Method for Operating a Training Device and Training Device

Abstract

A method for operating a training device is provided. According to the method, a property of a user using the training device during a training session is automatically determined, and a fitness level of the user is automatically determined from the user property. Based on the fitness level of the user a performance of a virtual opponent is automatically defined, and information representing the performance of the virtual opponent is output to the user.

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[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 368,412, filed Jul. 28, 2010, and from European Patent Application No. EP 10007620.7, filed Jul. 22, 2010, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.[0002]The present invention relates to a method for operating a training device and especially to a training device adapted to perform the method.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Training or exercising, for example running, jogging, Nordic walking or biking, has become very popular in recent years as it is considered to contribute improvement to physical health. However, many people who start training abandon the training already after a few training sessions due to lack of motivation. Training in a group may be more motivating, but this requires training at a certain place and at a certain time which is not always possible, and it requires somebody who organizes such training in a group. Furthermore, training in a group may be ...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]The training device may comprise a mobile device, for example a mobile phone, a mobile navigation system, a mobile music player, or a mobile pulse monitor. Furthermore, the training device may comprise a mobile device with a screen or without a screen having audio output only, or may comprise a headset for measuring breathing or a heart beat and providing earphones as the output unit. Such mobile devices are lightweight and robust and therefore adapted to be carried around by the user during training. Furthermore, mobile devices like mobile phones or mobile music players are already widely in use during exercising and training for entertainment. Therefore, integrating the above-described method into the above-described mobile devices can be achieved at low cost.

Problems solved by technology

However, many people who start training abandon the training already after a few training sessions due to lack of motivation.

Training in a group may be more motivating, but this requires training at a certain place and at a certain time which is not always possible, and it requires somebody who organizes such training in a group.

Furthermore, training in a group may be on the other hand annoying or frustrating if the fitness level of the participants of the group varies widely.

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