Audio-visual education system actuated via physical activity device

Abstract

An education system, especially for children, includes an audio / visual (A / V) system and a physical activity or exercise device that is in communication with the A / V system. The A / V system is operative only when the physical activity or exercise device is being used, irrespective of any particular level of use thereof. The A / V system is operative to provide only educational content / material when used. The A / V system is in communication with a plurality of educational content / material sources. Various types of physical activity or exerciser devices may be used.

Description

[0001] The present U.S. non-provisional patent application hereby claims priority to and / or the benefit of earlier filed and co-pending U.S. provisional patent applications: (a) serial No. 60 / 306,170, filed Jul. 19, 2001, entitled "Audio-Visual Educational System Activated by Exercise Device Apparatus (sit and go)"; and (b) serial No. 60 / 312,466, filed Aug. 16, 2001, entitled "Audio-Visual Educational System Activated by Stationary Manual Treadmill".[0002] The subject invention is concerned with the field of audio-visual educational systems and exercise devices. More specifically, the subject invention is concerned with audio-visual educational systems that are actuated via a physical activity and / or exercise device in order to stimulate and develop the intellectual, emotional, and physical capabilities of children.DISCUSSION OF THE PRIOR ART[0003] One of the recurring tasks of raising and educating young children is to ensure that they have access to a sufficient quantity of intell...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Children display a wide-ranging curiosity about the world around them and frequently become bored if they are not continually motivated with a variety of tasks, learning experiences, and intellectual and physical challenges.

Many young children, for example, become bored and restless with schoolwork that fails to sufficiently challenge their mental abilities.

Such boredom can lead to physical inactivity and lethargy, which may compound or reinforce the phenomenon.

Parents, guardians, and teachers have responded with a variety of methods and devices to engage the learning and intellectual faculties of young children, but these efforts frequently fail to deliver the anticipated results.

Even though these designs may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the subject invention as such devices are generally elaborate in design and construction, thereby being cumbersome for a small child to use and operate.

Furthermore, such devices typically activate the electronic or audio-visual interface only when the exercise device is operated at a predetermined level of intensity, which can be impediment to use and enjoyment by a small child.

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