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a technology of cross reference and related applications, applied in the field of fitness exercise, can solve the problems of both physical challenge and fun of exercise, and achieve the effect of increasing the resistance of the bik

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-23
YANG HAOH
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[0004] One aspect of the present invention is embedding video based motivation into exercise programs. Physical challenge becomes a part of achieving a goal. An embodiment of the present invention provides for a system including an exercise apparatus, a controller, and a video display. The controller receives input signals from the exercise apparatus. The controller tracks a distance traveled by the user. To motivate the user, the controller displays video images on the video display based on the distance traveled and corresponding to an actual location. One example, the system incorporates a mountain bike program to a stationary exercise bike. When riding through challenge areas in the course such as, hills, sand, or bumpy sections, the resistance of the bike increases. The exercise will be both physically challenging and fun.

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The exercise will be both physically challenging and fun.

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[0015] Now referring to FIG. 1, a system embodying the principles of the present invention is illustrated therein and designated at 9. The system 9 includes an exercise bike 10, a support frame 11, a display screen 19, and a controller 22.

[0016] The support frame 11 is sturdy to support the weight of the user and the other components. The support frame 11 suspends the display screen 19 and controller 22 in a manner that provides access to the user during operation of the exercise bike 10.

[0017] The display screen 19 displays animated graphic images or real video images including road scenes or off-road scenes. It may also serve as the input device with a touch screen input feature. It is to be understood that animated or video images may be implemented within the system by any suitable means without falling beyond the scope or spirit of the present invention. Speakers 20 are provided that play audio sound, include music, voice, and simulated background noise. Headphones could also...

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An embodiment of the present invention provides for a system including an exercise apparatus, a controller and a video display. The controller receives input signals from the exercise apparatus. The controller tracks a distance traveled by the user. To motivate the user, the controller displays images on the video display based on the distance traveled and corresponding to an actual location.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional application 60 / 442,596, filed Jan. 24, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] An aspect of fitness exercise is to make the body to endure certain physical strain. The intensity of physical strain is important to the effectiveness of the exercise. The physical strain, however, discourages the exercisers from continuing, and therefore, negatively impacts certain aspects of exercise. [0003] This invention provides various ways, especially of using virtual reality scenes and video games, to make physical challenge a favorable factor in exercise. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] One aspect of the present invention is embedding video based motivation into exercise programs. Physical challenge becomes a part of achieving a goal. An embodiment of the present invention provides for a system including an exercise apparatus, a controller, and a video display. The controller receives input si...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B24/00A63B71/00A63BA63B21/00A63B22/08
CPCA63B21/005A63B22/0605A63B21/0058A63B21/225A63B22/02A63B22/0664A63B24/00A63B69/06A63B69/16A63B71/0622A63B2022/0641A63B2024/009A63B2071/0638A63B2071/0641A63B2071/0644A63B2071/0691A63B2220/34A63B2225/20A63B21/0051
Inventor YANG, HAOH
Owner YANG HAOH
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