KR102580401B1 - User interface control method of exercise equipment and exercise equipment performing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The exercise equipment includes a sensor that detects movement of the exercise equipment, a user interface unit that outputs a user interface screen, memory, and a processor. The processor executes at least one command stored in the memory to display a first user interface element indicating the user's exercise state corresponding to the detected movement and a second user interface element indicating a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment. Control the user interface unit to display on the user interface screen, and display at least one color of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element on the user interface screen. Or change its shape.

Description

User interface control method of exercise equipment and exercise equipment performing the same {USER INTERFACE CONTROL METHOD OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT PERFORMING THE SAME}

It relates to a user interface control method for exercise equipment and exercise equipment that performs the same.

As living standards improve, interest in health is gradually increasing, and many people are using various types of exercise equipment to improve physical strength.

Weight exercise equipment is provided in various forms depending on the body part to increase muscle strength or the purpose of use, and is mainly used to train the upper and lower body using the hands or feet. Depending on the body part used to increase muscle strength, various types of weight exercise equipment are used, including shoulder press, bench press, updominant machine, butterfly machine, arm curl machine, etc.

The weight exercise equipment is installed so that a plurality of weight plates in the form of blocks overlap, and may include a pin structure for selecting a portion of the plurality of weight plates. The user can use the pin structure to select the number or weight of weight plates he or she wants to lift. A user can perform an exercise by moving a selected weight through the exercise structure of the exercise device.

However, when exercising using weight exercise equipment, it was difficult to accurately check one's exercise status, and it was difficult to accurately motivate such as exercise goals, making it difficult to expect improvement in exercise effectiveness.

A user interface control method for exercise equipment that changes and displays user interface elements in the user interface of the exercise equipment to provide an exercise guide to the user using the exercise equipment and allows the user to intuitively know the user's exercise status, and an exercise equipment that performs the same is to provide.

An exercise machine according to a first aspect includes a sensor for detecting movement of the exercise machine, a user interface unit for outputting a user interface screen, a memory for storing at least one command, and executing the at least one command to detect the detected movement. Controlling the user interface unit to display on the user interface screen a first user interface element indicating the user's exercise state corresponding to the movement and a second user interface element indicating a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment. and a processor, wherein the processor displays at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element, based on a distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element in the user interface screen. Change color or shape.

A user interface control method for exercise equipment according to a second aspect includes outputting a user interface screen to a user interface unit, detecting movement of the exercise equipment, and a second display indicating the user's exercise state corresponding to the detected movement. 1. Displaying a user interface element and a second user interface element representing a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment on the user interface screen, wherein the displaying step includes displaying the first user interface element on the user interface screen. 1 Based on the distance between the user interface element and the second user interface element, the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element is changed and displayed.

A computer-readable storage medium stored with instructions executable by a processor according to the third aspect includes instructions for outputting a user interface screen to a user interface unit, instructions for detecting movement of an exercise machine, and the detected Commands for displaying on the user interface screen a first user interface element indicating the user's exercise state corresponding to the movement and a second user interface element indicating a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment, wherein the user Commands displayed on the interface screen are selected in at least one color of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element in the user interface screen. Or display it by changing its shape.

The user interface control method for exercise equipment and the exercise equipment that performs the same according to an embodiment of the present invention enable users to exercise effectively by providing exercise guides and exercise conditions through an intuitive user interface.

The user interface control method of exercise equipment and the exercise equipment that performs the same according to an embodiment of the present invention can effectively inform the user of whether he or she is complying with the exercise guide, and can also encourage the user to comply with the exercise guide. there is.

1 is a diagram for explaining a smart gym environment in which exercise equipment is provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing a user interface screen output on the user interface unit of an exercise equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C show an example of changing and displaying the color of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. will be.
FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C show an example of changing and displaying the shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. will be.
6A, 6B, and 6C show another example in which the color of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element is changed and displayed according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. It is shown.
Figure 7 shows an example of changing the shape of a second user interface element and displaying it to visually indicate the degree of consistency between the first user interface element and the second user interface element.
Figure 8 shows an example of displaying a first user interface element by changing its size according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a user interface unit when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence.
Figure 10 is a flowchart for explaining a user interface control method of an exercise equipment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and implemented in various different forms. In order to more clearly explain the characteristics of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those skilled in the art to which the following embodiments belong will be omitted.

Meanwhile, in this specification, when a configuration is said to be “connected” to another configuration, this includes not only the case of being “directly connected,” but also the case of being “connected with another configuration in between.” In addition, when a configuration “includes” another configuration, this means that other configurations may be further included rather than excluding other configurations, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as 'first' or 'second' used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

These embodiments relate to a user interface control method of exercise equipment and exercise equipment that performs the same, and detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those skilled in the art to which the following embodiments belong will be omitted.

Figure 1 is a diagram for explaining a smart gym environment in which exercise equipment 100 is provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 1, a plurality of exercise equipment (100A, 100B, 100C, 100N) is connected to the smart gym server 200 through a network. The plurality of exercise machines 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100N may be weight exercise machines or aerobic exercise machines. A manager, such as a health trainer or a smart gym manager, can access the smart gym server 200 through the manager terminal 300.

Users who came to exercise at the smart gym (USER A, USER B, USER C, USER N) each enter the smart gym after verifying their identity using a user terminal such as a wearable device or smart phone when entering the smart gym. You can. For example, a user can enter after member verification by tagging the user's terminal to an unmanned terminal such as a kiosk at the smart gym entrance using NFC (Near Field Communication) or RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification). Information about the user whose membership has been confirmed may be transmitted from the smart gym server 200 to at least one of the exercise machines 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100N through the network.

When a user approaches one of the exercise equipment (100A, 100B, 100C, and 100N) and tags the wearable device with the exercise equipment, the exercise equipment measures the user's abilities and abilities based on the information received from the smart gym server. You can automatically set up an exercise program tailored to your exercise performance history.

The smart gym server 200 may store user information of a plurality of users, device information of exercise equipment 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100N, and other information used for facility or smart gym operation.

When a manager, such as a health trainer, registers a user-customized exercise program in the manager terminal 300, the exercise process information stored in the smart gym server 200 may be updated. The exercise machines 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100N may receive exercise process information from the smart gym server 200 connected through a network.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of the exercise equipment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the exercise equipment 100 may include a user interface unit 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, a sensor 140, and a communication interface unit 150. Although not shown in FIG. 2 , the exercise device 100 may further include a power unit that supplies power to the exercise device 100 or a weight unit that applies a load to the user of the exercise device. The weight unit may be mechanical having a weight plate and a support frame that supports the weight plate or assists the movement of the weight plate and controls the weight, but is not limited thereto and may include a motor and a member connecting the motor to the exercise equipment 100. It may be electronic, including:

Terms such as 'unit' and 'module' used in this specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

The user interface unit 110 may include an input unit for receiving input for operating or setting the exercise equipment from the user, and an output unit for displaying information such as exercise status or exercise results. For example, the user interface unit 110 may be in the form of a touch screen, but is not limited thereto.

The processor 120 may manage various functions provided by the exercise equipment 100 or information for managing the user's exercise state by executing at least one command stored in the memory 130. The user's exercise state may include the number or time the user exercised, exercise level, exercise speed, and the trajectory of the user's body movement. Processor 120 may include at least one processing module. For example, Central Processing Units, microprocessors, Graphics Processing Units, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). It may include at least one of: The processor 120 may control other components included in the exercise equipment 100 to perform functions corresponding to user input received through the user interface unit 110. The processor 120 may execute instructions, software modules, or programs stored in the memory 130, read data or files stored in the memory 130, or store a new program or application in the memory 130.

Memory 130 may store at least one command. The processor 120 may correspond to an example of a computer that can execute instructions stored in the memory 130. Memory 130 may store instructions, software modules, or programs. The memory 130 includes RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), It may include at least one of PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.

A user interface (UI) module and an exercise management module may be stored in the memory 130. The user interface module and exercise management module may be a software module or program containing at least one command, and may correspond to a part of another program. The processor 120 may load the user interface module and the exercise management module from the memory 130 and execute the corresponding commands.

The user interface module may include a user interface input/output module and a user interface configuration module. The user interface input/output module may check the user's input on the user interface screen displayed on the user interface unit 110 and control the output of user interface elements created or changed in the user interface configuration module. The user interface configuration module may create or change user interface elements to be displayed on the user interface unit 110 according to information confirmed through the exercise management module, the user interface unit 110, the sensor 140, etc.

The exercise management module may include an exercise process setting module and an exercise status confirmation module. When a user who intends to use the exercise equipment 100 is confirmed, the exercise process setting module may set an exercise process suitable for the user based on information about the user. For example, the exercise process setting module may receive exercise process information from the smart gym server 200 through the communication interface unit 150 and set an exercise process corresponding to the confirmed user. The exercise state confirmation module generates exercise state information of the user based on the movement of the exercise equipment received through the sensor 140, and information indicating the progress of the exercise process reflecting the user's exercise state or information indicating the exercise result. can be created. In the exercise state confirmation module, the sensor 140 may transmit the generated information to the user interface module or record it in the memory 130.

The sensor 140 may include at least one sensor module for detecting movement of the exercise device 100. The sensor 140 can detect the movement of the weight part of the exercise equipment 100 or the control unit that the user's body contacts, and obtain sensing data corresponding to the detected movement. Sensing data may be in the form of time, distance, depth, image, etc. The sensor 140 may include at least one of various types of sensors, such as a radar sensor, a Time of Flight (ToF) type 3D sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and an infrared image sensor.

The communication interface unit 150 can perform wired or wireless communication with other devices or networks. To this end, the communication interface unit 150 may include a communication module supporting at least one of various wired and wireless communication methods. For example, a communication module that performs short-distance communication such as Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), various types of mobile communication such as 3G, 4G, 5G, etc., or ultra-wideband communication, or a wired communication using a coaxial cable or optical cable. A communication module may be included, but is not limited to this, and may include various types of communication modules according to the development of communication technology. The communication interface unit 150 is connected to a device located outside the exercise equipment 100 and can transmit and receive messages including signals or data. The exercise equipment 100 communicates with a user terminal such as a smart gym server 200, a wearable device, or a smart phone, or a manager terminal 300 such as a PC, laptop, or smart phone through the communication interface unit 150. can be performed.

According to the above configuration, the processor 120 of the exercise machine 100 executes at least one command stored in the memory 130 to determine the user's response to the movement of the exercise machine 100 detected by the sensor 140. A user interface unit to display a first user interface element indicating an exercise state and a second user interface element indicating a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment 100 on the user interface screen output to the user interface unit 110. (110) can be controlled. At this time, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 selects the color of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element on the user interface screen. Or you can change the shape. In this regard, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 10 , the user interface unit 110 of the exercise equipment 100 provides an exercise guide to the user using the exercise equipment 100 and allows the user to intuitively know the exercise state. ) will be explained in detail about how to change and display user interface elements on the user interface screen displayed in ).

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a user interface screen output on the user interface unit 110 of the exercise equipment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the user interface unit 110 of the exercise equipment 100 may provide an exercise guide to the user and output a user interface screen that allows the user to intuitively know the user's exercise state. User information, the name of the exercise equipment 100, exercise process information, exercise status information, etc. may be displayed on the user interface screen.

Exercise process information includes target values such as weight, number of sets, number of repetitions per set, and exercise style according to exercise purpose such as muscle strengthening, daily health, and diet. When the exercise equipment 100 recognizes the user, the exercise process information may be automatically set based on the user's ability level information and exercise performance history information, or may be set according to an exercise program predetermined by a health trainer.

Exercise status information includes information on the weight being exercised or the user's exercise status. Exercise status information may be displayed on the user interface screen in the form of numbers, letters, graphics, etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, exercise status information may be displayed in the center of the user interface screen.

The user interface unit 110 of the exercise device 100 may display a movement line symbolizing the range of motion of the exercise device 100 and the movement trajectory of the exercise device 100 in a predetermined area of the user interface screen. For example, if the exercise machine 100 is an arm curl machine, a leg curl machine, a leg extension machine, etc., the line of movement may be curved, and the exercise machine 100 is a chest press machine, a shoulder press machine, a lat pull-down machine, etc. In this case, the moving line may be in the form of a straight line. Looking at Figure 3, you can see that information such as the weight being exercised, exercise time, and number of exercises is displayed in numbers or letters in the center of the user interface screen, and a moving line is displayed in a curved graphic around it.

The first user interface element is a graphic user interface that represents the user's exercise state corresponding to the movement of the exercise equipment 100 detected by the sensor 140, and may also be called a first indicator or a first pointer. The second user interface element is a graphic user interface that represents a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment 100, and may also be called a second indicator or a second pointer.

The processor 120 of the exercise machine 100 may calculate the position of the first user interface element within the user interface screen based on the movement of the exercise machine 100 detected by the sensor 140. The processor 120 may control the user interface unit 110 to display the first user interface element on the user interface screen according to the calculated position. Accordingly, the first user interface element can track and display the user's exercise state in real time.

The processor 120 may control the user interface unit 110 to display the second user interface element on the user interface screen according to predefined settings. Since the second user interface element serves as a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment 100, the second user interface element displays the user interface screen according to the setting corresponding to the user of the exercise equipment 100 among a plurality of predefined settings. It can be displayed in .

The processor 120 of the exercise device 100 performs a reciprocating movement along a movement line displayed in a predetermined area of the user interface screen that shapes the range of motion of the exercise device 100 and the motion trajectory of the exercise device 100. , the position where the first user interface element and the second user interface element are displayed can be determined. For example, the processor 120 controls the user interface unit 110 according to predefined settings so that the second user interface element appears to move back and forth between the start and end points of the movement line by the number of repetitions for each set. can do. The processor 120 controls the user based on the movement of the exercise device 100 detected by the sensor 140 so that the first user interface element appears to reciprocate in response to the user's actual exercise speed and range of motion. The interface unit 110 can be controlled.

4 to 8 show an example of changing and displaying the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element.

FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C show an example of changing and displaying the color of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. will be.

The processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 selects the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on whether the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is smaller or larger than a predetermined threshold. At least one color can be changed and displayed.

For example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the color of the first user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a predetermined range. Additionally, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the color of the first user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range.

4A, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b' (distance 'a' is greater than distance 'b'), the first user interface element You can see that the color changes. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'b' to distance 'c' (distance 'c' is greater than distance 'b'), the color of the first user interface element changes to You can see that it has changed again.

To summarize what is shown in FIG. 4A, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is narrowed from distance 'a' to distance 'b', the color of the first user interface element may change, and the distance' When separated again from b' to distance 'c', the color of the first user interface element may change again.

For another example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the color of the second user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a predetermined range. Additionally, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the color of the second user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range.

4B, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b' (distance 'a' is greater than distance 'b'), the second user interface element You can see that the color changes. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'b' to distance 'c' (distance 'c' is greater than distance 'b'), the color of the second user interface element changes to You can see that it has changed again.

To summarize what is shown in FIG. 4B, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is narrowed from distance 'a' to distance 'b', the color of the second user interface element may change, and distance' When separated again from b' to distance 'c', the color of the second user interface element may change again.

For another example, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is within a predetermined range, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 determines the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. All colors can be changed. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 changes the colors of both the first user interface element and the second user interface element. You can.

4C, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b' (distance 'a' is greater than distance 'b'), the first user interface element It can be seen that the colors of both the and the second user interface elements are changed. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'b' to distance 'c' (distance 'c' is greater than distance 'b'), the first user interface element and the second user interface element You can see that the colors of all user interface elements have changed again.

To summarize what is shown in FIG. 4C, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is narrowed from distance 'a' to distance 'b', the colors of the first user interface element and the second user interface element change to All may change, and when the distance 'b' is extended back to distance 'c', the colors of both the first user interface element and the second user interface element may change again.

FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C show an example of changing and displaying the shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. will be.

The processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 selects the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on whether the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is smaller or larger than a predetermined threshold. At least one shape can be changed and displayed.

For example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the shape of the first user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a predetermined range. Additionally, the processor 120 of the exercise device 100 may change the shape of the first user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range.

5A, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b' (distance 'a' is greater than distance 'b'), the first user interface element You can see that the shape of is changing. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'b' to distance 'c' (distance 'c' is greater than distance 'b'), the shape of the first user interface element is You can see that it has changed again.

To summarize what is shown in FIG. 5A, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is narrowed from distance 'a' to distance 'b', the shape of the first user interface element may change, and the distance' When separated again from b' to distance 'c', the shape of the first user interface element may change again.

For another example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the shape of the second user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a predetermined range. Additionally, the processor 120 of the exercise machine 100 may change the shape of the second user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range.

5B, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b' (distance 'a' is greater than distance 'b'), the second user interface element You can see that the shape of is changing. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'b' to distance 'c' (distance 'c' is greater than distance 'b'), the shape of the second user interface element is You can see that it has changed again.

To summarize what is shown in FIG. 5B, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is narrowed from distance 'a' to distance 'b', the shape of the second user interface element may change, and the distance' When separated again from b' to distance 'c', the shape of the second user interface element may change again.

For another example, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is within a predetermined range, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 determines the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. All shapes can be changed. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 changes the shapes of both the first user interface element and the second user interface element. You can.

Referring to Figure 5C, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b' (distance 'a' is greater than distance 'b'), the first user interface element It can be seen that the shapes of both the and the second user interface elements are changed. Additionally, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element goes from distance 'b' to distance 'c' (distance 'c' is greater than distance 'b'), the first user interface element and the second user interface element You can see that the appearance of all user interface elements has changed again.

To summarize what is shown in FIG. 5C, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is narrowed from distance 'a' to distance 'b', the shapes of the first user interface element and the second user interface element are All can change, and when the distance 'b' is expanded again to the distance 'c', the shapes of both the first user interface element and the second user interface element can change again.

6A, 6B, and 6C show another example in which the color of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element is changed and displayed according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. It is shown.

FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are different from the previously described FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C in that the moving line displayed in a certain area of the user interface screen is a straight line rather than a curve. When the exercise machine 100 is an arm curl machine, a leg curl machine, a leg extension machine, etc., the movement line has a curved shape, so the user interface of FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C described above can be applied. On the other hand, when the exercise machine 100 is a chest press machine, a shoulder press machine, or a lat pull-down machine, the movement line is straight, so the user interface shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C can be applied.

Meanwhile, even in the case of a user interface with a straight moving line, it is possible to change the shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element to display it, as shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C. do.

Figure 7 shows an example of changing the shape of a second user interface element and displaying it to visually indicate the degree of consistency between the first user interface element and the second user interface element.

According to one example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may display a degree of matching between the first user interface element and the second user interface element to visually indicate the degree of matching between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. When the distance between interface elements falls within a predetermined range, the second user interface element can be changed to surround the first user interface element. The consistency between the first user interface element and the second user interface element may be a measure indicating how much the user complied with the exercise guide when exercising.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is distance 'a', it can be seen that the first user interface element and the second user interface element are each displayed on a moving line. When the first user interface element approaches the second user interface element and falls within a predetermined range, for example, when the distance between the two user interface elements changes from distance 'a' to distance 'b', shown in FIG. 7 As described above, the second user interface element can be changed to a form that surrounds the first user interface element. The processor 120 may change the area so that as the degree of matching between the first user interface element and the second user interface element increases, the area of the second user interface element surrounding the first user interface element decreases. The processor 120 may change the area so that the area surrounding the first user interface element of the second user interface element increases as the degree of coincidence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element decreases. If the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range, the first user interface element and the second user interface element may be changed again to be displayed respectively on the moving line.

Figure 8 shows an example of displaying a first user interface element by changing its size according to the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element.

According to one example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may change the size of the first user interface element to increase as the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element becomes closer. Referring to Figure 8, the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is distance 'x', distance 'y', distance 'z' (distance 'x' > distance 'y' > distance 'z'). When , it indicates a change in the first user interface element. As shown in Figure 8, as the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element becomes closer, the size of the first user interface element is increased to encourage the user to exercise according to the exercise guide. You can do it.

Additionally, according to one example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may perform a first step from the starting point of the movement line displayed in a predetermined area of the user interface screen based on the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. 1 You can change the color or thickness of a user interface element that represents the amount of change to the current position of the user interface element. As shown in FIG. 8, as the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element becomes closer, the color of the user interface element indicating the amount of change to the current position of the first user interface element is changed or the thickness is changed. You can change it to be thicker.

Meanwhile, according to one example, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 corresponds the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element to one of a plurality of distance sections, and the first user interface element and The color or shape of at least one of the second user interface elements can be changed for each distance section. At this time, the length of each distance section of the plurality of distance sections may be different from each other. The length of each distance section may be preset by the user or determined by a predetermined function. For example, when the distance between a first user interface element and a second user interface element is set to fall into one of three distance sections, the first user interface element and The color or shape of at least one of the second user interface elements can be changed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a user interface unit when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence.

According to one example, if the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence, the processor 120 of the exercise equipment 100 may generate a sound including a specific message or The user interface unit 110 can be controlled to output a display.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is distance 'a', it can be seen that the first user interface element and the second user interface element are each displayed on a moving line. When the first user interface element approaches the second user interface element and falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence, for example, the distance between the two user interface elements goes from distance 'a' to distance 'b'. In this case, the user interface unit 110 displays 'Great! Output the sound 'Keep Going' or 'Great! A display that says ‘Keep Going’ can be output. If the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element exceeds a predetermined range, output of a sound or display including a specific message may be stopped.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a user interface control method of the exercise equipment 100. Previously, what was explained about the exercise equipment 100 can also be applied to the user interface control method even if the content is omitted below.

In S1010, the exercise equipment 100 may output a user interface screen to the user interface unit 110. The exercise equipment 100 may output a user interface screen to the user interface unit 110 when the user is recognized, when the user starts exercising, or when the user manipulates the user interface unit 110.

In S1020, the exercise device 100 may detect the movement of the exercise device 100 through the sensor 140. The exercise machine 100 may detect the movement of the weight part of the exercise machine 100 or the control part that the user's body contacts through the sensor 140.

In S1030, the exercise equipment 100 displays a first user interface element indicating the user's exercise state corresponding to the movement detected by the sensor 140 and a second user interface element indicating a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment 100. User interface elements can be displayed on the user interface screen. The exercise equipment 100 changes and displays the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element on the user interface screen. You can.

According to one example, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is within a predetermined range, the exercise equipment 100 changes the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element. It can be displayed by changing . Conversely, when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range, the exercise equipment 100 changes the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element. It can be displayed.

According to one example, the exercise equipment 100 may change the size of the first user interface element to increase as the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element becomes closer.

According to one example, the exercise equipment 100 maintains a distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element within a predetermined range in order to visually indicate the degree of correspondence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element. Upon entering, the second user interface element can be changed to a form that surrounds the first user interface element. The exercise equipment 100 can be changed so that as the degree of coincidence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element increases, the area of the second user interface element surrounding the first user interface element decreases. The processor 120 may change the area so that the area surrounding the first user interface element of the second user interface element increases as the degree of coincidence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element decreases. If the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range, the first user interface element and the second user interface element may be changed to be displayed on a moving line, respectively.

According to one example, the exercise equipment 100 corresponds the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element to one of a plurality of distance sections, and at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element One color or shape can be changed for each street section. At this time, the length of each distance section of the plurality of distance sections may be different from each other.

Meanwhile, the exercise equipment 100 may output a sound or display including a specific message when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence.

Unless the examples of the present disclosure described above are mutually incompatible, one example may be combined with another example.

Meanwhile, the user interface control method of the exercise equipment 100 described above may be implemented in the form of a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions executable by a processor. The computer is a device capable of calling instructions stored in a storage medium and performing operations according to the disclosed examples according to the called instructions, and may include the weight exercise machine 100 according to the disclosed examples. Computer-readable storage media include read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), flash memory, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD+Rs, CD-RWs, CD+RWs, and DVD-ROMs. , DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+RWs, DVD-RAMs, BD-ROMs, BD-Rs, BD-R LTHs, BD-REs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, magneto-optical data storage devices, An optical data storage device, hard disk, solid-state disk (SSD), and capable of storing instructions or software, associated data, data files, and data structures, and providing instructions or software to a processor or computer so that the processor or computer can execute the instructions. It can be any device capable of providing software, associated data, data files, and data structures.

Additionally, methods according to the disclosed examples may be provided in the form of a computer program. Such a computer program may include an application in the form of a software program distributed electronically through a server of the manufacturer of the weight exercise equipment 100 or a third party, or an online content marketplace such as an application store. In addition, such a computer program may be stored in the storage medium of the server or the storage medium of the weight exercise machine 100 or the weight exercise machine 100, and examples disclosed by the server or the weight exercise machine 100 executing the computer program The method according to can be implemented.

Claims (20)

A sensor that detects movement of exercise equipment;
a user interface unit that outputs a user interface screen;
a memory storing at least one instruction; and
A first user interface element that executes the at least one command and displays the user's exercise state corresponding to the movement detected by the sensor in real time, and a second user interface that displays a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment. A processor that controls the user interface unit to display elements on the user interface screen,
The processor,
The user interface unit is controlled so that the second user interface element representing the exercise guide appears to move back and forth between the start and end points of the movement line by the number of repetitions for each set, and the movement line corresponds to the range of motion and movement of the exercise equipment. Shape the trajectory,
An exercise that changes the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the real-time distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element on the user interface screen. machine. According to claim 1,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
Exercise equipment that changes the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a predetermined range. According to claim 2,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
In order to visually indicate the degree of matching between the first user interface element and the second user interface element, when it falls within the predetermined range, the second user interface element is wrapped around the first user interface element. Exercise equipment that changes shape. According to claim 3,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
As the degree of coincidence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element increases, the area surrounding the second user interface element is changed to decrease, and as the degree of coincidence decreases, the area surrounding the first user interface element decreases. Exercise equipment that changes to increase area. According to claim 2,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
Exercise equipment that changes the size of the first user interface element to become larger as the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element becomes closer. According to claim 1,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
Exercise equipment that changes the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range. According to claim 1,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
The distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element corresponds to one of a plurality of distance sections, and the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element is respectively changed. Exercise equipment that changes depending on the distance section. According to claim 7,
Exercise equipment wherein the plurality of distance sections each have different lengths. According to claim 1,
The processor executes the at least one instruction,
An exercise device that controls the user interface unit to output a sound or display including a specific message when the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence. . According to claim 1,
Based on the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element, the starting point of a movement line displayed in a predetermined area of the user interface screen that shapes the movement range of the exercise device and the exercise trajectory of the exercise device. Exercise equipment that changes the color or thickness of a user interface element indicating the amount of change from to the current position of the first user interface element. outputting a user interface screen to a user interface unit;
Detecting movement of the exercise equipment by a sensor; and
The processor displays a first user interface element representing the user's exercise state in real time corresponding to the movement detected by the sensor and a second user interface element representing a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment on the user interface screen. controlling the user interface unit to display,
The processor,
The user interface unit is controlled so that the second user interface element representing the exercise guide appears to move back and forth between the start and end points of the movement line by the number of repetitions for each set, and the movement line corresponds to the range of motion and movement of the exercise equipment. Shape the trajectory,
An exercise that changes the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the real-time distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element on the user interface screen. Method of controlling the user interface of the instrument. According to claim 11,
The controlling step is,
When the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is within a predetermined range, controlling the display by changing the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element. , Method for controlling the user interface of exercise equipment. According to claim 12,
The controlling step is,
In order to visually indicate the degree of correspondence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element, when it falls within the predetermined range, the second user interface element is changed to surround the first user interface element and displayed. A user interface control method for exercise equipment that controls the user to do so. According to claim 13,
The controlling step is,
As the degree of coincidence between the first user interface element and the second user interface element increases, the area surrounding the second user interface element is changed to decrease, and as the degree of coincidence decreases, the area surrounding the first user interface element decreases. A user interface control method for exercise equipment that controls the display by changing the area to increase. According to claim 12,
The controlling step is,
A user interface control method of an exercise equipment, wherein as the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element becomes closer, the size of the first user interface element is changed to be displayed larger. According to claim 11,
The controlling step is,
When the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element is outside a predetermined range, controlling the display by changing the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element. , Method for controlling the user interface of exercise equipment. According to claim 11,
The controlling step is,
The distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element corresponds to one of a plurality of distance sections, and the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element is matched to each distance. A user interface control method for exercise equipment that controls the display to be changed for each section. According to claim 17,
A user interface control method for an exercise equipment, wherein the plurality of distance sections each have different lengths. The method of claim 11, wherein the processor
If the distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element falls within a specific range corresponding to a predetermined degree of coincidence, controlling the user interface unit to output a sound or display including a specific message is further carried out. Including, a user interface control method of exercise equipment. Commands for outputting a user interface screen to a user interface unit;
Commands for detecting movement of exercise equipment; and
Commands for displaying a first user interface element that represents the user's exercise state corresponding to the detected movement in real time and a second user interface element that represents a recommended exercise guide when exercising using the exercise equipment on the user interface screen. Contains,
The commands displayed on the user interface screen are:
A second user interface element representing the exercise guide is displayed to appear as if it moves back and forth between the start and end points of a movement line by the number of repetitions for each set, and the movement line shapes the range of motion and movement trajectory of the exercise equipment,
Changing and displaying the color or shape of at least one of the first user interface element and the second user interface element based on the real-time distance between the first user interface element and the second user interface element on the user interface screen , a computer-readable storage medium stored with instructions executable by a processor.

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