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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172722 | Athletic performance monitoring systems and methods in a team sports environment Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8118709 | System and method for processing information A system for processing biological data is provided and includes a monitoring device configured to receive biological data responsive to a living being. The system also includes an interface device communicated with the monitoring device to receive the biological da... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8083643 | Systems and methods for accessing personalized fitness services using a portable electronic device This is directed to systems and methods for accessing personalized fitness services through an integrated application available to a portable electronic device. The integrated application can provide a full fitness center experience by introducing potential new cust... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8047964 | Methods and systems for lingual movement to manipulate an object An intra-oral system is disclosed for assisting an individual in developing intra-oral muscle control and strength, and for facilitating typing of alphanumeric characters on a virtual keyboard. The system may also be used to enable an individual having limited use o... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7980996 | Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7951044 | Exercise routine display system and method The present invention is an exercise routine (ER) display system and method that can substitute as a trainer/therapist for the purpose of leading one or more users through a single exercise task or through an entire ER. The device displays a predetermined series of ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7942782 | Methods and systems for lingual movement to manipulate an object An intra-oral system is disclosed for assisting an individual in developing intra-oral muscle control and strength. The system may also be used to enable an individual having limited use of the upper extremities to control an electrical apparatus such as a wheelchai... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938751 | Interactive step-type gymnastics practice device The invention relates to an interactive gymnastics practice device which is used together with an image and sound system forming the gymnastics program to be followed by a user, comprising a first level of generally-pressure-sensitive surfaces, the surfaces extendin... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7909736 | Systems and methods for simultaneously contracting body core muscles and computerised instructional unit for facilitating same An exercise apparatus is described herein. The exercise apparatus can have a body forming a first yoke. The first yoke includes a first longitudinal channel extending therethrough and a first slide member is positioned in the first channel. The first slide member is... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7887459 | Adaptive training system with aerial mobility system A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878945 | Adaptive training system with aerial mobility system A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7867139 | Ski exercising and training apparatus A control system for an exercise apparatus has an input mechanism for setting a goal for exercise in measurable units, a display for displaying the goal in the measurable units, and an initiation mechanism. Upon setting the goal, the goal in measurable units is disp... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7867140 | Device for conditioning balance and motor co-ordination A device for conditioning the balance and motor co-ordination of a user (2) comprises a system (3) for acquisition of information relative to the kinematics of at least one part (4) of the body of the user (2), a processing interface (... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7846066 | Light-emitting control circuit and wrist training ball using the same A light-emitting control circuit and a wrist training ball using the same are described. The wrist training ball includes a light-emitting device. The light-emitting device includes an electricity generating circuit and a light-emitting control circuit. The electric... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7811200 | Multifunctional virtual-reality fitness equipment with a detachable interactive manipulator A multifunctional virtual-reality fitness equipment provide user to select mode of one user doing exercise alone or multiple users participating in on-line internet competition game with others through internet, which has a detachable interactive manipulator equippe... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7727116 | Apparatus and method for the treatment of computer vision syndrome Apparatus and method for the treatment of computer vision syndrome using a computer including a screen, a processor, memory and an I/O device. A set of instructions for the computer that includes programs for conducting hand-eye exercises in preselected sequences ar... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722501 | Interactive step-type gymnastics practice device The invention relates to an interactive gymnastics practice device which is used together with an image and sound system forming the gymnastics program to be followed by a user, comprising a first level of generally-pressure-sensitive surfaces, the surfaces extendin... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7699752 | Exercise activity recording system A multiple exercise activity recording system in which each piece of equipment, exercise movement exercise area, fitness activity or biometric in a facility where exercises are preformed is assigned to an exercise identification module. Each exercise identification ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7658694 | Adaptive training system A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7648442 | Method of creating rigid cards with an exercise routine A method of creating rigid cards (32) having an exercise routine (58) thereon for use by a user (26). The rigid cards (32) are prepared utilizing a computer (34) in communication with a database (40). A plurality of exercise... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7648441 | Self-contained real-time gait therapy device A self-contained, real-time self-use gait therapy device with a gait sensor, actuator, output speaker, and battery receptacle enclosed in a component case with a belt clip. Based upon step duration, step impact force, or step form data generated by the gait sensor, ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7645211 | Personal agility developer An electronic agility training system, including an array of multilayer, flexible footfall portions, a microprocessor operationally connected footfall portions, a user interface connected to the microprocessor, a pressure sensor positioned in each respective footfal... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7625314 | Adaptive training system with aerial mobility system A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7594873 | Exercise-data management server apparatus and exercise-data management system Disclosed is an exercise-data management system, which comprises a wristband 8 including an IC chip 7 recording therein unique information for authenticating a participant, a studio gate 3 set up in a studio and adapted to wirelessly receive and... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7507183 | Health club exercise records system A health club exercise records system in which members to the health club are given a handheld device that is pre-programmed by the trainer or health club operator to record different exercise activities. The handheld device includes a built-in numeric keypad, a dis... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7455620 | Method for interpreting forces and torques exerted by a left and right foot on a dual-plate treadmill A method for interpreting data representing forces and torques exerted by a right and left foot on a first and second plate treadmill to determine forces and torques exerted on the right and left foot over a specified period of time. A plurality of signals is prefer... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7442150 | Leg strength measuring apparatus A leg strength measuring apparatus is capable of measuring a gravity center distribution of loads and leg strength which can in turn serve as a reference for the selection of a ski, a snowboard, ski boots, or snowboarding boots appropriate for a user of the apparatu... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438669 | Hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus A hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus includes first and second alarms and a power source carried by an elongate body. A first lever is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a first cir... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7421369 | Activity recognition apparatus, method and program There is provided an activity recognition apparatus for detecting an activity of a subject. The apparatus includes: a sensor unit including a plurality of linear motion sensors configured to detect linear motions and a plurality of rotational motion sensors, the lin... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416518 | Exercise apparatus Apparatus for muscular stimulation of a user includes a pressure sensor, a control unit to which pressure values sensed by the pressure sensor are fed, and a vibrational stimulator for applying vibrational stimulation. The vibrational stimulator is activated by the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413527 | Muscle strength increasing tool To provide a muscle strength increasing device for a pressure muscle training method that can easily be tied around a region to be compressed. A muscle strength increasing device has a main belt 10 and a tie-down belt 20. A ring 11A and a... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410448 | Exercise belt for stomach muscles The present invention provides a mechanical device for stimulating stomach muscles, comprising a belt-like element sized to be worn with a section thereof adjacent the stomach muscles of the wearer, the belt being associated with a motor and a power element for driv... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402125 | Electronic console with a system for indicating the motion power An electronic console with a system for indicating the motion power having one large indicating area with light color change and one setting/comparing area. Judging from the change of light color in the indicating area, the observer (operator himself and other relat... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7357756 | System for creating a personalized fitness video for an individual An assessment of an individual with respect to flexibility, cardiovascular condition, body fat composition, muscular strength and condition, as well as other health conditions and limitations is made. Based on this assessment a specific fitness plan is determined fo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351148 | Electronic sequence matching game and method of game play using same The present invention is directed to an apparatus and a method of game play for an electronic sequence matching game the may include a pair of elongated stick member that may be operatively coupled together by an electrical cord so the game play for the electronic m... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334581 | Methods and devices for improving breathing in patients with pulmonary disease Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335134 | Exercise and game controller apparatus and method An apparatus and method for an exercise apparatus incorporating sensor means 30 for translating body movement imparted to the exercise apparatus by the user 20 that is measured and transmitted to a video game 34 as commands generated by the sens... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326150 | Fat combustion value calculating method, fat combustion value calculating device, and exercise machine In the fat burning value calculating apparatus (6), an electrocardiographic signal is detected (1, 41, 45-47) at the start of exercise, and a heart rate is calculated from the detected value. Further, a power of heart rate variability is calcula... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314435 | Apparatus for training a body part of a person and method for using same Apparatus for training a body part, such as for example the feet or head, of a person is shown. The apparatus structure is configured to receive and support the body part. The structure includes a body part-supporting member defining a movement path of a selected di... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7297089 | Lighted trampoline A trampoline having a frame, a bounce member and a bounce sensor, sensing bounces activates lights and provide sounds for entertainment and training purposes. A control box interprets a variety of inputs from the bounce sensors and outputs a variety of lights and so... | 11/20/2007 |
