Enhancing Exercise Through Augmented Reality

a technology of augmented reality and exercise, applied in the field of enhancing exercise through augmented reality, can solve the problems of reducing the amount of reducing the motivation of an individual, and difficult to maintain a regular exercise program or to continually improve the workout, so as to achieve the goal of improving or maintaining the threshold level of physical activity, increasing the intensity of exercise, and facilitating individuals' observation
US20160346612A1Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-01NIKE INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NIKE INC
Publication Date
2016-12-01
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The disclosure relates to enhancing exercise through augmented reality. In particular, the disclosure describes monitoring a user's performance and generating a virtual representation of that user's performance to be displayed during a future exercise routine to motivate the user to improve performance during their next workout.
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[0001] The application claims priority to provisional U.S. Application No. 62 / 168,308, which was filed on May 29, 2015, the disclosure and content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] While most people appreciate the importance of physical fitness, many have difficulty finding the motivation required to maintain a regular exercise program or to continually improve their workouts during their exercise routines. In addition, some people find it particularly difficult to maintain an exercise regimen that involves continuously repetitive motions, such as running, walking and bicycling.

[0003] Moreover, individuals may view exercise as work or a chore and thus, separate it from enjoyable aspects of their daily lives. Often, this separation between athletic activity and other activities reduces the amount of motivation that an individual might have toward exercising. Further, athletic activity services and systems directed toward encouraging individual...

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