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| 20120129138 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION, DETECTION OF SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE, REPORTING, AND PROVISION OF REWARD THEREFORE An exercise computer monitors the exercises of a user, especially a child, and provides rewards for exercises done well and regularly, thereby motivating the user. Rewards take the form of video games, cartoons, music, and merchant coupons. The exercise computer also pr... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107781 | Integrated Training System for Articles of Footwear An integrated training system for articles of footwear is disclosed. Each article of footwear includes a set of physical characteristics associated with an athletic skill. A customized training program is provided with each article of footwear to provide custom tailored... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120052987 | SPORTS TRAINING AID AND METHOD OF TRAINING A sports training aid includes a sports accessory and a coaching instruction positioned on the accessory in a position where it can be seen by a wearer during normal use of the accessory. In one example the accessory is a football boot and the coaching instruction is pr... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052946 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CYBER TRAINING OF MARTIAL ART ON NETWORK Disclosed herein is a system and method for virtual martial arts training using a network. The system includes a user terminal, a network server, a data management unit, and a network administrator terminal. The user terminal exchanges user information with a network se... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120046569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS A method of providing cognitive training to a user, the method including, in a processing system, presenting a cognitive task to a user, the cognitive task requiring the user to view presented information and provide at least one input response; determining the at least... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120035487 | Methods for Receiving Information Relating to an Article of Footwear In at least one embodiment, a method for providing information to a user about a fitness activity includes receiving on a portable fitness device from a shoe having an RFID tag information relating to the shoe, wherein the shoe is for wearing during the fitness activity... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120021393 | Method for Operating a Training Device and Training Device A method for operating a training device is provided. According to the method, a property of a user using the training device during a training session is automatically determined, and a fitness level of the user is automatically determined from the user property. Based... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120015334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATING PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA A physical exercise apparatus comprises a mat/cushion device and accessories designed for fitness interactivity using an array of variations of graphics specifically placed on the mat. The locations of the graphics are provided as an aid to guide proper body positions o... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110311955 | PHYSICAL EXERCISE CONTROL A method and corresponding apparatus for controlling physical exercise, in which an exercise program is stored and presented to a user as a computer animated instructor. The computer animated instructor is produced so that the animation corresponds to movements accordin... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110291375 | Skateboard training method and apparatus A skateboard accessory comprising an attachment mechanism that can be removably attached to the edge of a skateboard deck, a flexible member extending upward from the attachment mechanism, and a handle located at or near the end of said elastic member. A method of using... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110294610 | Method and Apparatus of Teaching Serving in Tennis Disclosed is a method and a device for practicing a tennis serve, learning how to perform a tennis serve, and for teaching a student how to perform a tennis serve. The method includes placing an indicator band on the server's thumb joint, placing a positioning indicator... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110287397 | WORLD'S 1ST MARTIAL ARTS (FIGHTING SPORTS) TRAINING INSTRUMENT AND FIGHTING ABILITY INDEX APPRAISAL SYSTEM An instrument and a system; a local training instrument which is concerning the scientific training on fundamental theories of ‘the fighting science’ about instantaneously dynamic balance and reacting of a professional contestant at standing posture. It comprises th... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110281250 | Method and apparatus for toilet training A method and apparatus for toilet training for children or as an aid to urinary function for adults which presents two cues to the person. The first cue is an audible sound of water flowing. The second cue is visual observation of water flowing. The cues are presented i... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110281248 | Practice Manager The present invention relates to a method, software and/or tool for assisting users in meeting a goal. Each time an activity is undertaken, the user logs this occurrence. The method comprises determining the number of times the activity is undertaken in the cycle time p... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110281249 | Method And System For Creating Personalized Workout Programs A method and system for creating personalized workout programs are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving first input data from a client device, the first input data comprising personal information, fitness goal informa... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110275041 | Training apparatus for calf roping A calf roping training apparatus incorporating a simulated calf, a support column and a towing structure. The support column has a spin joint and an invert joint. The calf body of the simulated calf is formed by one or more pieces of simulated skin and a simulated head ... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275044 | INTERVAL FITNESS TRAINING A computer-implemented method and/or computer program product for developing a physical fitness regimen, including establishing individualized physical fitness parameters based upon individualized information; obtaining physical fitness data from one or more computer da... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275043 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING GAIT TRAINING In one embodiment a gait training system includes a patient interface adapted to attach to a patient's thigh, the patient interface defining a channel, a cord that passes through the channel of the patient interface, and connecting means attached to a first end of the c... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275045 | Video Overlay Sports Motion Analysis Methods and system for providing a video overlay sports motion analysis. An embodiment method comprises receiving files containing video frames recording a professional athlete's performance of a motion and video frames of a student's performance of the motion. A stick ... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275042 | Human-motion-training system Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated human-motion-training systems. These automated human-motion-training systems include a hardware platform that provides for stored-instruction processing and that includes memory, an I/O interface, an... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275939 | Ergonomic Sensor Pad with Feedback to User and Method of Use A portable system is provided for sensing and training a user to maintain correct posture while seated in a chair with a seat portion and a back portion. The system includes a first pad attachable to the seat portion of a chair, said first pad having a front area and a ... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110262887 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAZE BASED ATTENTION TRAINING Gaze based systems and methods are used to monitor the attention of a user. One or more images are displayed to a user on a display. It is determined that an image of the one or more images is being viewed by an eye of the user from one or more measurements received fro... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110262888 | SYSTEM FOR ENCOURAGING A USER TO PERFORM SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A system for encouraging a user to perform substantial physical activity. The system may include sensors that may be worn by the user while the user is performing a substantial physical activity, such as running or playing basketball. The sensors may detect the magnitud... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110256518 | SURFING INSTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD Riding a surfboard on sizeable waves is generally very demanding and time-consuming to learn. Beginners tire quickly when paddling against incoming surf and repeatedly fall when first learning to catch and ride waves. A motorized surfboard wirelessly controllable by the... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110250577 | DEVICE FOR TEACHING THE USE OF UNDERWATER BREATHING SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF ITS USE A method for teaching an adult or child how to breathe through an air regulator is provided. The method includes providing an air regulator and a first air pump positioned at a location proximate a residential pool and outside of the residential pool, wherein the air re... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110225007 | Method and Apparatus of Providing and Maintaining Personal Health Care Records In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for distribution of medical information and patient services including providing coaches to effectuate behavioral changes in patients including addressing health, wellness, mental health, and productivi... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110217682 | Apparatus that helps and physically prepares new riders to ride This invention of mine is perfect for people to prepare their bodies for the transition from a non-horse rider to a successful rider. Actually, it is used for starting to learn control, and develop the strength as well as reflexes, particularly for children needing to r... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110212423 | Adjustable Multi-Sensory Fly Casting Trainer and Teaching Method A fly casting training apparatus includes a shaft, a ball movable within the shaft, and adjustable limit stops for setting the range of motion of the ball within the shaft. The apparatus is used to simulate a fly casting experience, with the limit stops adjustable to si... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110212424 | Personal Fitness Trainers Online The present invention method provides personal fitness trainers online training method, for use across an electronic communications network transmitting messages, exercise routines, videos, usage of the Internet and web pages “web sessions” for video and audio strea... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110183302 | Situational Awareness Training System and Method The invention provides a system and method of providing interactive situational awareness training. In one embodiment, the present invention displays training data comprising situational, variable, and response data relating to a particular training session upon a graph... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110183307 | Training Scripts A training script device is described that conveniently allows a user to create a training script defining one or more steps of a workout routine, where each step may include an activity, a duration for performing that activity, and an intensity at which the activity is... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110165545 | FREE FALL SIMULATOR A free fall simulator includes a self-contained air circuit and a hover chamber in which persons can hover as a result of an air stream directed vertically upward. A lower opening is located at a lower end of the hover chamber and an upper opening is located at an upper... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110159469 | MULTIMEDIA APPARATUS A multimedia apparatus is provided. The multimedia apparatus extracts a workout prescription including at least one method of exercise based on user information inputted by a user. As a result, the user is able to set and manage his exercise method using the multimedia ... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110151420 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A USER WITH A PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the us... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110152696 | AUDIBLE BIOFEEDBACK HEART RATE MONITOR WITH VIRTUAL COACH A system and associated method that provides a virtual coach to a person during an exercise routine includes a sensor used to sense the level of a physiological parameter of the exerciser, such as heart rate, a processor programmed to compare the sensed physiological pa... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110136087 | Juggling Aid and Training Apparatus An apparatus for assisting in learning the art of juggling comprises a sloping net which is supported by a structure or worn by the juggler himself, whereby any errantly thrown or dropped balls are caught by the net and returned to close proximity of the juggler so that... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110124444 | VIDEO-BASED SYSTEM FOR TENNIS TRAINING INCORPORATING MATS In accordance with the invention, the inventive mat comprises a planar member. A first marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the ball of the foot of the first foot at a first swing first point in time during the execution of a first t... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110091850 | Vision application training device The present invention is directed to a vision applications training device prevent head tilting when appropriate, which comprises: a main housing; an ear attachment means connected to the main housing, and having a first and second component connected to one another to ... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110091849 | Sport leagues formation eligibility and rules. 1) Athlete must be over the age of 21, this is because we believe that the league should not discourage him for pursuing an education with the prospect of making money. 2) Players are to be chosen by general announcement to the public and t... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110087137 | MOBILE FITNESS AND PERSONAL CALORIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A user's personal biometric information such as age, sex, weight, height as well as the user's lifestyle information, such as daily caloric input, job description, smoker status and physical fitness, is uploaded onto a host computer. Target heart rate, energy and/or cal... | 04/14/2011 |
