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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416537 | Rehabilitative orthoses Instrumented orthoses with more sophisticated structures provide for coordinated support and rehabilitation of complex joints and multiple injured joints. Improved instrumented orthoses can include hinges that can rotate in multiple different planes. Particularly pr... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7387592 | Virtual reality system locomotion interface utilizing a pressure-sensing mat A virtual reality system transposes a user's position and movement in real space to virtual space. The virtual reality system includes a locomotion interface that outputs signals indicative of a user's position in real space. The locomotion interface includes a pres... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381153 | Virtual reality system locomotion interface utilizing a pressure-sensing mat A virtual reality system transposes a user's position and movement in real space to virtual space. The virtual reality system includes a locomotion interface that outputs signals indicative of a user's position in real space. The locomotion interface includes a pres... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381152 | Virtual reality system locomotion interface utilizing a pressure-sensing mat A virtual reality system transposes a user's position and movement in real space to virtual space. The virtual reality system includes a locomotion interface that outputs signals indicative of a user's position in real space. The locomotion interface includes a pres... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7297088 | Electronic pedometer To enhance precision in measurement of the number of steps even when a walk cycle changes. An acceleration detecting portion outputs a walk signal corresponding to a walk of a user detected by a walk sensor. A step number counting portion of a counting portion count... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7192387 | Feedback system for monitoring and measuring physical exercise related information A system for advising an exerciser about his physical activities, associated either with displacement of the exerciser itself or of an object displaced by the exerciser, or an object displaced simultaneously with the exerciser. The system comprises a first unit for ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189190 | Group program for resistance exercise training A group program for resistance exercise training is disclosed. The group program for resistance exercise training includes the steps of: providing a plurality of convertible multi-position exercise units; providing instruction and operating the plurality of exercise... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7169085 | User centered method of assessing physical capability and capacity for creating and providing unique care protocols with ongoing assessment A system and method are disclosed for assessments, which can be self-conducted or performed with the assistance of a healthcare provider. The system and method assist a user to interact with a user-centered system utilizing the musculo-skeletal system as a basis for... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166062 | System for interaction with exercise device An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise me... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163490 | Exercise monitoring and recording device with graphic exercise expenditure distribution pattern An exercise monitoring and recording device includes a motion signal sensing circuit for detecting a series of motion signals of a user and a microprocessor for receiving the motion signals. The microprocessor is connected with at least one exercise expenditure dist... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156773 | Electronic apparatus, input device, and input method A walking sensor is attached to a shoe of the user and cooperates with an input device including a detection section detecting a movement of a user's leg, a signal conversion section converting a detection result of the detection section into a control signal, and a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7121982 | Computer interactive isometric exercise system and method for operatively interconnecting the exercise system to a computer system for use as a peripheral A computer interactive isometric exercise system includes an effector, a sensor coupled at a selected location on the effector to measure a force applied by a user to the effector, where the applied force effects a strain on the effector, and control circuitry. The ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115076 | Treadmill control system A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097588 | Progresive heart rate monitor display The present invention relates to heart rate monitor displays. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for displaying a user's heart rate relative to a target heart rate. A progressive heart rate monitor display having two or more ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094180 | Control device for a jogging machine A control device for a jogging machine includes a stepping board, and a plurality of non-touch sensors arranged in line spaced apart equidistantly on two sides of the stepping board for sensing the position of the two feet of a user dropping on the stepping board fo... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083546 | Signal transmission device The invention concerns a device for signal transmission from a signal transmitter which senses physical operating conditions to a separately installed signal receiver. In order to create a device by means of which the player of a PC or video game is given the possib... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083547 | Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement memb... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7074168 | System for human physical evaluation and accomplish improved physical performance A system for improving either or both the physical well-being and physical performance of a person, such as in day-to-day activities or sports-related activities. The person's skeletal and muscular characteristics are assessed relative to such things as flexibility,... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070539 | Method for monitoring cumulative fitness activity In accordance with the method, system and program of the present invention, at least one type of exercise indicator signal associated with exercise performed by a particular user is received from a particular exercise machine in a common transmittable data format at... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066865 | Bipedal locomotion training and performance evaluation device and method An exercise and performance evaluation apparatus includes a revolving belt on which a subject can perform bipedal locomotion, a harness for securing the subject at a fixed position relative to the apparatus, a means for measuring the force applied by the subject to ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063643 | Physical training machine operation system and method The physical training machine operation system of the present invention is adapted to inexpensively provide up-to-date exercise programs making use of results of medical science, exercise physiology and other sciences, specifically for individual users. A health pro... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063644 | System and method for preparing workouts for a plurality of individuals and monitoring individual compliance A method of developing a workout comprising a series of exercises and communicating the workout to a user is disclosed that involves identifying a muscle group to use during a workout, selecting an intensity level for exercising the muscle group, selecting an exerci... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060008 | Methods for providing an improved exercise device with access to motivational programming over telephone communication connection lines The present invention is directed to systems and methods for controlling an exercise device with one or more control signals associated with an exercise program received from a telephone answering service. The exercise device includes an input device through which a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060000 | Game and exercise device and method A game board device for directing body movements in games, exercise, or physical therapy. It employs a support frame of side-by-side modular units of relatively the same size and shape supporting a continuous matrix of contact surfaces supported in a common plane. T... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060006 | Computer systems and methods for interaction with exercise device An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise me... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056265 | Exercise system An exercise system includes a plurality of exercise terminals, wherein a workout of an exerciser includes at least two exercises performed at one or more of the exercise terminals. Each exercise terminal includes a communication device for communicating to the exerc... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044891 | Video bike An exercise cycle apparatus displays audio/visual data while in use. The apparatus includes means for displaying audio/visual data positioned at the handlebars of the cycle. A pedal mechanism generates rotational energy and energy converter is connected between the ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7022047 | Interface for controlling and accessing information on an exercise device A computer-implemented interface method for use with a display device associated with an exercise device includes connecting a network connection to the exercise device capable of accessing information stored over a network, partitioning a first portion of the displ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022048 | Video fitness machine A fitness apparatus for providing a cardiovascular workout to a user is disclosed. The fitness apparatus includes a video display apparatus for selectively displaying video data thereon. A processor is connected to the cardiovascular workout means and the video disp... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7008231 | Catching training apparatus A glove for assisting the user to catch a thrown object with fingers rather than palms, including pressure sensors installed in the palm area of typical receiver gloves (providing a voltage trigger signal used to latch an indicator LED informing the athlete of palm ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004885 | Wheelchair training platform In a wheelchair training platform, a wheelchair is connected to a computer system through the training platform, and the training platform detects signals of a rotary speed and a forward direction or a reverse direction of two rear wheels of the wheelchair, and send... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997853 | Exercising using a public communication network A communication interface is coupled to an exercise machine and the public communication network. The communication interface receives first exercise information from an exercise machine wherein the first exercise information indicates exercise performance. Some exa... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991586 | Data storage and communication network for use with exercise units A system for simultaneously capturing data from multiple sources from individuals training on exercise equipment is provided. The system utilizes a wireless means of either transferring data to a computer server for permanent storage and interactive analysis or to p... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6974403 | 10K step exercise method and apparatus An exercise method and apparatus for ensuring the completion of a predetermined number of steps each day as part of an exercise routine by integrating steps taken during a normal daily routine with steps taken on a treadmill or stepper machine. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971972 | Method for enhancing compliance of home-based physical therapy regimen A methodology is disclosed for providing a physical therapy practitioner with practice-specific prescriptive exercise routine depictions as an effective way to enhance compliance of a home-based physical therapy regimen. The method comprises various steps, including... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971973 | Custom content delivery for networked exercise equipment Aspects of the present invention, provide customized content to a consumer on a network-enabled exercise device, include providing an exercise device having a display console, the exercise device being connected to a network, receiving user profile information assoc... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6949052 | Exercise equipment locator The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for intelligent or ‘smart’ exercise equipment to indicate the location, the intent to use, and/or the amount and/or type of use of a piece of exercise equipment. More specifically, one embodiment... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945911 | System and method for prescribing a fitness program The present invention relates to a fitness program that considers a person's fitness level, fitness goals, and body type. Specifically, the present invention provides a system and method for prescribing a fitness program that includes the proper percentage of aerobi... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942599 | Control panel for use while exercising A control panel that that displays workout information and provides audio entertainment to a user while exercising. The control panel has an upper surface, a side surface, an interior housing, an AM/FM radio and a CD player. The upper surface of the control panel co... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6918858 | Systems and methods for providing an improved exercise device with access to motivational programming over telephone communication connection lines The present invention is directed to systems and methods for controlling an exercise device with one or more control signals associated with an exercise program received from a telephone answering service. The exercise device includes an input device through which a... | 07/19/2005 |
