316 results about "Athletic training" patented technology

Systems and techniques for generating an athletic training program and selecting music for playing during the training program are described. Based on specified parameters, a training program module may generate a customized training program intended to help an athlete reach a goal. In conjunction therewith or independently thereof, a music selection module may generate a music playlist for playing during a training program. Music selection parameters may include training intensity, user speed, user location, user mood, a user's currently performance (e.g., as compared to an expected performance) and the like. The music selection module may select songs from a personal library or a public database of music. Music selection may be made to maximize user motivation / inspiration.

An athletic training system (200) has a data recording system (202) and a data engine (204). The data recording system (202) is configured to record an athletic competition event. The event may have a first team of players competing against a second team of players. The data engine (204) is configured to receive data associated with the recorded athletic competition event. The data engine (204) processes the data and displays the data as a replay of the event in animated form.

The analysis tool is a system and method for providing athletic training and instruction as it pertains to a golf club swing motion, specially a golf putting stroke motion. The analysis tool provides analysis information to a user from the analysis of at least one video image recording device. The motion of the golf club during the swing or stroke is determined by processing the video image frame data collected by the video image recording device(s). The resulting measurements are displayed by the computer processing environment and presented to the user numerically or pictorially for the purposes of instruction and improvement.

Described herein are systems and methods for mounting optical sensors in a physiological monitoring device worn by a user to sense, measure, communicate, and / or display physiological information. The monitoring devices may be embodied as, for example, a fitness band, a bracelet, a watch, or some other wearable device such as an activity tracker, a health, wellness, or sleep monitor, or an athletic training device. The device may comprise one or more light sources and optical detectors. Optical lenses may be mounted in a face of the device for partially receiving or containing the light sources and optical detectors. The devices and methods described herein may optically isolate the light source(s) from the optical detector(s) to ensure the accurate and reliable detection and measurement of physiological information.

In a training control method using biofeedback, and an apparatus using the method, the method includes setting a target exercise zone for a user based on a bio-signal from the user, the target exercise zone including a range of indices and comparing a current index obtained from the bio-signal with the target exercise zone in time units in an exercise training mode and providing at least one of positive biofeedback information, negative biofeedback information, and a warning message to the user according to a result of the comparison.

Improved apparatus and methods of sensing or monitoring body orientation and motion and measuring range of motion (ROM) for use in athletic training and physical rehabilitation and evaluation. The apparatus includes a 3-axis sensor, at least one memory, and at least one processor, and is attachable to an object to be monitored. The 3-axis sensor senses a magnitude of tilt along each of a first, second, and third axis, the memory stores data representing the sensed magnitudes of tilt, and the processor processes the data stored in the memory. In one embodiment, the processor determines an angle between each of the first, second, and third axes and a horizontal plane, and selects the two axes corresponding to the two smallest angles between the three axes and the horizontal plane. The processor then generates an indication of the orientation of the object based upon the sensed magnitudes of tilt along the two selected axes.

The present embodiment relates to the use of a musculoskeletal repositioning device in physical rehabilitation and athletic training by causing increased muscular strength and power and decreased muscular tension especially during the physical rehabilitation and athletic training. The device guides the condyles and articulating discs of the temporomandibular joint from a neutral or passive position into an active power position.

In respects of limitations and problems of motor function training devices, the present invention provides a wearable and convertible device and a method for controlling combined motor function training. This device integrates the functions of both passive stretching function in the existing CPM devices and additional active assistive training function. Without a force / torque sensor element in the device, the present passive stretching control can still be adapted to hypertonia (high muscle tone or stiffness of joints) of the limb, and the present active assistive control can still be implemented for enhancing voluntary active movement from patients. With such present method, much more applications of active assistive training are supported at substantially no additional cost. On the other hand, the safety of such stretching devices without using force / torque sensor is improved, which assists in increasing the efficiency of the device of the present invention.

A process is disclosed to visually capture a person doing a set of steps for an exercise, and then to compare that person during exercise to those steps, measuring the results. Each exercise is tailored to the individual patient, rather than to an “ideal” or “generic” standard. This flexibility allows a physical therapist to optimize treatment for patients progressively, and / or to accommodate multiple physical problems in one patient. This invention can be used as a medical software product under the guidance of a physical therapist for rehabilitation exercises. It may alternatively be used as a fitness or sports training device under the guidance of a trainer or coach. By providing visual data and tracking results, it enhances communication between the physical therapist and the patient (or trainer and athlete), and optionally, the physician.

A system and method of monitoring the position of a body part of a user. The system may be employed in athletic training, physical rehabilitation, or maintenance of proper body balance in daily activities. The system essentially creates a learning environment in which an athlete or physiotherapy patient is taught via immediate verbal feedback the proper body position to maintain for a particular sport or activity. The system includes one or more motion-detecting / signal-emitting units (“student units”) and one or more monitor / control units (“pro units”). Each student unit is mountable on the student user, and a position sensor within the unit senses a direction / magnitude of tilt / rotation relative to a predetermined reference position. The user of the pro unit can remotely monitor the positional information generated by the student unit via a wireless communications interface, as the user engages in the particular sport or activity. The pro user can change selected operational modes of the student unit based on the monitored angular / rotational position information.

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for accurate measurement, compilation, and presentation of sprinting and running technique data. In one embodiment, the apparatus, system and method includes a knee pad configured to contain a knee pad sensor, a foot pad configured to contain a foot pad sensor and a main trunk that connects the foot pad and the knee pad. The knee pad sensor and the foot pad sensor sense movement near the sensors and contact to the sensors. Data from the sensors is output to a CPU. In one embodiment, the apparatus, system and method include arm sensors. The arm sensors sense arm movement of a user and report arm movement data to the CPU. In a further embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to contain a harness positioned opposite the main trunk.

The analysis tool is a system and method for providing athletic training and instruction as it pertains to a golf club swing motion, specially a golf putting stroke motion. The analysis tool provides analysis information to a user from the analysis of at least one video image recording device. The motion of the golf club during the swing or stroke is determined by processing the video image frame data collected by the video image recording device(s). The resulting measurements are displayed by the computer processing environment and presented to the user numerically or pictorially for the purposes of instruction and improvement.

A system for resistance training of an athlete with a plurality of elastic chords includes a frame including a top and an opposite bottom. The frame has sufficient weight to resist movement when the athlete exerts an athletic training force on the frame. At least one attachment structure is affixed to the frame. The attachment structure is configured to attach at least one of the elastic chords in a position so as to be usable in a selected resistance training exercise. At least one storage compartment is attached to the frame. The storage compartment has a size and configuration to facilitate storage of the plurality of elastic chords therein.

The invention provides a pressure distribution measuring device and a measuring method thereof. The pressure distribution measuring device consists of a flexible array sensor (1), an embedded signal drive collection unit (2) and computer analysis processing software (3). The embedded signal drive collection unit (2) has the function of scanning drive of array lines and rows, and the function of collection of pressure signals of array points. The embedded signal drive collection unit (2) is connected with a computer through a USB 2.0 interface. The computer analysis and processing software comprises a communication interface module, a data access module, a data analysis module, a records management module and a print driver module. The computer gets the information of the acting force, the distribution information of the acting force, the center of pressure, the information about the power spectrum and so on through collecting the information of the acting force output by the force sensor and the analysis software. The invention provides scientific basis for athletic research, instruction of athletic training, scientific research of medical treatment, disabled body recovery training instruction and so on.

A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing motional training, such as treatment of disequilibrium and movement and balance disorders, using cognitive spatial activity and by providing a subject with vibrotactile feedback in response to an attempt to perform the spatial activity.

A group program for resistance exercise training is disclosed. The group program for resistance exercise training includes the steps of: providing a plurality of convertible multi-position exercise units; providing instruction and operating the plurality of exercise units for performing a first exercise in a first configuration; providing instruction in converting the plurality of exercise units from the first configuration to a second configuration; and providing instruction in operating the plurality of exercise units in the second configuration. The exercise units include a frame, a seat positioned on the frame and an adjustable resistance engine attached to the frame.

A system is disclosed for optimizing exercise training of a diabetic exerciser. Computer software accepts physical status data and, in preferred embodiments, information regarding available exercise equipment, and formulates therefrom an optimized diet and exercise program, which is downloaded to an MP3 player or similar portable electronic device. The portable device directs the exerciser during workouts, while communicating with a blood glucose monitor and preferably with a heart rate monitor so as to monitor the exerciser's blood glucose level and heart rate during exercise, and warn the exerciser if the blood glucose level exceeds specified bounds. The portable device records a log of physiological data, exercise performed, and food consumed, for later upload to the computer and possible transmission to a healthcare provider. Preferred embodiments include only software. Other embodiments include a portable device, blood glucose monitor, heart rate monitor, or communications enabler.

A weight sled apparatus useful for strength training and simulating the resistance of an opponent during a blocking event has a tubular construction forming a U-shaped member having a pair of parallel legs which serve as runners. A weight bearing member affixed to and extending between the pair of runners allows mounting of removable mount weights on a horn projecting therefrom. A crossbar extending between the runner ends presents a rearward facing surface at least 8 inches above the plane of the runners against which force may applied. An optional handlebar attachment presents a rearward facing surface against which force may applied in a range from 8 inches to 40 inches above the plane of the runners and normal thereto. The weight sled affords a trainee multiple force application surfaces near the center of gravity of the sled and at differing vertical heights, enabling a more realistic simulation of the resistance presented during a blocking event.

An athletic training apparatus includes a generally horizontal base adapted to be disposed on a ground surface and a first sensor adapted to measure a weight of an athlete. A force receiving area adapted to be disposed in proximity of and above an end of the base is included and operably connected to a second sensor such that when the athlete exerts a force on the force receiving area, the second sensor measures the force exerted by the athlete.

The invention discloses a multi-objective optimization multi-lens human motion tracking method and mainly solves the problems that an existing technology is limited by a training database and has high complexity of the tracking process and a recovered human posture is inaccurate. The multi-objective optimization multi-lens human motion tracking method has the following implementing processes of: (1) establishing a three-dimensional human skeleton model by using a bone abstract method; (2) preprocessing a video image to obtain human body joints on the image; (3) initializing human skeleton parameters; (4) constructing similarity functions under two synchronous lenses; (5) optimizing the similarity functions by a non-dominated neighbor immune algorithm; and (6) selecting the most accurate human skeleton from a group of human skeletons obtained by optimization as a tracking result. The method is suitable for universal videos; two similarity functions are adopted; video image information can be better utilized; the accuracy of tracking the human motion is improved; and the method can be used for the athletic training and the animation production.

A computer implemented personified sporting goal apparatus, system, method and / or computer program product may provide electronically and programmably controlled personification attributes to a sporting or intermediary goal. Certain embodiments include robotic, animatronically moveable appendages, emotions, and / or gestures, via audio, visual, or enhanced features. A personified sporting goal apparatus can include: sporting goal device, including processor(s); memory coupled to the processor; input or output device(s) coupled to the processor; sporting goal; personified feature, attribute, or movement; and user interface coupled to the device, including: a display device, the input device, the output device, a keyboard, or a touchscreen, and is configured to: enable a user to interact with the sporting goal device; receive a selection of a sporting goal routine; or receive instructions to control the sporting goal device. Embodiments include a robot, display(s) and / or speech bubbles.

A system and method for relating heart rate and power output during exercise includes subjecting an individual to a physical activity that involves maintaining power output at a substantially constant level during a time period while monitoring heart rate. For an initial portion of the time period, there is a generally parallel correlation between power output and heart rate. Subsequently, a separation point occurs at which heart rate increases at a relatively rapid rate while power output remains relatively constant, which provides an accurate indication of the individual's anaerobic threshold. The separation point may be used to determine an exercise regimen for the individual, which may be used in a variety of ways, including in weight loss or maintenance, athletic training, physical therapy, etc. The physical activity may involve operation of an item of exercise equipment, such as a cycling exerciser, which includes means for sensing power output by the individual.

Disclosed is a method for creating a fitness training program based on performing neuromuscular and muscular performance tests on an individual, analyzing the results of the neuromuscular and muscular performance tests, and creating the fitness training program based on the analysis of the neuromuscular and muscular performance test results. The equipment used to perform the neuromuscular and muscular performance tests may be equipment designed for rehabilitation physical therapy used for recovery from injuries and surgical procedures that permits general neuromuscular and muscular performance testing and testing of the difference in muscle performance between a right side and a left side of the body of the individual. The individual is tested to create a fitness training program to increase neuromuscular and muscular performance, not for purposes of injury and / or surgery rehabilitation. The individual tested may be a healthy individual. The method is particularly well suited for an athlete that desires to increase performance in a particular sport. The test equipment should objectively, quantitatively, and accurately measure the general neuromuscular and muscular performance and the difference in muscle performance between the right side and left side of the body. Neuromuscular and muscular performance tests may include a variety of exercise movements with each movement tested for isometric, coordination, proprioceptive, endurance capacity, and strength capacity response. The fitness training regimen is created for the individual based on the analysis of the neuromuscular and muscular performance test results.

A training device for figure skaters and other athletes includes an elongate bungee-type cord, and a clipping mechanism with two normally closed loops secured to one end of the cord. At the other end, the cord is secured to itself to form a loop designed to accommodate the user's wrist. With the loop on the wrist and with the other end of the cord secured to the skate or other footwear by the clipping mechanism, the user practices gliding, spinning, twisting, or jumping maneuvers. The elasticity of the cord is selected to provide a gentle tensile force that guides the relative positioning of the linked hand and foot as the maneuvers are performed, to positively reinforce the correct positioning for the maneuvers.

According to one exemplary embodiment, a computer implemented athletic training apparatus, system, method and / or computer program product may provide a robotically controlled moveable goal and / or intermediary goal, as well as a plurality of sensors to identify a plurality of sensor data relating to user interactions with the robotically controlled athletic training system.

A feedforward-movement training apparatus, which is capable of restoring functions of fast and accurate movements in a relaxed state by training feedforward-movements includes a movement working portion where a patient causes a body part to do, within a time limit, a feedforward-movement between a start point and an end point arranged in advance, a movement measuring portion for measuring the feedforward-movement of the patient, and a movement feedback portion for giving the result of the measurement made by the movement measuring portion to the patient. A feedforward-movement evaluation system objectively and easily evaluates the degree of skillfulness of the patient's feedforward-movements in the aforementioned feedforward-movement training apparatus and thus restores functions to execute fast and accurate movement in a relaxed state more effectively.