WO2007111907A2 - Système virtuel d'entraînement personnel - Google Patents

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WO2007111907A2
WO2007111907A2 PCT/US2007/007039 US2007007039W WO2007111907A2 WO 2007111907 A2 WO2007111907 A2 WO 2007111907A2 US 2007007039 W US2007007039 W US 2007007039W WO 2007111907 A2 WO2007111907 A2 WO 2007111907A2
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  • the invention relates generally to fitness training, and more specifically to a system and method for providing an interactive virtual fitness trainer to users in real-time.
  • Personal trainers are individuals who usually have a fitness training background and who provided personal training services to an individual customer. These trainers instruct the exerciser how to properly use the equipment, design personalized exercise routines, give encouragement throughout the workout and even, if necessary, give the exerciser help, such as a spot. Another benefit of personal trainers is that they often provide their customers with the needed incentive and motivation to continue to workout and perform, and may also revise the exercise routine over time based on performance and results. However, these, real, personal trainers can become extremely expensive and may not be available at all times. Often gyms have a limited number of trainers on staff and therefore it is also difficult to change trainers if desired.
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication 2005/0164833 discloses software that allows users to choose a virtual personal trainer and select their own exercise routine.
  • the virtual trainer demonstrates the use of the gym equipment on a computer and then the users follow the routine at their own pace and at a place and time of their own convenience.
  • the virtual trainer is not there to encourage, motivate and assist the user while he/she is exercising.
  • a virtual trainer exercise system including at least one exercise equipment device including a video user interface, an audio input, an audio output, and a data port for receiving a portable storage device, a server in communication with the exercise equipment device, a database in communication with the server, the database including one or more user profiles, software executing on the exercise equipment device for receiving user data from the portable storage device, software executing on the server for accessing a user profile corresponding to the user data, and software executing on the server for generating an interactive virtual trainer based on the user profile and providing the interactive virtual trainer to the user via the user interface and audio output.
  • Also provided is a method of providing a user with a virtual trainer in situ on exercise equipment including the steps of receiving user data from a portable memory device, accessing a user profile corresponding to the user data, generating an interactive virtual trainer, displaying the interactive - A -
  • virtual trainer on a video display, implementing a workout routine on the exercise equipment, receiving speech input from the user and providing a response to the speech input via the interactive virtual trainer.
  • a method of generating an interactive virtual trainer and workout regiment for use in situ on exercise equipment including the steps of accessing a server via the Internet, creating a username and a password, entering one or more personal data elements corresponding to the user for storage in a user profile, selecting a customizable virtual trainer for storage in the user profile, selecting trainer attributes indicative of at least one of an appearance and a behavior of the virtual trainer, providing one or more workout- parameters-and receiving a workout routine based on the one or more workout parameters.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a virtual trainer exercise system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is another schematic view of the system shown in FIG. 1
  • FIGS. 3A and B are exemplary video user interfaces employable by the system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a method of providing a virtual trainer employable by the system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B are exemplary screenshots generated by the system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 6 is another method of providing a virtual trainer employable by the system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 7 is an exemplary exercise equipment device employable by the virtual trainer exercise system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 8 is another view of the exemplary exercise equipment device shown in FIG. 7.
  • FIG. 1 shows a system for providing a virtual trainer according to the present invention.
  • the system includes one or more exercise equipment devices 110, such as treadmills, stationary bicycles, elliptical machines, Stairmasters, weight lifting machines, etc.
  • exercise equipment devices 110 may be purchased by a user for in-home use or used at a fitness facility or gym.
  • the system includes a network of exercise equipment, either in a particular facility or across a plurality of facilities.
  • Each device 110 includes a data port for receiving profile data 142 from a profile storage device 140, a video user interface 214, and an audio input/output 212.
  • the profile storage device 140 may be any digital storage device that is sufficient to identify a user, such as a portable memory stick or a USB flash drive or a database of user profiles.
  • the video user interface 214 includes an LCD monitor for displaying an interactive virtual trainer according to the present invention and/or a touch screen interface for receiving manual input from the user.
  • the audio input/output 212 includes a voice recognition application such as Natural Internet Voice Recognition ("NIVP") to receive speech data and/or commands from the user.
  • the audio input/output 212 includes a microphone, or a wireless communication receiver, e.g., Bluetooth interface, for communicating with a wireless headset.
  • the audio input/output 212 further includes one or more speakers for providing audio portions of the virtual trainer. The speakers may be included in a headset (e.g., Bluetooth headset).
  • the NIVP includes software executing on the server 100 and/or exercise equipment device 110 for recognizing and interpreting speech input from the user 200. Based on the interpreted speech input, the system or software thereof formulates commands to send to the exercise equipment device 110 to adjust a workout routine and/or interactive with the virtual trainer. The NIVP also receives speech commands to start and stop the workout. For new users, the NIVP may further receive information necessary to create a new user profile.
  • the system further includes one or more workstations 140.
  • the workstation 140 may be a personal computer remotely accessible to the system or a terminal (e.g., kiosk) located in the vicinity of the exercise equipment device 110.
  • a user may provide user input 132 to the server 100 to generate his/her user profile, and download profile data 142 to a profile storage device 140.
  • the user can select a trainer and customize the trainer's attributes via the workstation 130.
  • the user can also select attributes of his/her workout routine.
  • user input 132 and profile data 142 can also be generated and stored to the server and/or profile storage device 140 directly through the exercise equipment 110, e.g., via the user interface 214 and audio input 212 thereof.
  • User input 132 and user profiles are stored in one or more databases 112 accessible by the server 100.
  • the databases 112 may further include reference such information regarding fitness, health and/or particular fitness equipment which is accessible to the users (e.g., via interaction with their virtual trainer).
  • the server 100 further communicates with the exercise equipment device 110 (e.g., via the internet 120) before, during or after a workout routine.
  • the server 100 transmits trainer data, such as data indicative of an interactive virtual trainer, and workout regiments to the exercise equipment device 110 and receives workout results 150 therefrom.
  • the results 150 (e.g., workout history) are stored by the server 100 and used by the system to update workout routines and further generate the interactive trainer.
  • the interactive virtual trainer may provide relevant motivation and feedback to the user based on his/her past workout performance.
  • the devices may be equipped with hydraulic technology to change the load associated with the exercise, as well as provide assistance (e.g., a spot) when the system senses a user 200 is in need of help or when a user communicates to the virtual trainer that he/she needs assistance.
  • the exercise-equipment devices 1-10 may- be equipped with power seats that automatically adjust to profile data 142.
  • FIG. 2 shows a system for using the exercise equipment device 110.
  • the exercise equipment device 110 contains a processor 210 for executing software, an audio input/output device 212 and a user interface 214.
  • the processor 210 downloads profile data 142 from the profile storage device 140.
  • the profile data 142 may include a complete user profile, any portion thereof or a trigger to enable the system to access the user profile from the server 100.
  • the processor 210 may use the profile data 142 to access the server 100 and retrieve trainer data and/or workout regiments 152 corresponding to the user.
  • the system Based on the user profile, the system generates an interactive virtual trainer (e.g., 520) for continuous display and interaction with the user 200 during his/her workout.
  • the system provides a three-dimensional display of the virtual trainer to the user.
  • the virtual trainer provides motivation, encouragement and feedback including audio and video trainer data 222/224 to the user during the workout.
  • the system further receives receive input from the user 200 to the virtual trainer via the user interface 215 and/or the audio input device 212.
  • the virtual trainer may therefore ask targeted questions of the user (e.g., confirmations, desired equipment settings, etc.) and answer questions and responds to commands from the user.
  • the virtual trainer may answer questions about fitness and/or the particular equipment, and may implement commands such as changes to the workout routine in progress.
  • the system employs the NIVP software to interpret questions from the user 200 and provide the appropriate responses.
  • the system further responds to user's 200 requests by adjusting the workout routine if appropriate and providing necessary motivation, encouragement and/or incentives " etc.
  • the virtual trainer 520 may be able to respond to its name and/or be able to refer to the user 200 by his/her name.
  • workout data 150 or workout results are transmitted to the server 100.
  • the workout data 150 is stored in the corresponding user profile for access by the user and use in future workouts (e.g., by the virtual trainer). For example, a virtual trainer may suggest increasing a duration or weight to a user based on his/her performance in a previous workout.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B are examples of the exercise equipment device 110 including a user interface 214.
  • the user interface 214 provides the visual depiction (e.g., 3-D visual depiction) of the virtual trainer 520 to the user and/or other workout 232 and trainer 230 data.
  • the user 200 can manually input information and/or preferences into the user interface 214 to adjust workouts and/or control other aspects of the system, including the appearance of the virtual trainer 520, the trainer's attributes, demeanor, intensity and/or involvement.
  • FIG. 4 depicts a method of creating a user profile, a virtual trainer, and a workout routine.
  • the user 200 first accesses the virtual trainer server, e.g., via a website of the system (step 401 ).
  • the server and/or website is accessible via a workstation of the system, or through a user interface of exercise equipment of the system.
  • the website and/or exercise equipment 110 may then ask if the user 200 is a new or returning user (step 403).
  • the user 200 is a new user, the user is prompted to register (step 405). Registration may include entering or speaking the user's 200 personal information, including but not limited to name, address, payment .information,-age,-and/oLweight. Some information, such as heart rate and weight, may be received by sensors of the system included on the exercise " equipment device HO ⁇ r other devices of the system. ⁇ nee-registration is complete, the user is prompted to design a virtual trainer 520. If the user 200 is not a new user, the user may simply be prompted to log-in (step 409). Once logged-on, the server 100 may access the database 112 to retrieve the user's stored information and, if desired, modify the user's virtual trainer.
  • the server 100 may access the database 112 to retrieve the user's stored information and, if desired, modify the user's virtual trainer.
  • the step of providing workout preferences may include selecting what personal training devices 110 to use and/or deciding what muscle group to work on.
  • the workout preferences may also include a preferred workout duration, number of repetitions and/or sets, a workout intensity, etc.
  • a user may provide general workout preferences, detailed workout preferences or no preferences at all. Based on the preferences provided, if any, the system generates a workout routine and prompts the user for confirmation of the routine.
  • a user may add music to his/her user profile.
  • user profiles may include any number of songs and play lists to be provided to the user during his/her workout.
  • profile data is downloaded to the profile storage device 140.
  • the user profiles of present invention may be securely maintained by the server 100 or, at the user's option, displayed in whole or part on a webpage.
  • the system may include an online community for fitness minded people to meet and network. Users can view other user's profiles, fitness goals and progress. Users can further post photos and personal advertisements, ask and answer questions via chat rooms, share experiences via blogs, etc.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show screenshots generated by the software used to customize a virtual trainer 520.
  • a virtual trainer 520 may be chosen -from-a database-of already created-virtual-trainers-or-may-be- generated and/or customized by each user. Numerous aspects of the virtual trainer may be customized including but not limited to, hair style and color 504, clothing 506, age 508, skin tone 510, gender, demeanor, voice characteristics, body type and size, eye color, facial features, etc. Additionally, e.g., in the for- home use version, the virtual trainer 520 may be customizable to be nude and/or use profanity. Furthermore, the virtual trainer 520 can be designed to have a celebrity likeness, this aspect of the system may be accessible for a fee.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a method of using the personal training device 110.
  • the user 200 inserts the profile storage device 140 into the personal training device 110 (step 601 ).
  • the processor 210 accesses a user profile corresponding to information provided on the profile storage device (step 603).
  • the processor 210 may use software to communicate with the server 100 to upload the trainer data and/or workout regiment 152.
  • the processor 210 Once the processor 210 has all the necessary data, including but not limited to the trainer data and workout regiment 152, the processor 210 generates and provides the interactive virtual trainer 520 to the user via the user interface 214 and audio input/output 212 (step 605).
  • the virtual trainer 520 proceeds to ask the user 200, via the user interface 214, audio device 212 or any other communications means, if the user 200 is read to begin the workout and confirms workout parameters.
  • the processor 210 may implement the workout parameters from the user profile and begins the workout (step 609).
  • the processor 210 may receive data regarding the user's 200 performance from the personal training device 110 and may use software to instruct the virtual trainer 520 to provide the appropriate feedback to the user 200 (step 611).
  • Such feedback may include motivation, encouragement to work harder, incentive to improve performance, and accolades for good performance.
  • Such feedback is communicated visually through the user interface 214 and/or audibly through the audio device 212 and/or speakers attached to the exercise equipment 110.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate an exemplary exercise equipment device 110 employable by the virtual trainer exercise system according to the present invention.
  • the device 110 may include multiple displays or user interfaces 214a - 214c.
  • Each display or monitor may have its own functions and state of the art technology providing added distraction to a fitness work out. Users may select the particular content to be displayed on each.
  • a virtual trainer may be interactively display on a first display (e.g., 214a), workouts statistics and/or workout design functions on second display (e.g., 214b) and multimedia (e.g., TV, cable, Internet, Email, Direct TV, DVD, etc.) on a third display (e.g., 214c).
  • I n.some_emb.odime.nts,_the. device 110 and/or displays thereof are operable via selectable menus on any one or all of the displays.
  • Menus of dialogue choices provide a means of communication with-the virtual trainers. These choices can be questions and/or responses to the user's answers that motivate you, teach, and direct you through your desired fitness routine.
  • a user may therefore communicate with his/her virtual trainer via the voice recognition application described above, via questions presented on the display(s) with selectable (e.g., touch screen) answers or options, or by both means.
  • a user may also create and/or modify a virtual trainer via a series of menus on the display(s).
  • the device 110, displays and/or menus are also controllable using a remote or wireless controller.
  • the virtual personal trainers can be designed, profiles created, and routines programmed with the remote control or wireless controller.

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L'invention se rapporte à un système d'exercice physique à entraîneur virtuel, qui comprend : au moins un appareil d'exercice possédant une interface utilisateur vidéo, une entrée audio, une sortie audio et un port de données conçu pour recevoir un dispositif de stockage portatif; un serveur en communication avec l'appareil d'exercice; une base de données en communication avec le serveur, ladite base de données contenant un ou plusieurs profils utilisateur; un logiciel exécuté sur l'appareil d'exercice et recevant des données utilisateur du dispositif de stockage portatif; un logiciel exécuté sur le serveur et accédant à un profil utilisateur correspondant aux données utilisateur; et un logiciel exécuté sur le serveur et générant un entraîneur virtuel interactif sur la base du profil utilisateur et mettant l'entraîneur virtuel interactif à la disposition de l'utilisateur par l'intermédiaire de l'interface utilisateur et de la sortie audio.
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