Tactile exercise mat

a technology of tactile and lateral joints, applied in the field of tactile exercise mats, can solve the problems of not being the most cost-effective and flexible solution, many people still fail to exercise at a level, and many people do not know exactly how to exercis
US20120058861A1Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-08KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
Publication Date
2012-03-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a tactile exercise mat (1) and a method of operating it. The tactile exercise mat comprises a plurality of actuators (2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 30, 31) distributed therein and a controller adapted to control the plurality of actuators. The controller is adapted to access predefined actuator configurations defining exercise configurations and to control the actuators in accordance with the predefined actuator configurations. In an advantageous embodiment, the controller is communicatively connected to one or more sensors for sensing the actual movement of the user.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an exercise mat and to a method of operating the mat; more particularly, to a tactile exercise mat comprising controllable actuators.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] It is generally accepted that exercising has a positive impact on health and well-being. Nevertheless, in spite of the availability of many exercise tools and facilities, many people worldwide still fail to exercise at a level that is recommended to maintain a good physical fitness level. In fact, many people do not know exactly how to exercise, which exercises to do, in which order these exercises can best be done, how many repetitions are effective, how fast the repetitions need to be done, etc.

[0003] Several solutions for getting guidance and feedback during exercising are available today. One way is to hire a personal trainer, which may not be the most cost-effective and flexible solution. Another way is to use a system that guides the user in doing exercis...

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