Exercise system using heart rate information

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exercise system for recommending and receiving a selection of an exercise course, more specifically, to an exercise system using heart rate information, the exercise system: receiving an input of information about a user; being able to recommend an exercise menu on the basis of the input of information, wherein the exercise course optimized to the user is set; causing a device, capable of checking heart rate information, to be worn by the user before the user performs the exercise course; checking heart rate information in real time during the exercise course and allowing the user to exercise; causing the body of the user to be rested and stretched when the exercise is completed; and providing calorie consumption, a heart rate / step result, and a comprehensive comment on the exercise completely performed by the user to enable the user to perform the optimized exercise. The present invention comprises: an information input step for receiving an input of basic information about a user, wherein use guidelines are followed; an exercise selection step in which the information input in the information input step is implemented and an exercise menu desired by a user is selected; a heart rate connection step for connecting a heart rate state for checking heart rate information before starting the exercise selected in the exercise selection step; an exercise performing step in which the exercise selected in the exercise selection step is performed when the heart rate state is connected in the heart rate connection step; and an exercise result step for confirming the result of the exercise performed in the exercise performing step.

Description

Exercise performance system using heart rate information

[0001] The present invention relates to an exercise performance system in which an exercise course is recommended and selected, and more particularly, to an exercise performance system using heart rate information in which user information is input, an exercise menu is recommended based on the input information, an exercise course optimized for the user is set, a device capable of checking heart rate information is worn by the user before the exercise course is performed, the heart rate information is checked in real time when the exercise course is performed, exercise is performed, resting and stretching are performed upon completion of the exercise, and calories consumed, heart rate / step results, and comprehensive comments for the exercise performed by the user are provided, thereby enabling exercise optimized for the individual user.

[0002] Nowadays, modern people are becoming increasingly interested in health.

[0003] Accordingly, interest in exercise is also increasing, and exercise is linked to the goal of health, but it is also linked to play, so that the purpose of play is also linked while maintaining the purpose of health.

[0004] Regular exercise is essential for a healthy life, and while people often think of exercise as simply for physical fitness, its ultimate benefits also include improved mental health.

[0005] Exercise is very beneficial not only for physical health but also for mental health, so experts recommend exercising at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time.

[0006] These exercises are becoming increasingly popular these days, and fitness is developing by linking various technological devices.

[0007] For example, portable electronic devices such as MP3 or other audio players, radios, portable televisions, GPS systems, smart watches, pedometers, and mobile phones that allow exercise while listening to music are being developed and widely used in connection with fitness activities.

[0008] Many fitness and exercise enthusiasts use one or more devices to entertain themselves while exercising, provide performance data, and communicate with others.

[0009] Advances in these devices have led to the availability of sophisticated exercise performance monitoring systems that can easily and conveniently provide numerous physical characteristics related to exercise and fitness activities or other athletic performances, including speed, distance, GPS data, heart rate, pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.

[0010] Conventional exercise performance monitoring systems provide a wealth of useful data, but have the limitation of providing only simple data.

[0011] Accordingly, there is an increasing need for an exercise system that provides heart rate information and recommends and selects exercise menus appropriate for the heart rate information.

[0012] The present invention has been invented to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide an exercise performance system using heart rate information in which the user's basic information is input, instructions for use are provided, an exercise menu is recommended based on the information input by the user, one of a training course or a quick play course is selected to exercise, a heart rate confirmation device is worn to check heart rate information before exercising, exercise is performed while the heart rate confirmation device is worn, heart rate confirmation is checked in real time during exercise, the heart rate state is configured into 5 stages according to preset conditions, and a comprehensive comment is provided to provide the calories consumed, heart rate / step results, and comprehensive comments for the exercise completed by the user, enabling exercise optimized for the user.

[0013] The purpose of the present invention is not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes not mentioned can be clearly understood from the description below.

[0014] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an exercise performance system using heart rate information, comprising: an information input step in which user basic information is input and instructions for use are provided; an exercise selection step in which information is input and implemented in the information input step and an exercise menu desired by the user is selected; a heart rate connection step in which a heart rate state is connected to confirm heart rate information before the start of the exercise selected in the exercise selection step; an exercise performance step in which the exercise selected in the exercise selection step is performed when the heart rate state is connected in the heart rate connection step; and an exercise result step in which the result of the exercise performed in the exercise performance step is confirmed.

[0015] In addition, the above exercise selection step is technically characterized by being composed of a training process in which exercise and rest periods are repeated; and a quick play process in which exercise intensity is controlled but exercise is freely performed.

[0016] In addition, the heart rate state connected in the above heart rate connection step is divided into multiple areas according to preset conditions and is linked to the exercise performance step, so that the heart rate state is checked in real time during exercise, which is a technical feature.

[0017] In addition, the above training process is technically characterized by being divided into two types: the first exercise sequence, which involves exercising at maximum speed followed by complete rest; and the second exercise sequence, which involves exercising at high speed followed by stretching rest.

[0018] In addition, the quick play process is characterized by having multiple exercise intensity levels, which can be arbitrarily set by the user.

[0019] The present invention with the above-described configuration can expect the following effects.

[0020] The user's basic information is entered, and the user instructions can be followed.

[0021] The instructions for use can be limited to the first connection to the exercise performance system using the heart rate information of the present invention.

[0022] Additionally, the user instructions can be implemented and implemented as desired by the user.

[0023] When basic information is entered and the exercise performance system utilizing the heart rate information of the present invention is connected, it becomes possible to select one of the training processes in which exercise and rest periods are repeated or the quick play process in which exercise intensity is adjusted and exercise is performed for a preset period of time.

[0024] One process is selected and an exercise suitable for the process is performed. The training process is a process of repeating exercise and resting for a preset time up to 9 times, and the quick play process is a process of exercising at an intensity set by the user for a preset time and then ending, so that an exercise suitable for the user can be set and performed.

[0025] It becomes possible to obtain the user's heart rate information in real time while exercising.

[0026] The heart rate status is divided into 5 stages, allowing the user to obtain current heart rate information and change their behavioral status according to the heart rate information.

[0027] After the exercise course is completed, it becomes possible to check the user's exercise results.

[0028] At this time, the results confirmed can include calories burned, heart rate / step comprehensive comments, exercise time, target heart rate, heart rate entry time, and steps.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 is an overall flowchart of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a training process of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a quick play execution process of an exercise execution system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Hereinafter, an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0034]

[0035] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the overall flowchart of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a training performance process flowchart of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a quick play performance process flowchart of an exercise performance system using heart rate information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0036]

[0037] As shown in Fig. 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it may be composed of an information input step (S100), an exercise selection step (S200), a heart rate connection step (S300), an exercise performance step (S400), and an exercise result step (S500).

[0038]

[0039] First, let’s look at the above information input step (S100).

[0040] A user may be able to access the exercise machine program system of the present invention using a communication-capable device such as a communication device or a portable communication device.

[0041] When a user accesses the present invention for the first time, he / she must register as a member. Existing users may log in with the ID / password used for existing membership to access and use the service.

[0042] When registering as a member, it may be possible to enter the user's basic information.

[0043] In detail, when registering as a member, it may be possible to enter the user's name, date of birth, gender, contact information, and nickname.

[0044] After registering as a member and successfully logging in for the first time, it may be possible to proceed with the user guide process (S110).

[0045] In detail, the user guide process (S110) is carried out when the first login is successful after registering as a member, but it may be possible to carry out basic knowledge and instructions on how to use the exercise selection process (S200) to be described later, the heart rate connection process (S300) to be described later, the exercise performance process (S400) to be described later, and the exercise result process (S500) to be described later.

[0046] At this time, if the user instruction process (S110) is in progress and no longer needs to be performed, the user instruction process (S110) may be canceled by the user's selection, and the exercise selection step (S200) described later may be performed.

[0047] In addition, if a user who is not logging in for the first time needs to use the user guide process (S110), it may be possible to provide basic knowledge and guidance on how to use the exercise selection step (S200) to be described later, the heart rate connection step (S300) to be described later, the exercise performance step (S400) to be described later, and the exercise result step (S500) to be described later.

[0048]

[0049] Next, let’s look at the above exercise selection step (S200).

[0050] After logging in after registering as a member in the above information input step (S100), it may be possible to proceed to the exercise selection step (S200).

[0051] At this time, it may be possible for the central part (not shown) to be implemented first and the icon to be selected before the exercise selection step (S200) is performed.

[0052] In the central part, the exercise selection stage (S200) can be performed, and system updates, system errors, and initialization can be supported.

[0053] In detail, the system update may be performed by checking whether there is a latest version update before accessing the information input step (S100) when an update exists, moving to the central part, selecting and implementing an update icon, and proceeding with the update.

[0054] If the latest version update is not performed, the exercise selection step (S200) will not proceed, and the exercise selection step (S200) may only proceed when the update to the latest version is completed.

[0055] In addition, it may be possible to support a function in which an error is detected, the error is reported, and the error is initialized and corrected when an abnormal termination occurs during use of the exercise performance system using the heart rate information of the present invention.

[0056] It may be possible for the exercise selection stage (S200) icon to be selected in the central part and for the exercise selection stage (S200) to be implemented and executed.

[0057] The exercise selection step (S200) may be composed of a training process (S210) in which exercise and rest periods are repeated, and a quick play process (S220) in which exercise intensity is adjusted by the user for a preset period of time.

[0058] Depending on the purpose of the exercise, the user may be able to select either the training course (S210) or the quick play course (S220).

[0059] In detail, if the user's exercise purpose is rev-up, circuit shifting, and low-speed continuous cycling, the training course (S210) may be selected, and if free exercise is required, the quick play course (S220) may be selected.

[0060] The training process (S210) may be composed of two forms: a first exercise sequence (S211) of exercising at maximum speed followed by complete rest, and a second exercise sequence (S212) of exercising at high speed followed by stretching rest.

[0061] In detail, the first exercise sequence (S211) may be exercise at maximum speed for 30 to 60 seconds followed by complete rest for 10 to 30 seconds, and the second exercise sequence (S212) may be exercise at a fast speed for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds followed by stretching rest for 20 to 40 seconds.

[0062] The first exercise sequence (S211) and the second exercise sequence (S212) may be set to be mixed or automatically performed independently according to the exercise intensity set by the user, so that each sequence may proceed.

[0063] Quick Play Course (S220) can be used to exercise without a specific exercise goal, with the user controlling the exercise resistance intensity.

[0064] In detail, the quick play process (S220) can be performed without time restrictions by allowing the user to arbitrarily set the exercise intensity and step height.

[0065] Additionally, it may be possible that only the time the user actually exercised is detected as exercise time, and rest time is not detected as exercise time.

[0066]

[0067] Next, let’s look at the above heart rate connection step (S300).

[0068] In the above exercise selection step (S200), an exercise mode may be selected, and a heart rate status may be connected to check heart rate information before performing exercise.

[0069] In detail, in the above exercise selection step (S200), an exercise mode is selected, a heart rate monitor connection screen appears before exercise is performed, and the heart rate monitor is connected, and it may be possible to check the user's heart rate information.

[0070] At this time, the device for measuring the heart rate is not limited, but it may be desirable to configure the device as a device composed of a sensor for measuring the heart rate.

[0071]

[0072] *69 In detail, the heart rate measuring device may be composed of electrocardiography, photoelectric pulse wave method, blood pressure measurement method, and phonocardiography method, and may be measured using photoelectric pulse wave method in which heart rate information is measured using a pulse wave sensor.

[0073] Photoelectric pulse wave technique is divided into transmission type and reflection type. Transmission type irradiates infrared and red light on the surface of the human body and measures the change in blood flow according to the heartbeat as the change in light transmitted through the channel, thereby making it possible to measure the heartbeat.

[0074] In the reflective type, infrared and green wavelength light around 550 nm is irradiated onto the living body, and a photodiode or phototransistor is used to measure the light reflected inside the living body. Since oxygenated hemoglobin exists in the blood of the arteries, it is possible to measure the blood flow that changes according to the heartbeat in a time series due to the characteristic of absorbing the incident light.

[0075] When a device that measures heart rate is worn by a user, the heart rate may be measured, but if the heart rate is not measured, a message indicating a heart rate connection failure may be displayed.

[0076] The heart rate connection failure message will be displayed when the connection is not made for 30 seconds, and may be displayed until the connection is made.

[0077] At this time, it may be possible for the user to exclude the heart rate connection step (S300) if heart rate information is not required.

[0078] In detail, it may be possible to exclude the heart rate connection step (S300) in situations where heart rate information cannot be confirmed, such as when the user does not need heart rate information while exercising or when a device for measuring heart rate is not provided.

[0079] If the heart rate connection stage (S300) is excluded, the heart rate information is provided with a default value of 60, and the exercise intensity displayed every 1 to 2 minutes is confirmed, so that the heart rate information can be predicted and confirmed.

[0080] When a device for measuring heart rate is worn and a stable heart rate is confirmed, it may be possible to perform exercise in the exercise performance step (S400) described later.

[0081]

[0082] Next, let’s look at the above exercise performance step (S400).

[0083] In the exercise performance step (S400), it may be possible to perform exercise in the exercise mode selected in the exercise selection step (S200).

[0084] In detail, in the exercise performance step (S400), when the exercise mode selected in the exercise selection step (S200) is selected in the training process (S210), the training performance step (S410) may be performed, and when the quick play process (S220) is selected, the quick play performance step (S420) may be performed.

[0085] The training execution process (S410) may be set as one set consisting of exercising at maximum speed for 30 to 60 seconds of the first exercise sequence (S211) followed by complete rest for 10 to 30 seconds, and the second exercise sequence (S212) may be set as one set consisting of exercising at a fast speed for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds followed by stretching rest for 20 to 40 seconds.

[0086] The training execution process (S410) may be performed by setting the first exercise sequence (S211) or the second exercise sequence (S212) to a desired set.

[0087] At this time, the desired set may be set in advance as shown in [Table 1] below, and the desired program may be selected to perform the exercise.

[0088] Exercise time (1 set) Rest time (1 set) Total sets 1st exercise order 30 to 60 seconds 10 to 30 seconds 4 sets 8 sets 12 sets 18 sets 2nd exercise order 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds 20 seconds to 40 seconds 4 sets 6 sets 9 sets 12 sets

[0089] As shown in [Table 1], it is possible to perform exercise by selecting the desired program with preset values ​​by setting the desired program in advance.

[0090] The quick play execution process (S420) can be performed by adjusting the exercise intensity and exercise steps by the user, and can be adjusted in a total of 5 stages to adjust the exercise intensity.

[0091] The basic exercise time for the Quick Play process (S420) is set to 10 minutes, the exercise intensity can be changed at any time during the exercise, and if the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes, the user can continue the exercise if desired.

[0092] In the training execution process (S410) and the quick play execution process (S420), the user may be able to check the heart rate status connected in real time in the heart rate connection step (S300) while performing the exercise.

[0093] Heart rate can be identified as 5 zones as shown in [Table 2] below depending on the condition, and it may be possible to identify the time for which exercise can be performed depending on the zone.

[0094] Zone %HRmax Effective Time Zone 1: 50 to 60 minutes Warm-up Zone 2: 60 to 70 minutes Light aerobic exercise Zone 3: 70 to 80 minutes Improves cardiovascular efficiency Zone 4: 80 to 90 minutes Cardiopulmonary endurance training Zone 5: 90 to 100 minutes Maximum capacity Less than 5 minutes

[0095] As shown in [Table 2], the effect and possible time are recommended according to the heart rate status, and the user may be able to perform exercise according to the heart rate status and the recommended time and effect.

[0096] During the training execution process (S410) and the quick play execution process (S420), the system may be initialized when the user arbitrarily ends the exercise during the exercise execution process.

[0097] Additionally, it may be possible to select whether to proceed with the stretching process (S430) when the exercise is terminated in any way, such as when the exercise is terminated arbitrarily or when the exercise is completed.

[0098] The stretching process (S430) is a process in which the user is guided to stretch after the end of exercise. It may be performed when the user needs it, and may not be performed when the user does not need it.

[0099] Once the stretching is complete, it may be possible to see the results of the exercise.

[0100]

[0101] Next, let’s look at the exercise result stage (S500).

[0102] The exercise result step (S500) may allow the results of the exercise performed in the exercise performance step (S400) to be confirmed.

[0103] At this time, it may be possible to proceed with an exercise rest period (S510) in which the user's heart rate recovers and muscles recover before the results are confirmed in the exercise result stage (S500).

[0104] The exercise rest process (S510) is a stage where the exercise performance stage (S400) is completed and heart rate recovery is performed. It is possible to recover the heart rate by taking very slow, deep breaths for 2 minutes.

[0105] If the heart rate does not recover after 2 minutes, it may be restarted, and if the heart rate recovers, it may be possible to confirm the results of the exercise.

[0106] The results of the exercise may include exercise time, calories burned, comprehensive comments on heart rate / steps, target heart rate, and heart rate entry time.

[0107] Exercise time can be displayed as the actual time of exercise and the rest time during exercise, and calories burned can be displayed as the name of the food related to the calories consumed.

[0108] The target heart rate is calculated based on THR and displayed as the target heart rate, and the heart rate entry time is displayed as the exercise time by heart rate zone, so it is possible to classify and display the exercise time by heart rate zone within the exercise time performed.

[0109] Steps are displayed as the number of steps of the exercise performed, and it may be possible for the number of steps displayed to be the same as the number of steps displayed during the exercise.

[0110] When the exercise result is confirmed, termination is selected, and the exercise selection step (S200) is implemented, so that the exercise can be resumed.

[0111]

[0112] Based on the above-described configuration, the operating state of the present invention will be examined.

[0113] Users can access the exercise performance system using heart rate information of the present invention by using a communication device and a portable communication device.

[0114] When a user first logs in, the member registration process begins at the information entry stage (S100), allowing the user to enter basic information.

[0115] After completing membership registration and logging in for the first time, the user guide process (S110) can be completed.

[0116] The user guide process (S110) is completed, basic knowledge and usage instructions are provided, and the exercise selection stage (S200) can be performed.

[0117] The exercise selection step (S200) allows selection of one of the training process (S210) in which exercise and rest periods are repeated, and the quick play process (S220) in which exercise is performed without time restrictions, but the exercise intensity is controlled by the user.

[0118] If the user's exercise purpose is to improve basic physical strength, diet, and strengthen muscles, the training course (S210) can be selected, and if the purpose is to adjust the condition, interval, circuit change, and low-intensity continuous exercise, the quick play course (S220) can be selected.

[0119] When the exercise mode is selected, the heart rate status can be connected in the heart rate connection stage (S300).

[0120] In the heart rate connection stage (S300), a device that measures heart rate is worn on the user's body, and the user's resting heart rate can be confirmed.

[0121] At this time, if the user does not need heart rate information, the heart rate connection step (S300) is excluded, the heart rate information is provided as a default value of 60, and the exercise intensity is checked every 1 to 2 minutes, so that the heart rate information is predicted and can be checked.

[0122] When heart rate information is connected in the heart rate connection step (S300), exercise can be performed in the exercise mode selected in the exercise selection step (S200).

[0123] When the training process (S210) is selected in the exercise selection step (S200), the training execution process (S410) can be performed, and when the quick play process (S220) is selected in the exercise selection step (S200), the quick play execution process (S420) can be performed.

[0124] The exercise is performed by exercising and resting for a preset time, and a preset program is selected so that the exercise can be performed with a number of sets that are suitable for the user.

[0125] When exercise is performed, the heart rate is checked, and the heart rate is checked in 5 zones, and it becomes possible to check the time available for exercise according to the zone.

[0126] When the exercise is completed, the stretching process (S430) is performed, enabling the user to be guided in stretching.

[0127] Once stretching is completed, the exercise rest phase (S510) is performed to recover the heart rate, and the exercise result phase (S500) is performed to confirm the results of the exercise.

[0128] The results of the exercise can be displayed in the form of exercise time, calories burned, comprehensive comments on heart rate / steps, target heart rate, and heart rate entry time.

[0129]

[0130] The above-described embodiments are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and other embodiments are possible.

[0131] Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should include not only the above-described embodiments but also other embodiments modified in various ways by the technical idea of ​​the invention described in the claims below.

Claims

1. Information entry stage where the user's basic information is entered and instructions for use are provided; In the above information input step, information is input and implemented, and an exercise selection step is provided where the user selects the desired exercise menu; A heart rate connection step in which the heart rate status is connected to check heart rate information before starting the exercise selected in the above exercise selection step; An exercise execution step in which the exercise selected in the movement selection step is performed when the heart rate state is connected in the heart rate connection step; and An exercise performance system using heart rate information, characterized by comprising: an exercise result step in which the result of the exercise performed in the above exercise performance step is confirmed; 2. In paragraph 1, The above exercise selection step is, A training process in which exercise and rest periods are repeated; and An exercise performance system utilizing heart rate information, characterized by comprising a quick play process in which exercise intensity is controlled but exercise is performed freely.

3. In paragraph 1, An exercise performance system using heart rate information, characterized in that the heart rate status connected in the above heart rate connection step is divided into multiple areas according to preset conditions and linked with the exercise performance step so that the heart rate status is checked in real time during exercise.

4. In paragraph 2, The above training course is divided into two types: The first exercise sequence involves exercising at maximum speed followed by complete rest; An exercise execution system using heart rate information, characterized by comprising a second exercise sequence of rapid exercise followed by stretching and rest.

5. In paragraph 2, An exercise performance system using heart rate information, characterized in that the exercise intensity of the above quick play process is composed of multiple stages, but can be arbitrarily set by the user.

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