U.S. patent application number 13/342193 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-04 for electronic meter for an exercise apparatus.
The applicant listed for this patent is Leao Wang. Invention is credited to Leao Wang.
Application Number | 20130172151 13/342193 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48695268 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130172151 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wang; Leao |
July 4, 2013 |
ELECTRONIC METER FOR AN EXERCISE APPARATUS
Abstract
Electronic meter for an exercise apparatus wherein the body mass
index (BMI) and the standard heart rate parameter list are stored
in a microprocessor of the electronic meter. After the user inputs
his personal basic data (such as height, weight, gender, age,
etc.), the microprocessor will determine the weight difference for
the user. According to this result, an optimal exercise session
suitable for the user will be automatically determined and
executed. The "exercise speed" can be changed before the
microprocessor conducts the exercise session. Under the condition
that the best calorie consumption value preset by the program for a
specific user stays unchanged, the user may change the exercise
speed according to his own physical strength. At that time, the
microprocessor will re-determine the resistance level and the total
operation duration of the exercise apparatus. In this way, the
operational and recording process can be done.
Inventors: |
Wang; Leao; (Taichung,
TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Wang; Leao |
Taichung |
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TW |
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Family ID: |
48695268 |
Appl. No.: |
13/342193 |
Filed: |
January 2, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/4 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2024/0093 20130101;
A63B 2022/067 20130101; G16H 20/30 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/4 |
International
Class: |
A63B 24/00 20060101
A63B024/00 |
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. An electronic meter for an exercise apparatus comprising: an
electronic meter housing configured to be attached to the exercise
apparatus; and a microprocessor located in the electronic meter
housing, wherein an index of standard body masses and standard
heart rates is stored in the microprocessor, wherein, after a user
inputs basic personal data, the microprocessor will determine a
difference in weight between the index of standard body masses and
the user's basic personal data, wherein, based on the difference in
weight, an optimal exercise session suitable for the user will be
automatically determined and executed, characterized in that,
before or during the optimal exercise session, the user can change
exercise speed, and wherein the microprocessor will automatically
re-determine resistance level and total duration of the optimal
exercise session such that calories burned during the optimal
exercise session remain constant.
3. The electronic meter for the exercise apparatus as claimed in
claim 2, wherein, the microprocessor records operational data for
use during a future exercise session.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Fields of the Invention
[0002] The invention relates to an electronic meter for an exercise
apparatus, and more particularly, to an electronic meter in which
according to the specific requirements of the user, an optimal
recommended exercise session will be automatically determined by
the built-in program in the microprocessor. Meanwhile, the
resistance level and the total operation duration of the exercise
apparatus will be re-determined when the user changes the "exercise
speed". In this way, the performing and recording process is
done.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] As shown in FIG. 1, a prior art of U.S. Pat. No. 6,967,904
(disclosed by the same applicant of the invention and titled:
"ELECTRONIC WATCH FOR SPORTS APPARATUS) proposed a microprocessor
(not shown) installed in an electronic meter 20 of an exercise
apparatus. An optimal exercise session for a particular user will
be automatically determined by use of the body weight difference
between the particular user's real weight and a preset
international standard body weight. In this way, the particular
user is able to fully conduct the proper exercise and training for
achieving the expected exercise effect.
[0005] The above-mentioned object is indeed a practical product in
use and the results are very remarkable. In addition, it ensures a
long-term use and is well accepted by users by gaining trust of
consumers. However, a long-term observation by the inventor shows
that it often happens that the users can't fully conduct the whole
exercise session which is set by the built-in program in the
microprocessor just due to their own physical factors or any other
factors. Thus, the final exercise results are affected slightly
and/or negatively.
[0006] The above-mentioned problem is caused by users themselves
who can't fully meet the requirements of the exercise session.
However, the manufacturer should also do their best to possibly
assist the users to achieve the expected exercise effect in the
most natural and easy way such that it can be regarded as an
excellent sports apparatus.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] An object of the invention is to provide an electronic meter
for an exercise apparatus in which according to the specific
requirements of the user, an optimal recommended exercise session
will be automatically determined by the built-in program in the
microprocessor. Meanwhile, the resistance level and the total
operation duration of the exercise apparatus will be re-determined
when the user changes the "exercise speed". In this way, the
operational and recording process can be done.
[0008] According to the invention, the body mass index (BMI) and
the standard heart rate parameter list are stored in a
microprocessor of the electronic meter. After the user inputs his
personal basic data (such as height, weight, gender, age, etc.),
the microprocessor will determine the weight difference for the
user. According to this result, an optimal exercise session
suitable for the user will be automatically determined and
executed. Meanwhile, the "exercise speed" can be changed before the
microprocessor conducts the exercise session. Under the condition
that the best calorie consumption value preset by the program for a
specific user stays unchanged, the user may change the exercise
speed according to his own physical strength. At that time, the
microprocessor will re-determine the resistance level and the total
operation duration of the exercise apparatus. In this way, the
operational and recording process can be done.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The accomplishment of this and other objects of the
invention will become apparent from the following description and
its accompanying drawing of which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of
the invention;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0011] The present invention will now be described in more detail
hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings that show
various embodiments of the invention.
[0012] Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic meter 20 is installed on
the sports apparatus 10. The body mass index (BMI) and the standard
heart rate parameter list are stored in a microprocessor (not
shown) of the electronic meter 20. After the user inputs his
personal basic data (such as height, weight, gender, age, etc.),
the microprocessor will determine the weight difference for the
user. According to this result, an optimal exercise session
suitable for the user will be automatically determined.
[0013] Accordingly, the "exercise speed" can be changed before the
microprocessor conducts the exercise session. Under the condition
that the best "calorie consumption value" preset by the program for
a specific user stays unchanged, the user may change the exercise
speed according to his own physical strength. At that time, the
microprocessor will re-determine the resistance level and the total
operation duration of the exercise apparatus. In this way, the
operational and recording process can be done.
[0014] In other words, the above-mentioned "optimal exercise
session" is the "calorie consumption value" recommended by the
built-in program, and, the "calorie consumption value" is the
amount of "work" done by the operator and applied to the sports
apparatus 10. This quantitative value is obtained by a basic
physics formula with three elements of movement speed, movement
resistance and movement time. Thereafter, the calories consumed by
the operator can be calculated by means of the above-mentioned
"work". In short, when the "calorie consumption value" of the
sports apparatus 10 is set, the operator is asked to apply a
certain amount of "work" to the sports apparatus 10. That is, when
the exercise speed of the operator becomes slower, the exercise
resistance will be enhanced and the exercise duration will be
increased. The microprocessor will automatically and reversely
adjust the exercise resistance and the exercise time at any
time.
[0015] An optimal exercise session for a certain user will be
automatically set according to the above-mentioned body weight
difference. At the same time, the "calorie consumption value"
serves as an goal for an exercise session. The user only needs to
exercise and complete the exercise session without worrying about
other relevant factors such as speed, resistance, or time. In this
way, the exercise effect may be easily, conveniently and reliably
achieved.
[0016] However, the above-mentioned "optimal exercise session" is
not necessarily optimal for each user. Thus, the invention provides
the possibility for the user to change his own desired "exercise
speed" by himself. In other words, the user may adjust the exercise
session according to his own physical state. In this way, the
operation requirements can be met to a considerable extent. The
microprocessor will re-determine the resistance level and the total
operation duration of the exercise apparatus. The exercise
apparatus will then "operate" on the re-determined data. Meanwhile,
the exercise apparatus will "record" the operational and the
changed data which can be used when the same user sets the exercise
data next time.
[0017] Many changes and modifications in the above-described
embodiments of the invention can, of course, be carried out without
departing from the scope thereof. Accordingly, to promote the
progress in science and the useful arts, the invention is disclosed
and is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended
claims.
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