# US 11,908,564 B2 · Programmed exercise bicycle with computer aided guidance

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- Number: US 11,908,564 B2
- Document ID: US11908564B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/201,276
- Filed: 2018-11-27
- Published: 2019-05-23
- Granted: 2024-02-20
- Earliest claimed: 2005-02-02
- Assignees: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
- Applicants: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
- Inventors: John Baudhuin
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11908564B2

## CPC

- G16H 20/30: relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
- A63B 22/06: with {support elements performing a} rotating cycling movement, {i.e. a closed path movement}(support stands for bicycles A63B69/16; unicycles B62K1/00)
- A63B 22/0605: {performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers}
- A63B 24/00: Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; {Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances}
- A63B 24/0062: {Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance}
- A63B 24/0075: {Means for generating exercise programmes or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases}
- A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load}
- A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user}
- A63B 21/015: including rotating or oscillating elements {rubbing against fixed elements}
- A63B 21/225: {with flywheels}
- A63B 2022/0658: {for cycling with a group of people, e.g. spinning classes}
- A63B 2024/0068: {Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals}
- A63B 2024/0093: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed}
- A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music}
- A63B 2220/34: Angular speed
- A63B 2220/52: Weight, e.g. weight distribution
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B 2225/15: with identification means that can be read by electronic means
- A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
- A63B 2230/045: used as a control parameter for the apparatus
- A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only
- A63B 2230/75: calorie expenditure
- Y10S 482/901: having computer circuitry
- G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
- Y10S: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS

## Abstract

The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider's schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An exercise device, comprising:
a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a ride by a rider;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions to the rider, including different hand positions on a handlebar; alternating sitting and standing positions; and varying cadence ranges; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer;
wherein the display includes a handlebar icon, wherein the handlebar icon provides instructions to the rider on where to place the rider's hands, and wherein the handlebar icon includes a first, a second, and a third hand position that lights up to indicate the location of the rider's hands.

### Claim 2

An exercise device, comprising:
a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a ride by a rider;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions to the rider, including different hand positions on a handlebar; alternating sitting and standing positions; and varying cadence ranges; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer and wherein the input device includes
a menu button;
a menu screen accessed by the menu button;
a pair of directional arrows to scroll through the data on the menu screen; and
a select button to choose a selection from the menu screen;
wherein the display includes a pair of arrow icons comprising an up arrow icon and a down arrow icon; and
wherein the up arrow icon is illuminated to indicate the rider should stand, the down arrow icon is illuminated to indicate that the rider should sit, and both the up arrow icon and the down arrow icon are illuminated to indicate the rider should get into a jumping motion.

### Claim 3

An exercise device comprising:
a stationary bike;
a computer coupled to the stationary bike, the computer containing instructions for a ride by a rider;
a display coupled to the computer, wherein the display conveys instructions to the rider, including different hand positions on a handlebar; alternating sitting and standing positions; and varying cadence ranges; and
an input device coupled to the display, wherein the input device enables the rider to input data into the computer;
wherein the display includes a cadence screen, the cadence screen indicating the rider's actual cadence; and
wherein the cadence screen flashes to inform the rider to either pedal faster or slower and stays constant without flashing to indicate the rider should maintain the current cadence.