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- This invention relates to exercise equipment and, more specifically, to systems and methods for providing improved exercise devices in combination with motivational programming.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,489,249 discloses a video exercise control system in which a video cassette recorder or similar device is coupled, via a hard wired connection, to an exercise machine, such as a treadmill, and wherein the speed and inclination of the treadmill are controlled by the VCR in synchronization with prerecorded audiovideo presentations.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,645,509 discloses a remote exercise control system in which an exercise machine, such as a treadmill, which includes a control console that communicates via a communications module with an evaluation module located at a remote location.
- the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing exercise devices with motivational programming.
- the present invention is particularly well suited to exercise devices that utilize one or more motors and/or other electrically driven actuators that control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device.
- the present invention contemplates the use of programming that includes motivational content and one or more control signals, synchronized with the motivational content, for controlling operation of the exercise device.
- the motivational content preferably includes audio and/or video designed to simulate a group exercise setting.
- the motivational content can include instructional and educational content for the benefit of the user.
- the programming can be live or prerecorded and can be broadcast over conventional broadcast channels, cable, satellite, the internet or any other means suitable for transmitting audio and/or video signals.
- the programming can be prerecorded and stored on a storage medium, such as audio cassette tapes, compact discs, mini-discs, videotapes, laser discs, digital video discs, computer diskettes or any other storage medium suitable for the storage and reproduction of audio and/or video signals.
- the present invention also includes means for reproducing the programming, including the motivational content along with the synchronized control signals.
- the present invention includes means for decoding the control signals and for controlling the operation of the exercise device in synchronization with the motivational content.
- Figure 1 is a perspective illustration of a reorienting treadmill with the tread base positioned in a first position for a user to perform exercises;
- Figure 2 is a perspective illustration of a reorienting treadmill with the tread base positioned in a second or storage position;
- Figure 3 is a partial plan view of portions of the reorienting treadmill illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 with the treadmill oriented in the second or storage position and with the bottom cover removed, revealing some of the internal components of the treadmill;
- Figure 4 is a partial exploded perspective view of the inclination mechanism incorporated into the treadmill illustrated in Figures 1 through 3;
- Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of one presently preferred embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 6 is a functional block diagram of another presently preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7 is a functional block diagram of yet another presently preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention is directed to exercise devices that include one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators used to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device. While the invention 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 exercise device or any other exercise device that utilizes stepper motors, solenoids or any other electrically driven actuator to control any operating parameter of the device, such as speed, resistance, inclination or other similar operating parameters.
- Treadmill 10 includes a control panel 12 supported on a generally upright support structure 14 and a tread base 16.
- the tread base 16 typically consists of a pair of side rails 18 and 20, a front pulley 22 and a rear pulley 24 disposed between and supported by the side rails 18 and 20, and a continuous belt 26 extending between and around front and rear pulleys 22 and 24.
- a wooden deck 28 typically supports the upper run of belt 26.
- front pulley 22 is mechanically coupled to an electric tread drive motor 30 by means of pulleys 32 and 34 and a drive belt 36.
- Motor 30 also incorporates an inertial flywheel 38 and is electrically coupled to a treadmill controller 40.
- the operation of motor 30, and thus the speed of belt 26, is controlled by treadmill controller 40, either in response to direct input by the user through various input devices 42 (e.g., switches, rheostats, etc.) located on control panel 12 or in response to programming stored in nonvolatile memory incorporated into treadmill controller 40.
- Visual indicators relating to the operational status of treadmill 10, such as speed, inclination, duration of the work out, etc. are provided to the user through one or more output devices 44 located on control panel 12.
- Typical output devices 44 include LED displays and/or LCD displays.
- treadmill 10 In addition to the ability to control and vary the speed of belt 26, treadmill 10 also permits the degree of inclination of tread base 16 relative to the floor to be varied. Typically, this is accomplished through the use of an inclination drive motor that raises or lowers one end of tread base 16 relative to the other end.
- an inclination drive motor that raises or lowers one end of tread base 16 relative to the other end.
- a pair of rear feet 46 and 48 are rotatably attached to the rear of portion of side rails 18 and 20.
- feet 46 and 48 are also mechanically coupled through a shaft 50 to an inclination drive motor 52, which causes feet 46 and 48 to pivot about their points of pivotal attachment to side rails 18 and 20, thereby selectively raising or lowering the rear end of tread base 16 relative to the front end thereof.
- Motor 52 is also electrically coupled to, and controlled by the treadmill controller 40, either in response to direct user input through the input devices 42 located on control panel 12 or to programming stored in nonvolatile memory incorporated into treadmill controller 40.
- the particular exercise device nor the particular design of a given exercise device is intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Rather, the present invention has broad application for any number of exercise devices.
- programming is used that contains both motivational content and one or more control signals.
- the control signals are synchronized with the motivational content and are designed to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device, such as treadmill 10, in synchronization with the motivational content of the programming.
- motivational content is used to broadly refer to any audio material, including dialog, narration, sound effects and/or music, either alone or in combination with video material.
- the motivational content consists of an audiovideo presentation of a personal trainer and others engaged in a series of exercises of varying difficulty using treadmills.
- the motivational content includes voice-overs by the trainer, consisting of dialog designed to instruct and encourage the user of treadmill 10, and accompanying background music.
- the programming also contains control signals for controlling one or more operational parameters of the exercise device.
- the programming includes control signals that control the speed of belt 28, as well as signals that control the degree of inclination of tread base 16.
- the control signals are synchronized with the motivational programming such that the intensity of the operation of treadmill 10 coincides with the intensity of the motivational content of the programming, and vice versa.
- the programming may be either performed live or prerecorded. Whether live or prerecorded, programming incorporating audio and video can be transmitted via existing broadcast technology, including television broadcast over the airwaves, via cable, via satellite, via telephone lines, via the internet or any other suitable transmission technology or medium. Similarly, programming containing only audio can be transmitted via existing radio broadcast technology, including over the airwaves, via cable, via satellite, via telephone lines, via the internet or any other suitable transmission technology or medium. In this way, the present invention is compatible with existing conventional broadcast technologies and can interface with existing audio and/or video components commonly found in homes, thereby reducing the overall cost of the exercise device.
- the programming may also be prerecorded and stored on a suitable storage medium.
- Any form of storage medium that is suitable for storing audio and/or video signals or data can be used and is within the scope of the present invention.
- programming that contains only audio can be stored on audio cassette tapes, compact discs (CDs), mini-discs (MDs), computer diskettes or any other storage media suitable for storing audio programming.
- programming that contains both audio and video can be stored on videotapes, laser discs (LDs), digital video discs (DVDs), computer diskettes or any other storage media suitable for storing audiovideo programming.
- the present invention also includes means for reproducing the programming.
- the particular reproducing means is selected based on either the manner in which the programming is transmitted (e.g., television or radio signals) or the storage media on which the programming is stored (e.g., tape player for audio tape, CD player for CDs, MD player for MDs, VCR for videotapes, LD player for LDs, DVD player for DVDs, personal computer for computer diskettes, etc.).
- the reproducing means can either be separate and distinct from treadmill 10 (as reflected in Figures 5 and 6) or, alternatively, the reproducing means can be integrated into treadmill 10 itself (as reflected in Figure 7).
- the advantage with the former is that it enables treadmill 10 to interface and operate with existing audio and/or video components (e.g., televisions, home stereos, computers, etc.) that may already be found in the home and does not significantly increase the cost of treadmill 10.
- the present invention also includes means, responsive to the control signals, for controlling the operation of treadmill 10.
- the control means comprises sensor means for sensing and converting the audio portion of the reproduced programming to an electrical signal, means for decoding said control signals, and means for driving said one or more motors or other electrically driven actuators in response to the decoded control signal.
- the sensor means is preferably a condenser microphone incorporated into the control panel 12 of treadmill 10. As the programming is reproduced by the reproducing means, the condenser microphone picks up the audio portion of the programming and converts or transforms the audio portion of the programming back into an electric signal.
- the output of the microphone is electrically coupled to decoder circuitry, which detects, separates out the control signals from the rest of the programming and interprets or decodes the control signals.
- the driving means which is electrically coupled to the output of the decoder circuitry, drives the appropriate motors or actuators of treadmill 10 in response to the control signals received through the microphone as part of the programming. For example, when the tempo of the motivational content increases, the programming will contain a control signal to increase the speed of main motor 26 which, in turn, increases the speed of belt 36. As discussed in more detail below, the control signals are superimposed on the audio signal of the motivational content and are picked up by the microphone.
- the decoder circuitry then distinguishes between the control signal and the audio portion of the motivational content (i.e., dialog, sound effects, music), interprets the control signals and then provides the appropriate control signals to the appropriate motor or actuator of treadmill 10.
- the reproducing means is integrated into treadmill 10 ( Figure 7)
- a sensor means or microphone is not required. Instead, the output of the reproducing means is directly, electrically coupled to the decoder circuitry.
- control signals are carried on a 2 kHz carrier signal, with each control signal consisting of two transmission bursts, each burst having three bytes of data. The second burst is intended to exactly duplicate the first burst for error checking purposes.
- the first byte of data of each burst indicates the desired speed of the treadmill
- the second byte of data indicates the desired inclination of the tread base 16
- the third byte is a checksum of the first and second bytes.
- the control signals also preferably use standard RS232 protocol. Each control signal, including both bursts, is typically less than one-quarter second in duration. Each byte consists of 8 bits of data, giving a high degree of resolution for controlling treadmill speed and the degree of inclination.
- each time a control signal is inserted into the programming the control signal entirely suppresses the audio portion of the motivational content for the duration of the control signal.
- the control signals are audible to the user, which also provides an audible cue or warning to the user that one or more operating parameters of treadmill 10 is about to change.
- control signals are detected and decoded by a control signal decoder, which verifies that the control signal has the proper 2 kHz carrier frequency, checks to make sure that the control signal is otherwise properly formatted, and checks for errors.
- the decoder then passes the appropriate control signals to the processor, which in turn controls the appropriate operating parameters of the treadmill.
- Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of one presently preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein the programming is transmitted from a location remote from the treadmill 10.
- the invention comprises means for reproducing the programming and means responsive to control signals encoded in the programming for controlling one or more operating parameters of treadmill 10 in synchronization with the motivational content of the programming.
- the structure corresponding to the reproducing means consists of conventional broadcast transmission equipment 54 in combination with a conventional audio and/or video receiver and playback device 56.
- the programming is transmitted via a television signal
- receiver and playback device 56 may comprise a conventional television.
- receiver and playback device 56 may comprise a conventional radio or home stereo receiver.
- the audio portion of the programming is reproduced by receiver and playback device 56 through a speaker 58.
- the video portion, if any, of the programming is displayed by receiver and playback device 56 through a suitable video display 60, such as a CRT, LCD or other similar device suitable for displaying video.
- the invention also comprises means, responsive to control signals encoded in the programming, for controlling one or more operating parameters of treadmill 10 in synchronization with the motivational content of the programming, which comprises (i) sensor means for sensing and converting the audio portion of the reproduced programming into an electrical signal, (ii) means for decoding the control signals, and (iii) means for driving one or more operating parameters of the exercise device in response to the decoded control signals.
- the structure corresponding the sensor means comprises a microphone 62, which is integrated into the treadmills 10, preferably as part of the control panel 12. Microphone 62 receives the reproduced programming in the form of acoustic sound waves produced by speaker 58 and converts the received acoustic signals into an electric signal.
- control signal decoder circuit 64 which comprises the means for decoding the control signals.
- decoder circuit 64 detects and identifies properly formatted control signals by checking for the proper 2 kHz carrier frequency and checking for errors by comparing the values of the first two bytes against the checksum contained in the third byte. Once decoder circuit confirms that a properly formatted control signal has been received, it then breaks down the control signal and separates out the speed control portion contained in the first byte from the inclination control portion contained in the second byte and passes the appropriate control signals to processor 66, which in turn adjusts the speed of tread motor 30 and/or the position of inclination motor 48 as dictated by the received control signal.
- Figure 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating another presently preferred embodiment of the invention.
- the embodiment of Figure 6 differs from that illustrated in Figure 5 only in that it is intended to be used with programming that is stored on a player-readable storage medium, as opposed to be transmitted from a remote location via conventional broadcast channels.
- the playback device 56 is selected based on the type of storage media on which the programming is recorded or otherwise stored.
- the embodiment illustrated in Figure 6 functions essentially the same as the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5.
- FIG. 5 and 6 both contemplate the use of a speaker and microphone as the presently preferred means of transferring the audio portion of the programming between receiver and playback device 56 and treadmill 10, it should be understood that other devices could readily be used to perform the same function.
- an RF transmitter connected to receiver and playback device 56 and a compatible RF receiver connected to treadmill 10 could be used in place of speaker 58 and microphone 62.
- an infrared transmitter and compatible infrared receiver could also be used to accomplish the same function.
- Figure 7 is a functional block diagram of yet another presently preferred embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, playback device 56 is incorporated into treadmill 10, thereby eliminating the need for separate audio and/or video equipment.
- playback device 56 preferably comprises an audio cassette player, a CD player, a MD player or other suitable audio playback device that is compatible with the format on which the programming is recorded or otherwise stored.
- playback device 56 preferably comprises a display suitable for displaying video images in combination with either a video cassette player, a DVD player or a LD player.
- the speakers 58 and/or video display 60 of the playback device 56 are incorporated into control panel 12 of treadmill 10.
- the embodiment illustrated in Figure 7 differs from the embodiments illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 in that it does not require the use of a separate sensor for sensing and converting the reproduced audio portion of the programming. Rather, the output of playback device is coupled not only to speaker 58 and/or video display 60, but is also electrically coupled to the input of control signal decoder circuit 64. In all other material respects, the embodiment illustrated in Figure 7 functions essentially the same as the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention facilitates true interactive communications between a user, operating an exercise device in his or her own home, and a trainer or coach located at a remote location, wherein the trainer or coach can observe the user and control the user's exercise device remotely.
- the exercise device incorporates a microphone, a video camera, a processor means, and a communications module, such as a modem.
- audio data is captured by the microphone and video data is captured by the video camera, which is then processed by the processor means by known methods.
- the exercise device is also preferably equipped with various sensors that detect the operating parameters of the exercise device, such as belt speed, degree of indication, etc., and from which outputs are derived that are indicative of the present operating state of the exercise device at any given point in time.
- the audio, video and operating parameter data is then transmitted to the remote location for reproduction, viewing and monitoring by the trainer/coach at the remote location with minimal delays.
- the preferred data transmission medium is a telephone line and a global computer network, such as the internet.
- the invention is, however, not limited to the specific transmission medium, but may easily be adapted to other transmission media.
- audio and video data of the trainer/coach is captured and processed at the remote location and transmitted to the user for reproduction and viewing by the user with minimal delays.
- the trainer/coach is able to transmit control signals, encoded in the manner discussed above, to control, in real time, various operating parameters of the user's exercise device.
- the exercise device of the present invention facilitates true interactive communications between a user exercising in his or her own home and a trainer/coach located in a remote location and control of the exercise device by the trainer/coach from the remote location.
- the present invention is also directed to improved methods of operating an exercise device consistent with the teachings set forth above.
- the method includes the steps of (i) producing programming having motivational content and one or more control signals for controlling one or more parameters of an exercise device, (ii) transmitting the programming from a location remote from the exercise device; (iii) receiving and reproducing the transmitted programming; (iv) decoding the control signals, and (v) adjusting operating parameters of the exercise device in response to the decoded control signals such that the operation of the exercise device is synchronized with said motivation content.
- the actions corresponding to each of the foregoing steps are the same as and consistent with the teachings directed to apparatus discussed in detail above.
- the present invention provides exercise devices that incorporate a standardized interface for receiving and decoding control signals embedded in multimedia programming for controlling various operating parameters of the exercise device in synchronization with the multimedia programming.
- the present invention provides home exercise devices that are capable of simulating a group or class workout environment and synchronizing operation of the exercises devices with motivational programming.
- the present invention also provides improved exercise devices, wherein programming containing motivational content and control signals can be reproduced using audio and/or video playback devices commonly found in the home, such as televisions, VCRs, home stereo equipment and the like, and the exercise device can decode and utilize the control signals to synchronize operation of the exercise device with the motivational content.
- the present invention facilitates the use of interchangeable, multimedia programming that is external to the exercise device itself, making it possible to quickly and easily "program” the exercise device to perform an endless variety of exercise routines, accompanied by motivational content which is limited only be the imagination of producers of multimedia programming.
- the present invention also provides flexibility, in that the multimedia programming may be broadcast, either live or at a later time, from a location remote from the location of the exercise device or, alternatively, the multimedia programming can be recorded and/or stored on a suitable storage medium and reproduced at the convenience of the user.
- the present invention also facilitates live, interactive communications between a treadmill user at home and a trainer or coach in a remote location, which allows the trainer or coach to control the operating parameters of the user's treadmill on a live, real time basis.
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