# US 10,870,034 B2 · Exercise machine monitoring and instruction system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,870,034 B2 - Document ID: US10870034B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/396,853 - Filed: 2019-04-29 - Published: 2019-08-15 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-17 - Assignees: Lagree Technologies, Inc. - Applicants: Lagree Technologies, Inc. - Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree; Andy H. Gibbs; Samuel D. Cox; Todd G. Remund - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10870034B2 ## CPC - A63B 22/0087: {with a seat or torso support moving during the exercise, e.g. reformers (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/023: {Wound springs} - A63B 22/0076: {Rowing machines for conditioning the cardio-vascular system (seats moving during exercise A63B22/0087; training appliances for rowing or sculling on boats A63B69/06)} - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - G06Q 10/0639: Performance analysis of employees; Performance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations - G09B 19/0038: {Sports} - G16H 20/30: relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising - G16H 40/63: for local operation - A63B 21/00065: {by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units} - A63B 21/0428: {the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation} - A63B 21/153: {wound-up and unwound during exercise, e.g. from a reel} - A63B 21/225: {with flywheels} - A63B 2022/0079: {with a pulling cable} - A63B 2024/0081: {Coaching or training aspects related to a group of users} - A63B 2071/0081: {Stopping the operation of the apparatus} - A63B 2071/063: {Spoken or verbal instructions} - A63B 2071/0655: {Tactile feedback} - A63B 2208/0204: Standing on the feet - A63B 2208/0233: in 90/90 position, like on a chair - A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements - A63B 2220/30: Speed - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/107: Resisting devices being of the same kind - A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B 2230/75: calorie expenditure - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G09B: EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS (devices for psychotechnics or for testing reaction times A61B5/16; games, sports, amusements A63; projectors, projector screens G03B) - G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA ## Abstract An exercise machine monitoring and instruction system for the movement of an element of an exercise machine by an exerciser and providing automated feedback to the exerciser to help improve the exercise in real-time. The exercise machine monitoring and instruction system generally includes an exercise machine having a movable element that moves between a first position and a second position in a reciprocating manner, a sensor that detects a real-time position of the movable element, a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the real-time position data from the sensor related to a position of the movable element and a feedback device in communication with the processor that provides real-time instructions to the exerciser on how to adjust their workout to achieve a desired result. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise machine, comprising: a first rail; a carriage movably positioned upon the first rail in a reciprocating manner between a first position and a second position; a sensor that continuously detects a position of the carriage between the first position and the second position, wherein the sensor transmits position data in real-time corresponding to the position of the carriage on the rail; a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the position data from the sensor related to a position of the carriage, wherein the processor is adapted to calculate a state of the carriage based on the position data received in real-time; and a display device in communication with the processor, wherein the processor controls the display device to provide a visual real-time instruction displayed on the display device to an exerciser on how to adjust their workout. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the state of the carriage is comprised of a real-time velocity of the carriage. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2, wherein the display device provides feedback to the exerciser to decrease the velocity of the carriage if the real-time velocity of the carriage exceeds a maximum target velocity. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The exercise machine of claim 3, wherein the display device provides feedback to the exerciser to increase the velocity of the carriage if the real-time velocity of the carriage falls below a minimum target velocity. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the state of the carriage is comprised of a real-time position of the carriage. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The exercise machine of claim 5, wherein the display device provides feedback to the exerciser to decrease a distance between the first position and the second position if the distance between the first position and the second position exceeds a maximum target distance. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The exercise machine of claim 6, wherein the display device provides feedback to the exerciser to increase a distance between the first position and the second position if the distance between the first position and the second position falls below a minimum target distance. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the processor calculates a real-time cycle rate between the first position and the second position during an exercise, wherein the display device provides feedback to the exerciser to decrease their cycle rate if the real-time cycle rate exceeds a maximum target cycle rate, and wherein the display device provides feedback to the exerciser to increase their cycle rate if the real-time cycle rate falls below a minimum target cycle rate. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, including a speaker that provides audible feedback to the exerciser, wherein the speaker is in communication with the processor. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the sensor is comprised of a string potentiometer connected to the carriage. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the sensor is comprised of an acoustic sensor or a laser sensor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the sensor is comprised of a linear displacement sensor. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the display device is comprised of a tactile display device that provides tactile feedback to the exerciser. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the display device is comprised of a display screen. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of textual information. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the display device is comprised of at least one light. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the display device is comprised of a plurality of lights. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are within the carriage. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, including a first stationary platform connected near a first end of the first rail, wherein the plurality of lights are within the first stationary platform. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are within the rail. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are in series. ### Claim 22 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights blinking at a faster rate or a slower rate to indicate to the exerciser to adjust their speed. ### Claim 23 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights changing color to indicate to the exerciser to adjust their speed. ### Claim 24 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights blinking to indicate to the exerciser to move the carriage and not blinking to indicate to the exerciser to stop moving the carriage. ### Claim 25 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights that change color to indicate to the exerciser to move the carriage and when to stop moving the carriage. ### Claim 26 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights that change color to indicate to the exerciser to move the carriage, when the carriage is approaching an ideal range of motion and when to stop moving the carriage. ### Claim 27 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are within the rail and are sequentially illuminated as the carriage moves away from a first end of the first rail. ### Claim 28 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are sequentially illuminated as the carriage moves away from a first end of the first rail. ### Claim 29 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are sequentially illuminated until the carriage travels to a desired position for the exerciser. ### Claim 30 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights illuminate based on the position of the carriage. ### Claim 31 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are non-energized at the start of an exercise. ### Claim 32 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights blink at a slow rate at the start of the exercise. ### Claim 33 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights blink at a frequency that increases as the carriage moves away from a first end of the first rail. ### Claim 34 (depends on 17) The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the plurality of lights are all illuminated without blinking when a proper range of motion has been reached on the carriage by the exerciser. ### Claim 35 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, including a first stationary platform connected near a first end of the rail and a second stationary platform connected near a second end of the rail. ### Claim 36 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, including a second rail, wherein the second rail is parallel to the first rail and wherein the carriage is movably positioned upon the first rail and the second rail in a reciprocating manner between the first position and the second position. ### Claim 37 An exercise machine, comprising: a rail; a carriage movably positioned upon the rail in a reciprocating manner between a first position and a second position; a sensor that continuously detects a position of the carriage between the first position and the second position, wherein the sensor transmits position data in real-time corresponding to the position of the carriage on the rail; a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the position data from the sensor related to a position of the carriage, wherein the processor is adapted to calculate a state of the carriage based on the position data received in real-time; and a plurality of lights in communication with the processor, wherein the processor controls the plurality of lights to provide a visual real-time instruction to an exerciser on how to adjust their workout, wherein the plurality of lights are within the rail and are illuminated in sequence corresponding to the position of the carriage. ### Claim 38 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the plurality of lights are non-energized at the start of an exercise. ### Claim 39 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the plurality of lights blink at a slow rate at the start of the exercise. ### Claim 40 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the plurality of lights blink at a frequency that increases as the carriage moves away from a first end of the rail. ### Claim 41 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the plurality of lights are all illuminated without blinking when a proper range of motion has been reached on the carriage by the exerciser. ### Claim 42 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights blinking at a faster rate or a slower rate to indicate to the exerciser to adjust their speed. ### Claim 43 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights changing color to indicate to the exerciser to adjust their speed. ### Claim 44 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights changing color to indicate to the exerciser to adjust the position of the carriage. ### Claim 45 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights blinking to indicate to the exerciser to move the carriage and not blinking to indicate to the exerciser to stop moving the carriage. ### Claim 46 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights that change color to indicate to the exerciser to move the carriage and when to stop moving the carriage. ### Claim 47 (depends on 37) The exercise machine of claim 37, wherein the visual real-time instruction is comprised of the plurality of lights that change color to indicate to the exerciser to move the carriage, when the carriage is approaching an ideal range of motion and when to stop moving the carriage. ### Claim 48 An exercise machine, comprising: a first rail; a carriage movably positioned upon the first rail in a reciprocating manner between a first position and a second position; a sensor that continuously detects a position of the carriage between the first position and the second position, wherein the sensor transmits position data in real-time corresponding to the position of the carriage on the rail; a processor in communication with the sensor to receive the position data from the sensor related to a position of the carriage, wherein the processor is adapted to calculate a state of the carriage based on the position data received in real-time; and a means for providing visual real-time instruction to an exerciser, wherein the visual feedback means is in communication with and controlled by the processor.