Visual Workout Tracking System with AI Logging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current gym-workout applications require excessive manual data entry for logging workouts, which is tedious and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing cameras and wearable sensors that process visual and movement data using AI and machine learning to automatically track and log workout information, providing real-time feedback and recommendations, minimizing manual input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual data entry is used to log workouts, then workout tracking can be performed, but the process becomes excessively tedious and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkout logging efficiencyVSAvoidtime spent on manual data entry
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic workout logging by having the camera capture images of exercise equipment and using AI to automatically extract workout data, eliminating the need for manual data entry by the user

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual data entry with an automated visual recognition system using cameras and machine learning algorithms to capture and process workout information

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Extent of automation

If cameras and AI processing are implemented to automate workout tracking, then manual data entry is minimized, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic workout loggingVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary device that captures visual data of exercise equipment, which is then processed by AI algorithms to extract workout information, bridging the gap between the user and the logging system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a visual copy of the exercise equipment through camera imaging, which is then analyzed by AI to extract workout parameters, replacing the need for direct manual input

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20250022316A1Visual health tracking system
Publication Date: 2025.01.16 GIRDHAR RACHIT
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AI summary

A system for tracking and logging an athletic workout of a user, the system including at least one camera and at least one computing device running a tracking application. The system provides the user with tailored dialogue, logging, analysis and feedback based on the video, photo or audio information the camera receives from viewing the user and exercise equipment. The computing device includes a module for generating information via various artificial modalities by processing input data. The system may process visual inputs from the user, area, wearable or fitness-related item including their movement, equipment and utilizes machine learning models to analyze and extract relevant information.