Treadmill Data Collecting Device for Automatic Exercise Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many older exercise devices lack the capability to transmit exercise-related data to external computing devices, and some advanced devices are not compatible with certain external devices, requiring manual data entry for users to track their progress.
Innovation Solution
A data collecting device that can be attached to a treadmill, equipped with a foot fall sensing mechanism, an inclination sensing mechanism, and a communication mechanism, which transmits foot fall and inclination data to an external computing device via wireless or wired connections, allowing for automatic data tracking and analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual data entry is used for older exercise devices, then data tracking is possible, but user convenience deteriorates and time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a data collection device as an intermediary between the exercise device and external computing device. This mediator automatically captures exercise data through sensors and transmits it to external devices, eliminating the need for manual data entry while ensuring reliable data tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise device is equipped with sensors and a communication mechanism that enable it to automatically collect and transmit its own exercise data without user intervention. This self-service capability improves ease of operation while maintaining data tracking reliability.
2Reliability
If manual data entry is used for older exercise devices, then data tracking is possible, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The data collection device acts as an intermediary that automatically captures and transmits exercise data in real-time or near-real-time, eliminating the time required for manual data entry while ensuring accurate data tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual data entry with an automated electronic system consisting of sensors, processors, and communication mechanisms that automatically collect and transmit exercise data, significantly reducing time consumption.
3Reliability
If advanced exercise devices are used, then data transmission capability is improved, but compatibility with external devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The data collection device is designed with universal compatibility features, supporting multiple communication protocols and interfaces (such as Bluetooth, USB, and wireless connections) to work with various external computing devices, thereby maintaining data transmission reliability while improving adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a versatile data collection device as an intermediary that can adapt to different exercise devices and external computing devices through multiple communication interfaces, resolving compatibility issues while maintaining reliable data transmission.
4Device complexity
If older exercise devices are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but data transmission capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the exercise system into two parts: the simple exercise device itself and a separate data collection device that handles all data transmission functionality. This segmentation maintains the simplicity of the exercise device while adding the necessary data transmission capability through the attached data collection device.
Solution Approach 2:
The data collection device serves as an intermediary that adds data transmission capability to older exercise devices without modifying their core structure, maintaining device simplicity while enabling reliable data transmission to external computing devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to automatically track and transmit exercise data, converting older exercise devices into compatible systems that can communicate with external devices, providing users with motivation through progress monitoring and analysis.
Implementation Method 1
a foot fall sensing mechanism that collects foot fall data from the tread base
Implementation Method 2
the foot fall sensing mechanism is an accelerometer
Implementation Method 3
the inclination sensing mechanism is a gyroscope
Data Source
AI summary
A data collecting device is selectively attachable to a tread base of a treadmill. The device includes a foot fall sensing mechanism that collects foot fall data from the tread base, an inclination sensing mechanism that collects inclination data regarding the inclination of the tread base, and a communication mechanism that selectively transmits the foot fall data and the inclination data to an external computing device.