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Non-strenuous under furniture exercise device

a non-strengthy, under-furniture technology, applied in the direction of cardiovascular exercise devices, gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of user forgetting to keep up the exercise regimen and lack of follow-through on the part of users

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15
GLICK DAVID B
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[0003] The present invention overcomes these difficulties by creating an exercise device that can operate under a desk, table, or other piece of furniture. By providing a non-strenuous workout, the present invention allows a user to concentrate on day-to-day tasks during periods of exercise. Furthermore, the present invention interacts with computer software operating on a general purpose computer in order to provide an incentive for users to continue their exercise.

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There are few options available that allow exercise while the user performs other tasks, and those that do exist suffer from lack of follow through on the part of users.
However, as the user's mind focuses on matters other than exercise, the user will forget to keep up the exercise regimen.

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[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is a small exercise device 10 designed to fit under an item of furniture 30. The furniture 30 can take the form of a desk, a table, or any other furniture 30 that is held off the floor by supports 32 and preferably has a relatively horizontal work surface 34 above the exercise device 10. Residing on the work surface 34 is a general purpose computer 100 that communicates with the exercise device 10 through a data link 40. This data link 40 can be a physical link, such as that provided by the USB, IEEE 1394 (or “Firewire”), and Ethernet protocols. Alternatively, the data link 40 can be a wireless link, such as that provided by the Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 protocols.

[0016] The exercise device 10 is purposefully designed as a small machine for leg exercises requiring only a limited range of motion. In the preferred embodiment, the vertical movement of a user's legs during exercise is no more that 4.5 inches. The device 10 is i...

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Abstract

An under-furniture exercise device is presented that provides a non-strenuous workout that allows user to concentrate on day-to-day tasks. The exercise device interacts with computer software operating on a general purpose computer in order to provide an incentive for users to continue their exercise. The software receives data signals from the exercise device that allows the software to determine whether the exercise has fallen below a certain threshold. If so, the software issues a command to entertainment software or driver software that controls a device external to the computer. The command causes the entertainment software to alter its performance so that the alteration would be noticed by the user, and causes the driver software to change the operation of the external device in a similar manner. Multiple devices can be networked together for central monitoring, which can be used by health insurance providers to provide incentives to exercise.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to exercise equipment. More particular, the present invention relates to a small, under furniture exercise device under the control of software operating on a general purpose computer that provides a computerized incentive to continue exercising. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Many types of exercise equipment are known in the prior art. In most cases, however, an individual must set aside time dedicated to using the equipment in order to obtain the exercise necessary for healthy living. There are few options available that allow exercise while the user performs other tasks, and those that do exist suffer from lack of follow through on the part of users. For instance, hand exercisers can be used while watching television, talking on the telephone, or even having a conversation with friends. However, as the user's mind focuses on matters other than exercise, the user will forget to keep up the exercise regimen. Before lon...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/00
CPCA63B22/0664A63B22/203A63B22/205A63B71/0622A63B22/0605A63B2210/02A63B2210/04A63B2225/20A63B2225/50A63B2022/067
Inventor GLICK, DAVID B.
Owner GLICK DAVID B
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