Respiratory Feedback for Exercise Breathing Pattern Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Novice exercisers face challenges in learning proper breathing techniques during workouts due to the expense of personal trainers and intimidation of gym environments, while existing tracking methods lack feedback on breathing form, especially for non-aerobic exercises like yoga, and wearable heart rate monitors do not provide sufficient information on exercise correctness.
Innovation Solution
A computing device with respiratory sensors and exercise equipment that determines the current exercise, sets a target breathing pattern, monitors the user's breathing, and provides feedback on differences between the target and current patterns, using inputs from sensors and contextual information to improve breathing coordination with movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If personal trainers are used to teach proper breathing techniques, then breathing form improvement is achieved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables exercisers to self-monitor and self-correct their breathing patterns using automated feedback from sensors and processors, eliminating the need for personal trainers to provide breathing form instruction
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of personal trainer instruction with an automated electronic system comprising respiratory sensors, processors, and feedback mechanisms that automatically monitor and guide breathing form
2Loss of time
If hand-written notes or fitness tracking applications are used to track progress, then progress tracking is achieved, but real-time feedback on breathing form is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements real-time feedback by continuously monitoring breathing patterns through respiratory sensors and providing immediate feedback to the exerciser about their breathing form, allowing for instant correction during exercise
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary electronic system that bridges the gap between exercise performance and progress tracking, using sensors and processors to capture and analyze breathing data in real-time during exercise sessions
3Measurement precision
If wearable heart rate monitors are used, then heart rate monitoring is achieved, but breathing form information is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by designing a breathing monitoring solution that can be applied across multiple exercise types including aerobic exercises, strength training, and yoga, making it adaptable to various fitness activities beyond what heart rate monitors provide
4Measurement precision
If cameras or kinetic sensors that monitor user movements are used, then movement monitoring is achieved, but breathing feedback during exercise is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges breathing monitoring capabilities with existing exercise monitoring systems by integrating respiratory sensors with exercise sensors and feedback mechanisms, creating a unified system that provides comprehensive monitoring without excessive complexity
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AI summary
Systems and methods executed by a processor of user equipment for ensuring a user receives scheduled notifications are disclosed. Various embodiments may include determining a current exercise performed by the user, determining a target breathing pattern appropriate for the current exercise performed by the user, monitoring a current breathing pattern of the user while performing the current exercise based on inputs from a respiratory sensor, determining differences between the target breathing pattern appropriate for the current exercise performed by the user and the current breathing pattern of the user, and providing information to the user regarding determined differences between the target breathing pattern appropriate for the current exercise performed by the user and the current breathing pattern of the user.