Interactive mobile device

Abstract

A device is disclosed that provides a portable, programmable, interactive apparatus that instructs, monitors, tracks, and provides feedback and motivational information to an individual in regards to managing their personal physical fitness information. One embodiment of the device comprises a housing configured to be carried by the user, a display for displaying information to the user, a memory for storing data relating to programs, workouts, exercises and user inputted data. The device further contains an interface operable by the user to select and input data, and a processor in communication with the display, the interface, and the memory operable to control the display and to control the storage and retrieval of data from the memory. The device enables a user to program and view their personalized programs, workout routines, video instructions, or nutrition plans, while at remote locations. The device may also be connected to external computers and connected to the Internet for downloading information such as personalized fitness and nutrition programs and for uploading and storing personal information such as user inputted data to an external computer or the Internet.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a portable programmable interactive device used to instruct, monitor and track user activities, particularly in the fields of physical fitness and recreation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The past decade has involved a dramatic increase in consumer spending in the field of health and fitness products and sporting equipment. In the United States alone, an estimated 50 million people work out at least 3 times a week, over 27 million people play golf, and approximately 1 million people receive some kind of physical therapy every day. This has resulted in a strong demand for devices and methods that assist individuals in setting and reaching fitness goals. The currently available devices and methods however, fail to meet the needs of average consumers in many ways. This is especially true in the field of portable devices that may accompany an individual during their workout. [0003] For example, prior art devices capabl...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] In addition to providing instructional material, the device further allows the user to program, store, and display personalized workouts. An individual may also enter and store personal statistics and download and store music to be played while exercising. The device also gives the user the ability to monitor and display the heart rate of an individual when a heart rate monitor is connected to the device. Feedback and motivational information are also displayed to the user in response to the personal statistics.

Problems solved by technology

The currently available devices and methods however, fail to meet the needs of average consumers in many ways.

For example, prior art devices capable of being carried with a user on their physical fitness workout are severely limited in their functions.

Many of these devices are intended to be incorporated into a wristwatch and are only capable of calculating a runners' speed, time and distance.

More sophisticated prior art devices that do allow for operator interactions are not portable and are usually mounted to the exercise equipment.

The structures and sensors necessary in this type of device are not intended to be portable.

In addition to the failures of the above devices, up to this point there has been no device created to replace a personal trainer.

In conclusion, the prior art methods and devices fail to provide a comprehensive and portable solution that may provide instruction, feedback, and track and monitor the physical fitness activities of an individual.

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