# US 2014/0194251 A1 · Adaptive motor resistance video game exercise apparatus and method of use thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0194251 A1 - Document ID: US20140194251A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/737,724 - Filed: 2013-01-09 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-09 - Inventors: Alton Reich; James Shaw - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140194251A1 ## CPC - A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load} - A63B 21/00178: {for active exercising, the apparatus being also usable for passive exercising} - A63B 21/00181: {comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising} - A63B 21/0058: {using motors} - A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)} - A63B 23/03525: {Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle (A63B21/0724 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/1209: {Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously} - A63F 13/00: Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions - A63F 13/212: using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity - A63F 13/65: automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition - A63B 21/151: {Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 22/0605: {performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers} - A63B 2024/0093: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed} - A63B 2024/0096: {using performance related parameters for controlling electronic or video games or avatars} - A63B 2220/10: Positions - A63B 2220/18: Inclination, slope or curvature - A63B 2220/30: Speed - A63B 2220/40: Acceleration - A63B 2220/51: Force - A63B 2220/72: Temperature - A63B 2220/74: Atmospheric pressure - A63B 2220/805: Optical or opto-electronic sensors - 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 2225/54: Transponders, e.g. RFID - A63B 2230/067: used as a control parameter for the apparatus - A63B 2230/30: blood pressure (A63B2230/04 takes precedence) - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract The invention comprises a method and/or an apparatus using computer configured exercise equipment and an electric motor provided physical resistance in conjunction with a game system, such as a video game system, where the exercise system provides real physical resistance to a user interface. Results of user interaction with the user interface are integrated into a video game, such as running on a game console. The resistance system comprises: a subject interface, software control, a controller, an electric servo assist/resist motor, an actuator, and/or a subject sensor. The system provides actual physical interaction with a resistance device as input to the game console and game run thereon. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for exercise use by a user, said apparatus configured to interface to an external video game system, said apparatus comprising: an exercise system, comprising: a user interface; a cable configured to transmit a tensile force; and an electric motor; said electric motor configured to provide physical resistance to movement of said user interface through said cable; and means for communication between said exercise system and the external video game system. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said user interface comprises at least one of: a hand interface; a foot interface; and a torso interface. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said hand interface comprises a removable weightlifting bar. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising: a resistance controller, said resistance controller electrically connected to said electric motor, said resistance controller configured to vary resistance provided by said electric motor, wherein said resistance controller comprises a user selectable element integrated into said foot interface. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said cable comprises: an aramid fiber cord. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, said exercise system further comprising: a controller, said controller electrically connected to said electric motor, said controller configured to control operation of said electric motor. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, said exercise system further comprising: an exercise sensor, said exercise sensor communicatively linked to said controller, said exercise sensor comprising at least one of: a motion sensor configured to measure motion of said user interface; and a force sensor configured to measure force applied to said user interface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The apparatus of claim 7, said controller configured to vary resistance supplied by said electric motor using an algorithm, said algorithm configured with computer code using at least one of: input from said motion sensor; input from a physiological measurement of the user; and input from said force sensor. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said controller changes said physical resistance supplied by said electric motor to said cable changes by at least twenty percent in less than ten seconds during a repetition. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for communication comprises: a wireless digital link between said exercise system and the external video game system. ### Claim 11 A method for a user exercising using an exercise system coupled with a video game system, comprising the steps of: providing an exercise system, said exercise system comprising: a user interface; a cable; and an electric motor, wherein said electric motor provides physical resistance to movement of said user interface through said cable; and means for communication between said exercise system and the external video game system, wherein the user operates said user interface against resistance provided by said electric motor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: said exercise system providing isometric resistance to an applied force of the user. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of: running said cable through a force direction changing pulley; and the user pushing against resultant resistance provided by said electric motor. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: increasing the physical resistance to the user interface by at least ten percent during one-half of a repetition of a weightlifting exercise. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: first increasing the physical resistance supplied by said electric motor during one-half of repetition of an exercise repetition; and subsequently decreasing the physical resistance supplied by said electric motor during said one-half of said repetition of said exercise repetition. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of increasing said resistance supplied by said electric motor when said user interface is accelerating. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of: providing a sensor linked to said controller; and using output of said sensor to determine when said user interface is accelerating. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: altering a resistance profile provided to said cable from said electric motor between successive repetitions of movement of said user interface via software and without a mechanical change. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: using said electric motor for successive control of two or more exercise stations. ### Claim 20 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: at least one of: (1) a trainer and (2) a therapist remotely changing said physical resistance supplied by the electric motor to said user. ### Claim 21 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein said physical resistance comprises a dynamic computer controlled iso-inertial resistance, varying based on acceleration of said user interface element. ### Claim 22 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: capturing and storing energy generated by use of said exercise system into a battery. ### Claim 23 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of: monitoring a heart rate of the user using output of a heart rate monitor; and varying the physical resistance supplied by said electric motor to maintain the heart rate in a target zone.