# US 2014/0207264 A1 · Method and apparatus for exercise monitoring combining exercise monitoring and visual data with wireless wearable devices

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- Number: US 2014/0207264 A1
- Document ID: US20140207264A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/220,682
- Filed: 2014-03-20
- Published: 2014-07-24
- Earliest claimed: 2003-12-11
- Assignees: Q-Tec Systems LLC
- Applicants: Q-Tec Systems LLC
- Inventors: Roger J. Quy
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140207264A1

## CPC

- G16H 40/67: for remote operation
- A61B 5/0013: {Medical image data (A61B1/00011, A61B6/56, A61B8/56 take precedence)}
- A61B 5/0022: {Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet}
- A61B 5/0077: {Devices for viewing the surface of the body, e.g. camera, magnifying lens}
- A61B 5/1112: {Global tracking of patients, e.g. by using GPS}
- A61B 5/6801: {specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface}
- A61B 5/6826: {Finger}
- A61B 5/6838: {Clamps or clips}
- A61B 5/743: {Displaying an image simultaneously with additional graphical information, e.g. symbols, charts, function plots}
- 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 22/02: with movable endless bands {, e.g. treadmills (other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028)}
- A63B 22/04: with movable {multiple} steps {, i.e. more than one step per limb, e.g. steps mounted on endless loops, endless ladders (steppers with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0048)}
- A63B 22/0605: {performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers}
- A63B 22/0664: {performing an elliptic movement}
- A63B 24/0021: {Tracking a path or terminating locations}
- 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 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user}
- G08B 21/02: Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B 21/0211: {Combination with medical sensor, e.g. for measuring heart rate, temperature}
- G08B 21/04: responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons (G08B21/06 takes precedence)
- G09B 5/06: with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
- G09B 19/003: {Repetitive work cycles; Sequence of movements}
- G16H 20/30: relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
- G16H 20/40: relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
- H04N 1/00127: {Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture}
- H04N 1/00244: {with a server, e.g. an internet server (fax-servers or the like for store and forward H04N1/324)}
- H04N 7/185: {from a mobile camera, e.g. for remote control}
- H04N 21/41407: {embedded in a portable device, e.g. video client on a mobile phone, PDA, laptop (constructional details of equipment or arrangements specially adapted for portable computer application G06F1/1626; arrangements specially adapted for mobile receivers in broadcast systems H04H20/57)}
- H04N 21/42201: {biosensors, e.g. heat sensor for presence detection, EEG sensors or any limb activity sensors worn by the user (input arrangements for interaction with the human body based on nervous system activity detection G06F3/015)}
- H04N 21/4223: Cameras (H04N23/00 takes precedence)
- H04N 21/44213: {Monitoring of end-user related data (arrangements for monitoring the users' behaviour or opinions in broadcast systems H04H60/33)}
- H04N 21/4782: Web browsing {, e.g. WebTV}
- H04N 23/63: by using electronic viewfinders
- H04N 23/661: Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
- A61B 5/0008: {Temperature signals}
- A61B 5/021: Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
- A61B 5/02438: {with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient}
- A61B 5/14532: {for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement}
- A61B 5/335: using integrated circuit memory devices
- A61B 2562/0219: Inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers, gyroscopes, tilt switches
- A63B 2071/0663: {worn on the wrist, e.g. wrist bands}
- A63B 2071/0666: {worn on the head or face, e.g. combined with goggles or glasses}
- A63B 2220/12: Absolute positions, e.g. by using GPS
- A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements
- A63B 2220/40: Acceleration
- A63B 2220/62: Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal
- 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 2230/06: heartbeat rate only
- A63B 2230/30: blood pressure (A63B2230/04 takes precedence)
- A63B 2230/50: temperature
- A63B 2230/70: body fat
- G16H 10/60: for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
- G16H 20/10: relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
- G16H 20/60: relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
- H04N 1/00307: {with a mobile telephone apparatus (constructional features of portable telephone sets H04M1/0202; mobile radio systems H04W84/00)}
- H04N 2201/0084: Digital still camera
- H04W 24/00: Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements
- H04W 88/02: Terminal devices
- Y10S 128/903: Radio telemetry
- Y10S 128/904: Telephone telemetry
- G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
- G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- 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)
- H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72)
- Y10S: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS

## Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless exercise monitoring system for interactively monitoring an aspect of exercise, sports, or fitness utilizing a wearable device, such as a watch, eyewear, or smart apparel. The device is equipped with, or connected to, a digital camera. Sensors integrated with, or wirelessly connected to, the wearable internet device record physiological data during exercise and data measuring the amount of exercise performed. The data and visual images from the camera are transmitted to one or more internet servers, and may be shared with other mobile internet devices.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of monitoring exercise using a mobile internet device wherein the mobile internet device is configured to be carried on a person and including a keyboard, touch screen, or voice processing technology for user input, a digital camera, and a display for data or images, including images captured by the camera; the mobile internet device connected in wireless communication with a network, comprising:
receiving a first type of data that is physiological data measured during exercise, and further receiving a second type of data from a GPS device, an accelerometer, or a timer, the second type of data being a quantitative amount of exercise work performed;
receiving a third type of data representing visual images captured during exercise by the digital camera, the visual images including photographic or video images during the exercise; and
displaying the first, second, or third types of data on the mobile internet device.

### Claim 2 (depends on 3)

A computer program, residing on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and downloadable to a mobile internet device, containing instructions for causing the mobile internet device to perform the method of claim 3.

### Claim 3

A system for monitoring exercise, comprising:
a mobile internet device configured to be carried on a person, the mobile internet device including:
a keyboard, touch screen, or voice processing technology for receiving user input, an integral digital camera, and a generic port providing a connection to an exercise monitoring device;
a communications port providing an interactive wireless connection with one or more internet servers;
a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon for providing a user interface for displaying visual images including graphics, photographs, and video clips;
the non-transitory computer readable medium further having instructions stored thereon for performing a method comprising steps of:
receiving a first type of data that is physiological data measured during exercise, and receiving a second type of data that is a quantitative amount of exercise work performed;
receiving a third type of data representing visual images captured by the camera during the time the exercise work was performed, and
transmitting the first type of data measuring the physiological data, the second type of data measuring the quantitative amount of exercise work performed, and the third type of data representing the visual images, to one or more internet servers, and
a non-transitory computer readable medium residing on one or more internet servers having instructions stored thereon defining a server application for performing a method comprising steps of:
receiving the first type of data that is the physiological data, and receiving the second type of data that is a quantitative amount of exercise work performed, and receiving the third type of data representing visual images from the mobile internet device;
processing the first, second, and third types of data; and
transmitting the processed data to the mobile internet device in response;
so that the non-transitory computer readable medium of the wireless internet device further has instructions for causing the wireless internet device to receive and display the processed data on the user interface of the wireless internet device.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the mobile internet device is selected from the group comprising: a watch, eyewear, apparel, or other device configured to be worn by a person.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, further comprising a GPS device, an accelerometer, or a timer, integral within the mobile internet device or connected to it, and wherein the data measuring a quantitative amount of exercise work performed is received from the GPS device, the accelerometer, or the timer.

### Claim 6 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the first or second types of data, or both, are received from the generic port, and wherein the generic port for connection to an exercise monitoring device is adapted to receive signals from a device selected from the group comprising: a heart rate monitor, a respiration rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a temperature monitor, an accelerometer, a pedometer, a GPS device, a timer; a device tracking, rate, intensity, distance, duration, or total amount of exercise; a body weight scale, a body fat gauge, a biofeedback device, a treadmill, a rowing machine, an exercise bicycle, or a stepper.

### Claim 7 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the generic port for connection to an exercise monitoring device is configured to provide a wired connection.

### Claim 8 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the generic port for connection to an exercise monitoring device is configured to provide a wireless connection, that employs a protocol selected from a variety of 802.11, Bluetooth, or other short range wireless transmission methods.

### Claim 9 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the communications port providing an interactive wireless connection to one or more internet servers is configured to provide a wireless link that employs a protocol selected from a variety of 802.11, other IEEE family protocols, cellular, or other RF protocols.

### Claim 10 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the server application is further configured to transmit the processed data to a second mobile device, whereby a user of the second mobile device may review the transmitted data and images.

### Claim 11 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3 wherein the server application is further configured to share physiological data related to exercise, or data measuring a quantitative amount of exercise work performed, or visual images related to exercise, or combinations thereof, received from and transmitted to multiple mobile internet devices.

### Claim 12

A method of monitoring exercise using a mobile internet device wherein the mobile internet device is a device-configured to be carried on a person and including a touch screen, keyboard, keypad, or voice processing technology for user input, a digital camera, and a display for data or images; the mobile internet device connected in wireless communication with a network, comprising:
receiving a first type of data that is physiological data measured during exercise, and further receiving a second type of data from a GPS device, an accelerometer, or a timer, the second type of data being a quantitative amount of exercise work performed;
receiving a third type of data representing visual images captured during exercise by the digital camera, the visual images including photographic or video images; and
displaying the first, second, or third types of data on the mobile internet device;
and transmitting the first second, or third types of data to one or more internet servers.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The method of claim 9, wherein the mobile internet device is selected from the group comprising: a watch, eyewear, apparel, or other device configured to be worn by a person.