one example;
  • FIGS. 4A-4F illustrate an exercise journal displayed on an exercise device according to one example; and
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exercise device with an exercise journal according to one example.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • Exercise devices are described herein with an exercise journal function which allows multiple users to track exercise parameters. In one example, the exercise journal tracks exercise parameters on a per workout basis and cumulative exercise parameters over one or more time period. A user is then able to navigate through the time periods to view exercise parameters for a selected period, including cumulative exercise parameters for the selected period.
  • The exercise journal function is provided with devices that include one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators used to control one or more exercise parameters of the device. While one example will be described in the context of a motorized treadmill, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to any particular type of exercise device. To the contrary, the present invention can be readily adapted to any motorized device or any other device that utilizes motors, solenoids, or any other electrically driven actuators to control any operating parameter of the device, such as speed, resistance, incline, time, temperature, or other similar exercise parameters.
  • The term “device” or “devices” shall refer broadly to any type of apparatus that includes one or more stepper motors, solenoids, or other electrically driven actuators or controllers. Additionally, the term “exercise devices” shall refer broadly to any type of device that takes the form of an exercise machine, including, but not limited to, treadmills, exercise cycles, Nordic style ski exercise devices, rowers, steppers, hikers, climbers, and elliptical or striding exercise devices.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an exercise device 100 according to one example. The exercise device 100 includes a control panel 105, an exercise mechanism 110, and a mechanism controller 115. As will be described in more detail, the control panel 105 is configured to allow a user to store exercise parameters related to the use of the exercise mechanism 110. For ease of reference, parameters associated with the state of the exercise device and parameters associated with a user will be broadly referred to as exercise parameters.
  • The control panel 105 is also configured to allow a user to view and interact with the parameters, such as to navigate parameters for a cumulative period and/or one or more selected time periods within the cumulative period. Although shown separated, it may be appreciated that portions of each may be combined together.
  • The control panel 105 according to the present example includes a processor 120. The processor 120 coordinates the interaction between a user and the exercise device 100. In particular, the processor 120 receives input from one or more inputs, such as mechanism input 125 and interface control 130. The mechanism input 125 may relate to such controls as manual override, scaling control, and other controls and conditions related to the operation of the exercise mechanism 110 known to one skilled in the art.
  • In addition, each controller, button, and the like may take the form of one or more switches, rheostats, potentiometers, touch-sensitive controls, voice-activated controllers, and the like. The input devices described herein are examples of structures capable of performing the function of interface means for gathering a first signal (such as a real-time signal) from the user. One skilled in the art may identify various other configurations of interface means that are capable of performing the desired function.
  • The interface control 130 allows the user to interact with other parts of the control panel 105, including a journal module. For example, the interface control 130 may include buttons or the like as previously described.
  • Generally, processor 120 may have various configurations to perform the above-described function as known by one skilled in the art. For example, processor 120 may take the form of one or more micro-controllers, central processing unit (CPU), state machines, programmable logic arrays, a network of logical gates, ASIC processor, software-based controllers, a combination of these components, or a variety of other controllers. The operation of the exercise device 100, including control of the exercise mechanism 110, will first be discussed, followed by a general discussion of the journal module and its functionality.
  • As introduced, the control panel 105 and mechanism input 125 provide one way for a user to control the operation of the exercise device 105 and to control the operation of the exercise mechanism 110 in particular. For example, the processor 120 may provide instructions to the mechanism controller 115. The instructions may be received from a user, may be stored on the device, and/or received from an outside source. Generally, mechanism controller 115 may communicate with control panel 105 by an I2C bus, a SPI bus, a microwire bus, a microbus, and the like.
  • The mechanism controller 115 may include a mechanism processor 132. The mechanism processor 132 may include various components and modules to control the operation of any desired characteristics of exercise mechanism 110. Mechanism processor 132 may include any combination of the components similar to those described above with reference to processor 120.
  • The mechanism controller 115 receives instructions from the processor 120 to control the operation of the exercise mechanism. The mechanism processor 132 processes the results and sends control signals to the exercise mechanism 110 to thereby control the operation of the exercise mechanism 110.
  • The exercise device 100, as depicted, optionally includes one or more sensor, collectively referred to as sensors 134. The sensors 134 gather exercise parameters of exercise device 100, such that control panel 105 may present outputs via the output devices that are indicative of the present operating state of the exercise device 100 at any given point in time. The exercise device 100 may include other sensors that gather various other exercise parameters associated with a user, such as, but not limited to, maximum pulse and heart rate, average pulse and heart rate, target heart rate, length of workout session, and the like.
  • Both the processor 120 and the mechanism processor 132 may be capable of receiving and transmitting feedback signals from the sensors 134. Each processor 120, 132 may be capable of converting the feedback signals for use by output devices, such as video output device 135 and audio output device 140. The processor 120 and/or mechanism processor 132 in turn may communicate the exercise parameters to an audio/video controller 145.
  • The audio/video controller 145 converts the signals received from the processor 120 into signals the video output device 135 and/or the audio device 140 convert into display and audio output, respectively. Accordingly, control panel 105 is able to provide the user with the exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism 110 in the form of visual and/or audio output.
  • The audio/video controller 145, may include one or more amplifiers, micro-controllers, central processing units, state machines, programmable logic arrays, network local logical arrays, gates, ASIC processors, software based controllers, combination logic, or combinations thereof to both manipulate audio and video signals that are to be transmitted to the output devices 135, 140.
  • Additionally, audio/video controller 145 may include memory, such as a buffer, to store and aid with real-time transmission and delivery of the audio and video signals. It may be appreciated by one skilled in the art that various audio/video controllers 145 are applicable and known in the art in light of the teaching contained herein.
  • The processor 120 and/or the mechanism processor 132 may be coupled to memory 150. The memory 150 is configured to store the exercise parameters received from the processors, 120, 132. The operational parameters may include such variables as the data and/or time of the workout, the duration of the workout, the workout, the average speed of the workout, and any parameters associated with the workout.
  • In particular, the exercise device 100 is configured to store exercise parameters in a personal exercise journal 155. The exercise parameters may be organized hierarchically according to time periods within a range of dates. The hierarchal organization of the exercise parameters may be accomplished within the memory 150 or may performed by the processor 132 in accessing the exercise parameters or may be accomplished by some combination of the two.
  • In either case, a hierarchal organization may be utilized which allows a user to see a top level of exercise parameters, which may include cumulative exercise parameters over a selected time period, such as for the last calendar year, for the present calendar year, for the life of the treadmill, or some other cumulative duration. Other periods within the cumulative period may be searched, such as months, weeks, days, or any other time period, as will be discussed in more detail below.
  • The interface control 130 is configured to allow the user to navigate the hierarchical organization of the exercise parameters stored on the memory 150. The group of exercise parameters stored on the device may be generally referred to as an exercise journal. The ability to view exercise parameters in the journal may allow the user to rapidly access the desired parameters. The ability to rapidly access the desired exercise parameters may allow the user to conveniently view the exercise parameters, which in turn may increase the user's satisfaction with the workout experience. In addition to numeric or textual output, other visual output, such as graphical displays, may be utilized to indicate exercise parameters.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating one example of providing access to exercise parameters in a hierarchal fashion on the display of an exercise device. One exemplary method will be briefly introduced in FIG. 2 and will be discussed in more detail with reference to an exemplary user interface, which will be illustrated in FIG. 3 and FIGS. 4A-4F. The method begins at step S200 when the system receives input from the user selecting the journal.
  • In one example, prior to receiving the journal selection input, the system may display a default screen, at step S20. The default screen may vary according to the operational condition of the exercise device. For example, if the exercise device is in use, the default screen may be a display of the current exercise parameters of the device. Similarly, if the exercise device is not in use, the default screen may include instructions for activating the device, graphics, instructions for activating the journal, or any output as desired.
  • Once the system has received an input to open the journal, at step S205, the control panel displays a profile selection screen. The profile selection screen may include a menu that allows a user to select a user profile. Any number of user profiles may be stored on the control panel for selection by the user. At step S210 the system receives the user's selection.
  • In one example, the user is able to navigate the user profile menu using the interface controls to indicate a selection. At step S215, the system then determines which screen to display based on the user's selection. The user's selection may include a selection to return to the default screen parameter (END, step S215) or a selection chosen from the menu in the profile selection screen (SELECT, step 215), which in this case may include a selection of one of the user profiles displayed on the profile selection screen. If the user selection is to END, the default screen is again displayed as illustrated in step S20.
  • If the user has selected a profile, at step S220 the system displays a cumulative parameters screen associated with the profile. According to one example, the cumulative parameters screen displays the cumulative exercise parameters for a selected cumulative period, such as a date range covering a desired number of months or years or any other period of time. Any date range may be identified for which a user is able to view cumulative results. Such time periods may include such intervals as years, months, weeks, and/or days.
  • In general, selectable time periods within an indicated time period may be displayed on a first display portion of a video output device in the system. Similarly, the indicated time period itself as well as cumulative exercise parameters for the indicated time period may be displayed on a second display portion of the same video output device. Once a selectable time period is selected, the selected time period then becomes the indicated time period displayed on the second display portion while additional selectable time periods, if available, are displayed on the first display portion.
  • In step S220, the indicated time period is a cumulative time period, such as a year. Accordingly, the selectable time periods are months that may be displayed in the first display portion of the video output device while the year and cumulative exercise parameters for the year are displayed on the second display portion of the video display device.
  • Any number of additional time periods within the date range corresponding to the indicated time period may be identified in which cumulative exercise parameters may be provided. For ease of reference, a hierarchal architecture will be described in which the longest indicated period is described as the cumulative period or a date range. The cumulative period is navigated by month, each month is navigated by week, and each week is navigated by day. Accordingly, in addition to displaying the cumulative exercise parameters for the cumulative period, at step S220 the system may also display a calendar or list of months that are within the cumulative period. The user is able to navigate through the months using the interface controls.
  • At step S225, the system receives the user's selection. At step S230, the system determines which input has been received. In particular, the system may determine whether the input is a command to end the session (END), to select one of the items from the menu (SELECT), or to view the previous screen (BACK). Identifying an END command will cause the system to again display the default screen at step S20. Identifying a BACK selection will cause the system to display the user selection profile screen at step S205.
  • If a SELECT input is identified, at step S235 the system displays the screen associated with the user selection. In one example, identifying the SELECT input includes identifying the month screen to display. The month screen according to one example includes a display of the exercise parameters for the time period in the second display portion. The month screen may include a graphical menu, such as a display in which the days of the month are organized into weeks on the display as if viewed on a daily calendar on the first display portion. The month screen is displayed until the system receives a selection from the user at step S240. The system then again identifies what input has been received at S245. Identifying the selection may include identifying the END input to cause the system to display the default screen at step S20 while identifying a BACK input to cause the system to display the cumulative parameters screen at S220.
  • If the system identifies a SELECT input, at step 250 the system displays a screen corresponding to the selection received with the input. In one example, a week screen may be identified at step 245 such that at step 250 the system displays a week screen. The week screen may include a display of the operational parameters associated with that week.
  • The week screen is displayed until at step 255, the system receives the user's selection. At step 260 the system again identifies the user's input. Identifying END or BACK selections causes the same results discussed above. If the SELECT input is identified, a day screen corresponding with the selected day is displayed, which includes a display of the exercise parameters for the day. At this point, several time periods have been identified at which a user is able to view cumulative results, from such date ranging from years, to months, to weeks, to days.
  • Any number of additional time periods may be identified in which cumulative exercise parameters may be provided. For ease of illustration, the day screen will be described as the shortest period for which exercise parameters are stored. Accordingly, in one example the system will continue to display the day screen at step S265 until input is received at step S270 and identified at step S275 as an END input to cause the system to display the default screen as step S20 or as a BACK input to cause the system to display the week screen at step S255. Accordingly, the present method allows a user to navigate and view cumulative statistics for a variety of periods on the exercise device. One example of a treadmill will now be discussed followed by a discussion of the interaction between the treadmill and the control panel.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a treadmill 312, in one embodiment, includes a control panel 105′ supported on a generally upright support structure 324 and a tread base 326. Upright support structure 324, in this illustrative embodiment, includes two side members 328, 330 coupled together by way of one or more cross members 332. Side members 328, 330 and cross members 332 may have various configurations and may be fabricated from various materials so long as they are capable of supporting control panel 105′ and tread base 326. For example, the elements of upright support structure 324 may be fabricated from, but not limited to, metals, plastics, composites, combinations thereof, and the like. Additionally, one skilled in the art may appreciate that various other exercise devices may have different upright support structures, side members, and cross members, or may be devoid of one or more of such structures and members.
  • The tread base 326 typically includes a pair of side rails 334, 336 each having a front portion proximal to and a rear portion distal from the upright support structure 324 when tread base 326 is in a downward exercisable position. Pulleys are disposed between and supported by side rails 334, 336, while a continuous belt 342 extends between and around the pulleys.
  • A deck, commonly fabricated from wood, typically supports the upper run of belt 342 and supports an exercising individual resting upon belt 342. In addition to the ability to control and vary the speed of belt 342, treadmill 312 also permits the degree of incline of tread base 326 relative to the floor, or other surface upon which tread base 326 rests, to be varied.
  • In particular, the control panel 105′ includes mechanism inputs 125′ which are configured to operate and vary the exercise parameters of the treadmill 312, including the speed of the belt 342 and the incline of tread base 326. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the mechanism inputs 125′ may include several buttons configured to operate and vary the exercise parameters of an exercise mechanism associated with the control panel 105′, which in the illustrated example may relate to a treadmill. These buttons include a start button 400, a stop button 405, and a dead-man key 407. The mechanism inputs 125′ also include a speed increase button 410 and a speed decrease button 415 as well as an incline increase button 420 and an incline decrease button 425. The mechanism inputs 125′ according to the illustrated example also include a row of indexed speed selection keys 430 and indexed incline keys 435.
  • In order to operate the treadmill 312 (FIG. 3), a user initially inserts the dead-man key 407 into a corresponding slot in the control panel 105′. Upon insertion of the dead-man key 407, the treadmill 312 is capable of being operated, i.e., power is allowed to flow to the various internal and external components of the treadmill 312, and the treadmill 312 has an active status. While the treadmill has an active status, the user may use the mechanism inputs 125′ to vary the exercise parameters of the treadmill 312 as desired. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, when the treadmill 312 is active, the video display device 135′ may provide a default display, which may include the current exercise parameters associated with the user and/or the device or any other selected default display.
  • The user is also able to interact with the interface controls 130′ to activate a journal module. The interface controls 130′ may include a journal selection button 440, a navigation pad 445, a back button 450, and other buttons or controls as desired. In the present example, the user activates the journal module by pressing the journal selection button 440. Once the user has pressed the journal selection button 440, the video output device 135′ displays a profile selection screen.
  • The profile selection screen illustrated in FIG. 4B includes one or more profile. The user is able to navigate the profile selection screen using a navigation pad 445. The navigation pad 445 according to the present examples may include arrows indicating a navigation direction and a center selection portion. The process used for navigating the journal may be similar to that described above with reference to FIG. 2. Accordingly, once a user has selected a user profile, the video output device 135′ displays a cumulative screen for the selected user, as illustrated in FIG. 4C.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 4C, the cumulative screen for the selected user may includes selectable time periods corresponding for an indicated time period on the first display portion 455 of the video output device 135′ and cumulative exercise parameters for the time period as well as the indicated time period itself on a second display portion 460. The screen illustrated in FIG. 4C may correspond to an indicated time period which covers several months, such as a year. Accordingly, the cumulative exercise parameters are displayed on the second display portion 460 of the video output device 135′ and a list of months are displayed on the first display portion 455 of the video output device 135′. The cumulative exercise parameters illustrated in FIG. 4C include the total time the user exercised during the cumulative period, the total distance traversed, as well as the total number of calories burned during the cumulative period indicated.
  • These examples illustrate only a few of the exercise parameters that may be displayed. Other exercise parameters may be selected for display as desired. For example, such parameters may include heart rate data for a user during a specified time period. Accordingly, the control panel 105′ may include heart rate sensors such as manual heart rate sensors 465. The sensors 134 (FIG. 1) may also include a wireless heart rate sensor configured to receive heart rate data from a wireless strap worn by the user. In either case, the control panel 105′ may be configured to monitor, display, and/or store heart rate data.
  • Returning to the display illustrated in FIGS. 4A-4F, selecting the back button 450 causes the video output device 135′ to output the previous screen, such as the screen illustrated in FIG. 4B. Pressing the journal select button 440 may end the journal session and cause the video output device 135′ to display the default screen. Consequently, selecting the journal selection button 440 may allow the user to toggle the output of the video output device 135′ between the journal module and current exercise parameters. The interface controls 130′ may also include a workout selection key 447. The workout selection key 447 may further allow a user to cause the video output device 130′ to display workouts, which may be stored in memory 150 (FIG. 1).
  • If the user selects one of the selectable time periods displayed in the first display portion 455, in this case months, the video output device 135′ displays a month screen, as illustrated in FIG. 4D. The month screen provides a cumulative display for the selected month in the second display portion 460 and additional time periods within the month. For example, the selected month becomes the indicated time period and is displayed in the second display portion 460. Additional, the month screen may provide a display of the days of the month arranged by weeks to represent a calendar displayed on the first display portion 455. The weeks and days then become selectable time periods.
  • The days for which exercise parameters have been stored have a display treatment applied thereto. The application of a display treatment to days with exercise parameters may allow a user to rapidly determine for which days the system does or does not have data stored. The display treatment applied in FIG. 4D may include highlighting days for which exercise parameters are stored. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIGS. 4C-4D, selecting a selected time period from the available time periods displayed on first display portion 455 causes the first display portion 455 to display additional time periods, if any, which are available within the selected time period. Thus, the display in the second display portion 460 changes with the first display portion 455 to include a display of cumulative exercise parameters for the selected and displayed time period.
  • The user may use the navigation pad 445 to navigate the calendar displayed in first display portion 455 to select a week that has exercise parameters. The user may then select a week, also using the navigation pad. If the user selects a week, the video output device 135′ displays a week screen as illustrated in FIG. 4E.
  • The week screen illustrated on the video output device 135′ in FIG. 4E includes a cumulative total of the exercise parameters for that week on the second display portion 460. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4E, the video output device 135′ also displays the days for which exercise parameters are available in the first display portion 455. In the illustrated example, a single day, the May 6, has exercise parameters associated therewith, and as such is the only day illustrated in the first display portion 455.
  • In another example, the week screen may display all of the days in the week and apply a display treatment to selected days to differentiate between days for which exercise parameters are stored from days for which exercise parameters are not stored. Accordingly, the control panel 105′ includes a journal module running thereon which allows a user to view and navigate various time periods while viewing the cumulative exercise parameters associated with the time periods.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 4F, selecting the date within the week screen (FIG. 4E) causes the video output device to display the selected time period, in this case a day, in the second display portion 460 as well as cumulative exercise parameters for the selected time period. In the present example, no additional time periods are available within the day. Additional exercise parameters are illustrated for the day in the first display portion 455.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an elliptical exercise device 500 that includes a control panel 105″ that includes personal exercise journal functionality. According to one example, the control panel 105″ allows a user to interact with an exercise journal module, as described above.
  • Embodiments herein may comprise a special purpose or general-purpose computer including various computer hardware, as discussed in greater detail below. Embodiments may also include computer-readable media for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable media can comprise SD Cards, MMC card, general removable flash memory device, USB drives, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to carry or store desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. When information is transferred or provided over a network or another communications connection (either hardwired, wireless, or a combination of hardwired or wireless) to a computer, the computer properly views the connection as a computer-readable medium. Thus, any such connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
  • Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
  • The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims (22)

1. In a system having an exercise device having an exercise mechanism, and a control panel operatively associated with the exercise mechanism, the control panel being configured to vary one or more exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism and further comprising an exercise journal, a method for storing exercise parameters for a plurality of users from multiple exercise sessions for each of the plurality of users in the exercise journal and later displaying the exercise parameters stored in the exercise journal, the method comprising:
storing a user specific exercise journal in the exercise journal associated with the control panel for a specified user of the plurality of users;
selecting the user specific exercise journal for the specified user from a plurality of stored user specific exercise journals;
storing in the user specific exercise journal of the exercise device exercise data representative of one or more exercise parameters for the specified user, the exercise data corresponding to a range of time periods and spanning multiple workout sessions; and
displaying the user specific exercise journal within a display associated with the control panel with one or more selected time periods for a selected date range being displayed in a first portion of the display and with cumulative exercise data for the selected user and the selected date range or the one or more time periods being displayed on a second portion of the display.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising a step of receiving input to cause the display to display current exercise data.
3. The method of claim 2, further comprising a step of receiving input to cause the display to display information associated with a workout program.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein storing exercise parameters includes storing exercise data associated with movement of a continuous belt, the continuous belt being coupled to a tread base.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein storing exercise data includes storing at least one an exercise duration period, and an exercise day.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein storing exercise data includes storing an exercise parameter for an elliptical exercise device.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the date range includes one or more days, weeks, and months.
8. The method of claim 1, further comprising applying a display treatment to a representation of a portion of the time period if exercise data are associated with the time period.
9. A control panel for use with an exercise device, comprising:
memory residing on the exercise device, the memory being configured as an exercise journal to store exercise data representative of one or more exercise parameters for a plurality of users, wherein the exercise parameters correspond to a range of time periods and span multiple workout sessions for each of the plurality of users;
a user input operatively associated with the memory, the user input being configured to receive input to select a user from the plurality of users for each of the plurality of users;
an output device operatively associated with the memory, the output device having:
a first display portion and a second display portion, the first display portion indicating selectable and navigable time periods within an indicated time period, the second portion indicating cumulative exercise data for the indicated time period, wherein selecting a selectable time period within the first display portion causes the output device to display cumulative exercise data for the selected time period in the second display portion.
10. The control panel of claim 9, wherein the output device is configured to apply display treatment to selectable time periods having exercise data associated therewith.
11. The control panel of claim 9, wherein the output of the output device is selectable between the selectable time period and cumulative exercise data and current exercise parameters.
12. The control panel of claim 11, wherein the user input includes a journal selection key and a navigation pad.
13. The control panel of claim 9, the control panel being configured to be operatively associated with a treadmill.
14. The control panel of claim 9, the control panel being configured to be operatively associated with an elliptical exercise device.
15. The control panel of claim 9, wherein the selectable time period ranges from years, months, weeks and days
16. An exercise device, comprising:
an exercise mechanism; and
a control panel operatively associated with the exercise mechanism, the control panel having an output device, wherein the output device comprises a multi-functional display having at least one journal display and at least one current exercise data of the exercise mechanism, the journal display for displaying exercise data for a plurality of users, wherein the exercise data corresponds to a range of time periods and spans multiple workout sessions for each of the plurality of users.
17. The exercise device of claim 16, the output device including a first display portion and a second display portion, the second display portion indicating an indicated time period ranging from years, months, weeks and days that may be navigated with the user input display portion, the second display portion displaying cumulative exercise data for the indicated time period, the first display portion displaying selectable time periods within the indicated time period, wherein selecting a selectable time period within the first display portion causes the output device to display a selected time period in the second display portion and to display cumulative exercise data for the selected time period in the second display portion.
18. The exercise device of claim 17, the first and second regions being configured to selectively display both the journal display and the current exercise data representative of current operating parameters of the exercise mechanism.
19. The device of claim 17, wherein the output device is configured to display cumulative exercise data that include at least one of speed of a continuous belt, an incline of a tread base, exercise duration period, and exercise day.
20. The device of claim 18, wherein the plurality of time periods includes days, weeks, and months.
21. The device of claim 18, wherein the control panel is configured to control at least one of a speed of a continuous belt and an incline of a tread base.
22. The device of claim 16, wherein the exercise mechanism includes an elliptical exercise device.
US11/833,070 2007-05-29 2007-08-02 Exercise device with exercise log and journal Abandoned US20080300110A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/833,070 US20080300110A1 (en) 2007-05-29 2007-08-02 Exercise device with exercise log and journal
PCT/US2008/064988 WO2008150803A1 (en) 2007-05-29 2008-05-28 Exercise device with exercise journal

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US94062607P 2007-05-29 2007-05-29
US11/833,070 US20080300110A1 (en) 2007-05-29 2007-08-02 Exercise device with exercise log and journal

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20080300110A1 true US20080300110A1 (en) 2008-12-04

Family

ID=40088958

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US11/833,070 Abandoned US20080300110A1 (en) 2007-05-29 2007-08-02 Exercise device with exercise log and journal

Country Status (2)

Country Link
US (1) US20080300110A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2008150803A1 (en)

Cited By (81)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7645213B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2010-01-12 Watterson Scott R Systems for interaction with exercise device
US7713171B1 (en) 1995-12-14 2010-05-11 Icon Ip, Inc. Exercise equipment with removable digital script memory
US7789800B1 (en) 1999-07-08 2010-09-07 Icon Ip, Inc. Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a USB compatible portable remote device
US7857731B2 (en) 2001-10-19 2010-12-28 Icon Ip, Inc. Mobile systems and methods for health, exercise and competition
US7862478B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-01-04 Icon Ip, Inc. System and methods for controlling the operation of one or more exercise devices and providing motivational programming
US7985164B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-07-26 Icon Ip, Inc. Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a portable data storage device
US8029415B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-10-04 Icon Ip, Inc. Systems, methods, and devices for simulating real world terrain on an exercise device
US8251874B2 (en) 2009-03-27 2012-08-28 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Exercise systems for simulating real world terrain
US9174085B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2015-11-03 John Paul Foley Exercise system and method
WO2015183119A1 (en) * 2014-05-26 2015-12-03 Trivković Vuk Exercise machine with load rolling simulation
US10188890B2 (en) 2013-12-26 2019-01-29 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Magnetic resistance mechanism in a cable machine
US10220259B2 (en) 2012-01-05 2019-03-05 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. System and method for controlling an exercise device
US10226396B2 (en) 2014-06-20 2019-03-12 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Post workout massage device
US10252109B2 (en) 2016-05-13 2019-04-09 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Weight platform treadmill
US10258828B2 (en) 2015-01-16 2019-04-16 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Controls for an exercise device
US10272317B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2019-04-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Lighted pace feature in a treadmill
US10272294B2 (en) 2016-06-11 2019-04-30 Apple Inc. Activity and workout updates
US10279212B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-05-07 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength training apparatus with flywheel and related methods
US10293211B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2019-05-21 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Coordinated weight selection
US10343017B2 (en) 2016-11-01 2019-07-09 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Distance sensor for console positioning
US10388183B2 (en) 2015-02-27 2019-08-20 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Encouraging achievement of health goals
US10391361B2 (en) 2015-02-27 2019-08-27 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Simulating real-world terrain on an exercise device
US10426989B2 (en) 2014-06-09 2019-10-01 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cable system incorporated into a treadmill
US10433612B2 (en) 2014-03-10 2019-10-08 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Pressure sensor to quantify work
US10441844B2 (en) 2016-07-01 2019-10-15 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cooling systems and methods for exercise equipment
US10471299B2 (en) 2016-07-01 2019-11-12 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems and methods for cooling internal exercise equipment components
US10493349B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2019-12-03 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Display on exercise device
US10500473B2 (en) 2016-10-10 2019-12-10 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Console positioning
US10543395B2 (en) 2016-12-05 2020-01-28 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Offsetting treadmill deck weight during operation
US10561894B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2020-02-18 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Treadmill with removable supports
US10568533B2 (en) 2018-03-12 2020-02-25 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health monitoring
US10625137B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2020-04-21 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Coordinated displays in an exercise device
US10635267B2 (en) 2017-05-15 2020-04-28 Apple Inc. Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
US10661114B2 (en) 2016-11-01 2020-05-26 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Body weight lift mechanism on treadmill
US10671705B2 (en) 2016-09-28 2020-06-02 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Customizing recipe recommendations
US10674942B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2020-06-09 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US10691108B1 (en) * 2012-10-10 2020-06-23 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US10729965B2 (en) 2017-12-22 2020-08-04 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Audible belt guide in a treadmill
US10736543B2 (en) 2016-09-22 2020-08-11 Apple Inc. Workout monitor interface
US10764700B1 (en) 2019-06-01 2020-09-01 Apple Inc. User interfaces for monitoring noise exposure levels
US10777314B1 (en) 2019-05-06 2020-09-15 Apple Inc. Activity trends and workouts
US10786706B2 (en) 2018-07-13 2020-09-29 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cycling shoe power sensors
US10827829B1 (en) * 2012-10-10 2020-11-10 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US10863825B1 (en) 2016-10-17 2020-12-15 Steelcase Inc. Ergonomic seating system, tilt-lock control and remote powering method and apparatus
US10869118B2 (en) 2014-02-04 2020-12-15 Steelcase Inc. Sound management systems for improving workplace efficiency
US10918905B2 (en) 2016-10-12 2021-02-16 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems and methods for reducing runaway resistance on an exercise device
US10940360B2 (en) 2015-08-26 2021-03-09 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength exercise mechanisms
US10953305B2 (en) 2015-08-26 2021-03-23 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength exercise mechanisms
US10953307B2 (en) 2018-09-28 2021-03-23 Apple Inc. Swim tracking and notifications for wearable devices
US10978195B2 (en) 2014-09-02 2021-04-13 Apple Inc. Physical activity and workout monitor
US11000730B2 (en) 2018-03-16 2021-05-11 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Elliptical exercise machine
US11033777B1 (en) 2019-02-12 2021-06-15 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Stationary exercise machine
US11058913B2 (en) 2017-12-22 2021-07-13 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Inclinable exercise machine
US11058914B2 (en) 2016-07-01 2021-07-13 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cooling methods for exercise equipment
US11107580B1 (en) 2020-06-02 2021-08-31 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health applications
US11152100B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2021-10-19 Apple Inc. Health application user interfaces
US11187285B2 (en) 2017-12-09 2021-11-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems and methods for selectively rotationally fixing a pedaled drivetrain
US11209957B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2021-12-28 Apple Inc. User interfaces for cycle tracking
US11216119B2 (en) 2016-06-12 2022-01-04 Apple Inc. Displaying a predetermined view of an application
US11223899B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-01-11 Apple Inc. User interfaces for managing audio exposure
US11228835B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-01-18 Apple Inc. User interfaces for managing audio exposure
US11244751B2 (en) 2012-10-19 2022-02-08 Finish Time Holdings, Llc Method and device for providing a person with training data of an athlete as the athlete is performing a swimming workout
US11266330B2 (en) 2019-09-09 2022-03-08 Apple Inc. Research study user interfaces
US11277485B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-03-15 Apple Inc. Multi-modal activity tracking user interface
US11298577B2 (en) 2019-02-11 2022-04-12 Ifit Inc. Cable and power rack exercise machine
US11317833B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2022-05-03 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US11326673B2 (en) 2018-06-11 2022-05-10 Ifit Inc. Increased durability linear actuator
US11451108B2 (en) 2017-08-16 2022-09-20 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for axial impact resistance in electric motors
US11446548B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2022-09-20 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
WO2022232537A1 (en) * 2021-04-30 2022-11-03 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Pausing delivered content during connected fitness activity
US11534654B2 (en) 2019-01-25 2022-12-27 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for an interactive pedaled exercise device
US11534651B2 (en) 2019-08-15 2022-12-27 Ifit Inc. Adjustable dumbbell system
US11580867B2 (en) 2015-08-20 2023-02-14 Apple Inc. Exercised-based watch face and complications
US11610664B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2023-03-21 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11673036B2 (en) 2019-11-12 2023-06-13 Ifit Inc. Exercise storage system
US11698710B2 (en) 2020-08-31 2023-07-11 Apple Inc. User interfaces for logging user activities
US11794070B2 (en) 2019-05-23 2023-10-24 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for cooling an exercise device
US11850497B2 (en) 2019-10-11 2023-12-26 Ifit Inc. Modular exercise device
US11896871B2 (en) 2022-06-05 2024-02-13 Apple Inc. User interfaces for physical activity information
US11915805B2 (en) 2021-06-06 2024-02-27 Apple Inc. User interfaces for shared health-related data
US11931621B2 (en) 2021-03-17 2024-03-19 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for treadmill drift avoidance

Citations (97)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3802698A (en) * 1970-02-24 1974-04-09 Exercycle Corp Exercise control system
US4020795A (en) * 1976-05-11 1977-05-03 Marks James A Choke collar for pets
US4151988A (en) * 1977-05-26 1979-05-01 Nabinger Herman G Brake mechanism for a treadmill
US4571682A (en) * 1983-08-22 1986-02-18 Computerized Sports Equipment, Inc. System and method for skill enhancement and behavior modification
US4642769A (en) * 1983-06-10 1987-02-10 Wright State University Method and apparatus for providing stimulated exercise of paralyzed limbs
US4659074A (en) * 1985-03-14 1987-04-21 Landice Products, Inc. Passive-type treadmill having an improved governor assembly and an electromagnetic speedometer integrated into the flywheel assembly
US4818234A (en) * 1986-06-25 1989-04-04 Redington Dana J Psychophysiological reflex arc training simulator
US4828257A (en) * 1986-05-20 1989-05-09 Powercise International Corporation Electronically controlled exercise system
US4919418A (en) * 1988-01-27 1990-04-24 Miller Jan W Computerized drive mechanism for exercise, physical therapy and rehabilitation
US4925183A (en) * 1987-06-01 1990-05-15 Kim Sang Sup Indoor-rollbike apparatus
US4927136A (en) * 1989-01-06 1990-05-22 Engineering Dynamics Corporation Braking system for exercise apparatus
US5078152A (en) * 1985-06-23 1992-01-07 Loredan Biomedical, Inc. Method for diagnosis and/or training of proprioceptor feedback capabilities in a muscle and joint system of a human patient
US5086385A (en) * 1989-01-31 1992-02-04 Custom Command Systems Expandable home automation system
US5089960A (en) * 1990-02-16 1992-02-18 Laguna Tectrix, Inc. Racing system for exercise machines
US5104120A (en) * 1989-02-03 1992-04-14 Proform Fitness Products, Inc. Exercise machine control system
US5113427A (en) * 1987-03-31 1992-05-12 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Radio-signal-responsive vehicle device control system
US5179792A (en) * 1991-04-05 1993-01-19 Brantingham Charles R Shoe sole with randomly varying support pattern
US5180347A (en) * 1991-07-03 1993-01-19 Chen Hsi Lin Controlling device with a road condition display for an exercise bicycle
US5195935A (en) * 1990-12-20 1993-03-23 Sf Engineering Exercise apparatus with automatic variation of provided passive and active exercise without interruption of the exercise
US5201772A (en) * 1991-01-31 1993-04-13 Maxwell Scott M System for resisting limb movement
US5213555A (en) * 1990-02-27 1993-05-25 Hood Robert L Exercise equipment information, communication and display system
US5277678A (en) * 1992-07-28 1994-01-11 Fitness Master, Inc. Video interactive ski exerciser
US5290205A (en) * 1991-11-08 1994-03-01 Quinton Instrument Company D.C. treadmill speed change motor controller system
US5292293A (en) * 1991-05-17 1994-03-08 Schumacher Jean Michel Programmable physical exercise apparatus with inertia
US5299810A (en) * 1991-03-21 1994-04-05 Atari Games Corporation Vehicle simulator including cross-network feedback
US5308296A (en) * 1992-07-16 1994-05-03 Donald Eckstein Interactive video and exercise apparatus
US5382209A (en) * 1993-02-08 1995-01-17 Pasier; Paul A. Apparatus for adjusting inclination of an exercise machine
US5385519A (en) * 1994-04-19 1995-01-31 Hsu; Chi-Hsueh Running machine
US5385520A (en) * 1992-05-28 1995-01-31 Hockey Acceleration, Inc. Ice skating treadmill
US5387164A (en) * 1989-09-08 1995-02-07 Leap, Incorporated Activity guideance data processing method
US5403252A (en) * 1992-05-12 1995-04-04 Life Fitness Exercise apparatus and method for simulating hill climbing
US5407402A (en) * 1991-03-13 1995-04-18 Motivator, Inc. Computerized exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitation apparatus with improved features
US5410472A (en) * 1989-03-06 1995-04-25 Ergometrx Corporation Method for conditioning or rehabilitating using a prescribed exercise program
US5410471A (en) * 1992-02-24 1995-04-25 Toto, Ltd. Networked health care and monitoring system
US5484389A (en) * 1990-02-21 1996-01-16 John G. Stark Instrumented orthopedic restraining device and method of use
US5489249A (en) * 1991-07-02 1996-02-06 Proform Fitness Products, Inc. Video exercise control system
US5512025A (en) * 1989-02-03 1996-04-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. User-programmable computerized console for exercise machines
US5591104A (en) * 1993-01-27 1997-01-07 Life Fitness Physical exercise video system
US5600310A (en) * 1994-12-02 1997-02-04 General Electric Company Serial bus control for appliances
US5598849A (en) * 1992-07-21 1997-02-04 Hayle Brainpower P/L Interactive exercise monitoring system and method
US5605336A (en) * 1995-06-06 1997-02-25 Gaoiran; Albert A. Devices and methods for evaluating athletic performance
US5619412A (en) * 1994-10-19 1997-04-08 Cummins Engine Company, Inc. Remote control of engine idling time
US5619991A (en) * 1995-04-26 1997-04-15 Lucent Technologies Inc. Delivery of medical services using electronic data communications
US5704875A (en) * 1994-07-21 1998-01-06 Omron Corporation Data acquisition device
US5720771A (en) * 1995-08-02 1998-02-24 Pacesetter, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring physiological data from an implantable medical device
US5722418A (en) * 1993-08-30 1998-03-03 Bro; L. William Method for mediating social and behavioral processes in medicine and business through an interactive telecommunications guidance system
US5738612A (en) * 1996-12-04 1998-04-14 Colin Corporation Exercise apparatus having exercise-load changing function
US5743833A (en) * 1996-01-30 1998-04-28 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cabinet treadmill with door
US5857939A (en) * 1997-06-05 1999-01-12 Talking Counter, Inc. Exercise device with audible electronic monitor
US5865733A (en) * 1997-02-28 1999-02-02 Spacelabs Medical, Inc. Wireless optical patient monitoring apparatus
US5873369A (en) * 1997-03-31 1999-02-23 Chronoslim P.C.E. Ltd. System for monitoring health conditions of an individual and a method thereof
US5880677A (en) * 1996-10-15 1999-03-09 Lestician; Guy J. System for monitoring and controlling electrical consumption, including transceiver communicator control apparatus and alternating current control apparatus
US5888172A (en) * 1993-04-26 1999-03-30 Brunswick Corporation Physical exercise video system
US5890995A (en) * 1993-02-02 1999-04-06 Tectrix Fitness Equipment, Inc. Interactive exercise apparatus
US5890997A (en) * 1994-08-03 1999-04-06 Roth; Eric S. Computerized system for the design, execution, and tracking of exercise programs
US5890906A (en) * 1995-01-20 1999-04-06 Vincent J. Macri Method and apparatus for tutorial, self and assisted instruction directed to simulated preparation, training and competitive play and entertainment
US6010451A (en) * 1996-03-29 2000-01-04 Clawson; Jeffrey J. Method and system for giving remote emergency medical counsel to choking patients
US6014432A (en) * 1998-05-19 2000-01-11 Eastman Kodak Company Home health care system
US6013007A (en) * 1998-03-26 2000-01-11 Liquid Spark, Llc Athlete's GPS-based performance monitor
US6033344A (en) * 1994-02-04 2000-03-07 True Fitness Technology, Inc. Fitness apparatus with heart rate control system and method of operation
US6042519A (en) * 1995-06-22 2000-03-28 Shea; Michael J. Exercise apparatus
US6050942A (en) * 1997-07-11 2000-04-18 Atl Ultrasound Digital scanline signal processor for an ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system
US6050924A (en) * 1997-04-28 2000-04-18 Shea; Michael J. Exercise system
US6050822A (en) * 1997-10-01 2000-04-18 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army Electromagnetic locomotion platform for translation and total immersion of humans into virtual environments
US6053844A (en) * 1998-09-18 2000-04-25 Clem; William Interactive programmable fitness interface system
US6053737A (en) * 1997-11-04 2000-04-25 Northrop Grumman Corporation Intelligent flight tutoring system
US6171186B1 (en) * 1996-07-25 2001-01-09 Kabushiki Kaisha Sega Enterprises Game processing method, game device, image processing device, image processing method, and recording medium
US6193631B1 (en) * 1995-12-14 2001-02-27 Paul L. Hickman Force script implementation over a wide area network
US6211451B1 (en) * 1998-01-29 2001-04-03 Yamaha Corporation Music lesson system with local training terminal and remote supervisory station
US6356856B1 (en) * 1998-02-25 2002-03-12 U.S. Philips Corporation Method of and system for measuring performance during an exercise activity, and an athletic shoe for use in system
US6358187B1 (en) * 1999-05-19 2002-03-19 Carl M. Smith Apparatus for monitoring and displaying exertion data
US20020042328A1 (en) * 2000-05-02 2002-04-11 Jae-Won Yoo Concentric control system for exercise apparatuses and method thereof
US6371850B1 (en) * 1997-09-11 2002-04-16 Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Video game system for fighting game and method for executing fighting game
US20020049121A1 (en) * 2000-08-30 2002-04-25 Anderson Timothy T. Treadmill mechanism
US6503173B2 (en) * 1998-09-18 2003-01-07 Conetex, Inc. Interactive programmable fitness interface system
US6506142B2 (en) * 2000-05-11 2003-01-14 Combi Corp. Health maintenance system
US6527674B1 (en) * 1998-09-18 2003-03-04 Conetex, Inc. Interactive programmable fitness interface system
US6675041B2 (en) * 1999-05-18 2004-01-06 Physi-Cal Enterprises Lp Electronic apparatus and method for monitoring net calorie intake
US20040012335A1 (en) * 2002-07-18 2004-01-22 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Magnetron
US6687535B2 (en) * 2000-02-23 2004-02-03 Polar Electro Oy Controlling of fitness exercise
US6689057B1 (en) * 2001-01-30 2004-02-10 Intel Corporation Method and apparatus for compressing calorie burn calculation data using polynomial coefficients
US6702719B1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2004-03-09 International Business Machines Corporation Exercise machine
US6863641B1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2005-03-08 International Business Machines Corporation System for monitoring cumulative fitness activity
US6991586B2 (en) * 2002-10-09 2006-01-31 Clubcom, Inc. Data storage and communication network for use with exercise units
US6997852B2 (en) * 1999-07-08 2006-02-14 Icon Ip, Inc. Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a portable remote device
US20060052727A1 (en) * 2004-09-09 2006-03-09 Laurence Palestrant Activity monitoring device and weight management method utilizing same
US20060063644A1 (en) * 2003-01-24 2006-03-23 Yang Hao H Cross reference to related applications
US7022047B2 (en) * 2000-05-24 2006-04-04 Netpulse, Llc Interface for controlling and accessing information on an exercise device
US20060079800A1 (en) * 2004-07-01 2006-04-13 Mega Elektroniikka Oy Method and device for measuring exercise level during exercise and for measuring fatigue
US7163490B2 (en) * 2004-05-27 2007-01-16 Yu-Yu Chen Exercise monitoring and recording device with graphic exercise expenditure distribution pattern
US7166064B2 (en) * 1999-07-08 2007-01-23 Icon Ip, Inc. Systems and methods for enabling two-way communication between one or more exercise devices and computer devices and for enabling users of the one or more exercise devices to competitively exercise
US7166062B1 (en) * 1999-07-08 2007-01-23 Icon Ip, Inc. System for interaction with exercise device
US7186270B2 (en) * 2002-10-15 2007-03-06 Jeffrey Elkins 2002 Corporate Trust Foot-operated controller
US7204041B1 (en) * 1997-08-14 2007-04-17 Promdx Technology, Inc. Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces
US20080051256A1 (en) * 1999-07-08 2008-02-28 Icon Ip, Inc. Exercise device with on board personal trainer
US7350787B2 (en) * 2001-04-03 2008-04-01 Voss Darrell W Vehicles and methods using center of gravity and mass shift control system
US7354380B2 (en) * 2003-04-23 2008-04-08 Volpe Jr Joseph C Heart rate monitor for controlling entertainment devices

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7060006B1 (en) * 1999-07-08 2006-06-13 Icon Ip, Inc. Computer systems and methods for interaction with exercise device
US6783482B2 (en) * 2000-08-30 2004-08-31 Brunswick Corporation Treadmill control system

Patent Citations (99)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3802698A (en) * 1970-02-24 1974-04-09 Exercycle Corp Exercise control system
US4020795A (en) * 1976-05-11 1977-05-03 Marks James A Choke collar for pets
US4151988A (en) * 1977-05-26 1979-05-01 Nabinger Herman G Brake mechanism for a treadmill
US4642769A (en) * 1983-06-10 1987-02-10 Wright State University Method and apparatus for providing stimulated exercise of paralyzed limbs
US4571682A (en) * 1983-08-22 1986-02-18 Computerized Sports Equipment, Inc. System and method for skill enhancement and behavior modification
US4659074A (en) * 1985-03-14 1987-04-21 Landice Products, Inc. Passive-type treadmill having an improved governor assembly and an electromagnetic speedometer integrated into the flywheel assembly
US5078152A (en) * 1985-06-23 1992-01-07 Loredan Biomedical, Inc. Method for diagnosis and/or training of proprioceptor feedback capabilities in a muscle and joint system of a human patient
US4828257A (en) * 1986-05-20 1989-05-09 Powercise International Corporation Electronically controlled exercise system
US4818234A (en) * 1986-06-25 1989-04-04 Redington Dana J Psychophysiological reflex arc training simulator
US5113427A (en) * 1987-03-31 1992-05-12 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Radio-signal-responsive vehicle device control system
US4925183A (en) * 1987-06-01 1990-05-15 Kim Sang Sup Indoor-rollbike apparatus
US4919418A (en) * 1988-01-27 1990-04-24 Miller Jan W Computerized drive mechanism for exercise, physical therapy and rehabilitation
US4927136A (en) * 1989-01-06 1990-05-22 Engineering Dynamics Corporation Braking system for exercise apparatus
US5086385A (en) * 1989-01-31 1992-02-04 Custom Command Systems Expandable home automation system
US5104120A (en) * 1989-02-03 1992-04-14 Proform Fitness Products, Inc. Exercise machine control system
US5512025A (en) * 1989-02-03 1996-04-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. User-programmable computerized console for exercise machines
US5410472A (en) * 1989-03-06 1995-04-25 Ergometrx Corporation Method for conditioning or rehabilitating using a prescribed exercise program
US5387164A (en) * 1989-09-08 1995-02-07 Leap, Incorporated Activity guideance data processing method
US5089960A (en) * 1990-02-16 1992-02-18 Laguna Tectrix, Inc. Racing system for exercise machines
US5484389A (en) * 1990-02-21 1996-01-16 John G. Stark Instrumented orthopedic restraining device and method of use
US5213555A (en) * 1990-02-27 1993-05-25 Hood Robert L Exercise equipment information, communication and display system
US5195935A (en) * 1990-12-20 1993-03-23 Sf Engineering Exercise apparatus with automatic variation of provided passive and active exercise without interruption of the exercise
US5201772A (en) * 1991-01-31 1993-04-13 Maxwell Scott M System for resisting limb movement
US5407402A (en) * 1991-03-13 1995-04-18 Motivator, Inc. Computerized exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitation apparatus with improved features
US5299810A (en) * 1991-03-21 1994-04-05 Atari Games Corporation Vehicle simulator including cross-network feedback
US5179792A (en) * 1991-04-05 1993-01-19 Brantingham Charles R Shoe sole with randomly varying support pattern
US5292293A (en) * 1991-05-17 1994-03-08 Schumacher Jean Michel Programmable physical exercise apparatus with inertia
US5489249A (en) * 1991-07-02 1996-02-06 Proform Fitness Products, Inc. Video exercise control system
US5180347A (en) * 1991-07-03 1993-01-19 Chen Hsi Lin Controlling device with a road condition display for an exercise bicycle
US5290205A (en) * 1991-11-08 1994-03-01 Quinton Instrument Company D.C. treadmill speed change motor controller system
US5410471A (en) * 1992-02-24 1995-04-25 Toto, Ltd. Networked health care and monitoring system
US5403252A (en) * 1992-05-12 1995-04-04 Life Fitness Exercise apparatus and method for simulating hill climbing
US5385520A (en) * 1992-05-28 1995-01-31 Hockey Acceleration, Inc. Ice skating treadmill
US5308296A (en) * 1992-07-16 1994-05-03 Donald Eckstein Interactive video and exercise apparatus
US5598849A (en) * 1992-07-21 1997-02-04 Hayle Brainpower P/L Interactive exercise monitoring system and method
US5277678A (en) * 1992-07-28 1994-01-11 Fitness Master, Inc. Video interactive ski exerciser
US5591104A (en) * 1993-01-27 1997-01-07 Life Fitness Physical exercise video system
US5890995A (en) * 1993-02-02 1999-04-06 Tectrix Fitness Equipment, Inc. Interactive exercise apparatus
US5382209A (en) * 1993-02-08 1995-01-17 Pasier; Paul A. Apparatus for adjusting inclination of an exercise machine
US5888172A (en) * 1993-04-26 1999-03-30 Brunswick Corporation Physical exercise video system
US5722418A (en) * 1993-08-30 1998-03-03 Bro; L. William Method for mediating social and behavioral processes in medicine and business through an interactive telecommunications guidance system
US6033344A (en) * 1994-02-04 2000-03-07 True Fitness Technology, Inc. Fitness apparatus with heart rate control system and method of operation
US5385519A (en) * 1994-04-19 1995-01-31 Hsu; Chi-Hsueh Running machine
US5704875A (en) * 1994-07-21 1998-01-06 Omron Corporation Data acquisition device
US5890997A (en) * 1994-08-03 1999-04-06 Roth; Eric S. Computerized system for the design, execution, and tracking of exercise programs
US5619412A (en) * 1994-10-19 1997-04-08 Cummins Engine Company, Inc. Remote control of engine idling time
US5600310A (en) * 1994-12-02 1997-02-04 General Electric Company Serial bus control for appliances
US5890906A (en) * 1995-01-20 1999-04-06 Vincent J. Macri Method and apparatus for tutorial, self and assisted instruction directed to simulated preparation, training and competitive play and entertainment
US5619991A (en) * 1995-04-26 1997-04-15 Lucent Technologies Inc. Delivery of medical services using electronic data communications
US5605336A (en) * 1995-06-06 1997-02-25 Gaoiran; Albert A. Devices and methods for evaluating athletic performance
US6171218B1 (en) * 1995-06-22 2001-01-09 Michael J. Shea Exercise apparatus
US6042519A (en) * 1995-06-22 2000-03-28 Shea; Michael J. Exercise apparatus
US5720771A (en) * 1995-08-02 1998-02-24 Pacesetter, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring physiological data from an implantable medical device
US6193631B1 (en) * 1995-12-14 2001-02-27 Paul L. Hickman Force script implementation over a wide area network
US5743833A (en) * 1996-01-30 1998-04-28 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cabinet treadmill with door
US6010451A (en) * 1996-03-29 2000-01-04 Clawson; Jeffrey J. Method and system for giving remote emergency medical counsel to choking patients
US6171186B1 (en) * 1996-07-25 2001-01-09 Kabushiki Kaisha Sega Enterprises Game processing method, game device, image processing device, image processing method, and recording medium
US5880677A (en) * 1996-10-15 1999-03-09 Lestician; Guy J. System for monitoring and controlling electrical consumption, including transceiver communicator control apparatus and alternating current control apparatus
US5738612A (en) * 1996-12-04 1998-04-14 Colin Corporation Exercise apparatus having exercise-load changing function
US5865733A (en) * 1997-02-28 1999-02-02 Spacelabs Medical, Inc. Wireless optical patient monitoring apparatus
US5873369A (en) * 1997-03-31 1999-02-23 Chronoslim P.C.E. Ltd. System for monitoring health conditions of an individual and a method thereof
US6050924A (en) * 1997-04-28 2000-04-18 Shea; Michael J. Exercise system
US5857939A (en) * 1997-06-05 1999-01-12 Talking Counter, Inc. Exercise device with audible electronic monitor
US6050942A (en) * 1997-07-11 2000-04-18 Atl Ultrasound Digital scanline signal processor for an ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system
US7204041B1 (en) * 1997-08-14 2007-04-17 Promdx Technology, Inc. Ergonomic systems and methods providing intelligent adaptive surfaces
US6371850B1 (en) * 1997-09-11 2002-04-16 Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Video game system for fighting game and method for executing fighting game
US6050822A (en) * 1997-10-01 2000-04-18 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army Electromagnetic locomotion platform for translation and total immersion of humans into virtual environments
US6053737A (en) * 1997-11-04 2000-04-25 Northrop Grumman Corporation Intelligent flight tutoring system
US6211451B1 (en) * 1998-01-29 2001-04-03 Yamaha Corporation Music lesson system with local training terminal and remote supervisory station
US6356856B1 (en) * 1998-02-25 2002-03-12 U.S. Philips Corporation Method of and system for measuring performance during an exercise activity, and an athletic shoe for use in system
US6013007A (en) * 1998-03-26 2000-01-11 Liquid Spark, Llc Athlete's GPS-based performance monitor
US6014432A (en) * 1998-05-19 2000-01-11 Eastman Kodak Company Home health care system
US6503173B2 (en) * 1998-09-18 2003-01-07 Conetex, Inc. Interactive programmable fitness interface system
US6053844A (en) * 1998-09-18 2000-04-25 Clem; William Interactive programmable fitness interface system
US6527674B1 (en) * 1998-09-18 2003-03-04 Conetex, Inc. Interactive programmable fitness interface system
US6675041B2 (en) * 1999-05-18 2004-01-06 Physi-Cal Enterprises Lp Electronic apparatus and method for monitoring net calorie intake
US6358187B1 (en) * 1999-05-19 2002-03-19 Carl M. Smith Apparatus for monitoring and displaying exertion data
US20080051256A1 (en) * 1999-07-08 2008-02-28 Icon Ip, Inc. Exercise device with on board personal trainer
US6997852B2 (en) * 1999-07-08 2006-02-14 Icon Ip, Inc. Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a portable remote device
US7166062B1 (en) * 1999-07-08 2007-01-23 Icon Ip, Inc. System for interaction with exercise device
US7166064B2 (en) * 1999-07-08 2007-01-23 Icon Ip, Inc. Systems and methods for enabling two-way communication between one or more exercise devices and computer devices and for enabling users of the one or more exercise devices to competitively exercise
US6687535B2 (en) * 2000-02-23 2004-02-03 Polar Electro Oy Controlling of fitness exercise
US6702719B1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2004-03-09 International Business Machines Corporation Exercise machine
US6863641B1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2005-03-08 International Business Machines Corporation System for monitoring cumulative fitness activity
US6866613B1 (en) * 2000-04-28 2005-03-15 International Business Machines Corporation Program for monitoring cumulative fitness activity
US20020042328A1 (en) * 2000-05-02 2002-04-11 Jae-Won Yoo Concentric control system for exercise apparatuses and method thereof
US6506142B2 (en) * 2000-05-11 2003-01-14 Combi Corp. Health maintenance system
US7022047B2 (en) * 2000-05-24 2006-04-04 Netpulse, Llc Interface for controlling and accessing information on an exercise device
US20020049121A1 (en) * 2000-08-30 2002-04-25 Anderson Timothy T. Treadmill mechanism
US6689057B1 (en) * 2001-01-30 2004-02-10 Intel Corporation Method and apparatus for compressing calorie burn calculation data using polynomial coefficients
US7350787B2 (en) * 2001-04-03 2008-04-01 Voss Darrell W Vehicles and methods using center of gravity and mass shift control system
US20040012335A1 (en) * 2002-07-18 2004-01-22 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Magnetron
US6991586B2 (en) * 2002-10-09 2006-01-31 Clubcom, Inc. Data storage and communication network for use with exercise units
US7186270B2 (en) * 2002-10-15 2007-03-06 Jeffrey Elkins 2002 Corporate Trust Foot-operated controller
US20060063644A1 (en) * 2003-01-24 2006-03-23 Yang Hao H Cross reference to related applications
US7354380B2 (en) * 2003-04-23 2008-04-08 Volpe Jr Joseph C Heart rate monitor for controlling entertainment devices
US7163490B2 (en) * 2004-05-27 2007-01-16 Yu-Yu Chen Exercise monitoring and recording device with graphic exercise expenditure distribution pattern
US20060079800A1 (en) * 2004-07-01 2006-04-13 Mega Elektroniikka Oy Method and device for measuring exercise level during exercise and for measuring fatigue
US20060052727A1 (en) * 2004-09-09 2006-03-09 Laurence Palestrant Activity monitoring device and weight management method utilizing same

Cited By (161)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7980996B2 (en) 1995-12-14 2011-07-19 Icon Ip, Inc. Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment
US7713171B1 (en) 1995-12-14 2010-05-11 Icon Ip, Inc. Exercise equipment with removable digital script memory
US8298123B2 (en) 1995-12-14 2012-10-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment
US7645213B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2010-01-12 Watterson Scott R Systems for interaction with exercise device
US7862478B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-01-04 Icon Ip, Inc. System and methods for controlling the operation of one or more exercise devices and providing motivational programming
US7981000B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-07-19 Icon Ip, Inc. Systems for interaction with exercise device
US8784270B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2014-07-22 Icon Ip, Inc. Portable physical activity sensing system
US7985164B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-07-26 Icon Ip, Inc. Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a portable data storage device
US8029415B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2011-10-04 Icon Ip, Inc. Systems, methods, and devices for simulating real world terrain on an exercise device
US9028368B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2015-05-12 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems, methods, and devices for simulating real world terrain on an exercise device
US7789800B1 (en) 1999-07-08 2010-09-07 Icon Ip, Inc. Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a USB compatible portable remote device
US8690735B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2014-04-08 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems for interaction with exercise device
US8758201B2 (en) 1999-07-08 2014-06-24 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Portable physical activity sensing system
US7857731B2 (en) 2001-10-19 2010-12-28 Icon Ip, Inc. Mobile systems and methods for health, exercise and competition
US8251874B2 (en) 2009-03-27 2012-08-28 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Exercise systems for simulating real world terrain
US10220259B2 (en) 2012-01-05 2019-03-05 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. System and method for controlling an exercise device
US10322315B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2019-06-18 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11183288B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2021-11-23 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US9861855B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2018-01-09 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US10022590B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2018-07-17 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11610664B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2023-03-21 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11170886B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2021-11-09 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US9174085B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2015-11-03 John Paul Foley Exercise system and method
US11081224B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2021-08-03 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11289185B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2022-03-29 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US10639521B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2020-05-05 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11145398B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2021-10-12 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11295849B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2022-04-05 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US10486026B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2019-11-26 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11640856B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2023-05-02 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11145399B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2021-10-12 Peleton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11295850B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2022-04-05 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11915817B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2024-02-27 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US11139061B2 (en) 2012-07-31 2021-10-05 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Exercise system and method
US10719064B1 (en) 2012-10-10 2020-07-21 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US10691108B1 (en) * 2012-10-10 2020-06-23 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US10802473B2 (en) 2012-10-10 2020-10-13 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US10827829B1 (en) * 2012-10-10 2020-11-10 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US11918116B1 (en) 2012-10-10 2024-03-05 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US10866578B1 (en) 2012-10-10 2020-12-15 Steelcase Inc. Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
US11244751B2 (en) 2012-10-19 2022-02-08 Finish Time Holdings, Llc Method and device for providing a person with training data of an athlete as the athlete is performing a swimming workout
US11322240B2 (en) 2012-10-19 2022-05-03 Finish Time Holdings, Llc Method and device for providing a person with training data of an athlete as the athlete is performing a running workout
US11923066B2 (en) 2012-10-19 2024-03-05 Finish Time Holdings, Llc System and method for providing a trainer with live training data of an individual as the individual is performing a training workout
US11810656B2 (en) 2012-10-19 2023-11-07 Finish Time Holdings, Llc System for providing a coach with live training data of an athlete as the athlete is training
US11338169B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2022-05-24 IFIT, Inc. Strength training apparatus
US10709925B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2020-07-14 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength training apparatus
US10953268B1 (en) 2013-03-14 2021-03-23 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength training apparatus
US10279212B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-05-07 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength training apparatus with flywheel and related methods
US10967214B1 (en) 2013-12-26 2021-04-06 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cable exercise machine
US10188890B2 (en) 2013-12-26 2019-01-29 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Magnetic resistance mechanism in a cable machine
US10758767B2 (en) 2013-12-26 2020-09-01 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Resistance mechanism in a cable exercise machine
US10869118B2 (en) 2014-02-04 2020-12-15 Steelcase Inc. Sound management systems for improving workplace efficiency
US10433612B2 (en) 2014-03-10 2019-10-08 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Pressure sensor to quantify work
US10118068B2 (en) 2014-05-26 2018-11-06 Sisyphus Fitness Inc. Exercise machine with load rolling simulation
CN106573163A (en) * 2014-05-26 2017-04-19 西绪福斯健身公司 Exercise machine with load rolling simulation
WO2015183119A1 (en) * 2014-05-26 2015-12-03 Trivković Vuk Exercise machine with load rolling simulation
US10426989B2 (en) 2014-06-09 2019-10-01 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cable system incorporated into a treadmill
US10226396B2 (en) 2014-06-20 2019-03-12 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Post workout massage device
US11424018B2 (en) 2014-09-02 2022-08-23 Apple Inc. Physical activity and workout monitor
US11798672B2 (en) 2014-09-02 2023-10-24 Apple Inc. Physical activity and workout monitor with a progress indicator
US10978195B2 (en) 2014-09-02 2021-04-13 Apple Inc. Physical activity and workout monitor
US10258828B2 (en) 2015-01-16 2019-04-16 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Controls for an exercise device
US10388183B2 (en) 2015-02-27 2019-08-20 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Encouraging achievement of health goals
US10391361B2 (en) 2015-02-27 2019-08-27 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Simulating real-world terrain on an exercise device
US11908343B2 (en) 2015-08-20 2024-02-20 Apple Inc. Exercised-based watch face and complications
US11580867B2 (en) 2015-08-20 2023-02-14 Apple Inc. Exercised-based watch face and complications
US10940360B2 (en) 2015-08-26 2021-03-09 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength exercise mechanisms
US10953305B2 (en) 2015-08-26 2021-03-23 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Strength exercise mechanisms
US11013960B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2021-05-25 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Exercise system including a stationary bicycle and a free weight cradle
US10625137B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2020-04-21 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Coordinated displays in an exercise device
US11565148B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2023-01-31 Ifit Inc. Treadmill with a scale mechanism in a motor cover
US11794075B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2023-10-24 Ifit Inc. Stationary exercise machine configured to execute a programmed workout with aerobic portions and lifting portions
US10493349B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2019-12-03 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Display on exercise device
US10561894B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2020-02-18 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Treadmill with removable supports
US10272317B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2019-04-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Lighted pace feature in a treadmill
US10293211B2 (en) 2016-03-18 2019-05-21 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Coordinated weight selection
US11779812B2 (en) 2016-05-13 2023-10-10 Ifit Inc. Treadmill configured to automatically determine user exercise movement
US10994173B2 (en) 2016-05-13 2021-05-04 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Weight platform treadmill
US10252109B2 (en) 2016-05-13 2019-04-09 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Weight platform treadmill
US11918857B2 (en) 2016-06-11 2024-03-05 Apple Inc. Activity and workout updates
US10272294B2 (en) 2016-06-11 2019-04-30 Apple Inc. Activity and workout updates
US11148007B2 (en) 2016-06-11 2021-10-19 Apple Inc. Activity and workout updates
US11161010B2 (en) 2016-06-11 2021-11-02 Apple Inc. Activity and workout updates
US11660503B2 (en) 2016-06-11 2023-05-30 Apple Inc. Activity and workout updates
US11216119B2 (en) 2016-06-12 2022-01-04 Apple Inc. Displaying a predetermined view of an application
US11058914B2 (en) 2016-07-01 2021-07-13 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cooling methods for exercise equipment
US10471299B2 (en) 2016-07-01 2019-11-12 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems and methods for cooling internal exercise equipment components
US10441844B2 (en) 2016-07-01 2019-10-15 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cooling systems and methods for exercise equipment
US11439324B2 (en) 2016-09-22 2022-09-13 Apple Inc. Workout monitor interface
US10736543B2 (en) 2016-09-22 2020-08-11 Apple Inc. Workout monitor interface
US11331007B2 (en) 2016-09-22 2022-05-17 Apple Inc. Workout monitor interface
US10671705B2 (en) 2016-09-28 2020-06-02 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Customizing recipe recommendations
US10500473B2 (en) 2016-10-10 2019-12-10 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Console positioning
US10918905B2 (en) 2016-10-12 2021-02-16 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems and methods for reducing runaway resistance on an exercise device
US10863825B1 (en) 2016-10-17 2020-12-15 Steelcase Inc. Ergonomic seating system, tilt-lock control and remote powering method and apparatus
US10661114B2 (en) 2016-11-01 2020-05-26 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Body weight lift mechanism on treadmill
US10343017B2 (en) 2016-11-01 2019-07-09 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Distance sensor for console positioning
US10543395B2 (en) 2016-12-05 2020-01-28 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Offsetting treadmill deck weight during operation
US10635267B2 (en) 2017-05-15 2020-04-28 Apple Inc. Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
US11429252B2 (en) * 2017-05-15 2022-08-30 Apple Inc. Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
US10845955B2 (en) * 2017-05-15 2020-11-24 Apple Inc. Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
US10866695B2 (en) 2017-05-15 2020-12-15 Apple Inc. Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
US10963129B2 (en) 2017-05-15 2021-03-30 Apple Inc. Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
US11451108B2 (en) 2017-08-16 2022-09-20 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for axial impact resistance in electric motors
US11187285B2 (en) 2017-12-09 2021-11-30 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Systems and methods for selectively rotationally fixing a pedaled drivetrain
US10729965B2 (en) 2017-12-22 2020-08-04 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Audible belt guide in a treadmill
US11058913B2 (en) 2017-12-22 2021-07-13 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Inclinable exercise machine
US11202598B2 (en) 2018-03-12 2021-12-21 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health monitoring
US10624550B2 (en) 2018-03-12 2020-04-21 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health monitoring
US10568533B2 (en) 2018-03-12 2020-02-25 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health monitoring
US11039778B2 (en) 2018-03-12 2021-06-22 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health monitoring
US11596830B2 (en) 2018-03-16 2023-03-07 Ifit Inc. Elliptical exercise machine
US11000730B2 (en) 2018-03-16 2021-05-11 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Elliptical exercise machine
US11103161B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2021-08-31 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US10674942B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2020-06-09 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US11317833B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2022-05-03 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US10987028B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2021-04-27 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US11712179B2 (en) 2018-05-07 2023-08-01 Apple Inc. Displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities
US11326673B2 (en) 2018-06-11 2022-05-10 Ifit Inc. Increased durability linear actuator
US10786706B2 (en) 2018-07-13 2020-09-29 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Cycling shoe power sensors
US10953307B2 (en) 2018-09-28 2021-03-23 Apple Inc. Swim tracking and notifications for wearable devices
US11534654B2 (en) 2019-01-25 2022-12-27 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for an interactive pedaled exercise device
US11452903B2 (en) 2019-02-11 2022-09-27 Ifit Inc. Exercise machine
US11298577B2 (en) 2019-02-11 2022-04-12 Ifit Inc. Cable and power rack exercise machine
US11033777B1 (en) 2019-02-12 2021-06-15 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Stationary exercise machine
US11426633B2 (en) 2019-02-12 2022-08-30 Ifit Inc. Controlling an exercise machine using a video workout program
US11058918B1 (en) 2019-02-12 2021-07-13 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Producing a workout video to control a stationary exercise machine
US11791031B2 (en) 2019-05-06 2023-10-17 Apple Inc. Activity trends and workouts
US10777314B1 (en) 2019-05-06 2020-09-15 Apple Inc. Activity trends and workouts
US11404154B2 (en) 2019-05-06 2022-08-02 Apple Inc. Activity trends and workouts
US11794070B2 (en) 2019-05-23 2023-10-24 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for cooling an exercise device
US11209957B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2021-12-28 Apple Inc. User interfaces for cycle tracking
US11228835B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-01-18 Apple Inc. User interfaces for managing audio exposure
US11223899B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-01-11 Apple Inc. User interfaces for managing audio exposure
US10764700B1 (en) 2019-06-01 2020-09-01 Apple Inc. User interfaces for monitoring noise exposure levels
US11842806B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2023-12-12 Apple Inc. Health application user interfaces
US11234077B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-01-25 Apple Inc. User interfaces for managing audio exposure
US11527316B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-12-13 Apple Inc. Health application user interfaces
US11277485B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2022-03-15 Apple Inc. Multi-modal activity tracking user interface
US11152100B2 (en) 2019-06-01 2021-10-19 Apple Inc. Health application user interfaces
US11534651B2 (en) 2019-08-15 2022-12-27 Ifit Inc. Adjustable dumbbell system
US11266330B2 (en) 2019-09-09 2022-03-08 Apple Inc. Research study user interfaces
US11850497B2 (en) 2019-10-11 2023-12-26 Ifit Inc. Modular exercise device
US11673036B2 (en) 2019-11-12 2023-06-13 Ifit Inc. Exercise storage system
US11638158B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2023-04-25 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
US11446548B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2022-09-20 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
US11564103B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2023-01-24 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
US11611883B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2023-03-21 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
US11452915B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2022-09-27 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
US11716629B2 (en) 2020-02-14 2023-08-01 Apple Inc. User interfaces for workout content
US11107580B1 (en) 2020-06-02 2021-08-31 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health applications
US11710563B2 (en) 2020-06-02 2023-07-25 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health applications
US11482328B2 (en) 2020-06-02 2022-10-25 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health applications
US11594330B2 (en) 2020-06-02 2023-02-28 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health applications
US11194455B1 (en) 2020-06-02 2021-12-07 Apple Inc. User interfaces for health applications
US11698710B2 (en) 2020-08-31 2023-07-11 Apple Inc. User interfaces for logging user activities
US11931621B2 (en) 2021-03-17 2024-03-19 Ifit Inc. Systems and methods for treadmill drift avoidance
WO2022232537A1 (en) * 2021-04-30 2022-11-03 Peloton Interactive, Inc. Pausing delivered content during connected fitness activity
US11915805B2 (en) 2021-06-06 2024-02-27 Apple Inc. User interfaces for shared health-related data
US11896871B2 (en) 2022-06-05 2024-02-13 Apple Inc. User interfaces for physical activity information
US11931625B2 (en) 2022-09-23 2024-03-19 Apple Inc. User interfaces for group workouts

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2008150803A1 (en) 2008-12-11

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20080300110A1 (en) Exercise device with exercise log and journal
US10688346B2 (en) System and method for controlling an exercise device
US11383134B2 (en) Exercise machine controls
US20190240536A1 (en) Methods And Program Products For Building A Workout
US20070136093A1 (en) Methods, systems, and programs for health and wellness management
US9623315B2 (en) Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems and methods
US7985164B2 (en) Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a portable data storage device
US8000822B2 (en) Audio reproducing apparatus, audio reproducing method, and audio reproducing processing program
US5478295A (en) Apparatus and method of interfacing an exercise machine to a computer
US20060252602A1 (en) Program and system for managing fitness activity across diverse exercise machines utilizing a portable computer system
TWI357343B (en)
KR20160116049A (en) Athletic monitoring system having automatic pausing of media content
JP4160596B2 (en) Exercise data management system
CN112206483B (en) Control part of body-building machine
US20220339504A1 (en) Exercise machine controls
JP3878125B2 (en) Exercise data management server device, exercise data management program, exercise data management method, and exercise data management system
KR102604323B1 (en) Exercise machine and control method
US20220005576A1 (en) System and method for linking a product to product information
Caine et al. Design and materials in fitness equipment

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: ICON HEALTH AND FITNESS INC, UTAH

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:SMITH, TONY;WATTERSON, DAVID;REEL/FRAME:020097/0402

Effective date: 20070911

AS Assignment

Owner name: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, MA

Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION;HF HOLDINGS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION;ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:024953/0310

Effective date: 20100729

AS Assignment

Owner name: WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT, MINNESO

Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION;ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION;UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, A UTAH CORPORATION;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:025309/0683

Effective date: 20101008

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION

AS Assignment

Owner name: FREE MOTION FITNESS, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON - ALTRA LLC, UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON DU CANADA INC., CANADA

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON IP, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: HF HOLDINGS, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC, UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS;ASSIGNOR:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE LENDERS;REEL/FRAME:039584/0886

Effective date: 20160803

AS Assignment

Owner name: UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY;ASSIGNOR:WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:039610/0346

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON DU CANADA INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY;ASSIGNOR:WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:039610/0346

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY;ASSIGNOR:WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:039610/0346

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY;ASSIGNOR:WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:039610/0346

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: ICON IP, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY;ASSIGNOR:WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:039610/0346

Effective date: 20160803

Owner name: FREE MOTION FITNESS, INC., UTAH

Free format text: RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY;ASSIGNOR:WILMINGTON TRUST,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST FSB), AS COLLATERAL AGENT;REEL/FRAME:039610/0346

Effective date: 20160803