Exercise cycle with interactive amusement device
OwnerDonald L. Melton, William L. Thomas, IIIinventors
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Abstract
An exercycle combined with a video game computer and game control allows the physical effort of the operator to generate electrical current for operation of the game control permitting the operator to control and interact with the computer upon maintaining a predetermined level of physical effort. Although the computer is activated by a separate power source, the generator, upon attainment of a predetermined energy expenditure level, activates the computer game. The apparatus provides amusement and an incentive to perform monotonous exercise routines as well as developing mental and manual coordination skills simultaneously with physical development.
Claims20
The combination of stationary-mounted, pedal-operated exercise apparatus with a computer operated video display apparatus which provides operator interaction with a computer during an exercise program, comprising;
- a pedal operated exercise apparatus mounted in a fixed position on a stationary surface for use in exercising by an operator by pedaling in a fixed position,
- an electric generator operated by said pedal operated apparatus,
- switch means connected to said generator and activated upon a predetermined output from said generator corresponding to a predetermined energy expenditure level by the operator of said exercise apparatus,
- a computer having a power source independent from said generator,
- a video display interfaced with said computer and having a power source independent from said generator,
- means on said exercise apparatus controlled and operated by the operator for interactively playing a game on said computer, and
- said switch means being operatively distinct from said operator-controlled means and connected in circuit between said computer and said operator-controlled means and permitting game playing on said computer only when said switch means is activated by said generator.
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