CN216536836U

CN216536836U - Running assisting system

Info

Publication number: CN216536836U
Application number: CN202122311444.5U
Authority: CN
Inventors: S·里特尔
Original assignee: Spodidente Co ltd
Current assignee: Spodidente Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-08-25
Filing date: 2021-09-24
Publication date: 2022-05-17
Anticipated expiration: 2031-09-24
Also published as: DE202021104567U1

Abstract

The utility model relates to a running assistance system comprising a trigger (06; 07) arranged on a track (08), and comprising a mobile terminal (01) having a wireless communication unit, a computing unit and a display unit (02). Running data containing track information, a set target time, and a set passage time at the trigger (06; 07) can be stored in the mobile terminal device (01). The wireless communication unit receives a trigger signal, which is generated when the mobile terminal (01) enters the transmission area of a trigger (06; 07). The calculation unit calculates a deviation between the received trigger signal as the actual time and the set passing time included in the running data. The display unit has at least five different display states (03) which correspond to predetermined degrees of the calculated deviation.

Description

Running assisting system

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a running assistance system for determining and displaying a current deviation of a movement time of an athlete on a track, in order to achieve a predetermined target time.

Obviously, such an auxiliary system is also applicable in the case of similar movements optimized for the completion of a given track at a predetermined time. The inventive running assistance system can also be used, for example, by cyclists, Nordic-walkers (Nordic-walkers), skiers, etc., for monitoring and improving their physical activity. A method of determining and displaying a current deviation of an athlete's movement time on a (running) track is also described, which may be implemented by the running assistance system, but is not claimed herein.

Background

It is known that skilled athletes, particularly runners, schedule running times based on a track and detected single turn times to achieve a set target time. The running time completed is displayed on a clock at the stadium, or on a wristwatch worn by the athlete. However, for less experienced athletes it is difficult to optimally arrange the physical effort over a longer track so that the track is completed in as little total time as possible. A solution that can be implemented with a simple clock and that distributes the time purely linearly over the same track segments does not achieve optimal results.

US 2009/0059731 a1 describes a method of outputting context information in the event of triggering an alarm stored in an electronic device. The alarms are set by user input, which is received, assigned to an alarm and stored.

US 2012/0099405 a1 describes a system comprising one or several sensors for detecting each signal. The system also includes a clock and a controller. The controller is used for detecting information from the sensor. The system also includes an interface. The system is used to simplify timing in sporting events, particularly basketball events.

EP 2125124B 1 discloses a system and method for detecting and displaying athlete data. Wherein a series of athlete data for a first time period is received and ranked according to a ranking group. According to this method, another series of athlete data is also selected that corresponds to a second time period prior to the first time period. A further processing step is to display the comparison map.

EP 2916250B 1 discloses a wrist-band computer comprising means for securing to a user's wrist, a two-way wireless communication interface and a processor. The communication interface communicates with the camcorder. The processor generates a time stamp using the user data measured by the sensor device.

Time measuring systems for measuring the running time of an athlete or a sports equipment from a starting line to a finishing line are known. Such a time measuring system is described in DE 102011009973 a 1. It includes a start time trigger, a target time trigger, a "Tag" mounted on the athlete or following sports equipment, and a display or evaluation device.

Based on the known prior art, the athlete cannot or can only with great effort evaluate a run or a similar course during the running, in order to arrange the running, and thus by running matched to the respective running phase, to achieve the desired or best possible target time.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Based on the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a running assistance system that assists an athlete in achieving a predetermined target time for a defined course (or similar track). It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile device that assists an athlete to quickly detect a time deviation from desired running data (Laufprofil) during running.

The utility model discloses a running assistance system of the utility model is used for confirming and showing the present deviation of sportsman's motion time on the runway for realize setting for the target time. The running assistance system presents to the running athlete: whether the running speed needs to be adjusted more or less in order to achieve the desired set time.

The running assistance system includes a trigger disposed on a track to be completed by an athlete. The running assistance system further comprises a mobile terminal device. This mobile terminal device may be, for example, a wristwatch-like unit worn on the wrist of the athlete. This mobile terminal device includes a wireless communication unit, as well as a calculation unit and a display unit. At least one running datum can be stored in the mobile terminal, which contains information about the runway, the set target time and the set passage time at the trigger. This running data may preferably also contain personal data based on empirical values or previously completed and stored running data. For example, it is the case for inexperienced athletes that run too quickly at the beginning of a long run and have insufficient strength reserve near the end to complete the run in good total time. After a short distance, the running assistance system instructs the athletes to slow down. There are also situations where the runner is too slow to start with and does not optimally utilize the energy reserve to reduce the total time. The running assistance system may instruct the athletes to speed up.

Preferably, the mobile terminal device is capable of communicating with an athlete's smartphone or similar device before and after the competition. To this end, an App is installed on the smartphone, which creates running data according to the input target time. To this end, the App is able to use data from cloud applications. In this case, the running data is loaded into the mobile terminal device before the competition/running. And after the competition is finished, transmitting the data detected in the mobile terminal equipment to the smart phone. This App preferably performs set-to-actual comparisons and optimizes raw running data for the next race/run. This App can communicate with a cloud application that includes data for setup-actual comparison of running data for a large number of different athletes. By utilizing these data, the athlete's specific running data can be further optimized.

In a preferred embodiment, the mobile terminal device is also able to detect fitness data and load data of the athlete, such as pulse rate, oxygen saturation in the blood and blood pressure, by means of sensors during running, so that these data are taken into account when determining the display values for adjusting the running characteristics.

The wireless communication unit is adapted to receive a trigger signal. When the mobile terminal device enters the sending area of the trigger, a trigger signal is generated. That is, if the athlete with the mobile terminal device runs into the transmission area of the trigger, the wireless communication unit can receive the trigger signal of the trigger. The calculation unit is adapted to calculate the deviation of the received trigger signal as actual time from the set transit time comprised in the running data. The location of the trigger is known for a given runway and may be saved as an integral part of the route data (Streckenprofil).

The display unit includes at least five different display states corresponding to predetermined degrees of the calculated deviation. Each display state is readable and serves as a scale for the calculated deviation. The display state, which is displayed visually on the mobile terminal by the display unit, facilitates quick and easy reading of deviations from the set passage time (at the trigger) by the athlete. In this way, the target time can advantageously also be set with the aid of the running assistance system.

At least five different display states of the display unit are divided in the following manner: one green and/or neutral range or state, two yellow or intermediate ranges or states, and two red or outer ranges or states. Of course, other colors or patterns may be used to indicate ranges.

The green/neutral range of the display unit is displayed when the deviation between the measured actual time and the saved set transit time calculated by the calculation unit is within the single digit percentage range, in particular less than 5%.

One of the two yellow/mid ranges is a positive yellow/mid range and the other is a negative yellow/mid range. When the deviation between the measured actual time and the saved set passing time calculated by the calculation unit is within a forward middle range (e.g., between + 10% and + 20%), the forward yellow/middle range of the display unit is displayed, but the forward deviation of the actual time from the set passing time is not excessive. In this case, the speed of the athlete is higher than necessary, so the athlete may run too fast, and insufficient endurance and reduced power may occur at the end of running, thereby failing to achieve the desired target time. This display encourages the athlete to slow down moderately.

When the deviation between the measured actual time and the stored set passing time calculated by the calculation unit is within a negative intermediate range (e.g., between-10% and-20%), the negative yellow range of the display unit is displayed, but the negative deviation of the actual time from the set passing time is not excessive. In this case, the speed of the athlete is lower than necessary, so the athlete may run too slowly to achieve the desired target time at the end of the run. This display encourages the athlete to moderately increase speed.

One of the two red/outer ranges is a positive red/outer range and the other is a negative red/outer range. When the deviation between the measured actual time and the saved set passing time calculated by the calculation unit is within a forward large range (e.g., higher than + 20%), the forward red/outer range of the display unit is displayed, and there is a forward deviation of the actual time from the set passing time. In this case, the speed of the athlete is much higher than necessary, so the athlete runs too fast, and insufficient endurance and severe reduction of power occur at the end of running, thereby failing to achieve the desired target time. This display encourages athletes to slow down the speed significantly.

When the deviation between the measured actual time and the stored set passing time calculated by the calculation unit is within a large range (e.g., below-20%) in the negative direction, the negative red/outer range of the display unit is displayed with a negative deviation of the actual time from the set passing time. In this case, the speed of the athlete is much lower than necessary to achieve the set passing time, so the athlete runs too slowly to achieve the desired target time at the end of the run. This display encourages athletes to speed up significantly.

The display unit has advantages in that it is simple in construction and assists the athlete in quickly recognizing the running condition at the time point of passing the trigger even in the case of the athlete having physical load. Thereby, the athlete can arrange to run according to the predetermined running data stored in the mobile terminal device.

The running assistance system has the advantage, due to its simplicity, of also facilitating the use of and providing assistance to untrained or non-regularly trained persons.

The display state of the display unit is preferably realized by means of light-emitting diodes or other digital displays, wherein light-emitting means, for example light-emitting diodes, are integrated in the display unit. The light-emitting member is preferably of a multi-color design, so that, for example, red or green light can be emitted. Alternatively, the display states of the display unit are preferably graphically represented, wherein the display states are represented on the display unit as numbers or color ranges, and the display unit comprises a pointer or similar symbol which represents the respective deviation by pointing to the respective display state.

The display states may be constructed, for example, as arrows, triangles or numbers.

Preferably, at least one further trigger is located on the runway. Particularly preferably, several triggers are arranged at a distance on the track. Each trigger has a transmission area within which the communication unit can receive the corresponding trigger signal. In this way, possible deviations from the stored running data can be detected more accurately.

The trigger signal sent by the trigger is preferably sent uninterrupted. Alternatively, the trigger signals are alternately sent by the triggers. The trigger signal extends within the transmission range of the trigger.

The mobile terminal device preferably comprises a measuring unit which contains a sensor for detecting the runway, so that the length of the runway and/or the respective position of the mobile terminal device on the runway can also be detected independently of the trigger signal.

In one advantageous embodiment, the mobile terminal has an operating element, for example a key or a button. The operating element is adapted to generate an internal trigger signal upon manipulation. This internal trigger signal generated via the operating element corresponds to a path point detected by the measuring unit of the mobile terminal at the time of the actuation.

In one embodiment, the at least one trigger located at a distance from the mobile terminal comprises a data remote transmission device which enables data transmission to the central processing unit when the mobile terminal enters the sending area of the trigger. By means of the central processing unit, a comparison can be made, for example, of an athlete or of several athletes during a competition. By means of the central processing unit, for example a trainer can also modify the running data stored in the mobile terminal device during running, so that running is optimized.

Preferably, for example during a competition, data of other athletes are also displayed on the display unit for comparison, which data can be received from the central processing unit via the communication unit.

Preferably, the at least one trigger located at a distance from the mobile terminal device is formed by a location marker calculated via a remote control system. The location of the trigger may be determined, for example, by GPS signals.

The display unit is preferably adapted to display more information. Preferably, such information is the progress of the race, which may be displayed on a display unit, which may include the current ranking within the race and/or the time gap with the leading player and other players who are ahead in the race. The course of the race is preferably determined by the computing unit using data received by the mobile terminal from the other mobile terminals on the same track. Alternatively, the information is preferably the current running time.

The data calculated and stored in the mobile terminal can preferably be read by means of a mobile data detection system, optionally on a data unit after the end of a run.

In an alternative embodiment, the mobile terminal device may be a mobile computer, a smart phone, or a similar device capable of detecting and outputting data. In this case, the App can be used to construct the running assistance system.

Preferably, the running exercise system is applicable to endurance sports such as athletics, runners, cyclists or the like. In particular, it is possible to assist runners such as primary and secondary school students, college students or military personnel in performing, training or testing, to complete (run) a race track.

The running assistance system is preferably adapted to perform a method comprising the following steps. In a first method step, a trigger signal is received. When the mobile terminal device enters a transmission area of a trigger provided on a runway, the trigger signal is received by a wireless communication unit. This mobile terminal device includes the wireless communication unit, a calculation unit, and a display unit. In a further method step, a deviation of the trigger signal received via the communication unit as the actual time from the set passage time at the trigger is calculated by means of the calculation unit. The set passage time is stored in the mobile terminal device in running data for the corresponding trigger, and the running data further includes data on a runway and a set target time. In a further method step, a deviation of the calculated actual time from the set passage time is displayed by a display unit of the mobile terminal. The display unit has at least five different display states. The calculated deviation is assigned to one of these display states.

Drawings

Further details, advantages and further aspects of the utility model are described in the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Wherein:

fig. 1 is a top view of a first embodiment of a mobile terminal device of the running assistance system of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view of a second embodiment of a mobile terminal device of the running assistance system;

fig. 3 is a greatly simplified view of a runway equipped with a running assistance system.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of a mobile terminal device 01 of the running assistance system of the present invention. The mobile terminal device 01 is constructed as a wristwatch that can be worn by an athlete. The mobile terminal device 01 includes a communication unit (not shown), a calculation unit (not shown), and a display unit 02. The display unit 02 is constructed as a graphic display. The display unit 02 has at least five different display states 03, which can be represented, for example, as color ranges or numbers. The display unit 02 also comprises a pointer 04 which, depending on the deviation to be displayed, switches to one of the display states 03 or displays this display state. The deviation to be displayed can be determined by means of the running assistance system (see above for this purpose).

The running assistance system comprises a mobile terminal 01, a first trigger 06 and a second trigger 07, which are positioned on a runway 08 (see fig. 3). At least one running datum is stored in the mobile terminal 01, which contains information about the runway 08, the set target time, the set passage time at the first trigger 06 and the set passage time at the second trigger 07. The set pass time at the

trigger

06, 07 may be an intermediate time or a target time, i.e., a set target time.

The wireless communication unit is adapted to receive a trigger signal. When the mobile terminal 01 enters the transmission range of the

respective trigger

06, 07, a trigger signal is generated. That is, if the athlete with the mobile terminal device 01 runs into the defined transmission area of the first trigger 06 or the second trigger 07, the wireless communication unit is able to receive the trigger signal of the

respective trigger

06, 07.

The calculation unit is adapted to calculate the deviation of the received trigger signal of the

respective trigger

06, 07 as actual time from the set transit time for the

respective trigger

06, 07 contained in the running data. The display state 03 corresponds to a predetermined degree of the calculated deviation. Two of the display states 03 show a negative deviation and the other two display states 03 show a positive deviation. The other intermediate display state 03 shows a neutral state, i.e. no deviation. Each display state 03 is readable and serves as a scale for the calculated deviation. The display state 03 visually displayed on the mobile terminal device 01 by the display unit 02 helps the athlete to quickly and easily read the deviation from the set passing time. In this way, the target time can advantageously also be set with the aid of the running assistance system.

Fig. 2 is a top view of a second embodiment of a mobile terminal device 01 of the running assistance system; unlike fig. 1, fig. 2 shows a non-graphical display. In addition, the outer shape of the display unit 02 of fig. 2 is triangular, and the display unit 02 of fig. 1 is circular. The display state 03 of the display unit 02 is formed by multicolored light-emitting diodes 09, which are arranged in triangular windows. Two of the display states 03 show a negative deviation and the other two display states 03 show a positive deviation. The other intermediate display state 03 shows a neutral state, i.e. no deviation. Depending on the range or display state 03, the light-emitting diode 09 emits a green or yellow or red light, whereby the range in which the deviation lies can be quickly assessed during running. Furthermore, an operating element in the form of a button 11 is provided on the display unit 02, by means of which button a further trigger signal can be generated manually.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a runway 08 equipped with a running assistance system. The first trigger 06 and the second trigger 07 are arranged at a distance from each other on the runway 08. The two triggers 06, 07 each comprise an own transmission area, in which a trigger signal is transmitted and can be received by the mobile terminal. The first trigger 06 is positioned at the beginning of the runway. Furthermore, in the case of multiple runs over a runway, this location may also be considered a target and/or a waypoint. The second trigger 07 is positioned at the end point or serves as another intermediate station where the deviation from the set passage time is measured by the mobile terminal device during the run and presented to the runner.

List of reference numerals

01 Mobile terminal equipment

02 display unit

03 display state

04 pointer

05 –

06 first trigger

07 second trigger

08 runway

09 light emitting diode

10 –

11 push button

Claims

1. A running assistance system includes a trigger (06; 07) provided on a track (08); and comprises a mobile terminal device (01), the mobile terminal device (01) having a wireless communication unit, a calculation unit and a display unit (02);

-wherein at least one running data can be saved in the mobile terminal device (01) containing track information, a set target time, and a set passage time at the trigger (06; 07);

-wherein the wireless communication unit is adapted to receive a trigger signal, which is generated when the mobile terminal device (01) enters a transmission area of a trigger (06; 07);

-wherein the calculation unit is adapted to calculate the deviation of the actual time received as trigger signal from the set passage time comprised in the running data; and

-wherein the display unit has at least five different display states (03) corresponding to predetermined degrees of the calculated deviation, so as to be readable as a scale for the calculated deviation.

2. Running assistance system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one further trigger (06; 07) is provided along the runway (08) which can communicate with the communication unit in a corresponding transmission area.

3. A running assistance system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mobile terminal device (01) comprises a measuring unit for detecting a runway.

4. A running assistance system according to claim 3, characterized in that the mobile terminal device (01) has an operating element (11) which generates an internal trigger signal during a manipulation, wherein the internal trigger signal corresponds to a path point at a point in time of the manipulation of the operating element (11), wherein the path point can be detected by the measuring unit.

5. Running assistance system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one trigger (06; 07) comprises a data teletransmission means which enables a data transmission to the central processing unit when the mobile terminal device (01) enters the sending area.

6. A running assistance system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one trigger (06; 07) is constituted by a location mark calculated by a remote control system.

7. A running assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit (02) is adapted to display more information.

8. A running assistance system according to claim 7, characterized in that one displayable information is the course of a race, which is determined by the calculation unit using data received by a mobile terminal device (01) of another mobile terminal device (01) on the same course.

9. A running assistance system according to claim 1, characterized in that the data calculated and stored in the mobile terminal device (01) can be read by means of a movement data detection system.