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An exercise apparatus, comprising: a resistance element, operative to supply a resistance to movement by a user of the apparatus; and, an actuator module operatively connected to the resistance element and operative to vary a resistance perceived by the user without changing the resistance element.

A sports simulation system includes a projectile tracking apparatus having a display surface on which a visually apparent three-dimensional sports scene is presented. The projectile tracking apparatus captures images of a projectile tracking region disposed in front of the display surface to detect a launched projectile traveling through the projectile tracking region towards the display surface. At least one processing stage communicates with the projectile tracking apparatus and is responsive to the data received from camera devices to determine the three-dimensional positions, velocity, acceleration and spin of a detected projectile traveling through the projectile tracking region. The determined three-dimensional positions, velocity, acceleration and spin are used by the at least one processing stage to calculate a trajectory of the launched projectile into the visually apparent three-dimensional sports scene. Updated image data is generated by the at least one processing stage that includes a simulation of the launched projectile into the visually apparent three-dimensional sports scene following the calculated trajectory. A projection unit coupled to the at least one processing stage receives the image data from the at least one processing stage and presents the visually apparent three-dimensional sports scene, including the simulation, on the display surface.

A computer simulation enhanced exercise device is provided which engages the user by directly relating the users exercise motion in real time to a visual simulation or interactive game. The exercise device may comprise any variety of machines including, stationary bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, stepper, elliptical gliders or under desk exercise. These exercise devices are configured with sensors to measure physical movements as the user exercises and are coupled to computer hardware with modeling and virtualization software to create the system. These sensor measurements are then sent to a computer for use in the physics based modeling and real-time visual simulation. The computer simulation enhanced exercise device is further provided with features including manual and automatic adjustment of resistance levels, visualization of accurate caloric burn rates and correlation to everyday food items, and network connectivity providing for multiplayer network simulations and directed advertising.

A set of accessory devices and a method that improves riding experience indoors and outdoors on devices using human propulsion and reciprocating motion. A mechanical accessory device that adds the stepping and reciprocating motion to a pedaling system, like those used on bicycles, tricycles, boats, individual power generators used indoors and outdoors with various positions, and movement range adjustments. A set of electronic accessories added gradually, that measures, records, transmits, processes and shares a large range of the parameters, generically called “riding experience” force and displacements, giving effort and work, GPS, accelerations, movie, etc. giving the path and rider vital and functional parameters, giving medical and exploratory results. A system that uses a code to process these information and transmits on the Internet, used on their indoors devices to reproduce the experience in their terms, transforming their devices in simulators, enabled to remotely control outdoors devices.

A computer simulation enhanced exercise device is provided which engages the user by directly relating the users exercise motion in real time to a visual simulation or interactive game. The exercise device may comprise any variety of machines including, stationary bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, stepper, elliptical gliders or under desk exercise. These exercise devices are configured with sensors to measure physical movements as the user exercises and are coupled to computer hardware with modeling and virtualization software to create the system. These sensor measurements are then sent to a computer for use in the physics based modeling and real-time visual simulation. The computer simulation enhanced exercise device is further provided with features including manual and automatic adjustment of resistance levels, visualization of accurate caloric bum rates and correlation to everyday food items, and network connectivity providing for multiplayer network simulations and directed advertising.

A dynamic system for making use of an exercise bicycle supported on front and rear struts, the system permitting the bicycle to sway side to side when ridden vigorously, the system including a first and a second housing for resting on a support surface, a platform retained by each housing, the platform of the first housing serving to receive thereon the bicycle front strut and the platform of the second housing serving to receive thereon the bicycle rear strut, each platform being pivotal end to end and at least one deflectable resilient member engaging each platform and functioning to normally retain the exercise bicycle uprightly.

A method for motivating a user including the steps of providing a device with an image capturing feature; capturing an image of the user with the image capturing feature; transmitting the captured image to an identity verification device; comparing biometric data from the image to a biometric profile provided by the user; generating a motivational image of the user with a processing device, the motivational image being produced from an acquired image of the user, the acquired image depicting at least one feature of the user; and displaying the motivational image from the processing device in substantially real time to the user; wherein the motivational image exclusively depicts a real image of the user having enhanced dimensions for the at least one feature.

An exercise device providing a fore and aft horizontal component of striding motion that is dynamically user-defined, while providing a vertical component of the motion that is maintained on a predetermined vertically reciprocating path in some embodiments. The exercise device guides the user's foot in a pseudo-elliptical stride path, while providing a dynamically variable stride length that allows the user to move with a natural stride length. The exercise device allows tall and short users to extend or curtail the stride length to match their natural stride lengths. The length of the reciprocating path is dynamically adjusted during the exercise operation without equipment adjustments by changes in the length of the stride input by the user at a pair of foot engagement pads disposed on laterally spaced apart foot support members.

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent running equipment, in particular to an intelligent wearing device for monitoring foot sports. The intelligent wearing device is characterized by comprising a body treaded under the foot after being worn, a signal processing module, a signal transmission module and a display module. The body of a foot sole area and the body of a heel area are provided with at least one flexible film pressure sensor, and the signal processing module receives pressure signals of the flexible film pressure sensor and converts the pressure signals into display signals and transmits the display signals through the signal transmission module to the display module for display. The wearing device can be an insole, a pair of shoes or a pair of stockings, foot force applying conditions can be monitored in real time, the intelligent wearing device has a step calculation function and analyzes the collected pressure signals within a certain time period, clients can be helped to adjust incorrect walking and running gestures, movement strain such as running knees is effectively prevented, and users are guided to run safely and scientifically.

A system for displaying a motivational image of a user on an electronic device that includes at least a camera and a display. The system includes an adjustable mount for the electronic device that is adapted to orient the camera and display of the electronic device towards the user. The electronic device, upon detection of movement by the camera, is adapted to display the motivational image, such as a thinner representation of the user, on the display in accordance to the speed or duration of the detection of the movement of the user. The electronic device may be adapted to further receive an input from the user in order to calculate the amount of exercise required for the user to achieve the desired weight. Further, the system is able to validate the user's identity and exercise achieved as well as providing health screenings using biometric testing.

The invention relates to an elliptical trainer. The elliptical trainer comprises a rack provided with a first end and a second end, a rocking bar mechanism hinged to the first end of the rack, a pedal mechanism hinged to the second end of the rack through a transmission mechanism, an adjusting mechanism comprising an adjusting table, and a connecting rod with two ends connected with the rocking bar mechanism and the pedal mechanism respectively to make the rocking bar mechanism in linkage with the pedal mechanism, wherein one end of the adjusting table is in rotary connection with the rack, the pedal mechanism is in sliding connection with the adjusting table, and the adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the pedal mechanism with respect to the rack. Due to the fact that the elliptical trainer is provided with the adjusting mechanism in rotary connection with the rack and the pedal mechanism is in sliding connection with the adjusting mechanism, the exercise experience of climbing simulated through the pedal mechanism of a user is increased by changing a rise angle of the adjusting mechanism with respect to the rack. Due to the fact that a resistance adjusting mechanism is arranged on a flywheel, rotating resistances of the flywheel and a turntable are increased, and multiple exercise experiences are provided for the user.

The invention discloses an exercise action evaluation method and device and an intelligent bracelet. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring motion track data I of a target object, and performing normal normalization preprocessing on the motion track data I to obtain motion track data II; determining a motion action corresponding to the motion track data II, and calling a reference action of the motion action from a reference action library; determining the similarity between the motion track data II and the motion track data III of the reference action; and evaluating the motion action of the target object according to the similarity to obtain evaluation data. The technical problem that in the prior art, a wearable device cannot identify complex actions of a user, the complexactions cannot be evaluated, and consequently the movement of the user is not scientific enough is solved.

The embodiment of the invention provides a motion data monitoring method and device, relates to the field of terminals, and aims to monitor motion data of a user in physical exercises (such as basketball exercises) with diversified actions in real time and improve the motion experience of the user. The method comprises the steps that the electronic equipment collects an angular velocity signal andan acceleration signal of a user; the electronic equipment acquires waveform characteristics of the angular velocity signal based on the angular velocity signal and acquires waveform characteristicsof the acceleration signal based on the acceleration signal; the electronic equipment determines gait characteristics of the user according to the waveform characteristics of the angular velocity signal and the waveform characteristics of the acceleration signal, wherein the gait characteristics comprise the flying time from the moment when the feet of the user leave the ground to the moment whenthe feet touch the ground; the electronic equipment determines motion data according to the gait characteristics, wherein the motion data includes a jump height. The embodiment of the invention is applied to motion data monitoring scenes of various physical exercises.

An adjustable weight-loaded dip-chin machine. Dip bars and chin bars with means for vertical adjustment are mounted on columns, which in turn are mounted on a base. An arm is pivotally attached to the base, and weights can be added to an arm spindle attached to the arm. A belt is attached to the arm, and weights added to the arm spindle resist upward motion of an exerciser performing dips or chins. Elastic bands may be added connecting the arm to the base, and/or the belt to the base, which serve to render the exercise more strenuous. Dip bars incorporate a plurality of dip bar legs, each a differing distance from the other dip bar. Chin bars incorporate a downwardly-sloping dogleg. An alternate embodiment adjustable dip-chin machine incorporates a weight stack which can be attached to the belt. Stack weights selected from the weight stack render exercise more strenuous.

The invention discloses a golf ball landing point prediction system based on image recognition, comprising a strike image acquisition unit, an image binarization unit, an image information extractionunit, a flight trajectory calculating unit, a landing point coordinate synthesis unit and a landing point position displaying unit. The strike image acquisition unit, the image binarization unit, theimage information extraction unit, the flight trajectory calculating unit, the landing point coordinate synthesis unit and the landing point position displaying unit are connected in sequence. The golf ball landing point prediction system based on image recognition helps improve the intelligence level of a golf course and improve sports experience for players.

The invention discloses a yoga mat, a yoga mat system, as well as a data processing method and a data processing device based on the yoga mat. The yoga mat comprises a yoga mat body and a data processing device built in the yoga mat body, wherein the data processing device comprises a processor, a data collecting device and a data transmission device; the yoga mat body is used for supporting an exerciser; the data collecting device is used for collecting first data during the movement process of the exerciser on the yoga mat body, wherein the first data comprises at least one of the followingdata: the physical sign data of the exerciser and the movement data of the exerciser; the data transmission device is connected with the data collecting device, and is used for transmitting the firstdata to an external device; and the processor is connected with the data collecting device and the data transmission device for analyzing the first data, so that an analysis result is obtained. With the technical scheme, the technical problem that in the relevant technology, the intelligence degree of the yoga mat is relatively low, so that the user experience is relatively low is solved.

A steerable sports scooter including a bi-laterally pivotable independent forward portion, a hand-operable direction controller, and an independent rearward portion in secured communication with the forward portion and having a support surface upon which to stand. Preferably, the forward portion of the scooter is angularly adjustable for selecting approach pitch, while the rearward portion includes a brake member. The brake member may be a manual brake member or a mechanical brake member. The scooter may be a snow scooter. The snow scooter may include a skag. The skag may be detachable and may be connected to the brake member. A preferable direction controller is a stem with a handle bar set for grasping and turning by hand. Most preferably, the stem is in axially pivotally attached communication with the forward portion for selectively moving the stem between a generally vertical and a generally horizontal orientation to thereby permit folding upon the snow scooter for easy carrying and transport. The steerable scooter so defined permits the user thereof to easily ride and maneuver over a snow surface for an enjoyable experience. The snow scooter may include a wheel component(s) or a tread positioned below the rearward portion to facilitate movement of the scooter through snow.

An exercise arm apparatus and method of use. The exercise arm comprises at least one finger, a spindle attached to the finger, and weights sized to reside on the spindle. One end of the exercise arm is rotatably attached at a pivot point to a frame or to a vertical surface; a belt is attached to an opposite end of the exercise arm by means of a belt line. Where the exercise arm is rotatably attached to a frame, dip bars and chin bars are disclosed wherein an exerciser may perform dips and chins. Upward motion by an exerciser wearing the belt is impeded by spindle weights, a belt elastic attached at one end to the belt and at an opposite end to the exercise arm, and/or an elastic member attached at one end to the frame and at an opposite end to the exercise arm.

The invention discloses a golf ball positioning system. The golf ball positioning system comprises an RFID reader, an RFID label arranged in a golf ball, a data processing device and a display device, wherein the RFID reader is used for receiving ID information sent by the RFID label; the data processing device comprises a receiving module, a calculating module and a labeling module, the receiving module is used for receiving positioning information sent by the RFID reader, the calculating module is used for calculating the position of the RFID label according to the positioning information, and the labeling module is used for labeling the calculated position information to a panoramic map, and labeling the moving trajectory between the position and the hitting position of the golf ball; the display device is used for displaying the labeled panoramic map. With the adoption of the manner, the golf ball positioning system has the advantages that the position and moving trajectory of the golf ball can be labeled to the panoramic map, so that an exerciser can know the self ball hitting condition in a visual manner, therefore, the movement experience is promoted, and moreover, the improvement of the ball hitting technology is facilitated.