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Trainer control method and fitness device using the same

a technology of trainers and control methods, applied in the field of trainers, can solve the problems of user errands, user trips, and user irregularities, and achieve the effect of easily controlling the operating speed of a trainer

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-16
HEALTHSTREAM TAIWAN INC
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The present invention provides a method for controlling the operating speed of a trainer, such as a treadmill, using a sensor on the user's upper extremity. The sensor sends a sensing signal that changes with the user's position or motion. By controlling the acceleration and deceleration of the trainer based on the sensing signal, the user can easily control the training speed and avoid unnatural movements or missteps, which can lead to accidents. This method is effective and easy to use, making it a great addition to any fitness device.

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However, there is usually a distance between the control console and a user's body while the user is running on the treading base; hence, to operate the control console, the us has to either move forward slightly or tilt his / her trunk forward.
Furthermore, the run prevents the user from operating the control console precisely; as a result, not only is the user likely to err in operation, but the otherwise rhythmic run is also likely. to turn irregular, even causing the user to trip inadvertently.
As a result, the aforesaid problems remain unsolved.

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[0022]In the embodiments described below and the accompanying drawings, identical reference numerals denote identical or similar components or structural features. If, as described below, a first component is disposed on / above a second component, it will mean that either the first component is disposed directly on / above the second component, or the first component is disposed indirectly on / above the second component (that is to say, one or more components are disposed between the first component and the second component.)

[0023]Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a fitness device 10 in a first preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a sensor 20, a controller 30, and trainer 40. The trainer 40 is a treadmill, but it can also be any other trainer with an adjustable operating speed. The controller 30 is disposed on the trainer 40 and coupled thereto so as to together form a fitness apparatus 12. The sensor 20 enables a user to control the trainer 40 without touching the cont...

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Abstract

A trainer control method is provided and includes mounting a sensor at a user's upper extremity, sending from the sensor a sensing signal variable with the position or motion of the upper extremity, and controlling the operating speed of a trainer by the user according to the upper extremity, wherein the sensing signal causes the trainer operating speed to increase and decrease whenever the upper extremity is in first and second states for predetermined duration, respectively. Accordingly, riot only does the user control the operating speed and state of the trainer easily, but user safety is also enhanced.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present invention relates to trainers (such as treadmills) with an adjustable operating speed, and more particularly, to a trainer control method and a fitness device operated with the trainer control method.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]A conventional treadmill usually comprises treading base and a control console disposed above and in front of the treading base to enable a user to operate the control console before or while walking or running on the treading base, so as to start and stop the treadmill and adjust the operating speed of the treadmill.[0005]However, there is usually a distance between the control console and a user's body while the user is running on the treading base; hence, to operate the control console, the us has to either move forward slightly or tilt his / her trunk forward. Furthermore, the run prevents the user from operating the control console precisely; as a result, not only is the user...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B24/00
CPCA63B24/0087A63B2024/0096A61B5/1114A61B5/681A61B2562/0219G06F3/011G06F3/017A63B22/0242G06V40/23
Inventor HONG, JONG-KEOL
Owner HEALTHSTREAM TAIWAN INC
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