Exercise device control and billing system

Abstract

An exercise method is disclosed that includes at least one exercise device with at least one sensor and a method of information transfer between the exercise device and a user. This information transfer is likely accomplished by use of a computer monitor and some sort of input device such as a keypad. This can be combined by use of a touch screen monitor. The user is identified to the machine and a specific exercise protocol is generated and used to control the exercise session(s) on each machine being used. Sensory data is generated from each sensor on each exercise device, during each exercise session and used to generate a new protocol for the user's next exercise session. This new protocol is based on the user's performance on the previous exercise session. The information may also be compiled in a user-friendly format that the user can access via the internet or other multi-accessible information transfer system. This compiled data is a great motivational tool in promoting long-term physical fitness. In addition, a pay-per-use billing method is also disclosed to enable cost effective use of the disclosed.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.