Systems and methods for enabling users to pause interactive content, such as streamed exercise classes, and return to the classes without compromising their class performance statistics or metrics are described. For example, when a user decides to pause (e.g., they have to quickly handle something), they may have their rank removed from a leaderboard, with the leaderboard passing the ranking to the next user of the activity, while the user is still placed on the leaderboard according to an approximated position or ranking.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63F 13/795 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for finding other playersGame security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for building a teamGame security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for providing a buddy list
A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
A63F 13/816 - Athletics, e.g. track-and-field sports
3.
DATA SYSTEMS FOR WEARABLE AUGMENTED REALITY APPARATUS
Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatuses for an augmented reality system wherein a wearable augmented reality apparatus may efficiently manage and transfer data and approximate the position of its wearer and the perceived position of a virtual avatar in space. The embodiments may include methods of using data from various external or embedded sensors to estimate and/or determine fields related to the user, apparatus, and/or the avatar. The embodiments may further include methods by which the apparatus can approximate the perceived position of the apparatus and the avatar relative to the user when no predefined path is specified. The embodiments may further include methods by which information about a user's path is compressed and transferred.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G01S 19/47 - Determining position by combining measurements of signals from the satellite radio beacon positioning system with a supplementary measurement the supplementary measurement being an inertial measurement, e.g. tightly coupled inertial
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
4.
CLASS PERSONALIZATION WITHIN A CONNECTED FITNESS PLATFORM
The systems and methods described herein receive a fitness goal or target (e.g., a user wants to be stronger, or run faster, or bike longer within a certain heart rate zone) as seed input into a guidance system, which generates a personalized plan of recommended classes/activities for the user based on their goal/target. At different points along the plan, the guidance system may modify or update its recommendations with different or enhanced classes/activities, in order to keep the user on their target or goal.
An exercise machine with a movable belt includes a guard assembly with a flexible guard that extends towards the rear axis and is spaced apart from the movable belt by a first gap and is exposed by the housing body, a rigid guard positioned downstream of the flexible guard with respect to a moving direction of the belt and spaced apart from the movable belt by a second gap, and a channel disposed between the flexible guard and the rigid guard. The guard assembly protects the user from injury and prevents damage to the exercise machine.
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
6.
REPETITION COUNTING WITHIN CONNECTED FITNESS SYSTEMS
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise or other physical activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a repetition counting systems can track, monitor, count, or determine a number of repetitions of movements performed by a user during an exercise activity, such as an interval-based exercise class (e.g., an AMRAP or EMOM). For example, the repetition counting system can utilize classification or matching techniques to determine that a certain number of repetitions of a given movement or exercise are performed by the user during a round or segment, and perform an action for the exercise class.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
7.
ASYMMETRICAL RESISTANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Asymmetrical resistance systems and methods include an asymmetrical flywheel having a braking track disposed on a first side of the flywheel, and a resistance apparatus comprising at least one magnet, wherein a distance between the magnet and the braking track corresponds to a force resisting rotation of the flywheel. The flywheel includes an outer portion comprising a ferromagnetic material, and the resistance apparatus includes a backing plate disposed on a side of the magnets opposite the braking track. A magnetic field flows from a first magnet to the outer portion of the flywheel through the braking track, back through the braking track to the second magnet, and from the second magnet through the backing plate to the first magnet. While the flywheel is rotating, the braking track moves through the magnetic field creating an eddy current that generates a force resistant to the rotation of the asymmetrical flywheel.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
Systems and methods that facilitate and/or enable a connected fitness platform to dynamically rank and select rows (or groups) of content to display to a user are described. For example, a platform may dynamically rank and present rows of exercise classes to a user of an exercise machine via a home screen or other portal into the content provided by the platform.
Systems and methods that generate and perform class or content recommendations to users of a connected fitness platform are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may address a cold-start problem that often arises in connected fitness platforms, providing guidance to new users of the platform as they navigate through fitness content (of varying difficulty or experience levels) of the platform. The systems and methods introduce and adapt a transformer model to determine classes or content to recommend to new users of the platform.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
Systems and methods include a cable end grip assembly configured to attach to an end of an exercise cable, including a pliable strap having a first end adapted to attach to the end of the exercise cable and a second end including an attachment point adapted for connection to a cable attachment, and a grip structure adapted to engage the pliable strap between the first end and the second end, the grip structure and pliable strap adapted to provide a grip interface for a cable exercise. A multi-profile grip may be adapted for exercise equipment including a grip body having an elongated shaped adapted for gripping by a hand, the grip body having a first portion having a first shape adapted for pulling exercises, and a second portion having a second shape adapted for pushing exercises, wherein the second shape is different than the first shape.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
An apparatus, such as a seat post for an exercise bicycle, is described. The seat post may comprise a vertical post, which is coupled to a frame of the exercise bicycle, a horizontal post, which supports a seat or saddle of the exercise bicycle, and a connector between the vertical post and the horizontal post. The connector may include elongated extensions, such as extensions that are greater than half a width of the connector.
An adjustable dumbbell includes a handle and two bells attached on each end. Each bell includes a housing having an interior surface, an intermediate weight having an exterior surface adapted to fit inside the interior surface of the housing, and an inner weight having an exterior surface adapted to fit inside an interior of the intermediate weight. A hole may be formed in each of the housing, the intermediate weight, and the inner weight. An adjustment pin secures the intermediate weight and/or the intermediate weight and the inner weight through the holes when positioned inside the housing. The adjustment pin includes a cap that is rotatable by a user between a first position where the cap fits the exterior surface of the bell, and a second position where at least a portion of the cap extends beyond the exterior surface to facilitate removal of the adjustment pin by the user.
A method includes receiving, with a processor in communication with a first exercise machine, a first request for an exercise class, the first request being provided by a first user of the first exercise machine. The method also includes providing a video file associated with the exercise class to the first exercise machine, providing a notification to a second user indicating that the first user has chosen to participate in the exercise class, and receiving a second request for the exercise class provided by the second user. The method further includes providing the video file to a second exercise machine of the second user via the network. In such a method, display of the video file via a display of the second exercise machine is synchronized with display of the video file via a display of the first exercise machine.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/00 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatuses for a wearable augmented reality system for fitness. The embodiments may include producing an avatar in the field of vision of the wearer, wherein a perceived position of the avatar may be controlled to aid the wearer in fitness training by establishing a controllable pace for the wearer. The embodiments may further include an optical system that produces the avatar such that it may be perceived by the wearer of the wearable augmented reality apparatus as a virtual running partner.
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G01S 19/47 - Determining position by combining measurements of signals from the satellite radio beacon positioning system with a supplementary measurement the supplementary measurement being an inertial measurement, e.g. tightly coupled inertial
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a rowing machine is described. The rowing machine includes devices and/or components that can enhance the user experience of a user performing a rowing activity using the rowing machine, such as during a rowing-based exercise class. For example, the rowing machine can include different sensors that capture information associated with a position or movement of a seat of the rowing machine relative to a position or movement of a handle of the rowing machine and utilize the captured information to perform actions associated with the user performing the rowing activity.
An article of clothing for exercise or leisure activities is described herein. The article of clothing includes multiple, configurable straps. The article of clothing, via the configurable straps, can be adapted, converted, or configured into a variety of patterns, positions, or styles, based on the support and/or aesthetic choices of a wearer. For example, an athletic bra may include a back portion having a strap attachment mechanism, which facilitates the attachment/removal of the straps from one of multiple different locations of the back portion of the bra. The strap attachment mechanism can include slots, slits, holes, or other fasteners or attachment devices that facilitate the fixing of a strap to and/or the removal of a strap from the strap attachment mechanism.
The systems and methods described herein facilitate an enhanced user experience within a connected fitness system. For example, the systems and methods can enhance and/or personalize a homescreen experience and interface for a user of a connected fitness platform. The homescreen experience, when personalized, can provide a user with enhanced or specifically tailored rows of content, such as recommended classes or activities, for selection by the user.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
18.
LEADERBOARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Systems and methods for generating a sampled leaderboard for display on a local exercise system include receiving a request from a local exercise system to start an on-demand class, delivering content for the on-demand class, downloading a leaderboard for the on-demand class including applying a filter to the leaderboard to generate a filtered leaderboard for a user of the local exercise system, determining whether the filtered leaderboard to be downloaded to the local system has a size less than a threshold value, generating a sampled leaderboard if the size of the filtered leaderboard to be downloaded is greater than the threshold value, wherein the sampled leaderboard is generated with a size less than the threshold value, and downloading the filtered leaderboard and/or the sampled leaderboard. An approximate rank for the user on a full leaderboard is determined and displayed to provide comparative performance results for the user.
Various devices, systems, methods, and apparatuses utilize mechanical assemblies to prevent, detect, and/or mitigate objects from entering or moving close to or under a treadmill or exercise machine. In some embodiments, a guard, or guard assembly, is attached or otherwise fixed to a rear area of a treadmill. The guard assembly may include an end cap and pivoting guard configured to be retrofit to existing treadmills, such as to a rear end or area of a deck or frame of a treadmill.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a gaming platform that presents video games, virtual games, and other digital or interactive experiences to players that are working out or performing an exercise activity. The platform can facilitate the control of game actions within a game based on what the user does or performs during the exercise activity, such as when the user adjusts a difficulty level of the exercise activity.
Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatuses for an augmented reality positioning system wherein an augmented reality device may directly (or indirectly through a separate smart device) connect with a constellation of beacons with ultra-wideband (UWB) modules to estimate a position and overall attitude for the augmented reality device and modify the perceived position of a virtual elements in space accordingly. The embodiments may include configurations for how various devices may connect and send data between one another. The embodiments may further include various constellation arrangements for beacons as well as embodiments of methods of trilateration that may be used to interpret data from various beacons.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 1/08 - Systems for determining direction or position line
G01S 5/04 - Position of source determined by a plurality of spaced direction-finders
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
G01S 19/31 - Acquisition or tracking of other signals for positioning
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer storage media directed to optimizing engagement with a display during digital assistant-performed operations in response to a received command. The digital assistant generates an overlay having user interface elements that present information determined to be relevant to a user based on the received command and contextual data. The overlay is presented over the underlying operations performed on corresponding applications to mask the visible steps of the operations being performed. In this way, the digital assistant optimizes display resources that are typically rendered useless during the processing of digital assistant-performed operations.
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 9/455 - EmulationInterpretationSoftware simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatuses for an augmented reality positioning system wherein an augmented reality device may directly (or indirectly through a separate smart device) connect with a constellation of beacons with ultra-wideband (UWB) modules to estimate a position and overall attitude for the augmented reality device and modify the perceived position of a virtual elements in space accordingly. The embodiments may include configurations for how various devices may connect and send data between one another. The embodiments may further include various constellation arrangements for beacons as well as embodiments of methods of trilateration that may be used to interpret data from various beacons.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
G01P 15/00 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
24.
USER INTERFACE WITH INTERACTIVE MAPPING AND SEGMENTED TIMELINE
Systems and methods for generating user interface elements associated with a guided workout are disclosed herein. For example, by analyzing location data associated with a user device, along with digital content corresponding to the guided workout, the system may generate user interface elements including graphical representations, segmented timelines, and performance metrics associated with a user's progress and performance while consuming the guided workout content. These interface elements may be displayed to the user during and/or after the workout and may allow for user interaction to view varying levels of detail associated with the interface elements.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
In some embodiments, the various devices, systems, methods, and apparatuses utilize sensors to control the operation of a treadmill based on a detected position, movement, or actions of a user on a moving treadmill. For example, a treadmill includes a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor. The ToF sensor detects a position of a user (e.g., a runner on a moving belt or running surface of the treadmill), and, based on the detected position, controls the operation of the treadmill, such as by maintaining a current operation of the belt or running surface and/or modifying operation of the running belt or surface.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
26.
DYNAMIC PLAYBACK OF CONTENT DURING EXERCISE ACTIVITY
The systems and methods described herein perform operations to enhance or improve how content is dynamically presented to users during an exercise activity. For example, a dynamic playback system can adjust or modify playback rates for a user based on the type of activity being performed by the user, based on the level or expertise of the user, based on the type of content being presented to the user (e.g., what type of scene is being presented to the user), based on a current speed or effort of the user, and so on.
Exercise system test station systems and methods are provided. The test station may include a frame and a trolley movably coupled to the frame. The trolley may include at least one deployable test assembly configured to perform one or more tests on an exercise system when the exercise system is positioned within the frame. The test station may include a workstation and/or a safety light curtain. The at least one deployable test assembly may include a spinner assembly configured to drive a portion of the drivetrain of the exercise system, a knob tester mechanism, a sound and vibration test module, or any combination thereof. The test station may be provided as part of a production line. The product line may include an AGV configured to carry the exercise system through production. Associated methods of testing the exercise system using the test station are also provided.
Various techniques are provided adjusting user controls in exercise equipment. In one example, a method includes receiving data from output circuitry associated with one or more sensors coupled to one or more handle control systems positioned on a handlebar of an exercise apparatus, processing the data to identify one or more adjustments to be implemented on the exercise apparatus, and providing one or more commands to one or more adjustment mechanisms to implement the one or more identified adjustments. The one or more handle control systems are positioned on the handlebar of the exercise apparatus at a position that allows the user to actuate the resistance knob control without moving the user's hands. Additional methods and systems are also provided.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
29.
WORKOUT INTENSITY METRICS FOR USERS OF A CONNECTED FITNESS PLATFORM
Systems and methods that determine a “strive score,” “effort score,” and/or other metrics that represent intensity levels or effort levels for the user as they perform different workouts or exercise activities are described. For example, the user can perform various activities via exercise machines (e.g., treadmills and/or exercise bicycles) or without machines (e.g., Pilates, running, lifting weights), and the systems and methods can monitor the user's heart rate to determine both specific and overall intensities or efforts expended by the user when performing the activities. The systems and methods can utilize the scoring metrics to present visual graphics or indicia that inform a user of their current effort within an exercise class or activity, their cumulative effort within the class or activity, their comparative effort within the class or activity, and/or other information.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer storage media directed to providing talk back automation for applications installed on a mobile device. To do so actions (e.g., talk back features) can be created, via the digital assistant, by recording a series of events that are typically provided by a user of the mobile device when manually invoking the desired action. At a desired state, the user may select an object that represents the output of the application. The recording embodies the action and can be associated with a series of verbal commands that the user would typically announce to the digital assistant when an invocation of the action is desired. In response, the object is verbally communicated to the user via the digital assistant, a different digital assistant, or even another device. Alternatively, the object may be communicated to the same application or another application as input.
A connected fitness platform can determine members are recognized during a live class or other live event, and seamlessly perform actions in response to or along with the recognition. The platform may determine a user or member is being recognized by an instructor or leader of the class/event, such as by tokenizing usernames and utilizing a semantic database to match or identify members represented by the usernames. The platform may then perform actions for the identified members.
A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 21/015 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters including rotating or oscillating elements
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
G09B 5/10 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations all student stations being capable of presenting the same information simultaneously
G09B 5/14 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations with provision for individual teacher-student communication
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
33.
EXERCISE INSTRUCTION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Systems and methods include an exercise device receiving a sequence of camera images of a user performing an exercise, identifying a plurality of anatomical points of the user based at least in part on the sequence of camera images, determining a user performance level based, at least in part, on an analysis of the plurality of anatomical points; and providing corrective feedback to the user when the user performance level fails to satisfy performance criteria for the exercise. A workout device includes a display device for displaying exercise content and a housing with a recessed portion and a camera arm configured to be inserted in the recessed portion of the housing in a first position and partially inserted in the recessed portion of the housing in a second position.
A platform-based strength machine enables users to perform strength or lifting activities or exercises via moveable or configurable pull points. The strength machine can include tracks that facilitate the configuring of the positions of the pull points, handles that control operation of the strength machine and/or measure movements performed by a user, compact motors that facilitate various platform or load application configurations, safety systems for the strength machine, and other enhancements.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
35.
USER EXPERIENCE PLATFORM FOR CONNECTED FITNESS SYSTEMS
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise or other physical activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a classification system communicates with a media hub to receive images and perform various methods for classifying or detecting poses, exercises, and/or movements performed by a user during an activity. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a movements database (dB) that stores information as entries relating individual movements to data associated with the individual movements. Various systems, including class generation systems and body focus/activity systems, can utilize the movements database when presenting class content to users and/or presenting exercise information (e.g., muscle groups worked or targeted) to the users.
G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
Display mounting systems and methods are described herein. A mounting system may include a barrel and a tongue extending from the barrel. The barrel may be securable to a device and configured to rotate the device relative to a mount. The barrel may define a hinge axis for the device. The tongue may be configured to extend from the device for connection to the mount. The mounting system may include a friction or locking hinge releasably holding the barrel in position. The mounting system may be associated with a display of an exercise device. The exercise device may include the mount. The display may include a housing and the mounting system. The barrel may be secured within the housing to define the hinge axis internal to the housing. The tongue may extend through an aperture disposed in the housing.
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
Various devices, systems, methods, and apparatuses utilize mechanical assemblies to prevent, detect, and/or mitigate objects from entering or moving close to or under a treadmill or exercise machine. In some embodiments, a guard, or guard assembly, is attached or otherwise fixed to a rear area of a treadmill. The guard assembly may include an end cap and pivoting guard configured to be retrofit to existing treadmills, such as to a rear end or area of a deck or frame of a treadmill.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
Various devices, systems, methods, and apparatuses utilize mechanical assemblies to prevent, detect, and/or mitigate objects from entering or moving close to or under a treadmill or exercise machine. In some embodiments, a guard, or guard assembly, is attached or otherwise fixed to a rear area of a treadmill. The guard assembly may include an end cap and pivoting guard configured to be retrofit to existing treadmills, such as to a rear end or area of a deck or frame of a treadmill.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
39.
HARDWARE AND HOUSING SETUP FOR WEARABLE AUGMENTED REALITY APPARATUS
Described herein are embodiments of apparatuses for an augmented reality system wherein a wearable augmented reality apparatus may be constructed to have multiple chambers with circuitry elements that are physically and electrically connected. The embodiments may further include a structure for a circuitry chamber that protects sensitive components from external factors. The embodiments may further include arrangements for subsections and components in a wearable augmented reality apparatus that allow for an overall compliant housing while reducing potential shearing force on embedded components
Described herein are embodiments of apparatuses for an augmented reality system wherein a wearable augmented reality apparatus may be constructed to have multiple chambers with circuitry elements that are physically and electrically connected. The embodiments may further include a structure for a circuitry chamber that protects sensitive components from external factors. The embodiments may further include arrangements for subsections and components in a wearable augmented reality apparatus that allow for an overall compliant housing while reducing potential shearing force on embedded components.
Media hub systems and methods for providing content for display on a device provided. The media system may include a hub and a mount configured to secure the hub to a plurality of structures. The hub may include a camera and be configured to provide content for display on a device. The mount may be configured to couple to the hub via a magnetic connection. The magnetic connection may be configured to allow the hub to tilt relative to the mount to adjust a field-of-view of the camera.
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
G03B 17/55 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects
42.
REPETITION COUNTING WITHIN CONNECTED FITNESS SYSTEMS
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise or other physical activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a repetition counting systems can track, monitor, count, or determine a number of repetitions of movements performed by a user during an exercise activity or other activity. For example, the repetition counting system can utilize classification or matching techniques to determine that a certain number of repetitions of a given movement or exercise are performed by the user.
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A heart rate monitor may include a strap and a heart rate monitoring pod releasably coupled to the strap. A securement element may be disposed in the strap to selectively secure the pod to the strap. The pod may be selectively removable from the securement element and include one or more charger contacts. The pod may include one or more LEDs and/or vibrating elements to provide a light animation feedback and/or a haptic feedback to a user. A charger may be provided to charge the pod. The charger and pod may have complementary shapes to align the pod on the charger. For example, placement of the pod on the charger may align the charger contacts of the pod with one or more charging elements (e.g., pins) disposed in the charger.
Systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods personalize certain time-based content for users/members to enhance their experience when exercising or navigating a connected fitness platform. For example, the systems and methods may utilize machine learning models to determine or predict a likelihood of engagement of timely content by users and ranks the content or provides recommendations to the users in response to the determined predictions.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 50/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
The systems and methods described herein provide an exercise machine that includes a closed loop control system to enhance or otherwise modify operations of the exercise machine. For example, the system may apply various closed loop control schemes based on data received from various sensors of the exercise machine, such as sensors with handles and/or motors of the exercise machine.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
Systems and methods for adjusting resistance on an exercise apparatus include a first resistance apparatus having an adjusting bracket, magnetic members mounted on an inner surface of the adjusting bracket, a stepper motor having an adjusting shaft and operable to traverse a portion of the length of the adjusting shaft. At a first position, the magnetic members are disposed above a flywheel, and in a second position, the magnetic members are disposed on opposite sides of the flywheel, providing resistance thereto. A load cell couples the adjusting bracket to the frame and generates a signal corresponding to the movement of the adjusting bracket. A computing system calculates resistance, rpms, power from load cell signal, stepper motor position, shaft rotational position and other sensor inputs.
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
47.
USER EXPERIENCE PLATFORM FOR CONNECTED FITNESS SYSTEMS
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise or other physical activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a classification system communicates with a media hub to receive images and perform various methods for classifying or detecting poses, exercises, and/or movements performed by a user during an activity. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a movements database (dB) that stores information as entries relating individual movements to data associated with the individual movements. Various systems, including class generation systems and body focus/activity systems, can utilize the movements database when presenting class content to users and/or presenting exercise information (e.g., muscle groups worked or targeted) to the users.
An exercise device rotating display mechanism is described herein. An exercise device may include a handlebar and a rotating mechanism. At least a portion of the rotating mechanism may be rotatable relative to the handlebar to pan the rotating mechanism left and right relative to the handlebar. The rotating mechanism may include a pivot including a stop, a display mount rotatably connected to the pivot, and a tab associated with the display mount and configured to engage the stop of the pivot with rotation of the display mount relative to the pivot to define at least one stop position of the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism may be connected to a support arm extending from the handlebar. A display may be connected to the rotating mechanism, such that panning of the rotating mechanism positions the display in one of a plurality of positions relative to the handlebar.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Cameras; cameras with voice-activated controls; software
using artificial intelligence for analyzing fitness
training; software in the nature of an interactive
multimedia software application using artificial
intelligence, for use by individuals participating in
exercise training. Personal training fitness services. Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) services featuring
non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for
monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with
fitness training and workouts; software as a service (SAAS)
services featuring non-downloadable software using
artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various
parameters associated with fitness training and workouts.
A treadmill or other exercise machine having a comb guard is described. For example, an assembly having a comb guard (e.g., an interlaced comb guard) may be disposed at a rear area of a treadmill. The comb guard may deflect objects or debris away from a gap between a moving surface of the treadmill and a rear guard or housing, and thus displace or move objects away from the moving surface of the treadmill.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Cameras; cameras with voice-activated controls; software
using artificial intelligence for analyzing fitness
training; software in the nature of an interactive
multimedia software application using artificial
intelligence, for use by individuals participating in
exercise training. Personal training fitness services. Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) services featuring
non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for
monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with
fitness training and workouts; software as a service (SAAS)
services featuring non-downloadable software using
artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various
parameters associated with fitness training and workouts.
53.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CROWDSOURCED ACTIONS AND COMMANDS
Embodiments facilitate the intuitive creation, maintenance, and distribution of action datasets that include computing events or tasks that can be reproduced when a command is received by a digital assistant. The digital assistant can generate new action datasets, on-board new action datasets, and receive new action datasets or updates to existing action datasets locally or via a digital assistant server, among other things. The digital assistant server can also receive action datasets, maintain action datasets, and distribute action datasets to one or more digital assistants, among other things.
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a rowing machine is described. The rowing machine can enhance the user experience of a user performing a rowing activity using the rowing machine, such as during a rowing-based exercise class. For example, the rowing machine can include different sensors that capture information associated with a position or movement of a seat of the rowing machine relative to a position or movement of a handle of the rowing machine and utilize the captured information to perform actions associated with the user performing the rowing activity.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Cameras; cameras with voice-activated controls; software using artificial intelligence for analyzing fitness training; software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence, for use by individuals participating in exercise training. (1) Personal training fitness services.
(2) Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Cameras; cameras with voice-activated controls; software using artificial intelligence for analyzing fitness training; software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence, for use by individuals participating in exercise training. (1) Personal training fitness services.
(2) Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts.
57.
Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Cameras; cameras with voice-activated controls; downloadable and recorded software using artificial intelligence for analyzing fitness training; downloadable and recorded software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence featuring audio and video information, and downloadable multimedia files, all on the subjects of physical fitness, wellness, and exercise, and all for use by individuals participating in exercise training; downloadable and recorded software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence for accessing online multimedia files on the subjects of physical fitness, wellness, and exercise, all for use by individuals participating in exercise training Personal fitness training services Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts; providing online non-downloadable software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence for accessing audio and video information and online and downloadable multimedia files on the subjects of physical fitness, wellness, and exercise, all for use by individuals participating in exercise training
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Cameras; cameras with voice-activated controls; downloadable and recorded software using artificial intelligence for analyzing fitness training; downloadable and recorded software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence featuring audio and video information, and downloadable multimedia files, all on the subjects of physical fitness, wellness, and exercise, and all for use by individuals participating in exercise training; downloadable and recorded software in the nature of an interactive multimedia software application using artificial intelligence for accessing online multimedia files on the subjects of physical fitness, wellness, and exercise, all for use by individuals participating in exercise training Personal fitness training services Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for monitoring and analyzing various parameters associated with fitness training and workouts; providing online non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for accessing audio and video information and online and downloadable multimedia files on the subjects of physical fitness, wellness, and exercise, all for use by individuals participating in exercise training
60.
PLATFORM FOR CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES TO EXERCISE MACHINES
Various systems and methods that support or facilitate the exchange of data between devices within a connected fitness networked environment are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a remote or cloud-based data service, which connects various devices to one another, such as peripheral devices to exercise machines within the networked environment.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
Asymmetrical resistance systems and methods include an asymmetrical flywheel having a braking track disposed on a first side of the flywheel, and a resistance apparatus comprising at least one magnet, wherein a distance between the magnet and the braking track corresponds to a force resisting rotation of the flywheel. The flywheel includes an outer portion comprising a ferromagnetic material, and the resistance apparatus includes a backing plate disposed on a side of the magnets opposite the braking track. A magnetic field flows from a first magnet to the outer portion of the flywheel through the braking track, back through the braking track to the second magnet, and from the second magnet through the backing plate to the first magnet. While the flywheel is rotating, the braking track moves through the magnetic field creating an eddy current that generates a force resistant to the rotation of the asymmetrical flywheel.
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 21/015 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters including rotating or oscillating elements
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G09B 5/14 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations with provision for individual teacher-student communication
G09B 5/10 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations all student stations being capable of presenting the same information simultaneously
A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 21/015 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters including rotating or oscillating elements
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
G09B 5/10 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations all student stations being capable of presenting the same information simultaneously
G09B 5/14 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations with provision for individual teacher-student communication
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
66.
LEADERBOARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Systems and methods for generating a sampled leaderboard for display on a local exercise system include receiving a request from a local exercise system to start an on-demand class, delivering content for the on-demand class, downloading a leaderboard for the on-demand class including applying a filter to the leaderboard to generate a filtered leaderboard for a user of the local exercise system, determining whether the filtered leaderboard to be downloaded to the local system has a size less than a threshold value, generating a sampled leaderboard if the size of the filtered leaderboard to be downloaded is greater than the threshold value, wherein the sampled leaderboard is generated with a size less than the threshold value, and downloading the filtered leaderboard and/or the sampled leaderboard. An approximate rank for the user on a full leaderboard is determined and displayed to provide comparative performance results for the user.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
Systems and methods for generating a sampled leaderboard for display on a local exercise system include receiving a request from a local exercise system to start an on-demand class, delivering content for the on-demand class, downloading a leaderboard for the on-demand class including applying a filter to the leaderboard to generate a filtered leaderboard for a user of the local exercise system, determining whether the filtered leaderboard to be downloaded to the local system has a size less than a threshold value, generating a sampled leaderboard if the size of the filtered leaderboard to be downloaded is greater than the threshold value, wherein the sampled leaderboard is generated with a size less than the threshold value, and downloading the filtered leaderboard and/or the sampled leaderboard. An approximate rank for the user on a full leaderboard is determined and displayed to provide comparative performance results for the user.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
A seat assembly for adjustably connecting a seat to a seat post is provided. The seat assembly may include a slider configured to slide along the seat post, a cam coupled to the slider and movable between a first position and a second position, and a cam washer positioned between the cam and the slider. The cam washer may include a base seated within a cutout disposed in the slider, the base having a non-circular shape for engagement with a complementary shape of the cutout. The cam washer may include a tab extending from the base, the tab seated within the cam. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
A63B 22/00 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A treadmill includes a deck having a continuous track, and a plurality of slats fixedly connected to the track. The treadmill also includes a first post extending from the deck, a second post extending from the deck opposite the first post, and a first arm supported by the first post and including a first rotary control. The treadmill further includes a second arm opposite the first arm and supported by the second post. The second arm includes a second rotary control separate from the first rotary control. The first rotary control is configured to control a first function of the treadmill and the second rotary control is configured to control a second function of the treadmill different from the first function.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/00 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 23/12 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs
A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
72.
Systems and methods for the production, management, syndication and distribution of digital assets through a network in a micro-subscription-based platform
Systems and methods are for production, management, syndication and distribution of digital assets through a network such as the Internet or wireless network. Digital media assets are distributed to consumers through a syndicated network of Outlets under control of a central platform. Distribution is format agnostic. There is a single platform between the B2B2C, wherein a platform allows, through a single access for each stakeholder, the ability to each have control over availability dates and pricing specifications to a plurality of merchants and/or subscription outlets or channels. Subscription channels can support micro-subscriptions with diversely curated and priced offerings, including acceptance of crypto-currency. The delivered media assets may include content associated with an exercise apparatus, including content for an exercise session including computer generated content and computer augmented content created in response to exercise session data.
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
G06Q 20/12 - Payment architectures specially adapted for electronic shopping systems
G06Q 20/36 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using electronic wallets or electronic money safes
G06Q 40/04 - Trading Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
H04N 21/472 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or servicesEnd-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a rowing machine is described. The rowing machine includes devices and/or components that can enhance the user experience of a user performing a rowing activity using the rowing machine, such as during a rowing-based exercise class. For example, the rowing machine can include different sensors that capture information associated with a position or movement of a seat of the rowing machine relative to a position or movement of a handle of the rowing machine and utilize the captured information to perform actions associated with the user performing the rowing activity.
A63B 22/00 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
74.
HANDLE CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Various techniques are provided adjusting user controls in exercise equipment. In one example, a method includes receiving data from output circuitry associated with one or more sensors coupled to one or more handle control systems positioned on a handlebar of an exercise apparatus, processing the data to identify one or more adjustments to be implemented on the exercise apparatus, and providing one or more commands to one or more adjustment mechanisms to implement the one or more identified adjustments. The one or more handle control systems are positioned on the handlebar of the exercise apparatus at a position that allows the user to actuate the resistance knob control without moving the user's hands. Additional methods and systems are also provided.
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
Exercise system test station systems and methods are provided. The test station may include a frame and a trolley movably coupled to the frame. The trolley may include at least one deployable test assembly configured to perform one or more tests on an exercise system when the exercise system is positioned within the frame. The test station may include a workstation and/or a safety light curtain. The at least one deployable test assembly may include a spinner assembly configured to drive a portion of the drivetrain of the exercise system, a knob tester mechanism, a sound and vibration test module, or any combination thereof. The test station may be provided as part of a production line. The product line may include an AGV configured to carry the exercise system through production. Associated methods of testing the exercise system using the test station are also provided.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
77.
CROWDSOURCED ON-BOARDING OF DIGITAL ASSISTANT OPERATIONS
Embodiments described herein are generally directed towards systems and methods relating to a crowd-sourced digital assistant and system. In particular, embodiments facilitate the intuitive creation and distribution of action datasets that include computing events or tasks that can be reproduced when an associated command, stored in an action dataset, is determined received by a digital assistant device. The digital assistant device described herein can generate new action datasets, on-board new action datasets, and receive new action datasets or updates to existing action datasets. Each digital assistant device in the described system can participate in the building of action datasets, so as to crowd-source a dialect that can be understood by a digital assistant device.
G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
Systems and methods for adjusting resistance on an exercise cycle having a frame and a flywheel include calibration, homing and auto-follow routines. A resistance apparatus comprising an actuator is configured to selectively position the resistance apparatus relative to the flywheel, wherein a distance between the resistance apparatus to the flywheel corresponds to resistance applied to the flywheel. Control components are configured to control operation of the resistance system in response to instructions, and a computing device is configured to output media for an exercise class to a user, the exercise class comprising one or more target resistance ranges corresponding to a segment of the exercise class. The computing device is further configured to selectively implement auto-follow logic configured to determine a target resistance value for a current segment of the exercise class and instruct the control components to adjust the resistance system to the target resistance value.
A63B 21/015 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters including rotating or oscillating elements
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
An exercise machine with a movable belt includes a guard assembly with a flexible guard that extends towards the rear axis and is spaced apart from the movable belt by a first gap and is exposed by the housing body, a rigid guard positioned downstream of the flexible guard with respect to a moving direction of the belt and spaced apart from the movable belt by a second gap, and a channel disposed between the flexible guard and the rigid guard. The guard assembly protects the user from injury and prevents damage to the exercise machine.
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
80.
Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatuses for an augmented reality system wherein a wearable augmented reality apparatus may efficiently manage and transfer data and approximate the position of its wearer and the perceived position of a virtual avatar in space. The embodiments may include methods of using data from various external or embedded sensors to estimate and/or determine fields related to the user, apparatus, and/or the avatar. The embodiments may further include methods by which the apparatus can approximate the perceived position of the apparatus and the avatar relative to the user when no predefined path is specified. The embodiments may further include methods by which information about a user's path is compressed and transferred.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G01S 19/47 - Determining position by combining measurements of signals from the satellite radio beacon positioning system with a supplementary measurement the supplementary measurement being an inertial measurement, e.g. tightly coupled inertial
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous belt, and a plurality of rollers engaging the continuous belt. The continuous belt and rollers at least partly define cavity of the deck. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported, and a second motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the cavity.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a gaming platform that presents video games, virtual games, and other digital or interactive experiences to players that are working out or performing an exercise activity. The platform can facilitate the control of game actions within a game based on what the user does or performs during the exercise activity, such as when the user adjusts a difficulty level of the exercise activity.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63F 13/65 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition
An exercise machine can include sensors to detect objects proximate to and/or moving towards the exercise machine. For example, a treadmill, or a control system associated with the treadmill, can determine an object is moving towards or is already proximate to a deck of the treadmill (e.g., a front area, middle area, or rear area of the deck of the treadmill) and modify operations of the treadmill in response to the determined or detected object or object movement. The treadmill can utilize various detection mechanisms when determining an object is within a proximity to the treadmill, such as time-of-flight (ToF) sensors or cameras, millimeter wave (mmWave) sensors, computer vision (CV) technology, and so on, to detect the proximity of the object (or movement of the object).
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
In some embodiments, the various devices, systems, methods, and apparatuses utilize sensors to control the operation of a treadmill based on a detected position, movement, or actions of a user on a moving treadmill. For example, a treadmill includes a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor. The ToF sensor detects a position of a user (e.g., a runner on a moving belt or running surface of the treadmill), and, based on the detected position, controls the operation of the treadmill, such as by maintaining a current operation of the belt or running surface and/or modifying operation of the running belt or surface.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
89.
Optimizing display engagement in action automation
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer storage media directed to optimizing engagement with a display during digital assistant-performed operations in response to a received command. The digital assistant generates an overlay having user interface elements that present information determined to be relevant to a user based on the received command and contextual data. The overlay is presented over the underlying operations performed on corresponding applications to mask the visible steps of the operations being performed. In this way, the digital assistant optimizes display resources that are typically rendered useless during the processing of digital assistant-performed operations.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
G06F 9/455 - EmulationInterpretationSoftware simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
The systems and methods described herein perform operations to enhance or improve how content is dynamically presented to users during an exercise activity. For example, a dynamic playback system can adjust or modify playback rates for a user based on the type of activity being performed by the user, based on the level or expertise of the user, based on the type of content being presented to the user (e.g., what type of scene is being presented to the user), based on a current speed or effort of the user, and so on.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
91.
PAUSING DELIVERED CONTENT DURING CONNECTED FITNESS ACTIVITY
Systems and methods for enabling users to pause interactive content, such as streamed exercise classes, and return to the classes without compromising their class performance statistics or metrics are described. For example, when a user decides to pause (e.g., they have to quickly handle something), they may have their rank removed from a leaderboard, with the leaderboard passing the ranking to the next user of the activity, while the user is still placed on the leaderboard according to an approximated position or ranking.
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63F 13/65 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition
A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
92.
WORKOUT INTENSITY METRICS FOR USERS OF A CONNECTED FITNESS PLATFORM
Systems and methods that determine a "strive score," "effort score," and/or other metrics that represent intensity levels or effort levels for the user as they perform different workouts or exercise activities are described. For example, the user can perform various activities via exercise machines (e.g., treadmills and/or exercise bicycles) or without machines (e.g., Pilates, running, lifting weights), and the systems and methods can monitor the user's heart rate to determine both specific and overall intensities or efforts expended by the user when performing the activities. The systems and methods can utilize the scoring metrics to present visual graphics or indicia that inform a user of their current effort within an exercise class or activity, their cumulative effort within the class or activity, their comparative effort within the class or activity, and/or other information.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A method includes providing a first video file to a plurality of exercise machines, the first video file including content associated with an exercise class. The method also includes receiving user data from the plurality of exercise machines, the user data including respective settings associated with a common performance metric. In such a method, the respective settings are used on the plurality of exercise machines during playback of a particular part of the first video file. The method also includes identifying a timestamp associated with the particular part of the first video file, and generating an executable control corresponding to the performance metric. The method further includes generating a second video file comprising the content and the executable control. In such methods, playback of the second video file causes display of the executable control at a part of the second video file corresponding to the timestamp.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
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USER EXPERIENCE PLATFORM FOR CONNECTED FITNESS SYSTEMS
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise or other physical activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a classification system communicates with a media hub to receive images and perform various methods for classifying or detecting poses, exercises, and/or movements performed by a user during an activity. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a movements database (dB) that stores information as entries relating individual movements to data associated with the individual movements. Various systems, including class generation systems and body focus/activity systems, can utilize the movements database when presenting class content to users and/or presenting exercise information (e.g., muscle groups worked or targeted) to the users.
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise or other physical activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a classification system communicates with a media hub to receive images and perform various methods for classifying or detecting poses, exercises, and/or movements performed by a user during an activity. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a movements database (dB) that stores information as entries relating individual movements to data associated with the individual movements. Various systems, including class generation systems and body focus/activity systems, can utilize the movements database when presenting class content to users and/or presenting exercise information (e.g., muscle groups worked or targeted) to the users.
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
A platform-based strength machine enables users to perform strength or lifting activities or exercises via moveable or configurable pull points. The strength machine can include tracks that facilitate the configuring of the positions of the pull points, handles that control operation of the strength machine and/or measure movements performed by a user, compact motors that facilitate various platform or load application configurations, safety systems for the strength machine, and other enhancements.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A platform-based strength machine enables users to perform strength or lifting activities or exercises via moveable or configurable pull points. The strength machine can include tracks that facilitate the configuring of the positions of the pull points, handles that control operation of the strength machine and/or measure movements performed by a user, compact motors that facilitate various platform or load application configurations, safety systems for the strength machine, and other enhancements.
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A63B 21/005 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to action recipes for a crowdsourced digital assistant. Users can define an action recipe by recording a set of inputs across one or more applications, by providing multiple sub-commands in a single on-the-fly command, by providing one or more associated commands, or otherwise. An action recipe dataset is generated, and stored and indexed on a user device and/or on an action cloud server. As such, any user can invoke an action recipe by providing an associated command to a crowdsourced digital assistant application on a user device. The crowdsourced digital assistant searches for a matching command on the user device and/or the action cloud server, and if a match is located, the corresponding action recipe dataset is accessed, and the crowdsourced digital assistant emulates the actions in the action recipe on the user device.
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
G06F 9/455 - EmulationInterpretationSoftware simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
