US 2018/0021627 A1 · Interactive and Dynamic Fitness System

Abstract

A fitness system includes a training area with exercise equipment and a positional tracking system to record and evaluate a participant. It optionally includes a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality headset, standalone display, computer, additional feedback sensors, accessories, and communication components. The positional tracking system preferably includes one or more laser-based base stations and a plurality of positional tracking sensors placed on or near the participant and equipment. The participant can play games, interact with others, and track performance, and the system dynamically adapts in response to information provided by the tracking system, user inputs, and other sensors or inputs.

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Dependent claims

A dynamic fitness system for use by a participant comprising:

a. a dedicated training area accessible to the participant;
b. exercise equipment located in the dedicated training area;
and
c. a laser-based positional tracking system located in the dedicated training area wherein the positional tracking system comprises at least one positional tracking sensor placed to detect the position of the participant or the equipment while the participant uses the equipment in the dedicated training area.

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A dynamic fitness system for use by a participant comprising:

a. a dedicated training area accessible to the participant;
b. exercise equipment located in the dedicated training area and configured for use by the participant;
and
c. a laser-based positional tracking system comprising at least one positional tracking base station configured to emit a signal that cooperates with a first plurality of positional tracking sensors and a second plurality of positional tracking sensors, wherein the first plurality of positional tracking sensors are placed directly or indirectly on the participant and configured to determine and collect participant position information in the dedicated training area and wherein the second plurality of positional tracking sensors are placed on the equipment and configured to determine and collect equipment position information in the dedicated training area.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

15/618,608Filed 9 Jun 2017

Priority

20 Jul 2016

Published

25 Jan 2018

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification52 codes

A63B 24/0021
Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training…
A63B 21/00069
Mechanical means for varying the resistance: setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing…
A63B 21/154
Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains: using special pulley-assemblies
A63B 21/4035
Handles, pedals, bars or platforms: for operation by hand

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Abstract

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