CN106955464A - Athletic performance system - Google Patents

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CN106955464A
CN106955464A CN201610908031.6A CN201610908031A CN106955464A CN 106955464 A CN106955464 A CN 106955464A CN 201610908031 A CN201610908031 A CN 201610908031A CN 106955464 A CN106955464 A CN 106955464A
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雷蒙德.W.赖利
凯文.W.霍弗
小威廉.E.伯纳
阿伦.M.施罗克
詹姆斯.A.尼戈夫斯基
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Abstract

A kind of athletic performance system is provided, including:Processing system, is configured to store one or more training routines for user;And communication system, it is configured to send at least one training routine to individually training equipment, user will at least perform a part at least one training routine in the training equipment.

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Athletic performance system
The application be the applying date on 09 06th, 2007, Application No. 201210405246.8, entitled " motion The divisional application of the application for a patent for invention of representation system ".
Related application data
This application claims based on the preferential of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.60/824,822 submitted for 7th in September in 2006 Weigh rights and interests.The temporary patent application is included in this completely and reference is used as.
The system and method that the aspect of the present invention is related to and/or can combined following types are used, for example, (a) was in 2005 6 The U.S. Patent application No.11/166,351 that the moon 27 was submitted in U.S.Patent & Trademark Office;(b) submitted on July 11st, 2005 U.S. Patent application No.11/177,489;The U.S. Patent application No.11/188 that 2005 year July 25 day submits (c), 112.By these application each by quote be included in this completely.
Technical field
Present invention relates in general to athletic performance (athletic performance) sensing and/or tracking system and side Method.This system may include component for sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and expecting information to user's display The component of (for example, athletic performance information).Promoted according to the system of at least some aspects of the present invention by athletic performance data Processing system and/or display device are sent to from performance sensing system, for example, enabling on electronic display unit or by electricity Sub- display device carries out data input, storage, analysis and/or shown, existing electronics that is known and being commercially available is included in here (typically designed and suitable for display athletic performance number in display device or by existing electronic display unit According to device, such as portable music and/or other audio/visual displays or playback reproducer) carry out.According to the present invention extremely The system and method for some few examples allow during athletic performance via electronic installation to be presented to the amusement of user, excitation and Other audio/video contents carry out more user's controls and/or change.
Background technology
Up-to-date technology generates a variety of different electronics and/or communicator, and it keeps user's communication with one another, receives amusement And notice.A variety of portable electron devices can be used for these purposes, such as:Cell phone, personal digital assistant (" PDA "), seek Pager, beeper (beeper), MP3 or other audio playbacks, radio, portable television, DVD player or other videos Playing device, wrist-watch, gps system etc..Many people like carrying with when tempering (exercise) and/or participating in sports events The device of one or more of these types, so as to for example, keep they and other people contact (for example, harsh environment, by Wound or emergency in the case of, and coach or practitioner contact etc.), keep they receive amusement, offer information (for example, when Between, direction, position etc.).
Athletic performance monitoring system is also benefited from the development of recent electronic installation and digital technology.Electronics performance monitoring Device make it possible to much with take exercise or the associated body of other athletic performances or physiological property (including for example, speed and Range data, elevation data, gps data, heart rate, pulse, blood pressure data, body temperature etc.) easily and conveniently monitored.But It is that this system has defect in terms of such as their portability, convenience, customizability and/or user-friendliness.
The content of the invention
The aspect of the present invention is related to athletic performance sensing and/or tracking system and/or method.This system and method can be wrapped Include component for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for store and/or to user's (or other systems) display with The component of the associated expectation information of athletic performance.According to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention more specifically Example can perform the one or more of following functions:The sensing one or more bodies associated with athletic performance or physiology ginseng Number;Store the information on athletic performance;Music or other media contents is presented to user during athletic performance;Allow user Training (workout) routine (routine) is created and/or downloads, it alternatively includes being used for what is presented during routine is trained Music or other media contents;User is allowed to store the information of the content on each training routine and/or each training activity; Receive the user input to training difficulty or strength grading (ranking);Receive to being included in training routine or with training often The user input of the associated music of rule or other media content ratings;Will be on music or other matchmakers in the time of presentation content The user's rating information held in vivo and objective data (objective data) phase showed during routine is trained on user Association;During the presentation of specific media content, input based on individual subscriber and show on media content and/or user Objective data modification training is conventional;Reward and/or enhanced spy are provided for determination, a limited number of user or specific user Levy group;It is determined that the rhythm (cadence) for the user's performance being associated with a variety of training activities;By the training characteristic of user and other User, famous person, sportsman etc. training characteristic compares;Virtual race, contest and/or event are participated in (for example, for kind Kind, friend's contest etc.);(for example, when user is close to or up purpose, individual during the training period and/or during scheduled event During best result etc.) excitation and/or reward content are provided in the time being pre-selected, it is alternatively media content;Based on user It is conventional that event, characteristic, purpose of selection etc. provide specialized training;With by adding in one or more songs or other media Hold training routine conventional to change and extend training.System and a method according to the invention can perform other function and/or Any or whole above-mentioned functions are used with the combination or sub-portfolio of any desired.
The other method of the present invention is on for operational movement performance sensing and/or tracking system and execution athletic performance The user interface of sensing and/or tracking (method for such as operating the system of the above-mentioned type and/or performing the above-mentioned type).Can In display device, such as the display device and/or portable electron device of computer are (for example, by user during athletic performance The device of carrying) display device on this user interface is presented.Can according to the user interface of at least some examples of the present invention Using common interface interactive element, feature, and/or function, such as it is used for computer and/or electronic installation what is be commercially available User interface in the element, feature and/or the function that find, such as (can be from for the computer system based on WINDOWS Washington, Redmond Microsoft Corporation are bought), the computer system based on MACINTOSH (can From California, Cupertino Apple Computer, Inc is bought) etc. graphic user interface in the member that finds Part, feature and/or function;In the cell phone being commercially available, personal digital assistant, and/or audio/video playback device (ratio Such as IPOD systems (can be from California, Cupertino Apple Computer, Inc is bought)) in find element, Feature and/or function.
The aspect of the present invention is related to athletic performance system, including:Processing system, is configured to store one or more use The training at family is conventional;And communication system, it is configured to send at least one training routine to individually training equipment, in the training User will at least perform the conventional part of at least one training in equipment.
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It can be obtained by reference to following description and accompanying drawing to the more complete of of the invention and its at least some feature and advantage The understanding in face, in the accompanying drawings, identical reference represent identical feature in whole accompanying drawings, and in the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 diagrams can wherein be put into practice or using the example system and example context of various aspects and features of the invention;
Exemplary electron interface/output or display device of Fig. 2 diagrams according at least some examples of the present invention are combined;
Fig. 3 shows the schematic line of the component provided in an example of the electrical interface devices according to the present invention Figure;
Fig. 4 shows the signal of the component provided in an example of the athletic performance sensing system according to the present invention Property line chart;
Fig. 5 illustrates the example of the athletic performance sensing system according to the present invention, wherein installing motion table in footwear commodity Existing data pick-up or collection device;
Fig. 6 illustrates the electronics between athletic performance sensing system and external equipment according at least some examples of the present invention The example of communication;
Fig. 7 diagrams are according to the athletic performance sensing system and remote system of at least some examples of the present invention (for example, being used for Store, tracking, and/or analysis show the system of data and/or for providing the system for training conventional and/or other data) it Between electronic communication example;
Fig. 8 to Figure 19 diagram can according to the present invention at least some examples athletic performance sensing system user interface Middle offer and/or a variety of exemplary characteristics controlled by the user interface.
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In the following description of a variety of examples of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawing for the part for forming the present invention, and in accompanying drawing In, show wherein to can be used and put into practice various structures, embodiment and the example of the aspect of the present invention by way of diagram.Ying Li Solution, without departing from the scope of the invention, can be used other embodiments and to a variety of diagrams and the element or step of description The rapid modification carried out structurally and functionally.The aspect of the present invention is related to one as following system, method and user interface Divide random component, feature, element or the step of description, and be related to any desired of this component, feature, element or step Combination or sub-portfolio.
I. it is used for the overall description of system for putting into practice each aspect of the present invention
Each aspect of the present invention relates in general to be used for athletic performance sensing, for example, measuring, handling, storing and/or defeated Go out with sports events, take exercise the system and dress of conventional or other bodies or the associated body of athletic performance and/or physiological data Put (usually represented using term " athletic performance " and " training conventional " in this manual any type of sports events, Take exercise, practise (training), routine etc., including the project carried out is tempered as exercise, the part as actual contest is entered Capable project etc.).Some of the present invention more specifically aspects are related to for providing athletic performance data to electronic installation, to cause The system and method that can be shown, further handle, export, and/or store athletic performance information and/or data.According to this hair Bright at least some examples, electronic output device can be that (and/or can include at least some functions of following device) is existing And the electronic audio frequency, video and/or the alphanumeric display that are commercially available or output device (such as cell phone, wrist-watch, PDA, Pager, MP3 player, audio player, radio, portable television, Portable DVD player, video play device Deng).At least some examples of system and a method according to the invention may include use " adapter " or other interface systems or Device:(a) it is used to receive data and (b) for transmitting data to output device from athletic performance sensing system, alternatively has Have some data processings between two parties with by data be placed in for example on an output device directly output, for storing, for passing The desired form or form of defeated grade.The interface system or device, which are worked as, to be existed and/or if necessary, can corporally be inserted in output dress Existing port or socket (such as USB port, serial port, parallel port or the other data of middle offer are provided Or power supply (power)/recharger input port), including be inserted in known and used existing in the electronic installation being commercially available Some ports.The advantage of the optional feature is its gathering around to existing electronic installation (for example, electronic installation of the above-mentioned type) The person of having provides display, storage, output and/or the ability (example for retransmitting the body collected during athletic performance or physiological data Such as, walking, run, cycle, rowing the boat etc. during, user can be in MP3 audio playbacks display or other electronic installations Performance data (for example, speed, distance, heart rate etc.) are checked on display and/or via being connected to MP3 player or with audio The earphone of other devices of ability receives audio-frequency information etc.).If desired, electronic installation directly can be received and/or located Reason performance data, can omit interface arrangement in this case.
Example particularly in terms of some of the present invention is as follows.
A. subjectivity (subjective) user input to controlled training parameter is received
The aspect of the present invention is related to athletic performance tracking and/or control system, method and computer interface.For example, this System may include:(a) the display system (for example, display screen, audio/video output system etc.) of training information is presented to user, Wherein training information includes the information conventional on the training of user;(b) user interface system, it points out user input on instruction Practice the first input of conventional expectation training strength parameter, wherein user interface system is pointed out after training routine has begun to User input first input;(c) it is used for the input system for receiving the first input;Be programmed (d) and be employed to perform from The processing system at least one function of being selected in following group:(i) consider that the first input is conventional to estimate training, (ii) extremely The training that the first input is at least partly based on to provide revision is conventional, and/or (iii) changes training routine based on the first input At least one parameter.If desired, some parts of these functions or all can be small-sized, hand-held or other portable Perform and/or carried by these devices in formula electronic installation (such as the device that can be carried by user during the conventional process of training) For.
It can further comprise that sensing is normal on training according to the tracking of at least some examples of the present invention and/or control system Body or one or more sensors of physiological property that user in rule participates in.One or more sensors can be sensed and moved The associated one or more bodies of performance or physiological property, for example, the characteristic for the type being described in greater detail below.By showing Show that the athletic performance data that system is presented may include information (such as velocity information, distance letter based on the output from sensor Breath, timing information, heart rate, pulse etc.).
User interface system can be during athletic performance any desired time prompting user input this first input.Example Such as, user interface system can be during the conventional initial workout activity of whole training (for example, in the entirely training Conventional Time cycle First 5 to 10% in, entirely training routine in single training activity first 5 to 10% in initial warm-up time Cycle) point out user input first input (for example, instruction of training strength rank is expected in request).As another example, use Family interface system can carry for the end of the training activity included in training routine and/or towards the conventional end of whole training Show user input first input (if for example, until the training result of the user of the time make it that user can be real in them Existing personal best record, the position for realizing target or milestone degree etc.;For the end in the cycle of warming up;It is tight in training routine Be connected on before starting new activity etc.).In certain situation or in some conditions, user interface system can require to indicate whether to answer Extension (for example, by time cycle of determination, by adding one or more songs to existing training routine or activity etc.) The user input of training activity (or whole training is conventional).
When appropriate (for example, in response to user input), processing system can provide revision in a number of different manners At least one parameter that training is conventional or the existing training of modification is conventional.For example, the input based on user, can be repaiied by following mode Order or change training conventional:Increase the period associated with least one training activity in training routine;Reduce with instructing Practice at least one training activity associated period in routine;Increase trains the training activity of at least one in routine with being used for The associated resistance level (resistance level) of the use of one exercise device;Reduce with being used to train in routine at least The associated resistance level of the use of one exercise device of one training activity;Increase trains at least one in routine with being used for The associated training speed of the use of part exercise device;Reduce and the use for training at least one exercise device in routine Associated training speed;Increase it is associated with being used to training the use of at least one exercise device in routine climb the mountain, pin Step, which counts target or risen, changes parameter;Reduce associated with the use for training at least one exercise device in routine Climb the mountain, step count target or rise change parameter;Increase with train routine at least one training activity it is associated away from From parameter or target;Reduce with training the distance parameter or target that at least one training activity is associated in routine;Addition one Or multiple training activities are conventional to training;One or more activities are removed from training is conventional;And/or change the work trained in routine Dynamic or target.It is possible to change or revise without departing from the present invention the conventional other manner of training.
The other aspect of the present invention is related to the training routine or movable for tracking and/or controlling athletic performance to include Method (for example, the method performed by above-mentioned multiple systems, such as one or more users portable set (for example, Carried during training routine) and/or one or more personal computers and/or the remote computer (portable set of user May be connected to it, and transmittable data are to it and/or receive from it data) in execution method or performed by this kind equipment Method).The example of this method and wherein including the step of be above according to operating what above-mentioned example system was described, and They will be described in greater detail below.
The other aspect of the present invention, which is related to, to be showed tracking and/or control system for operational movement, receives user input And/or perform athletic performance tracking and/or control method, it may for example comprise the user interface of above-mentioned system and method.Can be one The portable set (for example, being carried during routine is trained) of individual or multiple users and/or one or more personal computers And/or (portable set of user may be connected to it to remote computer, and transmittable data are to it and/or receive from it number According to) on set according to the present invention at least some examples user interface.This user interface and exemplary components and its feature are total Above according to operation said system and perform above method description, and they will be described in greater detail below.
B. athletic performance tracking system, method and the user interface inputted using subjective user
Another aspect of the present invention is related to the user interface that athletic performance tracking system, method and computer are presented.It is this System may include:(a) processing system, it is programmed and suitable for receiving the motion table indicated at least with the user during routine is trained Now the first associated parameter is (for example, with training conventional associated body or physiological data, such as velocity information, distance are believed Breath, timing information, heart rate information, pulse information etc.) input;Input system (b), its receive will train conventional intensity or The user input of grade of difficulty or characterization.The processing system can be further programmed and suitable on training conventional user Objective data (for example, velocity information, range information, timing information, heart rate information, pulse information etc.) is presented.Use user's Subjectivity input (and alternatively when it is present, using objective data), according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention The training routine or parameter in future can be preferably designed, for example, helping preferably to maintain the interest of user, user is helped preferably Improve their health and/or reach their health objectives, and/or help prevent pain, exercise excessive etc..
Storage system can be further comprised according to the system of at least some examples of the present invention, it is stored on being held by user The user of the conventional data of capable multiple training and/or the storage intensity conventional to each training or grade of difficulty or characterization is defeated Enter.This storage system may make up a part for the portable set of user (for example, being carried by user and/or conventional in training Process during the equipment that uses), or this storage system be provided be used as remote system, such as the personal computer of user And/or long-distance on-line computer (the alternatively portable set of user it is at least some be attached partially to and user it is portable At least some parts of equipment are finally sent to data and/or receive from it the computer of data) a part.
Training conventional design system can be further comprised according to the athletic performance tracking system of at least some examples of the present invention System, it is used to be based at least partially on to the conventional intensity of training or grade of difficulty or the user input of characterization to design in the future Training it is conventional.For example, the training for being classified to " too difficult " or " too violent ", according at least some examples of the present invention System is designed to the training in future slightly less than difficult or violent (for example, helping prevent pain, the excessive, setback of exercise etc.). On the other hand, for being classified to the training of " too easy ", it will be designed in the future according to the system of at least some examples of the present invention Training with slightly less than easily, for example, help user more preferably or quickly improve they health and/or realize theirs Health objectives.
The other aspect of the present invention is on the method that is showed for pursuit movement (for example, being performed by above-mentioned multiple systems Method, such as in the portable set (for example, being carried during routine is trained) of one or more users and/or one or (portable set of user may be connected to it, and transmittable data arrive it for multiple personal computers and/or remote computer And/or receive from it data) the middle method performed or the method performed by this kind equipment).The example of this method and wherein Including the step of be above according to operating what above-mentioned example system was described, and they will be described in greater detail below.
The other aspect of the present invention is on for operational movement performance tracking system, reception user input and/or execution Athletic performance tracking, it may for example comprise the user interface of above-mentioned system and method.Can be in the portable of one or more users Formula equipment (for example, carried during routine is trained) and/or one or more personal computers and/or remote computer (use The portable set at family may be connected to it, and transmittable data are to it and/or receive from it data) on set according to the present invention At least some examples user interface.This user interface and exemplary components and total above-mentioned above according to operating of its feature What system and the execution above method were described, and they will be described in greater detail below.
C. the athletic performance sensing system that there is media content to control used that subjective user is inputted is included
Another aspect of the present invention as the media content of the conventional part of training on including for example, be presented (optional Ground, including media content data or mark expect the data of media content as offer or propose to expect the conventional data of training Major part) athletic performance sensing system.Themselves training of user creatable is conventional or downloads existing routine, and he Can further control the media content that (or " mixing ") will be played or presented during the conventional process of training.There is provided or carry Go out to train the data of routine information can comprise additionally in and it is expected that the data or sensing memory location of media content are (optional for presentation Ground is from external source) and/or allow to retrieve or the data of expecting media content are presented.But, in addition, according at least the one of the present invention System, method and the computer interface of a little examples can allow user to be input to their subjective response Existing media content.For example, this system may include:(a) processing system, it is programmed and indicated at least suitable for receiving with instructing The input of the first associated parameter of the performance of user during practicing routine, wherein first parameter includes conventional associated with training Body or physiological data (for example, speed, distance, timing, pulse and/or heart rate information etc.);(b) system is presented in media content System, for train routine during to user search and/or present media content (for example, video is shown, audio is shown (such as MP3 or other music playback devices etc.), etc.);Input system, it receive to user subjectivity to the media content of presentation (c) Reaction classification or the user input characterized.The user input can be used at least partially for controlling the arrangement in the future of media content (for example, increase its play back frequency, reduce its play back frequency, by its from play storehouse in eliminate, risen to " excitation song " or " finally encouraging song " etc.).
Processing system at least some examples of this aspect of the invention further can be programmed and be suitable to:(a) will (it is related with user's performance during routine is trained for the feature of the media content of presentation and at least one body or physiological parameter Connection) it is associated, and/or (b) display includes the objective data of the information on the parameter.In this way, if desired, then User also may be viewed by the objective data of the training on them before the state and/or the arrangement in future of media content is changed, To check that media content what-the-hell influences their performance (for example, being improved during showing the broadcasting media content Deng).
The other aspect of the present invention is on the method for sensing athletic performance data (for example, by above-mentioned multiple systems The method of execution, such as in the portable set (for example, being carried during routine is trained) of one or more users and/or one (portable set of user may be connected to it, and transmittable data are arrived for individual or multiple personal computers and/or remote computer Itself and/or receive from it data) in perform method, or the method performed by this kind equipment).The example of this method and at it It is above the step of including describing according to above-mentioned example system is operated, and he will be described in greater detail below .
The other aspect of the present invention is on for operational movement performance sensing system, reception user input and/or execution Athletic performance sensing method, it may for example comprise the user interface of above-mentioned system and method.Can be in the portable of one or more users Formula equipment (for example, carried during routine is trained) and/or one or more personal computers and/or remote computer (use The portable set at family may be connected to it, and transmittable data are to it and/or receive from it data) on set according to the present invention At least some examples user interface.This user interface and exemplary components and its feature are generally above-mentioned according to operating above What system and the execution above method were described, and they will be described in greater detail below.
II. particular example of the invention
Although generally describing the exemplary aspect and feature of the present invention above, specific with reference to Fig. 1 to Figure 19 is retouched The electronic installation and athletic performance sensing system and method there is provided the example according to the present invention are stated, and for operating this germline Unite and perform the more detailed example of the example user interface of this method.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that following description Constitute the description of the example of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
A. according to the description of the multiple assembly of the example sensing system of the present invention
The example system and environment of a variety of aspects of the present invention can be used in Fig. 1 diagrams.As shown in figure 1, athletic performance or instruction The bag on their body, their clothes, their footwear, their equipment etc. can be had by practicing the individual 100 being related in action One or more sensing device furthers 102 (a) for including, 102 (b), 102 (c) and 102 (d).These sensing device furthers can be sensed and motion table The data being now associated, it may for example comprise the body or physiological data associated with athletic performance.It is used as some showing particularly Example, in the environment that Fig. 1 is illustrated, sensor 102 (a) and/or 102 (b) can sense step and count and associated with this activity Data (for example, for pedometer type speed and/or range measurement), gps data (for example, position and/or elevation data, Time data etc.), step impact force data (for example, for active impact-attenuating control), jump height data etc..Sensor 102 (c) can sense pulse, body temperature, blood pressure, hydration levels etc., and sensor 102 (d) can sense heart rate, EKG data etc..When So, it is possible to provide any number of sensor, and this sensor can sense any desired type athletic performance information (for example, One or more bodies or physiological parameter) without departing from the present invention.On the possibility for the athletic performance that can be sensed and/or collect The other example of the data of type includes, but not limited to path data;Atmospheric temperature data;Atmospheric humidity data;Atmospheric pressure Force data;Insole portion compressed data;Air incoming call rate or volume data;Air exhalation rate or volume data;EEG data;Blood Liquid gas content data etc..
As will be described in detail below, basis can be related in a variety of different motion performances and/or training activity The user 100 of the system and method for the example of the present invention, this athletic performance and/or training activity include, for example:Use exercise The various activities (for example, in gymnasium) of machine, such as treadmill, bicycle machine (spinning machine), oval exerciser (elliptical training machine), stationary bicycle, stair climbing machine, cross-country skiing analog machine, jack, row the boat Machine etc.;With directly or the multi-motion activity using exerciser or other equipments can be not directed to, such as run, walk, the fine jade Ka, dancing, pilates (pilates), stretching routine, weight lifting (with free weight), fight exercise, tae kwon do (tae bo), fist Hit, tumble, rowing the boat (crew), racing boat (rowing), boat (kayaking), motion (such as baseball, base based on team Ball, basketball, football, rugby etc.), motion tracking and place project etc..According to the system of at least some aspects of the present invention The input data for indicating the wherein Activity Type that user is related to can be received with method, for example, being inputted by manual user, via profit Automatically entered with the electronic communication of some parts of the system according to the present invention, in response to the semi-automatic input of the order of user Deng as will be described below in more detail.
Multiple sensors, such as 102 (a) are to 102 (d) or portable, and by individual 100 with any desired side Formula is carried without departing from the present invention.For example, if desired, one or more biographies can be installed in a footwear 104 or thereon Sensor (for example, sensor 102 (a) and 102 (b) such as in the example of the diagram), in a sportswear or thereon (for example, as arm band 106 including sensor 102 (c) in this example, in shirt, shorts, trousers, socks, headband etc.) There is provided, and/or with an athletic equipment (for example, such as bicycle, bat, racket, golf club (club), vehicle, ball Deng) carry together.As other example, as shown in Fig. 1, sensing device further directly can be installed on the body of sporter 100 102 (d), for example, passing through bonding agent, belt, hook, other machinery connector etc..
Can be by sensing system and/or device 102 (a) to 102 (d), and arbitrary data transmission system associated there (for example, than as shown in Figure 1 and being wirelessly transferred of being described below or transceiver devices 108 are (for example, RFID element, radio are received Send out device etc.) footwear, clothes, athletic equipment, bonding substrates (adhesive substrate) etc. are arranged in any desired mode It is upper and/or wherein, for example, which include via clip, clip, bonding agent, needlework, in pocket, in suitable container In, the fastener via hook and ring, via other fasteners or mechanical structure etc..Alternatively, if desired, sensing system or dress It can be that the article with footwear, the article of clothes, athletic equipment etc. are integrally formed and/or make to put 102 (a) to 102 (d) For one part, without departing from the scope of the present invention (for example, install wherein, alternatively with permanent or can freely remove Mode etc.).If desired, it may include one or more sensing device furthers and it/their associated one or more numbers According to a part of the transmission system 108 as single structure, for example, in public shell and/or installed in public printing electricity On the plate of road, it is connected to each other, without departing from the scope of the present invention.In addition, if if expecting, shell (if any) can be filled Have ON/OFF switches;With operation lamp (for example, LED etc.) or other indicators, for example, come indicated horsepower state (for example, ON/OFF), power supply (power supply) state (for example, charging to battery operate), the remaining power life-span, data receiver and/or Processing state (for example, it is standby, receive, send, processing, etc.), charge or recharge level state etc..
According at least some examples of the present invention, it can be received by multiple sensing device furthers (for example, device 102 (a) to 102 (d)) The collection body or physiological data associated with athletic performance, and output device 110 is transmitted this data to, for display or other Output (and optionally stored, further processing etc.).Any type of output device 110 can be used without departing from the present invention's Scope, it includes, for example, existing or " can be purchased off the shelf " output device 110.Suitable output device 110 particularly Example includes:With display screen, such as LED, LCD or plasma panel electronic installation;Wrist-watch;With audio output, regard Frequency display or the portable audio of other outputs or the storage of other media contents and/or playback reproducer, broadcast than Source Music, tape Put device, CD Player, MP3 player, hand-held computing device etc.;Aplhanumeric display device, such as calling set, pager etc.; Portable video or audio/video display device, such as portable television, DVD player etc.;Portable communication appts, such as Cell phone, radio etc.;Portable computing system, such as PDA, on hand (hand top) or palm-top computing systems etc..In figure In the example shown, output device 110 includes user 100 and is coupled (engage) with its belt or clothes so as to current in motion table Between the audio that is easily carried with and uses or other media content playback devices (such as IPOD (and can from California, Cupertino Apple Computer Inc. purchases)).The use of the arrangement of the type is that have excellent at least some cases Gesture because can be shown in the display system of device 110 athletic performance data and/or by the data via earphone 140 or its Its audio output device is sent to user 100, and therefore user need not obtain and/or carry independent display device to cause It can show or transmit athletic performance data (thus mitigate weight, reduce cost and reduction intractability).
People can not simply just start athletic performance data being sent to from sensing device further 102 (a) to 102 (d) existing Electronic installation 110 and it is expected that device 110 works to receive the data and show with desired form (and/or controllable with user The form or form of system).Therefore, as shown in Figure 1 and as Fig. 2 in more detail shown in, according at least some examples of the invention System and method may include electrical interface devices 112, it is corporally inserted in electronic installation 110 (for example, with releasable Mode) and carried together with electronic installation 110 during athletic performance.As Fig. 2 in more detail shown in, the electronics of the example connects Mouthful device 112 includes connector system 114, it is corporally inserted and with provided on the model of electronic installation 110 it is existing Input port 116 connect.The input port 116 that the connector system 114 of interface arrangement 112 is connected can be in electronic installation Any type of input port provided on 110, such as data-in port are (for example, parallel port, serial port, USB ends Mouthful, earphone or other sockets or port etc.), for example, be used in existing electronic installation data input, it is synchronous, recharge, AC The input port of power supply etc. is similar.Connector system 114 may include suitable attachment means, such as circuit, pin, electronics connection Device etc., so as to be electrically connected with the corresponding element provided in the input port 116 of electronic installation 110 or other suitable Connect (for example, to allow the electronics between interface arrangement 112 and electronic installation 110 and/or data communication).If it is desire to Words or if wishing, it is possible to provide retaining element (securing element) in addition is with by interface arrangement 112 and electronic installation 110 are securely maintained at together, and the element is such as band, hook, buckle, clip, clip, holding element, mechanical connector etc..
In operation, electrical interface devices 112 can be arrived from one or more external sources, such as multiple sensing device furthers 102 (a) 102 (d) receives signal, for example, by the signal via the data communication system 108 included with sensing device further 102 (a) to 102 (d) The data sink or system 118 that there is provided or provided with interface arrangement 112 in interface arrangement 112 are sent to (for example, wireless Receiver or transceiver devices, wireless transceiver, infrared remote receiver, light source receiver etc.).If desired, the data are passed Send system 108 and data receiving system 118 it is each may include to receive input data and send the performance of output data without departing from The scope of the present invention (certainly, if desired or if expectation, can be in each sensing device further 102 (a) to 102 (d) and interface arrangement There is provided and individually receive and transmitting device or system on 112).Although illustrating wireless communication protocol in Fig. 1 and 2, it can make The communication mode of any desired is without departing from the present invention's between sensing device further 102 (a) to 102 (d) and interface arrangement 112 Scope, if desired wired connection can be included.Data processing is alternatively carried out in interface arrangement 112 with autobiography in future Sensor 102 (a) to 102 (d) signal are placed in after the form for being shown and/or being used by display device 110 or form, will The signal (corporally inserts it in the example of the diagram input port of electronic installation 110 via connector system 114 In 116) it is sent to electronic installation 110 from interface arrangement 112.Once it is input to electronic installation 110, if desired or require If can further handle input data, and shown afterwards on display panel 120 with desired form to user.
It can provide and data derived from the body or physiological data of always self-inductance measurement device 102 (a) to 102 (d) are placed in use In on electronic installation 100 display or from display device 110 export appropriate form or form any desired mode and The scope of the present invention is not departed from.As an example, if desired, can be specifically designed and/or docking port device 112 program with In one or more specific electronic devices 110 (for example, pre-programmed and/or connect with specific one or multiple device (examples Such as, particular module etc.) work together and be suitable for those devices form and form provide output data).In this case, may be used The interface arrangement 112 is merchandised and sells specific to specific electronic installation 110.It is used as another example, if desired, example Such as, by downloading display or device driver and/or lattice for specific electronic devices 110 from internet, disk or another source etc. Formula data, can program to work together with various electronic installation 110 in later time docking port device 112.Make For example particularly, when interface arrangement 112 is inserted electronic installation 110 by user (for example, for the first time), in interface arrangement Device can each other be identified and/or otherwise, counted for example, being similar to wherein individual by the signal exchanged between 112 and electronic installation 110 The calculation machine device hardware (for example, mouse, printer, scanner etc.) that newly connects of identification and/or perform with the hardware that newly adds or The mode of the associated a variety of settings operation of software so that one of device processing system (for example, from long-range or external source, than Such as internet, disk, the memory included with interface arrangement 112 etc.) activate or download driver or configuration information.Certainly, it can make With ensureing the data being placed in for showing, audio output or the appropriate form of other outputs or the other manner of form without Depart from the scope of the present invention.Data are placed in by this can be in interface for display or the form of other outputs and/or the processing of form To in 102 (d) and/or at any other desired group in device 112, in electronic installation 110, in sensor device 102 (a) Occur in part or system without departing from the scope of the present invention.
If desired, according at least some examples of the present invention, electrical interface devices 112 can further comprise user Input system 122, such as one or more rotation input devices, switch, button (shown in the example as shown in Fig. 2), Mouse or track ball element, touch-screen etc..The user input systems 122 can be used for, for example:Control is via data sink The one or more aspects of processing of 118 input datas received, control input data receiver are (for example, timing, the information received Type, on-demand (on-demand) request of data etc.), control is output to electronic installation 110 or exported by electronic installation 110 Data, control sensing device further 102 (a) to 102 (d) (for example, being activated or disabled from they etc.) etc..Alternately or in addition, if If expecting, can be used electronic installation 110 on input system (for example, button 124, touch-screen, based on digital quantizer/refer to Show input, rotation input device, trace ball or roller ball, mouse of pen etc.) come to interface arrangement 112 and/or to sensing device further 102 (a) to 102 (d) or sensing system provide user input data (if for example, the connector system of design interface device 112 114 or other parts receive the input from electronic installation 110).It is used as other example, if desired, can be to voice Input system provides interface arrangement 112 and/or electronic installation 110, for example, so that user can be defeated via voice command progress Enter.It can provide for controlling any system element and/or any other user input system for requiring type for any purpose System is without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Electronic installation 110 may include other input and/or output element, for example, such as port 126 as shown in Figure 2 With 128, for example, for earphone (or other audio output), power supply, radio communication, infrared input, microphone input or other Device.If desired, and if covered when interface arrangement 112 is attached to electronic installation 110 these ports 126 and/or 128, then interface arrangement 112 may be provided with the similar outside port in port 126 and/or 128, and can be in interface arrangement 112 There is provided internal circuit to enable a user to identical attachment device inserting interface arrangement 112, just as they can be inserted into electronics As device 110, and still have the advantages that identical function (for example, thus allow by interface arrangement 112 by desired data, Signal, power and/or information transmission are to user, another output and/or electronic installation 110.
Fig. 3 includes a variety of examples that can include in the electrical interface devices 112 of at least some examples according to the present invention The schematic diagram of component.As shown in Figure 3 and with reference to described in Fig. 1 and 2, interface arrangement 112 may include to be used to corporally be connected to electricity The connection system 114 of sub-device, and for from external source (sensor, computer, net such as sensing athletic performance data Network or other processing systems etc.) data transfer and/or reception system 118 of input data are received (for example, wireless data receiver Or transceiver, infrared remote receiver, RFID receiver etc.).In addition, as shown in further in figure 3, interface arrangement 112 can be wrapped Include for receiving for example, defeated via button, button, touch-screen, digital quantizer, phonetic entry, stylus input, rotary dialing Enter, trace ball or roller ball input, mouse input, switch etc. user input input system 122.
According at least some examples of the present invention, electrical interface devices 112 can further comprise processing system, for example, micro- Processor 300, for performing a variety of operations, for example, for operate electrical interface 112, for one or more external datas Source is interactive, for receiving user input (for example, connecting via input system 122, via computer or network from one or more sources Connect, via transceiver 118 etc.), for the interaction of electronic installation 110 (for example, via by having for including to connection system 114 Line or pin connection 302 are supplied to the output of electronic installation 110) etc..Any number of line can be provided via connection system 114 Road, pin or other connections, are led to providing suitable electronics/data between interface arrangement 112 and external electronic 110 Letter is (for example, such as in cell phone, MP3 player, audio/video playback device, PDA or other portable electron devices The connection system provided on (including currently known and electronic installation that is being commercially available)).The connector system 114 can be designed to match Its electronic installation 110 inserted, so as to provide for electronics/data communication between interface arrangement 112 and electronic installation 110 Path.In addition, if if expecting, according at least some examples of the present invention, microprocessor 300 may include that operating system is soft Part and/or the input data from one or more sensing device furthers 102 (a) to 102 (d) can be handled, to convert data to use In being received by electronic installation, using the appropriate form of, display and/or output, with change data form or form to carry out base In calculating of original input data etc..
Fig. 3 further illustrates the supply unit 304 included as a part for electrical interface devices 112.The supply unit 304 may include existing battery, for example, rechargeable or long-life battery, this is known in electronic applications and public. Alternatively or additionally, if desired, supply unit 304 can be inputted from the receiving power of electronic installation 110 of its attachment (for example, by input pin, circuit or line 306 or other connection systems), and use the power supply from electronic installation 110 The Various Components and component that (power source) comes in operator interface device 112 are (for example, microprocessor 300, data receiver system System 118, input system 122, any operation lamp or display etc.).It is used as another example, if desired, power supply 304 can connect It is connected to optionally for the external power source recharged to rechargeable battery, such as AC power supplies, external cell power supply etc..
If desired, some or all of some illustrated in Fig. 3 are installed, accommodated or including in shell system System 308 in or enclosure system 308 on, formed in common printed circuit board or on, or be otherwise formed as convenient module or Encapsulation.Connection system 114 can be extended at least partly into outside shell 308, can be integrally formed as one of shell 308 Point, the single element (for example, by bonding agent or connector etc.) of shell 308 can be secured to, can be at least partly Ground enters in shell indent, or otherwise can it is available to enclosure system 308 and/or including.
Fig. 4 illustrates the whole athletic performance sensing of at least some examples or showing for tracking system 400 according to the present invention It is intended to.In the system 400, electrical interface devices 402 are corporally inserted to portable electronic dress via mechanical connection system 406 Put in 404, the mechanical connection system is for example, in fixed but releasable mode (for example, via friction fit, via lock pin Or holding element, via spring element etc.) two devices are kept together.Alternatively, if desired, it is possible to provide it is other Independent retaining element to assist in keeping interface arrangement 402 and portable electronic display device 404 (for example, hanging at least in part Hook, belt, snap-fastener, clip, clip, clasp, holding element etc.).
The example system 400 further comprises the sensing system of the athletic performance data for sensing and sending a certain type 408.More specifically, in the exemplary construction, by by sensors A and/or B sensing athletic performance data (for example, with motion Performance associated body or physiological data), and the data from these sensors are sent to the processing system of sensing system, example Such as, microprocessor, it alternatively may be such that data storage (for example, (not showing in Fig. 4 in storage system or memory Go out)), further processing data etc..Power supply (in the module of system 408 or outside it) can be provided to operate sensing system 408 Multiple assembly, such as sensor, microprocessor, data communication system 410, memory, and/or any other needs or desired Component.If desired, if any, the microprocessor of sensing system 408 onboard can handle sensing data, change Its form or form, or otherwise in the other parts of the system that sends data to 400 before operate the data.Sensing system 408 It may make up the sensor assembly than module 102 (a) as illustrated in Figure 1 to 102 (d).
The suitable or desired time (for example, ought periodically, automatically, the inferior reception data of user command please When asking), sensing system 408 can be by least a portion of its data (for example, directly from the original number of one or more sensors According to, data etc. derived from initial data at least in part) electrical interface devices 402 are sent to, for example, for being filled via electronics 404 final outputs are put to user.This can be, for example, as shown in figure 4, via wireless system for transmitting data (for example, from sensing Wireless data transmission or transfer element 410 in system 408 are to the wireless data receiving element 412 in electrical interface devices 402) Or realized in any other desired mode, without departing from the scope of the present invention.The wireless protocols, wide of any desired can be used Agreement or other Data Transport Protocols are broadcast without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Once receiving athletic performance data at electrical interface devices 402, if desired or if expectation, it can enter One step handles athletic performance data, and is supplied to the processing system (for example, microprocessor) of electronic installation 404 afterwards.Then can be with Any desired time or sequential (for example, when automatically, periodically, require etc. to receive request of data through user when) realize Without departing from the scope of the present invention.From here, if desired or if expecting, can further processing data, and it is subsequent with Suitable for exporting output dress is transmitted data to the form of user (for example, with audio, video and/or alphanumeric format etc.) Put.
In the example system 400 of the diagram, via the power supply 416 for operating electronic installation 404 (for example, it can be with It is the rechargeable battery of cell phone, audio playback or other portable electron devices) provide for electrical interface dress Put 402 power, as shown in the connection 418 via connection system 406 between power supply 416 and " power " element 424. In this example " power " element in interface arrangement 402 can be simply for by power from external power source (for example, The power supply 416 of electronic installation 404 in the example) be distributed to interface arrangement 402 multiple components component.Alternatively, for example, such as The internal wiring of fruit interface arrangement 402 allows the power of all expectation components from power supply 416 to interface arrangement 402 to transmit, can Omit power component 424.It is used as another example, if desired, power component 424, which may make up, independently and/or to be passed through The rechargeable battery that the power provided through power supply 416 is recharged.
In addition, in the example system 400, can be supplied via the input system 420 provided in portable electron device 404 User input is answered to control electrical interface devices 402.For example, if desired, user can be via controllable electronics wherein The input provided on the electronic installation 404 of the various features of interface arrangement 402, function or characteristic enters the AD HOC of operation. Additionally or alternatively, if desired, electrical interface devices 402 may include input system (and/or the their own of their own Power supply), for example, above in conjunction with described in Fig. 3, without departing from the scope of the present invention (still, using from electronic installation 404 These components and resource help to reduce size of population, weight and the cost of interface arrangement 402 and system 400).
Certainly, many of the Various Components for including some or all elements shown in Fig. 4 or component or component can be used Difference arrangement is without departing from the scope of the present invention.In addition, may include other component or element in such systems, or it can eliminate The component or element of one or more diagrams are without departing from the scope of the present invention.In addition, if if expecting, being simultaneously operable ground Single Electron interface arrangement 402 and electronic installation 404 are connected, so that from for example, with reference 408 (referring to for example, Fig. 1 Arrangement) shown in multiple independent sensing systems of type receive data inputs.It is used as another example, if desired, it is single One sensing system 408 individually or simultaneously can communicate with multiple interface arrangements 402 and/or electronic installation 404.This is not being departed from In the case of the scope of invention, the general structure of multiple systems, many changes of component and architectural framework are possible.
According to the present invention at least some examples system and method a possible advantage be can supplement it is existing just The component and foundation structure of portable electronic apparatus (for example, cell phone, MP3 player, PDA etc.) and combining be connected to itself and with Its electrical interface devices electronically communicated is used, to allow the existing electronic installation to show, export, and/or provide in addition Athletic performance data obtains and carried another electronic installation without user to user.As described above, supplementing for its display Existing electronic installation input system and/or power supply can further reduce size, weight, cost and the complexity of interface arrangement Property, thus additional advantage is provided.Certainly, if desired, can eliminate single interface arrangement (for example, 112 or 402) and There is provided single special electronic device 404 is used to receiving and showing that athletic performance data (and alternatively performs other desired work( Can).It is used as another example, if desired, electronic installation 404 may be structured to directly receive from sensing system 408 Input, so that interface arrangement 402 is unnecessary.
The model of athletic performance sensing and/or tracking system without departing from the present invention can be provided in a variety of varying environments Enclose.For example, as illustrated in Figure 4, if desired, it can provide associated with athletic performance for sensing in shell 422 Data (for example, body or physiological data) one or more sensors, alternatively with data communication system (for example, wireless Transmission or transceiver devices 410) at least a portion and/or other processing or electronic building brick provide together, for example, to provide fortune Dynamic performance data sensing module or system 408., can be any when providing or otherwise being provided as single element as module Desired position provides these parts of athletic performance sensing system (for example, 408) without departing from the scope of the present invention, for example, It is assumed that their data sensing, processing, and/or sending performance be not by positioning effects (compromise).Fig. 5 diagrams are wherein in fortune The example system and environment 500 of athletic performance sensing module 502 are installed in the article of dynamic footwear 504.The module 502 may include, For example, one or more athletic performance data sensors, data communication system, process performance, power supply etc. are (for example, such as such as Fig. 4 Shown system 408).May be provided in the article of footwear 504 or on install module 502 any desired mode without de- From the scope of the present invention, such as the container formed via groove, chamber or in insole sandwich (for example, in heel or bow part of shoe point); Via installation pocket or element;Via band, bonding agent, mechanical connector, hook-and-loop fastener, holding element etc.;Can via user The connection of removal;Deng.Alternatively, if desired, for example, during footwear are manufactured, module 502 can be embedded in or integrally Be formed as a part for the article of footwear 504, and/or be permanently attached to it.As an example particularly, in footwear footwear Pad under (insole) part, with similar to can be from Beaverton, Oregon the NIKE, " PLUS that Inc. is obtainedTM The mode of the container provided in ready " footwear, can be in the heel or bow part of shoe of the article of footwear divide (for example, in insole sandwich In part formed) formed container in install module 502.
As further illustrated in fig. 5, module 502 can communicate with interface arrangement 506 wireless (or other), the interface arrangement 506 are corporally connected to electronic installation 508, such as music playback device or cell phone as shown in Figure 5 again.The electronic installation 508 may be affixed to the body, clothes or equipment of user, for example, so as to be easily carried, moving and/or current in motion table Between watch.Generally speaking, multi-motion performance sensing system above in conjunction with type described in Fig. 1 to Fig. 4, electrical interface can be used It is any without departing from the scope of the present invention in device and/or portable electron device.It is used as example particularly, if it is desired to If, sensing device further plate upper module (aboard module) 502 can provide step counting, timing, and/or other data, and electricity Sub-interface device 506 can handle the data to be used for by electronic installation 508 so as to provide pedometer type speed and/or range data Output.Certainly, any type of data can be provided by module 502, and the information of the type of display any desired or otherwise in electricity Exported in sub-device 508 without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Provide the general description that data gathering system is showed according to the basic exercise of at least some examples of the present invention, root It is as follows according to the exemplary characteristics of the system and method for the example of the present invention, content and the more detailed description used.
B. according to the description of the example kinematic performance sensing of the present invention and tracking system
The diagrams of Fig. 6 and 7 are according to the example performance sensing and tracking system of the present invention and the other feature of method and use Environment.Except using speed and the opening runway (open of range information (or information of other sensings) based on pedometer Course, can be right according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention as shown in Fig. 1 outside running or walk on) In sensing and/or tracking in other places, such as the sports performance characteristic in gymnasium or sanatorium, training chest, family etc. is Useful.Fig. 6 system 600 is illustrated leads to via interface arrangement 506 (for example, as shown in Figure 5) with portable electron device 508 The functional modules 502 of letter (for example, carried by sporter during showing, in a footwear 504, are used as the clothes of sporter A part, the article dressed by sporter etc.).Referring to the transport indicator 602 in Fig. 6.In addition to the communication, such as Fig. 6 figures Show, can configure any or whole modules 502, interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508 to set with one or more exercises Standby 604 or other things, for example, setting the equipment included or transceiver dress in gymnasium, sanatorium or other athletic performances Put exchange data.
Reference 604 in Fig. 6 may indicate that any type of exercise device and/or gymnasium, sanatorium, family or its Its athletic performance is set.For example, reference 604 can represent wide variety of different types of motions and/or exerciser, for example, Including:In gymnasium it is commonly found that exerciser, such as treadmill, bicycle machine, oval exerciser, stationary bicycle, climb building Terraced machine, cross-country skiing analog machine, jack, rowing machine etc..Additionally or alternatively, reference 604 can represent can with or can To be not directed to a variety of performance places used for practising machine, such as practise for yoga, dancing, pilates, fight, stretch Open up the facility (for example, practice room) of motion, weight lifting, tae kwon do, boxing, wrestling etc..As another example or alternatively, accompanying drawing mark Note 604 can represent or that including input unit user can have been carried out by input unit input (enter) on him/her Plan carry out motion or exercise activity information, such as tracking and/or place exercise or project, team sports, from By weight lifting etc..Reference 604 can also be on body or physiological measuring system, such as meter, heart rate monitor, blood pressure Measuring system, measurement of bldy temperature system etc..Using those systems such as illustrated in figure 6, user can use element 604 to produce For tracking the motion or exercise activity for any desired type that they are related to and/or body or physiology on their exercise The input of parameter.
Portable it can be set in exercise device 604 (or other training or athletic performance are set or equipment) and by what user kept Wide variety of different types of data and letter are exchanged between standby (for example, module 502, interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508) Breath.For example, if desired, equipment 604 can be designed to send information to user equipment (for example, via transmission/reception system 606) training parameter that, the information is taken exercise on individually training or exercise, such as:Can by gymnasium or training equipment detection or The data of sensing, such as the distance advanced, speed, rise change, step number, the number of plies climbed, total time, the function as the time Speed or other data, the calorie of burning, rotation per minute, rotation number, resistance are set, slope or inclination information, weight lifting Amount, repeat number, the weight machine used etc..The physiological property arbitrarily measured can also be sent to the portable equipment of user, than Such as heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen rank, EEG data, EKG data, body temperature, air incoming/outgoing speed.Transmission/reception System 606 also sends identification information, such as exercise machine mark, room identification, station location marker, miscellaneous equipment identification information etc..Can In any desired time, such as in real time (when equipment 604 collects data), periodically, take exercise complete after, when user from Desired data are sent to when opening gymnasium facility etc. the portable equipment of user.
For the system using the information based on pedometer, in addition to detection speed and/or range information, according to this Sensing system measurement or detection are associated with athletic performance activity on user at least some example systems and method of invention The rhythm, rhythm or " beat " be (for example, on the paces of time, rotation, foot's moving direction change, arm motion direction changes Become etc., such as step number per second, rotation per minute, stair stepper step number per second, it is per minute row the boat it is several etc.) data and information It is useful.Accelerometer and/or direction change sensor and can be used for determining the rhythm.Other portions of module 502 and/or portable equipment (for example, interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508) and/or equipment 604 is divided to can be used for providing the data on user's rhythm And information.It can be carried out very in gymnasium including the use of exercise device on a variety of athletic performance moving collection prosodic informations Multi-activity, such as run or walk on a treadmill, bicycle, oval exercise, stationary bicycle exercise, the exercise of stair stepper, Cross-country skiing simulation, simulation etc. of rowing the boat.In addition to providing the data on athletic performance, prosodic information is also according to the present invention At least some examples system and method in for selection encourage, agitate, show strengthen or it is other during athletic performance Media content (for example, for song selection etc.) be it is useful, as will be described below in more detail.
When reference 604 represents facility or place, it can simply send home position and/or timing information (ratio The time such as spent in place).For example, reference 604 may include to communicate with the portable equipment of user to indicate when user Into or leave some room or region (such as weight lifting room, aerobic exercise room, yoga room or pilates operating room;Fight exercise Facility etc.) and/or instruction user spent in the position time quantum (such as actually enter and/or time departure, date and time information, Total time of cost etc.) RFID or other data transmission devices 606.If particular place can be used for multiple activities, Ke Yiti For and/or send schedule or other information and make it that transmitting device 606 can also send user automatically when going out in the position or facility The Activity Type being related to now.This data can help user create and/or maintain their training activity it is detailed with Track and/or full log, for example, in the case of without body or physiological data is provided by sensor.Alternatively, If desired, user can include in their training calendar or daily record, for example, additional letter for tracking purposes Breath, such as location data;Flight or hotel ccommodation information;Menstrual cycle data;Sports events calendar information;Target or mesh Data message;With history, future, schedule or target the information of any desired.
Can also be by data from the portable equipment (for example, module 502, interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508) of user It is sent to exercise device or other training or athletic performance sets 604.For example, transmittable user's id information cause exercise device or Other training or athletic performance setting 604 can store the training data associated with specific user.It is used as another example, such as fruiting period If prestige, the portable equipment (for example, module 502, interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508) of user can be at least partially with Set 604 in control exercise device or other training or athletic performance, for example so that training airplane set correspond to be pre-programmed into or The training downloaded in the portable equipment of user.For example, being stored from portable equipment or passing through the available training of portable equipment The conventional training information downloaded can be used for the various features of controlled training, such as:Weight machine set, resistance set, tilt (or tiltedly Slope degree) set, target range (or other total time length or duration) is set, the calorie of target combustion is (or other Based on physiological parameter) set, treadmill speed or be obliquely installed.It is used as another example, if desired, user is just Take the transmittable training identification information of equipment (for example, training 12) and set 604 to exercise device or other training or athletic performance, should Exercise device or other training or athletic performance set 604 to may then use that the identification information come from the letter stored in memory Breath provides the desired setting of the training for identifying.If desired, as training is collected (for example, via module 502 etc.) data can be additionally used in control exercise device or other training or athletic performance device (for example, intensity is set or changed Or resistance level, shorten or extend training time etc.).Certainly, also other letters can be sent from the portable equipment of user to element 604 Breath.
As another possible option or alternatively, if desired, the portable equipment of user (for example, module 502, Interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508) can be programmed and adapted to send information to exercise device 604, for example, for by Exercise device 604 is shown, for being transferred to remote source (for example, via network in the maintenance such as gymnasium or sanatorium) etc..Make For example particularly, as described in more detail below, electronic installation 508 can be that audio is presented to user and/or regards The playback reproducer of frequency information, such as music, video and/or other entertainment contents.If desired, according to the present invention at least The system and method for some examples can be arranged and suitable for from electronic installation 508 or (or other users take by electronic installation 508 The portable equipment of band) content is sent to exercise device 604 (or another device) so that exercise device 604 can be provided with Show or present on screen or other output devices (for example, TIP, touch pad, video screen, audio output system etc.) Media (or other) content.In addition, if if expecting, in such systems, the TIP of exercise device 604 or other portions Point can be programmed and suitable for receive control media content playback feature (for example, skip song or other contents, reset song or Other contents, selection song or other contents be used for present etc.) user input.
It is attached that Fig. 7 diagrams can be presented in the example kinematic performance sensing and/or tracking system and method according to the present invention Plus feature.Arrangement 700 shown in Fig. 7 allows user's transmission data and information to be connect to one or more remote sources and/or from it Data and information are received, such as arrives individual from one of portable unit (for example, module 502, interface arrangement 506 and/or electronic installation 508) (it may include in gymnasium or other facilities dimension for people's computer (for example, in user family or office) or other computer installations 702 The training equipment of shield in itself and/or computer) and/or to remote system 704 (alternatively via network connection, such as through because of spy Net), the remote system 704 can be by user, by health center, by gymnasium or by another third party's maintenance and operation. The arrangement 700 can allow the more easily storage of athletic performance data collected, maintenances, retrieval and further handle (for example, Held with the user interface of limitation whole system, data processing and/or calculating performance to by electronic installation 508 and/or interface 506 Capable operation is compared).
In addition to store historical data and information, the arrangement 700 allows to download number from one or more remote systems 704 According to information to user, for example, to PC or miscellaneous equipment 702 and/or to portable unit 508 (alternately through interface arrangement 506).Data can also originate from PC or miscellaneous equipment 702 (and without using remote computer 704), and be sent to user just Take equipment 506 and/or 508.In some cases, remote system 704 (or system 702) can by multiple users access (for example, through Network, such as internet or the network based on gymnasium), and this system can provide the data and information of many kinds to user (for example, each individually user can have his/her webpage, ID, password etc.).Fig. 8 will be combined below to figure 19 are more fully described the possible content of the data of the exchange and information as an example, the data and information of the download can be wrapped Include:The training of pre-programmed;Music or other audio/video contents;It is mixed with including instructing (coaching) and/or motivational content Music or other audio/video contents pre-programmed training;Compare data;Guidance, safety and/or motivational content etc..
C. the description of the exemplary characteristics of system and a method according to the invention
According to a feature of the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention on sensing and tracking on a lot The ability of the information of the athletic performance activity of type.Data on athletic performance can be by automatic, semi-automatic and/or manual Key in system and a method according to the invention in ground.Example particularly is as follows.
Lived when performing motion using exercising machine (for example, such as those are present in gymnasium, sanatorium, family etc.) When dynamic, user can obtain the movable instant feedback on them, data and on him on their portable electronic equipment 508 Movable information, including the data and information that are produced by module 502 and/or by taking exercise or miscellaneous equipment 604 is collected or surveyed The data and information of amount.For example, this can be realized by using the system 600 similar with system as shown in Figure 6.Such as fruiting period If prestige, the transmittable a certain class (automatically, responsive to user input, in response to activation of RFID transmission system etc.) of equipment 604 The identification data or information of type so that the other parts energy storage information for the portable equipment that electronic installation 508 or user carry with It is one or more below tracking:It is the type (for example, type of machine etc.) of training activity, the length of training, related to training One or more parameters of connection etc..
Some athletic performance activities do not utilize machine, but they can be in building or the specially appointed room of facility Or carried out in region.As described above, can place provide transmitting device (for example, device 606) with automatically, semi-automatically or The position of instruction user presence or the data in room are manually sent, the movable type one alternatively and there occurred rises Send (for example, based on schedule or other information, for example, instruction user participates in dancing class, pilates class, aerobic exercise class, fight white silk Habit, weight lifting etc.).The room, which may include to send, to be indicated, for example, room identification, the movable class carried out in a room at the moment The data of type (for example, karate class etc.), user entry time, user's time departure etc. wireless transmitting system (alternatively by Single user's activation, for example, by pressing button, opening lamp, register, sign out, open door etc.).For example, the transmission Data can be received and stored by module 502, interface 506, and/or electronic installation 508.In some cases, even if not relating to directly And machine, such as the information on step counting, heart rate, pulse, the rhythm, accelerometer data or other data, module 502 is wrapped The sensor (if any) included can detect at least some data associated with the training of these types.For example, can be by Electronic installation 508, interface arrangement 506 and/or module 502 export some features or parameter on training from the data, such as Calorie, MET, speed, distance of burning etc., and the data and information can be stored.Even if module 502 can not be detected on instruction Experienced specific data (such as step counting, heart rate etc.), the transmission of room or place mark data to electronic installation 508 is (optional Ground passes through module 502) can also be useful to user, for example, to provide instruction and some records that training has occurred and that, and Alternatively indicating at least some data of training type (can key in the data and information and including the training history in user In).
Even if even in without from its send data machine, room or other places 604 in the case of and/or In the case that module 502 (or interface arrangement 506 or electronic installation 508) can not sense the data on training wherein (for example, When outdoor running, jog or on foot when;When participating in dancing, aerobic activity or other courses;Fight exercise;Free weight lifting; Team sport (such as baseball, softball, basketball, football, rugby etc.) etc.), also training information can be keyed in electronic installation In 508.For example, the data can be provided by the way that training information is manually keyed in electronic installation 508.Fig. 8, which shows to have, to be shown The example of the electronic installation 508 of display screen 800, the display screen 800, which has, allows user to input in this case on training or living The user interface 810 of the example of dynamic information.When the combination of the information and different types of information that can key in many kinds, the example Interface 810 includes selecting the panel 802 and the class by its activity of can keying in of the movable type carried out from list by it Another panel 804 of type (for example, the activity that alternatively can not find in panel 802).In addition, if if expecting.The user Interface 810 include allowing user record and training or " beginning ", " stopping " of movable associated time and/or timing information and " pause " button.Again, if can detect that the training with these types is associated at least to the sensor that module 502 includes The counting of some data, such as step, heart rate, pulse or other data, then collect the data, be sent to electronic installation 508, deposit Storage, is presented and/or associated with specific training on display screen 80.Even if working as from available sensor and producing little or no reality When border training data or available little or no hands-on data, the collection of data in this way is for providing the user finger At least some information for showing his/her complete training history (for example, day of training, attendance, training length etc.) are also to have .
And, it is possible to provide the mode of any desired entered data into interface screen 800 is without departing from the present invention's Scope, such as keyboard, mouse, trace ball, roller ball, contact pilotage, pen, touch-screen, touch pad, rotation input device etc..It is this Interface system and input unit are that field of electronic devices is known and public.
Certainly, the data message or content of any desired can be asked and/or keyed in by user interface 810 without departing from this The scope of invention.As example particularly, it can ask and/or carry on than the above-mentioned smaller rank with reference to described in Fig. 8 For data input.For example, set according to Activity Type, user etc., the timing on activity can be asked via interface 810, is continued The more detailed information of time, intensity or further feature.If for example, the activity of selection is " free weight " or " weight is practiced Practise ", then it can be asked to key in additional information, such as the weight lifting performed according to the user interface 800 of at least some examples of the present invention Type (for example, squat formula weight lifting (squat), hard lifting (dead lift), Supination weight lifting (bench press), pushing away firmly (militray press), weight lifting exercise (curl) etc.);The group number of execution;The number of every group of repetition;Every group of weight for lifting Deng;Deng.Additionally or alternatively, if desired, weight machine and/or single weight may include to allow some information The electronic module of electronic installation 508 (alternately through module 502 and/or interface arrangement 506) is automatically transferred to (for example, such as Accelerometer for sensing direction change etc. and Transmission system (such as RFID transmitters)), the information such as repeat count (weight Each up/down movement), every group of weight information, the number etc. of group.The Transmission system can be automatic, manual or semi-automatic Activation.
A variety of useful information, feature and/or numbers can be provided user according to the system and method for the example of the present invention According to.For example, allowing user to store and retrieve the number on one or more training according to the system and method for the example of the present invention According to, for example, the data can be stored in local computer 702, in remote system 704, be stored in portable unit 502,506 and/ Or 508 in grade.It can be stored by user, retrieve and further handle and analyze the data of any sensing, timing information etc..According to this The system and method for at least some examples of invention can further allow user by their training routine, data and/or health Degree is compared with other information, such as:The training of themselves storage;The instruction of other users of the remote system 704 of storage Practice (the alternatively training of particular individual, such as friend, training partner etc.;It is same or like size, weight, the age, sex, strong Kang Chengdu etc. user etc.);The similar training of well known sportsman or famous person;Deng.It is used as other example, if it is desired to Words, can further allow user by their training routine, data according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention And/or health degree is compared with the information on sports events, they can participate in or can be not involved in this motion item Mesh, such as road race, bicycle event, triathlon etc. are (for example, " existing in marine corps's marathon of last year The modern time wherein terminates ", " how I compare up with the speed of the around-France champion of last year " etc.).
It can also be used to user be provided and/or advised training according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention (for example, the training of pre-programmed, alternatively consider many factors, such as age of user, height, weight, health degree, sex, Past performance, target etc.).This training can be designed by fitness guru, for example, for single user, for general classes With the user of general group etc..Portable electronic equipment 508 can be downloaded to (for example, via meter by training or on the information of training Calculation machine 702, from remote system 704 etc.), and can design the training or on training information with before training starts and/or When training progress, information is alternatively provided a user in real time.For example, the training downloaded can provide a user a variety of information, Such as:Real-time training parameter feedback is (for example, speed, the distance of covering, the step climbed, oval or other rate informations, combustion Calorie, elapsed time of burning etc.);Training activity or machine change information (for example, when being moved to new machine or activity When:" you have completed treadmill, are moved to stationary bicycle 20 minutes;", machine, which is set, changes information (for example, manually or certainly It is dynamic to perform) etc.);The information compared in real time with previously training or with " personal best record " of user etc.).
In addition, the information downloaded and/or presented on electronic installation 508 is not limited to training information.Electronic installation 508 can also be carried For alerting or remind (for example, suitable warm-up or relax and remind, especially when sensing the suddenly change of activity (for example, by Module 502) etc.;Cross exercise warning (for example, by training than more continuous or recent date);Nutrition is reminded;Deng).Moreover, Because can be stored on the training that is performed by user with the time according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Information, so they are capable of the hobby of identifying user and provide the training of customization or advise its some training or part so that use The training at family routinely changes (help prevent and be weary of) and helps him/her that their target is better achieved.According to the present invention extremely The system and method for some few examples can be programmed and adapted to provide rewards with the user of time, for example, based on lasting use, Reach default target etc..Any type of reward can be provided, such as present, prize, reward voucher, coupons, excitation audio or Video content etc., as will be described below in more detail.
Because according at least some parts of the system and method for the example of the present invention data, institute can be received from multiple users Even if with when user without corporally be located at same area and/or without simultaneously competition when (for example, virtual race or competition), User can also contend with one other and/or otherwise compare their athletic performance.These features can help to encourage user and keep them To training regular interest.In addition, can be based on other users (no according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Whether it is that the initial user is known by " other users ") training program that follows advises new training program to user, optional Ground is by similarly sized, weight or age;Identical sex;What other users of identical general health degree etc. followed or put into practice Program.This feature can encourage user to compete and defeat in a variety of conventional friends or other users with them of different training They.Change training routine may also help in user and quickly improve, reaches their target, break through " platform " etc..
Although describing a variety of aspects of the invention described in the subdivision to provide to/from portable electronic equipment 508 Data and information, but those skilled in the art will recognize that can send data and information without departing from this hair to/from other devices Bright scope, such as module 502, interface arrangement 506, the PC of user or other input units or exercise device 604 or 702 etc..
D. according to the use that subjective user is inputted and/or fed back in the system and method for the example of the present invention
User feedback or user input are utilized in many ways according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention, For example, preferably to customize training;Training amusement and/or motivational content is altered or modified;Maintain training " health " etc..Fig. 9 figures Show an example of system and a method according to the invention, wherein user feedback is used for before training starts and/or in training One or more features of conventional early stage selection training.As illustrated, in this example, the screen of electronic installation 508 800 talk with the general features of the training selected by display for the training in panel 900 (for example, individually training activity).To Certain that training starts time (for example, before actually starting, period or after initial warm-up time period etc.), point out to use Family input indicates his or she today " sensation " what kind of information.More specifically, in the example of the diagram, with warm-up time Section starts or carried out (as the time slot as deepening in the training routine shown in display panel 900 is indicated), the example System and method require user input on for the same day requirement train rank information (for example there is provided load button 902a, 902b and 902c with respectively allow for user indicate for the same day require " light ", " in " still " strong ").Appointing for training rank, can be provided The possible selection for number of anticipating is without departing from the scope of the present invention.It is alternatively possible to encouraging, instructing and/or alert in media Appearance shows the user interface to user together, as described in more detail below (for example, encouraging the strong training rank of user's selection Audio content, prompting of past training etc.).
Selected training rank is depended, at least partially, on, the characteristic or parameter of training significantly change.For example, such as fruiting period If prestige, the movable type included as a part for training can change according to selected training rank.Show as another Example, can change one or more movable one or more duration according to selected training rank.As another example, such as If fruiting period is hoped, the amount of resistance, timing/speed/distance objective can be changed, caloric burn target, total training time, tilted Degree, the group number of free weight lifting, every group repeat number, free weight lifting weight degree etc. it is one or more, added deduct with increasing Small " training rank ".Moreover, can be used above-mentioned possible change multiple combinations (and other possible change) come for Family is based at least partially on user on the input of desired training rank to change " training rank ".Moreover, can be trained The amount of any desired increasedd or decreased of rank is without departing from the scope of the present invention.If desired should according to of the invention The system and method for example can allow the more detailed user input for indicating training level parameters, including selection for individually living Multiple parameters or the user input of target dynamic and/or entirely train.
If desired, according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention user can be allowed " to continue to practise (drill down) " is trained or movable more information with watching (and possibly changing) on specific.For example, if it is desired to Talk about, one of training activity that user can be identified (for example, treadmill), the action can open mark on the additional of the activity Another user interface/TIP of information (for example, the inclination of treadmill, treadmill, treadmill pre-set programs information etc.).If If expecting, user can change the more specifically aspect of individually training or activity, for example, passing through this additional user circle Face/TIP or otherwise.It can provide for receiving " continuing to practise " panel of any desirable number of user input And/or rank is without departing from the scope of the present invention.
The selection and/or modification of the user's training inputted based on subjective user are not limited to pre-training, pre- warm-up and/or early stage Training stage.But, user can be periodically prompted according to the system and method for some examples of the present invention and indicates their " senses Feel " how and/or indicate whether change training parameter in some way.These promptings can be during training or activity many Automatic generation in the same time is planted, for example, uo predetermined spaces;The scheduled time in training or activity;When system senses user When being excessively difficult to " maintain " training;When system is sensed when user keeps training too easy (for example, based on pulse or heart rate number According to etc.);When user be possible to exceed his/her personal best record, reach target or milestone when etc..This feature can be helped They quickly increase their health degree and/or reach their health objectives by excitation user and help, while helping to keep away Exempt from user and be weary of and cross exercise (and possible setback).
Figure 10 diagrams are provided points out user's example user interface that offer is fed back wherein during the process of training activity The example of the display screen 800 of electronic installation 508.As illustrated, process panel 1000 shows their current training alives to user 12%) degree that dynamic (oval exercise in this example) and the activity are completed (in this example, completes.In example training This time, their subjective feedback of system prompts user (region 1002) asks the user whether change training.In the figure In the example shown, interface region 1002 provides the button for indicating several user options, i.e.,:Maintain initial workout activity parameter 1002a;Increase training activity time target 1002b;Reduce training activity time target 1002c;Increase training operating range mesh Mark 1002d;Reduce training activity distance objective 1002e;Increase training activity intensity 1002f;Reduce training activity intensity 1002g;Change to next movable 1002h in selected training routine and (work of next type is indicated in the interface zone 1004 Move as " treadmill " training activity);Pause training 1002i;Or deconditioning 1002j.It can be wrapped in interface region 1002 The information of any desired is included, changes option etc. and/or may be such that and will pass through multiple input screens with information as above-mentioned info class Curtain is available without departing from the scope of the present invention.And, if desired, the user interface screen can be presented and swashs with suitable Encourage, instruct and/or warning message (for example, encouragement user increases audio or video editing of his/her rank etc.).
Also it can be received and be used after training is completed by the system and method for at least some examples according to the present invention and led See user input.Example of Figure 11 and Figure 12 diagrams available for the user interface screen of post exercise analysis situation.For example, such as Figure 11 It is shown, once completing training, it can be programmed and adapted in display screen according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Training information is provided a user on 800.There is provided total tie region 1100 is trained in the example of the diagram, a variety of of training are indicated Feature, such as:Training identification code (in this example " training 221 ");" distance of covering " data;" elapsed time " data; " average step " data.Any type of data or information can be provided without departing from the present invention in total tie region 1100 is trained Scope, include the body or physiological data etc. of user.In addition, if if expecting, can be for training (for example, treadmill, ellipse Circle exercise, weight lifting etc.) each single activity or segmentation that include provide training summary data, and for a variety of different movable The type of the data of offer can be identical or different (such as with other training compared to (stationary bicycle, oval practising, climb Stair machine, outdoor running, row the boat), treadmill training, training summary data is different).Scroll bar can be provided, added Display screen and/or provide the other manner of additional information in total tie region 1100 is trained to allow to include and/or be presented on electricity Information in region 1100 in sub-device 508 beyond the information of matching.
Figure 11 further shows the subjective user input area on the display screen 800 associated with the post exercise analysis 1102.More specifically, subjective user input area is used according to the system and method for the example of present invention request user 1102 " being classified to training ".Although the classification of any desired and/or possible option can be classified for subjective user it is available without Depart from the scope of the present invention, but in the example of the diagram, user has six selections to training classification, i.e.,:" too easy " 1102a, " easy " 1102b, " normal " 1102c, " hardly possible " 1102d, " too difficult " 1102e and " being most difficult to " 1102f.Valuably, in root In at least some examples according to the system and method for the present invention, it will be completed on portable, user's carrying electronic installation 508 The subjective classification performance (for example, stepped zone 1102) is provided a user during training immediately so that user inwardly immediately Reflect the real subjective feeling and effect of training.
Subjective data can be used in many ways by the system and method for the example according to the present invention.For example, once in figure Subjective user classification is received in 11 stepped zone 1102, then can provide other post exercise analysis screen 1200 (for example, such as Figure 12 diagrams).The post exercise analysis screen 1200 using subjective rating information and by the actual parameter currently trained with The objective history data of same or like training compare, with provide a user on the training, their health degree and/or Their feedbacks in the progress for reaching goal-selling.As shown in figure 12, in this example, training is classified as " easy " by user (region 1202) is compared the training with other training according to the post exercise analysis of the system and method for the example of the present invention Compared with.Although the parameter of comparable any desired, in the example shown in the series of figures, the objective total distance for the covering more currently trained and Average step data with from previously trained objective data and classification (alternatively, from same or like condition and/or The training of parameter, includes the training etc. of at least some same campaigns).In addition, in this example, subjective user data are used to provide What kind of feedback the subjective classification and training in the early time for indicating the training compare (in the form of " annotation " in region 1204).Can Any type of annotation and/or other information are provided in region 1204 (or in some other way, such as via audio, warp By Email etc.), for example, instructing feedback;Feedback is congratulated in excitation;Incentive message (for example, reward voucher or for receive on Code of the discount of sports equipment or clothes etc.).Subjective feedback can also by according to the present invention at least some examples system and Method is used to change the training in future automatically for user, for example, increasing for the training for being designated as " easy " or " too easy " Plus one or more training parameters (for example, distance objective, time target, intensity or resistance level setting etc.), for being designated as " too difficult " or " being most difficult to " training reduces one or more training parameters, and/or otherwise modification is trained to continue to challenge and encourage User prevented exercise, fatigue, setback etc. simultaneously.
The comparison of subjective and/or objective training data is not limited to the effort made by single user and/or by independent The comparison for the historical data that user produces.As above in conjunction with Figure 7, according to the present invention at least some examples system and Method can communicate (for example, through internet or other network connections) with remote system, and multiple users can be by their training Data are sent to one or more identical remote systems.Therefore, can be by the user input subjective data on the training of user And objective data is compared with the training data produced by other users and/or subjective input.In this manner, system, side Method and/or user can by their training and it is healthy be compared with other users, such as particular individual (for example, they Friend, relative etc.);Famous sportsman or famous person;Similar build or other characteristics are (for example, identical sex;Same or like year Age, height, weight;Identical general health degree etc.).Moreover, can be carried according to the system and method for some examples of the present invention For for the completely new training of individual, for example, the subjective training feedback based on user;Preserve in systems other people " borrow The training (for example, performing the people of similar training, the people of similar age, height, weight, health degree etc.) of mirror ".Multiple users can Participate in virtual race or other health competitions (for example, first is run 100 miles, first lift 5000 pounds etc.), then can Enough assist in keeping excitation user and improve their health.This virtual race can also be designed or compete to be benefited with charitable Person, for example, wherein user obtains guarantee of money support of every mile of race etc. similar to for the reality for charitable recruitment money (non-virtual) road race.
E. in the use of the happy other contents of system and method middle pitch according to example of the invention
The aspect of the present invention is further in athletic performance sensing and/or tracking system middle pitch pleasure and/or other audios And/or the use of video content.This content is useful in many ways in the system and method for the example according to the present invention , for example, for providing amusement, information, guide message or prompting, motivational content etc..Valuably, according at least the one of the present invention A little examples, in addition to it can download training routine and/or data as described above, electronic installation 508 will also constitute or including Audio and/or video exhibition devices, its allow user play and/or down-load music, video or other audio/video datas with During training process present (for example, radio, tape player, MP3 player, IPOD devices (can from California, Cupertino Apple Computer, Inc. are bought) etc.).
Although device can be presented using audio or video in existing mode, for example, using the use during training process Family control content and/or output, but allow to provide during the training period according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Content present more user interactions and control.For example, can according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Allow user by themselves training pre-programmed and/or with audio/video and/or other contents " mixing ", for example, with the phase The time of prestige and with training routine or degree of physical exercise a variety of different phases desired timing or relation include it is desired Audio/video content (for example, music playback, video playback, guidance or motivational content etc.).Can be conventional by multiple training, it is optional The training of ground user mixing is conventional, storage and the conventional (sound alternatively selected including be pre-selected or user of the training downloaded It is happy), training conventional (music alternatively selected including be pre-selected or user) of purchase etc. is stored in or downloaded to electronics Device 508.Moreover, in the system and method using output device, the connection of networking or other computer base stations or distant station In, user may be such that the training of their pre-programmed can be with (for example, " publicly available " or otherwise to one in system to other people Can use to individual or a number of other individual choices), for example, being filled for the electronics for being downloaded over or being otherwise sent to another user Put 508.
Figure 13 and Figure 14 are illustrated available for allowing user (or other people, such as coach, practitioner etc.) to create them oneself The user interface of the training of oneself customization conventional (for example, for themselves use, for being used by other people) is shown Example feature.User interface is provided and training is created often for user input using electronic installation 508 although these figures are illustrated Rule, but it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any computer communicated with whole system is (for example, via internet, via wired Connection etc.) it can be used for creating training routine without departing from the scope of the present invention, such as with electronic installation 508 and/or from Fig. 7's Personal computer 702 and/or another computer that remote system 704 communicates.And, although show and retouch with reference to Figure 13 and Figure 14 Specific user interface elements (for example, scroll bar, input area etc.) have been stated, but other user interface elements, user can be used Input hardware and/or reception user input are in the way of creating and/or change the conventional feature of training without departing from the present invention's Scope.
One or more " parts " routinely may include according to the training that the user of the example of the present invention creates, wherein " part " Certain types of training activity is constituted, such as:Warm up, walk, run, riding a bicycle, rowing the boat, exercise device or gymnasium machine (such as treadmill, stair climbing machine, elliptical machine, exercise cycle, rowing machine, cross-country skiing analog machine etc.), weight lifting (free weight Or gymnasium machine), yoga, dancing, aerobic exercise, fight, team sport, relax motion (cool-down) etc..In the example In system and user interface, any combination of activity can be included in training routine without departing from the scope of the present invention, for example, bag Include the activity based on gymnasium or sanatorium, outdoor or free scope activity, the activity based on machine or free (non-machine), group Team's motion or individual activity etc..
According to the example of the present invention, as shown in fig. 13 that, user can be by selecting " the addition portion in user interface 1300 Point " button 1032 starts to create training, it is conventional that unique " part " or activity are added into training.The example system and connecing In mouthful, " part " or activity are added to training routine and create " part " or movable block 1304a, 1304b and 1304c.Although Three movable blocks 1304a, 1304b and 1304c are illustrated in fig. 13, but can include any number of activity in training routine Block, and can be by, for example, and scroll bar 1306 is interactive or otherwise indicates to expect to watch training conventional other parts to browse pass In other pieces of training routine.
Once creating part or movable block, it can initially be revealed as the row of blank or " Activity Type " with offer (referring in movable block 1304c in Figure 13 " part C ").Desired Activity Type then may be selected in user.For example, such as Figure 13 institutes Show, addition is partly or after movable block 1304c in the interface 1300 of the example, and user can pass through selection and part C " activities Associated " change " block 1308 of type " row, to indicate to expect addition or change " Activity Type ".The action may be such that appearance can The list (for example, as " pop-up box ", as single screen, being used as coverage diagram etc.) of " activity " of energy, and user can be from row The desired activity of table selection training, for example, using as is known in the art and the multiple user interfaces element that uses and mutually It is any in mechanism and method.
After selection Activity Type, other rows of movable block can be alternatively inserted in the changeable mode of user.Institute The Activity Type of choosing can influence to be filled in and/or be included in data or letter in the residue for the line of input of " part " or activity Breath.For example, using the selection of the Activity Type of exercising machine can propagate (populate) to part 1304a, 1304b and/or 1304c other rows, with including the information on the machine, than speed as desired, desired inclined degree, desired weight Or other resistance levels, other desired training strength features, desired distance, expect burning calorie, expect carry out Distance, the total time of desired process, desired machine are set on (such as slope, random etc.) etc..If desired, according to this The system and method for at least some examples of invention can allow user more subtly to customize training routine, for example, by providing With the ability of time control and/or the desired parameter for changing training (for example, changing over time the oblique of machine during given activity Slope, resistance or intensity rank, change over time velocity etc.).Although can be propagated with default setting given " part " 1304a, 1304b and/or 1304c other row, for example, when initial selected section and/or Activity Type, according to the present invention at least The system and method for some examples can allow user or other people freely customize and/or change the content of these rows, for example, with The mode of any desired, if desired, including with the above-mentioned general fashion for being used to change " Activity Type ".Alternatively, such as Fruiting period hope if, default setting (if any) can be determined based on the information of any desired, for example, the information include on The historical data of the training history of the record of family always, training history or the preference of user of the user for the specific activities type Or (the training total time such as typically passed through, the distance passed through, typical rate, typical case tilt or hindered the further feature of history Power setting, weight, age, weight reduction/increase etc.).
As shown in figure 13, create and include can be on multiple training part 1304a, 1304b and 1304c data input It is presented to during the partial routine of training " song " (or alternatively other media or the other contents) of user.Work as electronic installation 508 be that (such as MP3 player, IPOD devices (can be from California, Cupertino Apple for media playback devices Computer, Inc. are bought) etc.) when, can be conventional in training according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention The list of songs that user indicates is played during the part.If desired, song or the presentation of other media contents can be particularly The special time of ground goal directed training activity or part.In such ways, user can be optionally during the process of training The media content presented during some conventional and movable with training is readily controlled in is without adjusting apparatus 508 Set or export.
Multiple modes that media content is presented can be provided without departing from the scope of the present invention.For example, if desired, root The order that can be specified according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention with user, with random or conversion order, with even The song that the replaying users such as the order of continuous circulation are indicated.Additionally or alternatively, if desired, user will can persistently compare The time of the distribution of activity or the part 1304a, 1304b or 1304c of longer time duration list or row include Media content, and system and a method according to the invention can be adapted to handle the situation in any desired manner (for example, by working as Activity end is stopped playback when changing, and alternatively when next time using training activity, training part 1304a, 1034b or 1034c continues to play back from the position of stopping during media content lists or from the song of interruption, etc.).It is used as another possible choosing , if desired, playback can continue guidance and carry out next training activity (for example, such as being indicated or being sensed by module 502 , user input etc.), to continue to provide amusement and/or other contents between training activity to user.It can be used and handle these Other desired modes of situation are without departing from the scope of the present invention.And, if desired, it can provide a user in training Process during the ability of content that is pre-selected is replaced with new media selection.
If not enough media content is specified for the duration of activity, according to the system of the example of the present invention and side Method can also handle the situation in any desired manner without departing from the scope of the present invention.For example, the repeatable song specified Or content, new song can be automatically selected or content (alternatively, based on other user inputs or history, such as is enumerated from user " hobby ", from the content of most frequent broadcasting, from the content of the similar one or more characteristics of the content having with user identifies (for example, the content with similar beat, the rhythm etc.;Content from similar artists or identical type;From including the identical work Dynamic content of other users training " reference " etc.).The other desired modes for handling these situations can be used without departing from this The scope of invention.
Training part 1304a, 1304b or 1304c of the example of the diagram include another feature, i.e. one or more " to swash Encourage song " OK.If desired, according to the present invention at least some examples system and method user may be selected one or Multiple " excitation songs ".Can be played during routine is trained in multiple times the one or more excitation songs (or other audios/ Video media content), encourage user preferably for example, making great efforts help or continue to show.For example, when the user of gymnasium machine connects During the part of the nearly training with maximum intensity (such as high dip, high-drag rank, increased speed etc.), according to the present invention's The system and method for at least some examples can automatically one of output drive song (or other media contents), used with making great efforts excitation Family spends other effort to meet other increased intensity challenge.As other example, one or many can be triggered automatically Individual excitation song, for example:When user is close to personal best record (for example, it is desirable to separated time (split time), best Mile time, most long total distance etc.);When user is close to the scheduled time in training, distance or position;When user falls behind When predetermined step;When user is close to the target or milestone being pre-selected etc..Can be used time of any desired, timing or Motivational content is presented without departing from the scope of the present invention (its example will be described in greater detail below) to trigger in other parameters.Should Motivational content may also include the information of alphanumeric or text (for example, in addition to audio and/or video content or replacing audio And/or video content).
It is used as another example, if desired, device 508 (or 506) may include " to encourage " hardware button, user interface It may include " to encourage " icon, or otherwise whole system can be in that triggering easily can use manually during routine is trained referring now to user Motivational content so that user can easily arbitrarily trigger excitation song or other contents presentation (if for example, they open Beginning feels lethargic sleep or feels that they do not have power or lag behind their desired outputs or step in addition, if they simply determine Fixed they want to accelerate step or need excitation etc.).
Figure 14 illustrates the instruction of the user of the system and method for customizing and mixing at least some examples according to the present invention Practice available other possible feature.In addition to said one or multiple excitation song features or substitute above-mentioned one or Multiple excitation song features, can allow user (or other people) to select according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Audio/video " coach " is other " instigator ", if desired, with before training, train carry out when, and/or Encouragement is provided a user after training.For example, the selection of interface region 1402 at the interface 1400 shown in Figure 14 can be used to be somebody's turn to do (" addition " button 1410a allows user to select one or more available options for use as coach/instigator's voice, regard to content source Frequency etc.).The audio/video content of any desired can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, including, for example, following people Voice or video:The coach or practitioner of user;Famous sportsman or famous person are (for example, alternatively from external source, than as described above Selected with reference to Fig. 7 remote sources 74 described by user;The memory being stored on electronic installation 508 is medium);The spouse of user; The child of user;User etc..If desired, user interface 1400 also includes user interaction and/or input element, such as schemes Mark or button 1404a and 1404b, it allows user record or introduces (external source of the network through Fig. 7 from such as remote source 704) The audio and/or video content of any desired are for use as coach or motivational content (for example, the voice of the child of user encourages father and mother Real make more efforts reaches stronger target etc.).
Such as the example of region 1406 of the user interface 1400 by Figure 14, for automatic triggering or activation coach/instigator Content, a variety of options and/or situation are available.Any number of different trigger events or situation can be selected to be used in combination by user Without departing from the scope of the present invention (alternatively in the continuous activation of coach/instigator's content in given training routine or activity Between have some delay, for example, to give the machine that user response makes other effort in previous coach/instigator's content Meeting, to prevent the overlapping etc. of content).For example, " addition " button 1410b can be used to select, one or more users are desired to be touched Hair.Moreover, its different training or part may include and using different triggerings or actuation event, alternatively, selected by user And definite event.For training/example of the possible triggering of instigator's content includes:Lag behind predetermined step (for example, than Actual triggering step rank is slow;Than slow certain percentage of basic or average step etc.);It is (or personal close to personal best record Lowest total of points);Training for the predetermined elapsed time;Reach preset distance or position;Reach predetermined group number or repeat number;Connect The difficult or violent part closely trained;Pulse or heart rate decline etc..And, if desired, according at least the one of the present invention The system and method for a little examples can have automatic or acquiescence triggering, be swashed in addition to the activation triggering that user selects Triggering living.The system triggering coach or instigator's content during each trigger event is undergone need not be designed, if for example, So doing will cause transition to be exposed to coach/instigator's content.
If desired, additionally or alternatively it may include according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Presented " reward content " with to user.User can be keyed in and/or be controlled by the region 1408 of the example user interface 1400 Reward content.Rewarding content can be in many different forms without departing from the scope of the present invention, such as from famous person, famous motion The audio and/or video of member, spouse, child, coach, practitioner etc. congratulate speech (for example, similar in above-mentioned guidance/excitation The source of appearance).Additionally or alternatively, if desired, reward content may make up reward song, for example, selected by user, from Predetermined list selection created by user etc..Similar coach/instigator's the content selected by using user interface 1402, can make With the user interface system or element of any desired, for example, " " button 1410c selects the content for rewarding content for addition Source, above-mentioned user interface system or element allow to select one or more available options for rewarding content from list.The prize The source of any desired can be derived from by encouraging content, such as from external source, than remote source 704 as described above with reference to described in Fig. 7;In electricity Storage etc. in memory in sub-device 508.If desired, such as icon or button 1404a and 1404b user interaction Element can also be used for recording or introduce (external source of the network through Fig. 7 from such as remote source 704) any desired audio and/or Video (or other) content is for use as reward content.Although being not shown in Figure 14, user interface 1400 is also subjected to user Input with indicate for activate reward content time and/or triggering, for example, for any type of target realization (for example, A circle or separated time or distance have been run, or it is faster than some step;Increase weight, group or the number repeated when weight lifting;Increase Plus the inclination on exercising machine or resistance level;The total time passed through in increase activity or distance;Success is realized by training or swashing Target that the person of encouraging indicates etc.).For example, can be used for referring to similar to the region for being used to trigger coach/instigator's content in region 1406 Determine the reward triggering of user's selection.
Although reward content can be presented in the ending of training or activity, this is not essential.But, if it is desired to Reward content is presented in words, any correlation time that can be during athletic performance, for example, for any type of target or milestone Realization it is (or faster than some step for example, run a circle or separated time or distance;Increase weight, group or again when weight lifting Multiple number;Increase the inclination on exercising machine or resistance level;Total time for passing through in increase activity or apart from etc.).Many Reward content, which is presented, in individual intermediary time period can play the dual purpose for providing motivational content in addition to user.Rewarding content can also structure Into alphanumeric or content of text (for example, in addition to audio and/or video content or instead of audio and/or video content).
The use example of the display screen 800 of Figure 15 diagram electronic installations 508, it, which is used to provide, includes the user of motivational content Interface 1500, for example, helping to encourage user to extend their training, improves their performance, and/or meet or exceed their phases The health objectives or personal best record of prestige.With conventional continuation is trained in the example system and method, electronic installation 508 connects Receive speed, distance and timing information, and by the information and the past training number on his/her personal best record of user According to comparing.In the example of the diagram, total distance, elapsed time and present speed number are shown to user in region 1502 According to.In addition, in this example on now skilled collection data instruction user in covering always in terms of close to him/her Personal best record.Any related data can be used trigger the type motivational content (for example, total time, burning it is total Calorie, current step etc.).
In this case, according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention user can be pointed out to increase him/her Effort and/or extend his/her training with make great efforts to make it or milestone and/or set personal best record.Can Notify that user has the prompting on screen, if desired, using audio and/or visual indicator, such as call, glisten Or icon etc..Polytype possible motivational content is described above in conjunction with Figure 14.Additionally or alternatively, if it is desired to Words, music (or other audios, video, text or alphanumeric content) can be used as instigator.In the example shown in the series of figures, interface Tell user that he/her is close to some target or milestone in 1500 region 1504.The interface 1500 encourages user to prolong afterwards Training is stretched, for example, for the time span represented by least one additional songs.If user response is indicated in the prompting "Yes", will play one or more additional songs and extend training (if it is indicated that "No", training will continue and initial specified at it Time/distance etc. terminate).The interface of Figure 15 shown types can realize the target of mark, milestone or personal best wherein Achievement will be trained with certain mode (for example, extension total time, distance etc.) extension of the training parameter set beyond previous user In the case of be it is particularly useful, for example, if desired, it gives the chance that user maintains his/her initial schedule.
Figure 15 diagrams can available additional possible option in this case.It is not simply to play next song from list Or from electronic installation 508 is stored in or by randomly choosing song in the available song of electronic installation 508, according to the present invention extremely The system and method for some few examples can allow user to specify use during the training time section of the extension and/or select them One of excitation song especially identified.This can be, for example, by selecting what " excitation song " icon 1506 was realized.The action Song (for example, referring to Figure 13) can be automatically selected from the preassigned excitation list of songs of user, if the alternatively excitation List of songs includes multiple songs, then is randomly choosed from the list.Alternatively, if desired, and icon 1506 interaction Can activate allows user to select the list in the time desired specific incentives song.It can be used and provide a user excitation song Other interfaces and mode are without departing from the scope of the present invention.
If desired, excitation song icon or button (or other interface elements 1506) may alternatively appear according to the present invention The whole system of example, in some or even whole screens of method and user interface.This feature can allow user easily Access and activation content.Additionally or alternatively, if desired, can to electronic installation 508 (interface 506 or its Its device) motivational content of hardware button or other hardware elements to allow to easily access and/or activate user is provided.
The feature on excitation song and excitation library and user circle used will be more fully described with reference to Figure 16-19 The other example in face.
F. inputted according to the subjective user in the system and method for the example of the present invention on music and/or other contents Use
As described above, for example, with reference to described in Figure 13 to Figure 15, according to the system of at least some examples of the present invention and side The one side of method is on providing a user amusement, excitation and/or reward content (for example, in audio, video or other media Hold, alphanumeric or content of text etc.), for example, make great efforts to keep user be not sick of and/or drive user improve they health, Realize their target etc..Multiple different times that can be during the training period are using song (or other media contents) is encouraged, such as When user has an opportunity to reach the target being pre-selected or milestone;When user has an opportunity to reach personal best record;When with When family actually reaches target, reaches milestone or sets personal best record;When user lags behind the step being pre-selected or mesh Timestamp;When user's request excitation song etc..
Figure 16 examples showns user interface 1600, user passes through its personal preference selection excitation song based on themselves It is bent.The user interface 1600 can be available to user in any desired position, for example, the position is provided on electronic installation 508, There is provided on the personal computer 702 of user, downloaded from remote system or source 704 etc..In the example user interface of the diagram In 1600, the activation at interface 1600 produces library list 1602, user can be selected by it one or more songs (for example, Highlighted in this example " song C "), and use " addition " button icon 1606 to be added to " excitation library " 1604. Alternatively, if desired and if expecting, the selection of " addition " button 1606 can activation system, method and/or user circle Face with allow user download and purchase media content, for example, from it is long-range, commercial, in line source etc.." deletion " icon 1608 can be used Song is removed from excitation library 1604.In the user of the content for identifying and selecting to encourage song and control to encourage library Content, presentation and the user at interface and the interactive aspect of the user interface can carry out many models changed without departing from the present invention Enclose.Most of and, although discussed above (and following) consider " excitation song " description motivational content, but people in the art Member will recognize that motivational content can beyond the song in the form of without departing from the scope of the present invention, such as the audio of any desired, Video and/or media content;Alphanumeric or content of text;For example, what the portable playback device that can be carried by user was presented.
Figure 16 is shown in available another feature in the system and method according at least some examples of the present invention.The example User interface 1600 request user selection " finally encouraging song " (referring to region 1610).This it is final excitation song can be or It can not be in one of song for encouraging library 1604 to include;And it can be used in many ways.In the diagram In example, can by the selection of " change " button or icon 1612, and then the selection of different songs (for example, from general list 1602 or excitation library 1604) change final excitation song, or vice versa it is as the same.When it is present, selection can be used and changes The other manner of final excitation song is without departing from the scope of the present invention.
As mentioned above, " finally encouraging song " may be with a variety of in the system and method for the example according to the present invention Mode is used.If for example, " finally encouraging song " is one of training song of user preferences, be assigned therein as " final to swash Encourage song " it may be such that its " excitation song of the system and method relative to other marks by least some examples according to the present invention It is bent " more frequently use.Such case and arrangement under, user will more frequently hear they like song, but because There are other excitation songs in storehouse 1604, will not present excitation song it is each in the case of play final excitation song.Make For another example, can retain " finally encouraging song " is used for " special " training occasion, for example, when user may reach target or During milestone;When personal best record can be exceeded etc., while such as when needing to stimulate, user can be worked as at other times Other excitation songs are used when lagging behind predetermined step etc..It is used as another example, if desired, final excitation song can be retained Song is used to use in response to asking the user input of excitation song (for example, when select button or icon 1506, such as combining figure Described in 15), meanwhile, for example, may be in response to the performance (and/or when making great efforts the performance of enhancing user) of user by according to the present invention Automatic (alternatively random) the selection storehouse 1604 of system and method in other excitation songs.According to the system of the example of the present invention Can be otherwise using final excitation song (if any) without departing from the scope of the present invention with method.
Alternatively, if desired, excitation song can be omitted in the system and method for some examples according to the present invention Qu Ku.If desired, can be by the single excitation song (rather than set of song) of user's identification, for example, to provide excitation And/or reward content.
It can be provided on excitation song and/or excitation library according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Supplementary features.As described above, for example, can be through internet or another according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention The connection of networking and be connected to remote system (for example, system 704 in Fig. 7).Because remote system can also connect from other users Data are received, can be based on the excitation song information provided from other users to a use according to the system and method for the example of the present invention Propose or recommend media content (for example, excitation song content) in family.For example, in the excitation song for the excitation library for selecting someone When (as shown in figure 16), according to the present invention at least some examples system and method can provide user storehouse additional incentive sing Bent proposal or recommendation.Figure 17 illustrates an example of the user interface 1700 for performing the function.As shown in figure 17, in choosing In the case of selecting the particular songs for the excitation library of user, it can be looked back according to the system and method for the example of the present invention The song of other users of the system and/or the selection history (for example, using remote system 704) for encouraging library, and base Other proposals are provided in the excitation library of excitation library for them other users of chosen same song Encourage the list 1702 of song.Once produce and to user present list 1702, user can from the list 1702 select one or Multiple songs are to be included in themselves excitation library.If desired, it is possible to provide appropriate interface so that The song of any desired can be downloaded and/or buy by obtaining user, for example, from commercialization and/or in line source.Should " freely sampling " icon 1704 allow Consumer's Experiences propose song or media content at least some parts, such as film editing (if for example, they Do not recognize the content), with provide they selection determine based on additional information.
The proposal of additional songs (including excitation song) and other media contents be not limited to based on by user select it is specific The proposal of song (or other contents), and they be not limited to be based on by use same song (or content) other users do The proposal of the selection gone out.In the entirety of the most lists of library, favorites list based on user, broadcasting, excitation library etc. Hold, the additional songs based on other factorses can be proposed according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention, such as:Come from With the song similar artists or the song of group included in the storehouse of one or more users or list;With one or more The song for the song identical type that the storehouse of user or list include;With with being wrapped in the storehouse of one or more users or list The same or similar beat of song or the song of the rhythm for including etc..Other factor of similarities can also be acted as when making these proposals With the such as similitude of age, sex, Favorites List etc..Can provide for example, above in conjunction with the appropriate interface described in Figure 17 with List or the title for the song proposed are shown to user;Allow users to download and/or buy the song of any desired, example Such as, from commercialization and/or in line source (if desired);Allow user's " sampling " etc..
In the system and method for at least some examples according to the present invention, for example, it is also possible to use the master by user input Data are seen to control use and/or the state of media content (for example, song, video etc.) at least in part.Figure 18 illustrates one Example.When training is carried out and completes the presentation of song (or other media contents), according at least some examples of the present invention System and method can ask the subjective user feedback on song or other contents.As shown in figure 18, the user interface of the example 1800, which include request user, indicates that they have the region 1802 for liking previous contents more.In the example of the diagram, user can carry For six possible responses to the inquiry, i.e.,:(a) song is maintained into its current state (for example, in its currently playing row In table, with identical broadcasting frequency etc.);(b) its broadcasting frequency is increased;(c) it is added to " excitation library " (for example, as described above Excitation song);(d) make it that it turns into " finally encouraging song " (for example, final excitation song as described above);(e) reduce Its broadcasting frequency;It from training is removed (f).Certainly, these are only the possible options that can include in region 1802 Example.If desired, without departing from the scope of the invention, it may include option in addition, one can be omitted Or multiple options listed, it is possible to provide other manner of option etc. is presented.
Figure 18 is shown in available another feature in the system and method according at least some examples of the present invention.As above institute State, according to the present invention at least some examples system and method may include electronic module 502 and/or other devices to sense, The characteristic of the athletic performance of tracking and/or storage user is (for example, speed and/or distance control system, rhythm detection or monitoring system System, body or physiological measuring system etc.).Can be on the music of user be presented to via electronic installation 508 during the training period Or objective data of other media content tracking on the athletic performance of user.In this manner, the traceable motion on user The objective effect (if any) of the media content of performance, and user can make on specific media content decision (for example, It include in the play list, its broadcasting frequency, its as excitation song state, its as final excitation song state Deng), the decision is based at least partially on the related objective data of practical manifestation of presentation to content and user.In other words, It can be used for according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention alternatively on different Activity Types (for example, when running When, when using oval machine, during weight lifting etc.), come the song of the athletic performance that identifies energetically or negatively affect user Bent and/or other media contents.
As more specifically example, at least some users, during being presented on training activity have correspond roughly to or The content of beat (for example, music beat or rhythm) of the rhythm of user is matched (for example, step lands, voluntarily during running Drawn on car or oval exercise machine foot press or when leaving, rowing the boat etc., for example, two music beats of each step or execution etc.) energy It is enough energetically to influence the performance of user.In other words, certain user can consciously or subconsciously attempt to keep their pin Step or the rhythm of other execution keep up with music beat.The action can help these users to remain increased for the longer period Step (it is, they can attempt to maintain the rhythm for keeping up with music, though their fatigues and when will generally slow down).Opposite Effect is also possible (for example, when the music content with slower beat is presented, user can slow down their step or hold Row step or the rhythm).Therefore, according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention (for example, user can be showed into special The property system and method related to audio/video content presentation) it can also be used to strengthen them for that can strengthen and/or have shown that The user of performance identify music and other contents.In addition, there is good effect by using on the performance to user The data of music or other contents, can be identified with similar properties (for example, class according to the system and method for the example of the present invention Like species, beat etc.) other contents, and the system and method can automatically propose or be presented to content (for example, song) to use Family.Be used as another example, if desired, according to the present invention at least some examples system and method can change music or The playback characteristic of other contents is shown to be the characteristic (example of the content with the performance actively impact to user preferably to match Such as, accelerate and/or slow down the playback of music beat or music or other contents preferably to match other actively impact contents Beat, preferably matches user's rhythm or step step, and/or helps to change user's rhythm etc.).
As shown in figure 18, user interface 1800 includes allowing user that song (or the other media contents) phase of mark is being presented Between ask performance on them objective data icon 1804.In the example of the diagram, the icon 1804 is selected to change Interface screen 1800, as shown in figure 19, so that the motion on user to be presented during the presentation of song (or other media contents) The objective data (if applicable) of performance.In the example of the diagram, the region 1806 at interface 1800 indicates that mark is being presented The performance change data (if any) of sensing during the song (or other media contents) of knowledge.If desired, user Song status can be then changed, for example, in region 1802, based on the additional objective data, carrying out in the above described manner Change.If desired, at least some cases (for example, when sensing strong positive or message performance influence), Objective data can be presented from trend user, the interaction or selection without user are (for example, use interface 1800 and/or icon 1804 etc.).
Can otherwise it be used on the fortune with user by the system and method for at least some examples according to the present invention The storage information of the objective influence of dynamic performance relevant music or other media contents.For example, showing as positive shadow by mark The song (or other media contents) of the performance of user is rung, be can be used for according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention During the training period the desired time (for example, during the violent part of training, when sense slow down when, it is pre- when that will reach Set the goal or during milestone, when new personal best record will be reached etc.) these songs are presented automatically.In fact, using Objective evidence data, according to the present invention at least some examples system and method can automatically produce " excitation library " and/ Or mark " finally encouraging song ", as described above.Can storehouse above-mentioned subjective and that user identifies and/or content it Outside, and/or instead of it this content for automatically generating or identifying is used.The condition or parameter of any desired can be used for mark song Or in other contents " the excitation library " and/or " finally encouraging song " that is automatically generated with being included in (for example, gather way or Other performance parameters 1%, 2%, 3% or more, etc.).
Except the use of objective data being with exporting " the excitation library " and/or " final excitation song that are automatically generated to provide Outside the media content of song " is related, the objective data can be used by the system and method for at least some examples according to the present invention It is conventional (music for including mixing) with the whole training for creating user at least in part.For example, objective data can be used to create bag The training for including one or more Activity Types is conventional, wherein based on the song for indicating energetically to influence the performance of user in the past or The objective data (being optionally based on Activity Type) of other contents, to automatically select music and/or other contents with normal in training Include during rule and present (for example, when making great efforts the performance of enhancing user).
Except using from each specific objective data to be included in it in the training routine proposed for this each Outside, can be shared on some media content and its objective data on the effect of performance with other people, for example, via long-range Source 704, through network (such as internet) etc..As some examples particularly, the training from a user is conventional or its portion Divide (including media content) can be created by system and a method according to the invention use for one or more of the other user's Training routine or part thereof (including media content) and/or some media is presented to one or more of the other user in some times Content (it was found that it energetically influences the performance of at least one user).Alternatively, according to the system and method for the example of the present invention Objective data and media content be it is also possible to use with least in part that the training from a user is conventional (including media content) It is presented to the user with the one or more general characteristics of user's identical, such as similar height, weight, healthy journey Degree, training length, Activity Type, the combining of Activity Type, identical sex, identical hobby etc..
G. according to many possible features of the system and method for the example of the present invention
The a variety of of the features described above on system, method and its user interface can be provided to change without departing from the present invention's Scope, including on user interface change with including feature known in this field and public, for example, the computer being commercially available And/or the feature of electronic installation operating system.Although following section describing the feature on system, method and its user interface It is some may and specific change, but those skilled in the art will recognize that on these features other changes and/or use or It is also possible without departing from the scope of the present invention including further feature.Description below these special characteristics should not be construed as Limit or require that the system according to the present invention, method and user interface include these special characteristics and/or indicated according to the present invention System, method and user interface may not include other or different feature.
1. for the reward program and/or enhanced feature group of certain user
It is not limited to according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention including electronic module (for example, module 502nd, pedometer type speed and/or range measurement electronic module, body and/or physiological parameter measurement module etc.) it is used as footwear A part for product or the situation and/or arrangement being installed in the container provided in article of footwear.But, can be in a variety of differences Product includes electronic module, such as in clothes (for example, shirt or sport shirt, as shown in Figure 1);As by user carry or The individual component of wearing is provided;Be attached to body, clothes, footwear, equipment of user etc. (wrist strap element such as shown in Figure 1 or The module adhesively applied) etc..Any phase installed or carry electronic module can be used according at least some examples of the present invention The mode of prestige.
Even for upper a variety of different places such as body that can install and be effectively used in user or the module of position, it is based on The mode of module, the equipment that module is installed to wherein is installed, wherein buys or obtains together using the mode and module of module Project or arrangement etc., can be to module and/or whole athletic performance sense according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Survey and/or tracking system provides different features.As an example, if desired, when with provided by some manufacturer Equipment buy together and/or using module when (for example, in clothes, footwear and/or miscellaneous equipment of predetermined manufacturer etc. purchase Buy, install and/or use), it can be received a variety of " rewards " according to the user of the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention And/or " enhanced feature group ".
Can provide for providing and/or activate " reward " and/or the mode of any desired of " enhanced feature group " without Depart from the scope of the present invention.For example, can include for the clothes, footwear and/or miscellaneous equipment being used together with module with certain The activation for the availability that kind of mode interacts to provide and/or trigger " reward " and/or " enhanced feature group " with electronic module and/ Or at least some parts of Verification System.For example, be the U.S. Patent application No.11/166 submitted on June 27th, 2005, In 351, the U.S. Patent application No.11/407 submitted on April 20th, 2006, in 328, and submitted on May 3rd, 2006 The example of this activation and/or Verification System is described in U.S. Patent application No.11/416,458.By these patent applications Each it is included in this completely as reference.Be used as another example, if desired, when user purchase module " enabling " or When " ready " clothes article, article of footwear and/or a sports equipment, can give they directly provide, activate and/or There is provided to the reward voucher of " reward " and/or the access of " enhanced feature group ", Internet code, password, other access codes or its Its information.Activation can also be used and/or " reward " and/or " enhanced feature group " and/or certification electronic module is obtained to specific The other manner used of clothes article, article of footwear and/or a sports equipment, without departing from the scope of the present invention.
" reward " and/or " enhanced feature group " can also take the form of any desired without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, as previously discussed, " reward " configurable for free or discount commodity (for example, discount for purchase in future, when from ginseng With manufacturer's purchase footwear, clothes or during equipment on discount of electronic module (or miscellaneous equipment) etc.) reward voucher (paper Or electronics);Returning is bid;With free tying products from participation manufacturer purchase module and footwear, clothes or equipment etc.. Be used as other example, if desired, for receive, store, handle and/or management movement show data remote system (for example, system 704 in Fig. 7, such as website, server etc.) or other systems are (for example, on Fig. 7 computer 702 or logical Cross its operation) can provide for also from participate in manufacturer have purchased footwear, clothes or equipment module user enhanced work( Can property (for example, longer data storage time limit, additional interface feature, additional data processing and/or display feature etc.).As again One example, if desired, " reward " and/or " enhanced feature group " may make up to website or other computer programs from By accessing (alternatively the free access of finite number of time or introduce the period), for have purchased footwear from participating in manufacturer Class, clothes or equipment module user storage and processing athletic performance data (but also from participation manufacturer have purchased footwear The module user of class, clothes or equipment needs paying or higher expense to access website or computer system, alternatively monthly Or other subscription type expenses etc.).A variety of other types of " rewards " and/or " enhanced feature group " is possible without de- From the scope of the present invention.
2. athletic performance data is presented
As known, the performance or training on them can be presented in existing athletic performance and exercise device to user Data and information (for example, apart from, time, speed, the calorie of burning, metabolic equivalent (" MET ") etc.).According to this hair The system and method for bright at least some examples can be programmed and adapted in other forms or form provides a user performance data And/or information, for example, so as to more amusement, excitation, goal orientation etc..For example, for distance, it is not only to indicate to advance Mile or milimeter number, can be presented range data (for example, training the distance advanced, in two or more training process for given Distance, total travel distance thus of middle traveling etc.) it is used as the instruction for the distance advanced in " real world ".It is used as showing particularly Example, can present travel distance data be relevant range map (for example, the local zone of user, state map, U.S.'s map, generation Boundary's map etc.), the distance that user advances on map is shown.This presentation instrument can help to provide excitation and/or help to use Family preferably defines and visualizes target.For example, user can have in special time period (for example, January) on a treadmill Run or ridden on stationary bicycle " across the state where their families " distance " target ", or in special time period " target " of the distance of " crossing over the U.S. " in (for example, 1 year).Present progress of this user on map help they by he Target and Current developments excitation is easily visualized and/or provides to continue towards the target hard-working in future.Can be single Multiple users are shown on map, and (what is be alternatively related in virtual race contends with one other and/or makes great efforts to realize common objective User), for example, for the purpose further encouraged.
Can on the map in any desired region presentation user progress and/or target without departing from the scope of the present invention (for example, locally associated map, user be familiar with and/or selection the map in region etc.).Additionally or alternatively, can be with the time Change map, alternatively changed automatically by the system according to the present invention and/or method.For example, for long range run or The user of target is ridden a bicycle, the map of display can change when approaching and/or reaching some milestone.For example, when user's When distance is with accumulated time, it can show in many ways for the running with the target for running or riding a bicycle " crossing over the U.S. " Machine or the progress of exercise cycle user.The Cumulative Distance of user exceedes or close to during 350 miles of training wherein, according to The system and method for at least some examples of the present invention can be shown including California, San Diego and Arizona, Phoenix map, and user is told, for example, as follows:" congratulate, today, you passed through 350 miles of mark towards your target Note.Just as shown in map, you start to run in San Diego, and you will reach Phoenix in today!”.After Time, the user will reach 700 mile markers.In that day, display is included according to the system and method for the example of the present invention Washington, D.C. and Illinois, Chicago map simultaneously tell user, for example, as follows:" congratulate today you towards you Target passed through 700 mile markers, just as shown in map, this be equal in Washington, D.C. and Illinois, The distance between Chicago, continues to refuel!”.Certainly, a variety of message, map, beginning/end position etc. can be used without de- From the scope of the present invention, and user input can be provided at least in part to indicate or define these features.
It may include for other " real world " targets for training Activity Types, for example:It is enough to lift Brooklyn Bridge Total weight lifting target (for example, pound × group # × repetition/group # etc.);It is enough to climb up the floor or hill slope in Mountain Everest Total climbing target;It is enough to paddle and passes through the total target of the mile paddled in Michigan lakes;It is enough to ski and arrives the arctic Ski total mile target etc.." real world " target of any desired can visually or be otherwise presented, to be exerted with the time Power is entertained and encouraged user and keeps them to continuing their training regular interest.
The training parameter of other measurements can also be usefully represented with " real world " term, for example, for entertaining, encouraging And/or target drives purpose.As another example, can in the form of more " real worlds " or form present or show on instruction Practice the information (for example, the calorie such as burnt, MET etc.) of intensity data., can be with real world art as example particularly " calorie " data and information is presented (for example, before the training as target, during the training period, and/or after training dividing in language In analysis) it is equivalent some Foods or drinkses.Certainly, the Foods or drinkses of any desired can be presented without de- in the display to user From the scope of the present invention.If for example, user selects " calorie of burning " target before training is started, according to the present invention Example system and method can show corresponding to burning the food of calorie target or the icon of drink or image (for example, Show, shown on portable electronic equipment 508 on exercise device display for example, three hamburgers, two glasss of wine, complete one Meal etc.).Afterwards, as training is carried out, these icons or image will disappear and/or change outward appearance to indicate the completion journey of training Degree.The mode of any desired for being presented and/or changing image or icon can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, such as:Change Become the color of icon or image (alternatively as training carries out part change);So that the increasing part of icon or image Colour fading, dimmed or disappearance etc.;So that the increasing part of icon or image is painted or occurred;Shown on icon or image " X " (for example, " X " slowly is superimposed on food or drink icon or image, " No " symbol, or similar character or icon etc.) Deng.Additionally or alternatively, can be (example by the presentation of information of (or at other times) after the calorical data of burning and training Such as, on exercise device, on electronic installation 508, (computer 702 in such as Fig. 7) etc. on computer is analyzed after training) Equivalent food, drink and/or the image or icon eaten.
3. training objective that is special or pointing to
As described above, can be used for providing a user pre-programmed according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Training (alternatively, the training of user's design is conventional, and the training of third-party design is conventional, the training of purchase, the training of download, its Combination etc.).This training may include a variety of different Activity Types, and the activity alternatively changed with training (for example, different It different types of activity, not different training parameters on the same day etc.).
User, which is also allowed for, according to the system and method for some examples of the present invention otherwise defines their training And/or target.For example, user can state their target with the term of more " real worlds ", such as:" before wedding " (or dance Met again before meeting, before course, or other events) weight-losing program;" swimming suit " training program;" arm management of flaccid muscles " instruction Practice program;" blood pressure reduction " training program;" cholesterol control " training program etc..Give these " real world targets ", it is optional Ground combines other data on user or target (for example, sex, height, weight, current health degree, training history, event Date etc.), can provide design to help user to be better achieved according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention The training program (alternatively, receive and input from expert) of desired target.
It can be optionally specific by third party (for example, coach, nutritionist, practitioner, doctor etc.) project training program Request individual is specifically designed, or by system and a method according to the invention from the available training journey of user for being pre-designed and storing Sequence is automatically selected.For example, can from another source (for example, remote computer 704 or local computer 702 in Fig. 7, from CD or Other storage arrangements etc.) training for any individually day is downloaded routinely to electronic installation 508, electronic module 502, interface dress 506 etc. are put, this optionally may be used in the other side of control exercise device and/or training, as described above.
4. technology is presented in other data or information
User's movement or activity when making or participating in sports events or performance may be such that (example at least some cases Such as, during the especially violent part of training or project etc.) screen 800 that is difficult to read in compact electronic device 508 above carries The details (for example, particularly if information etc. being presented with small font) of confession.It can design and be shown according at least some of the present invention The system and method for example are can quickly know otherwise, for example, being provided a user in the way of it need not read small block letter At least some information.
A kind of mode of information is provided a user otherwise on the background that is presented on display screen 800 can quickly know Color.For example, if desired, it can be made corresponding to training phase according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention The body of association or some background colours of physiological parameter.As example particularly, background colour can be with body or physiological parameter Percentage that correlation, such as Current heart rate, total calorie of burning, the total distance carried out, current step, training are completed etc..Though The relation for any desired so maying be used between background colour and body or physiological parameter is without departing from the scope of the present invention, at this Color changes (for example, purple (for light/static/body or physiology when starting with visible spectrum in some examples of invention Parameter, such as static heart rate) change to it is red (for weight/acutely/at the end of body or physiological parameter, such as close to danger The heart rate of dangerous or desired maximum level), alternatively with by blueness, green, yellow, it is orange etc. it is one or more in Between change, to indicate the rank of one or more bodies or physiological parameter.Certainly, any number of color, color group can be used The model without departing from the present invention such as conjunction, color change scheme (including gray level, reticulate pattern or hacures or font type/character etc.) Enclose.The color coding key element is (for example, the side related to the rank of body or physiological parameter using which color and wherein by color Formula) can be user's selection;Pre-set by system and/or method;It is at least partially based on personal characteristics's (example of user Such as, age, sex, height, weight, health degree, history etc.) determine;And/or in any other desired mode and/or Set using any other desired information.
The whole background of screen 800 need not be changed or it is color coded to obtain these example sides of the present invention The advantage in face.Be used as another example, if desired, the border of screen 800 may include these types color change and/or Color coding feature (if desired, single (possible polychrome) border can be used to provide more than one border or can provide The parameter of more than one color coding, to provide the information of more than one parameter).It is used as another example, it is possible to provide the one of screen Partly (for example, " intensity block " etc.) in the upper left corner is with color change and/or color including one or more of these types Coding characteristic.As another example, desired body or physiological data can be presented, such as figure or image by bar chart, " progress " chart (for example, with the chart class for showing the remaining download time in the computer operating system being commercially available Like), analogue type show (for example, analog rate meter or tachometer type are shown), jump ball or other icon elements (for example, Similar to the graphic elements provided in existing sound equalizer device and/or application) etc..As another example, it can change (for example, using above-mentioned Color scheme) font color (rather than background colour) is rapidly and easyly to provide a user information, example Such as, the information of the above-mentioned type.
5. health/training/intensity index
It can allow user, equipment manufacturers, coach, practitioner according to the system and method for at least some examples of the present invention Or other people design themselves parameter or index, to track someone health, training difficulty, training strength, and/or training Characteristic.The data and/or information of any desired can be used to form the formula of these indexes, such as:Age;Sex;Highly;Weight Amount;Training strength data (for example, speed, setting resistance level, setting inclination rank, group number, repeat number etc.);Training time/ Duration;Elapsed time;The distance of process;The training history of user;The calorie of burning;MET etc..It can be used for group Close on one or more of these data item information any desired mathematical formulae, algorithm or scheme without departing from the present invention Scope, with realize be used for measure, track and/or relatively it is one or more each health and/or training characteristic desired " ropes Draw ".
III. conclusion
Although describing the present invention, this area skill on the particular example including the currently preferred pattern for performing the present invention Art personnel will recognize that a variety of changes and substitutions that there are the systems and methods.For example, can use the present invention's with various combination Many aspects, and multiple different sub-portfolios of the aspect of the present invention are used together without departing from the present invention with individual system or method Scope.Moreover, above-mentioned Various Components, component and/or step can be changed, change its order, omit and/or add in addition Element, component and/or step are without departing from the scope of the present invention.Additionally, although specific use is shown in the example shown in the series of figures Family interface element and form, but information is presented to user and/or receives theirs it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that can use The mode of any desired of input is without departing from the scope of the present invention.And, although most of foregoing descriptions on can by with The user interface provided on the portable electronic equipment (for example, device 508) that family is carried during showing, what this was not required.Replace For ground or additionally, if desired, it can be set by other computers, such as personal computer (for example, PC 702), exercise Standby display screen or TIP, remote computer (for example, the central computer of gymnasium, computer of networking etc.) etc. are visiting Ask, operate and/or control the arbitrary characteristics of above-mentioned system, method and/or user interface.Therefore, it should as appended right will Ask and be construed broadly as the present invention as proposing.

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1. a kind of method, including:
The athletic performance number of the sports carried out by first user is received by the computing device with least one processor According to;
The output of items of media content is detected by computing device;
It is determined that between time in the time before the output of items of media content and the output procedure of items of media content or afterwards First user performance change;
Pass through the performance indicators measured in computing device and the items of media content in association output procedure of storage media content item;
Display is received for the specific performance indicators of items of media content by computing device after the performance of sports event Request;With
In response to the request, the display of the performance indicators for the specific storage of items of media content is produced by computing device.
2. the method as described in claim 1, wherein determining the change of the performance of first user includes:
It is determined that the first level of the athletic performance of the first user of time before the output of items of media content;
It is determined that the second level of the athletic performance of the first user of time in the output procedure of items of media content or afterwards; With
The change of first and second level calculation motor activity indexs of the athletic performance based on determination.
3. the method as described in claim 1, the sports also including producing second user are conventional, it includes:
Determine whether the body similitude between first user and second user meets specific threshold;With
In response to determining the similar sexual satisfaction specific threshold of body between first user and second user, it is based on and items of media content The related first user of output performance change selection at least one media conventional for the sports of second user Content item.
4. the method as described in claim 1, also includes:
By selecting the one or more items of media content associated with the positive change of athletic performance, generation will be moved in future The recommendation of the items of media content provided in during activity.
5. the method as described in claim 1, also includes:
Determine that the change of the performance of first user meets special exercise performance condition;With
The change of performance in response to determining first user meets special exercise performance condition, store media content item to specific group Items of media content.
6. method as claimed in claim 5, wherein specified conditions include the improvement for the specified quantitative that user shows.
7. the method as described in claim 1, also includes:
Determine that the change of the performance of first user meets special exercise performance condition;With
Specified conditions are met in response to the change of performance for determining first user, are specified for automatic during future motor activity The items of media content of output.
8. the method as described in claim 1, wherein performance indicators are only included in the time of the output corresponding to items of media content The motion table present worth measured in section.
9. method as claimed in claim 8, wherein performance indicators illustrate in corresponding to the output time of items of media content section Average step.
10. the method as described in claim 1, wherein showing the request specific to the performance indicators of items of media content independently of aobvious The request of the performance indicators of the other items of media content exported during showing specific to the sports carried out by user and received.
11. one or more non-volatile computer-readable mediums, it stores computer-readable instruction, when the instruction is performed, Cause a device:
It is determined that the first level of the athletic performance of the first user of period before the output of items of media content;
It is determined that the second water of the athletic performance of the first user of period in the output procedure of items of media content or afterwards It is flat;With
The change of first and second level calculation motor activity indexs of the athletic performance based on determination;
With the performance indicators measured in the items of media content in association output procedure of storage media content item;
Request of the display for the specific performance indicators of items of media content is received after the performance of sports event, should wherein be asked Ask specific to the items of media content;And
In response to the request, the display of the performance indicators for the specific storage of items of media content is produced.
12. one or more non-volatile computer-readable medium as claimed in claim 11, wherein computer-readable instruction The device is also resulted in when being performed:
By selecting the one or more items of media content associated with the positive change of athletic performance, generation will be moved in future The recommendation of the items of media content provided in during activity.
13. one or more non-volatile computer-readable medium as claimed in claim 11, wherein computer-readable instruction The device is also resulted in when being performed:
Determine that the change of the performance of user meets special exercise performance condition;With
The change of performance in response to determining first user meets special exercise performance condition, store media content item to specific group Items of media content.
14. a kind of method, including:
Determine first to use in the output procedure of items of media content or afterwards by the computing device with least one processor The athletic performance data for the sports that family is carried out;
It is determined that between time in the time before the output of items of media content and the output procedure of items of media content or afterwards First user performance change;
Determine whether the body similitude between first user and second user meets specific threshold;With
In response to determining the similar sexual satisfaction specific threshold of body between first user and second user, it is based on and items of media content The related first user of output performance change selection at least one media conventional for the sports of second user Content item.
15. method as claimed in claim 14, wherein determining the change of the performance of first user includes determining in media content Output before a time and time in the output procedure of items of media content or afterwards between first user The change of athletic performance.
16. method as claimed in claim 14, wherein selecting at least one items of media content including selecting the media content .
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