KR20220052240A - System for assisting training and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a training assisting system and a method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a training assisting system comprises: a heart rate monitor for measuring the heart rate of a user; and a user terminal which receives the current heart rate measured by the heart rate monitor, determines an exercise level and a duration of the exercise level according to the current heart rate, and displays game content including a user character linked with the exercise level. Here, the user terminal divides and displays the exercise level into a plurality of sections, but displays the user character so that the same is located in an exercise level section corresponding to the current heart rate or the current heart rate and the location information of the user, and provides differential compensation according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level. The compensation includes compensation for game characters or provision of sound sources requested in advance. Therefore, a clear exercise effect can be guaranteed with a minimum amount of time and exercise.

Description

Training assist system and method thereof

The present invention relates to a training assist system and method therefor.

To enjoy a healthy life is a long-standing human desire, and for this purpose, humans have made various efforts. In particular, in recent years, various types of diet exercise methods for controlling weight or managing body shape through various types of exercise have appeared. However, even with exercise, the changes in the body are not fast enough to be seen, so it is difficult to feel a sense of accomplishment, which leads to frequent failures.

Therefore, various methods have been tried for sustainable exercise management. For example, as a method of assisting with exercise, methods of calculating and providing calories consumed during exercise or measuring a user's heart rate to provide an amount of exercise have been disclosed.

However, these methods have a problem in that the effect of the diet can be felt at the beginning of the exercise, but as the exercise time is accumulated, the effect cannot be felt with the same amount of exercise as in the past. In addition, even if data on the amount of exercise is accumulated and provided, if user convenience is lacking, the data may not be meaningful and may not be able to motivate the user. Therefore, there is a need for a method for inducing effective exercise while continuing exercise through appropriate motivation for the user.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a training assist system and method capable of continuously maintaining an exercise level that maximizes the exercise effect of the user.

In addition, the present invention provides a training assist system and method capable of visually providing a user with a current exercise level to arouse interest and improve the exercise effect.

In addition, the present invention provides a training assist system and method that can motivate the user to exercise and assist the user to continue the exercise with a sense of purpose.

However, the problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to one aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems, there is provided a heart rate monitor for measuring a user's heart rate; and a user terminal that receives the current heart rate measured by the heart rate meter, determines an exercise level and a maintenance time according to the current heart rate, and displays game content including a user character linked to the exercise level; The user terminal divides and displays the exercise level into a plurality of sections, and displays the user character to be located at the current heart rate or an exercise level section corresponding to the current heart rate and location information of the user, the exercise level and the corresponding There is provided a training assist system that differentially pays compensation according to at least one of the maintenance time of the exercise level, wherein the compensation includes compensation for the game character or provision of a sound source requested in advance.

In one embodiment, the exercise level section is determined based on the target heart rate and section constant for each user as dividing the intensity of exercise by heart rates according to the amount of fat and carbohydrate consumed during exercise, wherein the target heart rate is the user's It is determined according to age, exercise intensity, and difficulty, and the section constant may be a ratio to the target heart rate in order to divide the exercise level section into a plurality of sections.

In one embodiment, the plurality of exercise level sections are divided into five stages of a first exercise level section to a fifth exercise level section, and the first exercise level section has a current heart rate of 50% or more and 60% of the target heart rate. less than, the second exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is 60% or more and less than 70% of the target heart rate, and the third exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is 70% or more and less than 80% of the target heart rate The fourth exercise level section may be a section in which the current heart rate is 80% or more and less than 90% of the target heart rate, and the fifth exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is a heart rate of 90% or more of the target heart rate. .

In an embodiment, the user terminal may differentially pay the compensation according to the time maintained in the third exercise level section.

In an embodiment, the user terminal may output a voice feedback including an exercise coaching guide and a support message according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level.

In an embodiment, the user terminal records the user's exercise date, exercise time, change in heart rate, and average maximum heart rate in association with the user's account, and the exercise that the user must maintain in order to obtain the reward Level and maintenance time can be recommended.

In one embodiment, the user terminal displays the enemy character in the game content, and when the user character is located in the same exercise level section as the enemy character or is located in the same exercise level section for a certain period of time or more, the enemy character is removed. can

In an embodiment, the characteristics of the user character may change according to the exercise level.

In an embodiment, the heart rate monitor and the user terminal may be integrated or standalone wearable devices.

In one embodiment, the user terminal determines the daily exercise goal based on the exercise level and the maintenance time of the corresponding exercise level, and when the daily exercise goal is not met, notifies the user, and the summation exercise goal for each period By achieving the above, it is possible to provide the previously requested sound source.

In an embodiment, the user terminal may determine a corresponding exercise level by applying an exercise weight according to the inclination and altitude of the current position, and recommend a residual distance or exercise route from the current position to achieve an exercise goal.

In one embodiment, the user terminal provides a sound source having a BPM corresponding to the heart rate of the corresponding exercise level, and provides a sound source slower than the original BPM of the sound source at an upper exercise level centering on the maximum fat burning efficiency level among the exercise levels, , it can provide faster than the original BPM of the sound source at the lower exercise level.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the method comprising: determining, by a user terminal, a target heart rate and an exercise level section; measuring the heart rate with a heart rate monitor; determining, by the user terminal, an exercise level and a maintenance time according to the measured current heart rate; Display game content including a user character linked to the exercise level, the exercise level being divided into a plurality of sections and displayed, and the user character exercising corresponding to the current heart rate or the current heart rate and location information of the user Displaying to be located in the level section; and differentially paying compensation according to at least one of the exercise level and the maintenance time of the corresponding exercise level, wherein the reward is a compensation for the game character or a training assist method including providing a sound source previously requested. do.

In an embodiment, the training assist method may further include outputting a voice feedback including an exercise coaching guide and a cheer message according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level.

In one embodiment, in the step of differentially providing the compensation, the user terminal may differentially provide the compensation according to the time maintained at the maximum fat burning efficiency level among the exercise levels.

In an embodiment, the training assist method may further include recommending an exercise level and a maintenance time that the user should maintain in order to obtain the reward.

Training assist system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention by compensating to continuously exercise at the exercise level for maximum fat burning, so that the exercise level that maximizes the exercise effect can be continuously maintained, only with a minimum amount of time and exercise It can guarantee a certain exercise effect.

In addition, the present invention can induce interest and improve the exercise effect by visually providing the exercise level by displaying the game content by the user character in conjunction with the exercise level, so that the user can be immersed in the exercise without being bored. there is.

In addition, the present invention compensates according to the exercise level and the holding time and recommends the exercise level and the holding time for receiving the reward, thereby motivating the user to exercise and assisting the user to continue the exercise, thus ensuring the continuity of the exercise. can

1 is a block diagram showing a training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a user terminal of a training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a graph showing the heart rate for each time according to a general exercise.
4 is a graph showing the heart rate for each time according to the exercise through the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an example of a screen of the user terminal showing the game content of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is another example of the screen of the user terminal showing the game content of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is another example of the screen of the user terminal showing the game content of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a start screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .
9 is a diagram illustrating a user information registration screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a game selection screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .
11 is a diagram illustrating a voice feedback setting screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .
12 is a view for explaining the provision of a sound source according to the exercise level of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view for explaining the application of an exercise weight according to the location of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view for explaining a target point or route recommendation according to the location of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a flowchart illustrating a training assist method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and the same reference numerals are given to the same or similar components throughout the specification.

The embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely explain the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the embodiments described below may be modified in various other forms, The scope is not limited to the following examples. Rather, these examples are provided so as to more fully and complete the present invention, and to fully convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to drawings schematically illustrating embodiments of the present invention. In the drawings, variations of the illustrated shape may be expected, for example depending on manufacturing technology and/or tolerances. Therefore, the embodiment of the present invention should not be construed as limited to the specific shape of the region shown in this specification, but should include, for example, a shape change caused by manufacturing.

1 is a block diagram showing a training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a user terminal 100 and a heart rate monitor 200 .

The training assist system 10 detects the level or intensity of the exercise performed by the user from the user's heart rate, differentially pays a game reward according to the exercise level, and provides different Can provide voice feedback.

The user terminal 100 is a device that receives the user's current heart rate from the heart rate monitor 200 , determines an exercise level according to the current heart rate, and controls game content corresponding thereto.

For example, the user terminal 100 may determine an exercise level and a maintenance time according to the current heart rate. Also, the user terminal 100 may display game content including a user character linked to an exercise level. In addition, the user terminal 100 may differentially pay compensation according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level. In addition, the user terminal 100 may output a voice feedback according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level.

The user terminal 100 is a device that interworks with the heart rate monitor 200 through a network, for example, a smartphone, a smartpad, a tablet PC, and a personal communication system (PCS), a global system (GSM), etc. for Mobile communication), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (WCode) Division Multiple Access), all kinds of wireless communication devices such as Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, and fixed terminals such as desktop computers and smart TVs.

The heart rate monitor 200 may be worn by the user to measure the user's heart rate. For example, the heart rate monitor 200 may be a wearable device such as a smart band or smart watch worn on a user's wrist. In addition, the heart rate monitor 200 may include a heart rate sensor for measuring the user's heart rate, and such a heart rate sensor may use a photo blood flow (PPG; Photo Plethysmo Graph) measurement method.

In this case, the heart rate monitor 200 includes a separate storage unit to store the user's heart rate information, and transmit the heart rate information to the user terminal 100 connected to the heart rate monitor 200 and the network through the communication unit.

Here, the user terminal 100 may be a wearable device that the user can wear independently of the heart rate monitor 200 . Alternatively, the user terminal 100 may be configured integrally with the heart rate monitor 200 . In this case, the user terminal 100 and the heart rate monitor 200 may be integrated wearable devices.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a user terminal of a training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the user terminal 100 includes a GPS receiver 110 , a communication unit 120 , an input unit 130 , a memory 140 , a display unit 150 , an audio output unit 160 , and a processor 170 . may include

The GPS receiver 110 may receive GPS information from a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite. Here, the GPS information may include terrain and altitude information according to the user's current location. Also, the GPS receiver 110 may store the received GPS information in the memory 140 .

The communication unit 120 may communicate with the heart rate monitor 200 . Here, the communication unit 120 includes a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, a 5G network, a World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX) network, the Internet, a Local Area Network (LAN), and a Wireless Heart rate monitor through networks such as LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, etc. It may communicate with 200 , but is not limited thereto.

The input unit 130 is a device to which a user's selection is input, and may be a keyboard, a touch keypad, or a touch pad. In this case, in the input unit 130, information for registering user information and calculating an exercise level may be input by a user.

The memory 140 may store heart rate information received from the heart rate monitor 200 and location information received from the GPS receiver 110 . In addition, the memory 140 may store game content and a sound source downloaded as a reward.

The display unit 150 may display game content linked to an exercise level according to the user's current heart rate. In addition, the display unit 150 may display information about a series of operation states and operation results that occur while the function of the user terminal 100 is performed. Also, the display unit 150 may display a menu of the user terminal 100 and user data input by the user. For example, the display unit 150 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor LCD (TFT-LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a light emitting diode (LED), an active matrix organic LED (AMOLED), a flexible display. (Flexible display) and three-dimensional display (3 Dimension), etc. may be configured. Optionally, the display unit 150 may be a touch screen integrally formed with the input unit 130 .

The voice output unit 160 may output music through reproduction of a downloaded sound source or output voice feedback according to an exercise level. As an example, the audio output unit 160 may be a speaker built into the user terminal 100 . As another example, the audio output unit 160 may be a Bluetooth headset that receives and outputs sound or sound from the user terminal 100 through wireless communication.

The processor 170 may be communicatively connected to the GPS receiver 110 , the communication unit 120 , the input unit 130 , the memory 140 , the display unit 150 and the voice output unit 160 to control them. there is.

The processor 170 may control the exercise level according to the current heart rate measured by the heart rate monitor 200 to be displayed on the display unit 150 by dividing the exercise level into a plurality of sections. Here, the user character may be displayed on the display 150 so as to be located at the current heart rate or an exercise level section corresponding to the current heart rate and the user's location information. In addition, the user's location information may be an altitude and a road slope, and may be a weight of an exercise level.

In this case, the exercise level section is a heart rate divided by the intensity of exercise according to the amount of fat and carbohydrate consumed during exercise, and may be determined based on the target heart rate and section constant for each user. Here, the target heart rate may be determined according to the user's age, exercise intensity, and difficulty level. The section constant is a constant determined in advance based on statistical data, and may be a ratio to a target heart rate in order to divide an exercise level section into a plurality of sections. For example, the interval constant may be a percentage of the target heart rate.

More specifically, the target heart rate may be a set of criteria for guiding exercise effective for diet to be performed. The exercise intensity indicates the intensity of the exercise the user intends to perform, and the processor 170 may receive the exercise intensity from the user's input of the input unit 130 . For example, the processor 170 may receive a user input selecting any one of 80%, 90%, and 100% exercise intensity. In addition, the difficulty level is the level of difficulty of the exercise the user intends to perform, and the processor 170 may receive the difficulty level from the user input. For example, the processor 170 may receive a user input of selecting any one of a beginner and an intermediate user.

In this case, the processor 170 may be configured to calculate the target heart rate in different ways according to beginner difficulty and intermediate difficulty level. The target heart rate in beginner difficulty may be calculated based on the age of the user and the intensity of the exercise to be performed. can be calculated by First, the target heart rate in beginner difficulty may be calculated through Equation 1 below.

[Equation 1]

Target heart rate = (220-age) × exercise intensity (%)

Here, 220 may be a constant set to calculate the target heart rate, and when the exercise intensity is 100%, the target heart rate may be regarded as the maximum heart rate. As an example, when a 31-year-old user selects beginner difficulty and 80% exercise intensity, the processor 170 substitutes the user's parameters in Equation 1 ((220-31) × 0.8), a target of 151 bpm heart rate can be calculated.

The target heart rate in the intermediate difficulty level may be calculated using Equation 2 below.

[Equation 2]

Target heart rate = [(maximum heart rate - resting heart rate) × exercise intensity (%)] + resting heart rate

Here, the maximum heart rate may be a value obtained by subtracting the user's age from the constant 220, and the resting heart rate may be an average heart rate calculated by the heart rate monitor 200 measuring the user's heart rate for a preset time, for example, 1 minute. . For example, when a 31-year-old user selects intermediate difficulty and 80% exercise intensity, the processor 170 substitutes the user's parameters into Equation 2 as follows (((220-31)-80) × 0.8 ) + 80, a target heart rate of 167 may be calculated (for example, it is assumed that the user's resting heart rate is 80). As such, even for the same user, the target heart rate may be calculated differently depending on the selection of the beginner and the intermediate user. Therefore, the user can set a more effective target heart rate by selecting the difficulty level that suits their level. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the equation for calculating the target heart rate may not change depending on the difficulty level.

In this case, the processor 170 may determine and recommend an exercise intensity and/or a section constant based on the accumulated and stored exercise data, exercise ability, exercise period, history, etc. of the user. Accordingly, a plurality of aerobic exercise fat burning reference sections may be optimized for each user and may be set differently from each other.

Here, the plurality of exercise level sections may be a plurality of aerobic exercise fat burning reference sections. For example, the plurality of exercise level sections may be divided into five stages of a first exercise level section to a fifth exercise level section according to the proximity ratio to the target heart rate.

The first exercise level section may be a section in which the current heart rate is 50% or more and less than 60% of the target heart rate (ie, the section constant is 0.5 to 0.6). The first exercise level section is the lowest region in which the metabolism of physical exercise starts, and since it hardly places a burden on the body, it may be preferable as an exercise start time for beginners or those with low physical strength. In the first exercise level section, although a lot of fat is consumed, the amount of fat consumption may be insignificant because the overall amount of exercise is small.

The second exercise level section may be a section in which the current heart rate is 60% or more and less than 70% of the target heart rate (ie, the section constant is 0.6 to 0.7). This is the strength enough to have a conversation with the person next to it, and more calories can be consumed compared to the first exercise level section. In the second exercise level section, you start to sweat a little and it is the point where fat burning in the cells to lose weight begins, so it can be said to be an area for losing weight.

The third exercise level section may be a section in which the current heart rate is 70% or more and less than 80% of the target heart rate (ie, the section constant is 0.7 to 0.8). Here, the third exercise level section is also called an aerobic or sweet zone, and may be a sweaty oxygen consumption zone. If you exercise while maintaining the 3rd exercise level section, you can see the effect of increasing your physical strength by improving your cardiorespiratory ability, and since more calories are consumed and endorphins are secreted, it is in a runner's high state for those who enjoy aerobic exercise. It can give you a feeling of happiness called

The fourth exercise level section may be a section in which the current heart rate is 80% or more and less than 90% of the target heart rate (ie, the section constant is 0.8 to 09). This may be an area containing the significance of an important threshold for exercise. Exercising in this area about twice a week can go a long way in improving your agility and overall athletic performance, but maintaining this area too much tends to overtrain.

The fifth exercise level section may be a section in which the current heart rate is a heart rate of 90% or more of the target heart rate (ie, the section constant is 0.9 or more). This can be both a high-intensity training area and a specialized training area. In the 5th exercise level section, the body temperature rises a lot, exercise can be difficult and pain can be felt, and when the physical condition is good and the body is healthy, it gives a lot of stimulation to physical development.

Referring to the above-described example, when a 31-year-old user sets an exercise level of 80% in beginner difficulty, the user terminal 100 may calculate a target heart rate of 151 bpm. At this time, the first exercise level section is determined to be 75 to 90 bpm because it is 50% to 60% of the target heart rate, and the second exercise level section is determined to be 90 to 105 bpm because it is 60 to 70% of the target heart rate, and the third exercise level section is determined to be 105 to 120 bpm because it is 70 to 80% of the target heart rate, the fourth exercise level section is determined to be 120 to 135 bpm because it is 80 to 90% of the target heart rate, and the fourth exercise level section is 90% or more of the target heart rate. It may be determined to be 135 bpm or more. As described above, since the exercise level interval may be determined based on the target heart rate of the user, an exercise level interval optimized for each user may be determined. In addition, since the second exercise level section and the third exercise level section, in which fat burning is the most efficient and not excessive, are also optimized for each user, information on the optimal exercise intensity for dieting can be provided to the user, By using a plurality of exercise level sections determined through one's target heart rate, the exercise intensity to prevent overtraining can be recognized by itself.

In addition, the processor 170 may be configured to differentially pay compensation according to at least one of an exercise level and a maintenance time of the corresponding exercise level. Here, the reward may be a reward for a game character displayed on the display unit 150 . Optionally, the processor 170 may differentially pay compensation for game content associated with the user's account. In addition, the compensation may include provision of a sound source that has been requested in advance. As such, the processor 170 may allow the user to select a reward.

The processor 170 may control to output the voice feedback including the exercise coaching guide and the cheering message to the voice output unit 160 according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level.

For example, when the heart rate enters the second exercise level section among the plurality of exercise level sections, the processor 170 may generate the first voice feedback. The entry of the second exercise level section may mean that the warm-up exercise is finished and a full-scale exercise begins. As an example, the first voice feedback may be "The warm-up is over. You are now in an aerobic exercise mode. From now on, fat burning begins." Also, when the exercise level corresponding to the heart rate is lower than the second exercise level section, the processor 170 may generate the second voice feedback. The second voice feedback may be generated when the exercise level corresponding to the heart rate is lower than the second exercise level section after entering the second exercise level section. As an example, the second voice feedback may be "The aerobic exercise mode will be released from now on." It may allow the user to determine an efficient fat burning time and adjust the exercise intensity.

In addition, if the third exercise level section is maintained for a predetermined time, the processor 170 may generate the third voice feedback in the sense of maintaining the pace. For example, the third voice feedback may be "Fighting!! You are doing well."

In addition, the processor 170 may generate the fourth voice feedback when the voice setting unit 390 enters the fourth exercise level section. For example, the fourth voice feedback may be "Please lower your pace a little." It may induce the user to lower the pace without over-pacing and not losing interest or injury.

In addition, when the processor 170 fails to enter the second exercise level section for a preset time (eg, 3 minutes) or fails to enter the third exercise level section in the second exercise level section and maintains, the fifth voice You can generate feedback. For example, the fifth voice feedback may be "Pace up a little bit."

The various voice feedbacks by the processor 170 described above are an embodiment, and each time an upper or lower exercise level section is entered and/or as a certain time elapses in a specific exercise level section, different voice feedbacks are provided. Therefore, it is possible to improve the exercise efficiency and motivation of the user. Users can perform effective exercise more intuitively because they listen to voice feedback corresponding to the heart rate that suits their condition.

In this case, the processor 170 may provide the payment of the game content reward at the same time as the voice feedback. For example, when the user's heart rate is maintained at the third exercise level for 3 to 5 minutes, the third voice feedback may be provided along with the payment of an additional reward. Therefore, even when it is difficult for the user to focus on the game and check his/her exercise state, since the user can listen to the voice feedback through the voice output unit 160, he/she can effectively check the exercise state.

Also, the processor 170 may differentially provide a game reward based on the type and number of voice feedback and the type and duration of a section in which the heart rate is maintained. For example, when receiving one first voice feedback and one third voice feedback and maintaining a total of 5 minutes or more at the third exercise level (case 1), one first voice feedback and one second Comparing the case where the third exercise level was maintained for a total of 5 minutes or more (case 2) while receiving the 3rd voice feedback, the 4th voice feedback, and the 2nd voice feedback, both the 1st case and the 2nd case Even if the holding time is the same for a total of 5 minutes or more at the 3 exercise level, the second case is a state in which there is a severe fluctuation in the exercise state compared to the first case, so the first case in which the exercise state is stably maintained at the third exercise level In comparison, the game content reward may be small.

FIG. 3 is a graph showing heart rates according to time according to general exercise, and FIG. 4 is a graph showing heart rates according to time according to exercise through the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in the case of a general exercise, the heart rate rapidly increases at the beginning of the exercise, and then changes to a stable state as the user gets used to the exercise to some extent. That is, the change in heart rate rises rapidly at the beginning, and after reaching the maximum heart rate, it drops sharply and remains constant. This may be understood as a section in which the user selects breathing during the first exercise. It can be seen that the heart rate rises rapidly at the beginning of the exercise, unnecessary stamina is wasted, and exercise effects such as fat burning are not effective during continuous exercise. Here, the heart rate is expressed as an interval constant (percentage) with respect to the target heart rate.

Referring to FIG. 4 , when exercising using the training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the heart rate may be continuously maintained after entering the maximum fat burning section at the beginning of the exercise. This indicates that the exercise effect can be maximized through continuous fat burning exercise without consuming relatively large physical strength due to the higher exercise level. Here, the maximum fat burning section may be a third exercise level section (L3) in which the heart rate is 70 to 80% of the maximum heart rate.

To this end, the processor 170 may provide the largest compensation for the third exercise level, and differentially provide additional compensation according to the time maintained in the third exercise level section.

Accordingly, since the training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can continuously maintain an exercise level that maximizes the exercise effect, it is possible to ensure a certain exercise effect with only a minimum amount of time and exercise.

Figure 5 is an example of a screen of the user terminal showing the game content of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a screen of the user terminal showing the game content of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention is another example, and Figure 7 is another example of the screen of the user terminal showing the game content of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the processor 170 may control to display a plurality of exercise level sections 151 on the screen 150a. At this time, the exercise level section 151 is a first exercise level section (L1), a second exercise level section (L2), a third exercise level section (L3), a fourth exercise level section (L4) and a fifth exercise level section Step 5 of (L5) may be included.

The exercise level section 151 may be displayed so that the exercise level sections are distinguished from each other. For example, the first exercise level section L1 corresponding to the heart rate furthest from the target heart rate is located at the bottom of the screen, and the fifth exercise level section L5 corresponding to the heart rate closest to the target heart rate is at the top of the screen. can be located.

In this case, the user character 152 may be positioned on the corresponding exercise level section 151 in association with the user's heart rate. Specifically, the processor 170 may receive the user's heart rate information from the heart rate monitor 200 and determine an exercise level section corresponding thereto. Here, the processor 170 may control the user character 152 to be positioned in a specific exercise level section among the plurality of exercise level sections 151 by interlocking the user character 152 with the user heart rate.

For example, when the user's heart rate is 110 bpm, this corresponds to the third exercise level section, so the user character 152 can be located in the third exercise level section L3 on the screen 150a as shown in FIG. 5 . there is. In this state, when the heart rate becomes 100 bpm by the user reducing the exercise pace, the user character 152 may be moved to the second exercise level section L2. In this way, the user character 152 can be linked to the user's heart rate in real time, and it is also possible that the height of the user character 152 is displayed differently depending on the relative heart rate high and low even in the same exercise level section 151 .

Accordingly, the training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can maximize the exercise effect by providing a game linked to the heart rate to the user, thereby increasing motivation and arousing interest.

On the other hand, when only the position of the user character 152 is displayed on the screen 150a, the user's motivation for exercise may be insufficient. Accordingly, in order to compensate for this, the processor 170 may control the game content to provide a reward such as “obtaining ice cream”.

Specifically, the processor 170 may control the game content associated with the user's account to provide a reward according to the exercise level corresponding to the heart rate and the duration of the level. For example, when the exercise level corresponding to the heart rate is maintained for more than a preset time at the second exercise level or the third exercise level (the user character 152 on the screen 150a is displayed in the second exercise level section ( L2) or in the third exercise level section (L3) for more than a preset time), the game content associated with the user's account may be controlled to provide an additional reward.

In addition, the processor 170 may differentially provide a reward for the game content according to a time during which the exercise level corresponding to the heart rate is maintained at the second exercise level or the third exercise level. As an example, the processor 170 may provide a reward after entering the first exercise level, and if the exercise continues and enters the second exercise level or the third exercise level, the reward provided in the first exercise level is higher than that of the first exercise level. Many rewards can be provided, and more rewards can be provided as the time maintained at the second exercise level or the third exercise level increases. In addition, if the second exercise level or the third exercise level is maintained for more than a preset time, an additional compensation may be provided in addition to the above compensation. In addition, the processor 170 may recommend and provide an exercise level and a maintenance time that the user should maintain in order to obtain an additional reward for the game content through the screen 150a.

As such, the training assist system 10 differentially pays a reward according to the user's heart rate and provides information for obtaining an additional reward, thereby providing the user with an exercise in the second exercise level or the third exercise level, which is the maximum fat burning efficiency section. It can motivate you to keep going.

Accordingly, the training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not only a simple entry into the exercise target section (eg, the second exercise level or the third exercise level), but also the maintenance time in the corresponding section. Since the game reward increases as the game length increases, it is possible to motivate the user to continuously maintain an optimal exercise state, thereby assisting the user to continue the exercise, thereby ensuring the continuity of the exercise.

In this case, these rewards may be items such as skills, special moves, and weapons that can be used in the game, or may be rewards for levels, experience points, points, in-game goods, and the like. Alternatively, in a different way, it is possible that the concept of a gift certificate or exchange certificate can be used to purchase items outside the game at convenience stores, etc.

Meanwhile, the processor 170 may control the user's exercise date, exercise time, change in heart rate, and average maximum heart rate to be recorded in association with the user's account. The user may determine the amount of exercise of the user through the above-described exercise history recorded in connection with the user's account, and may determine the degree of compensation of game content obtained by the exercise of the user. The user is not motivated only by data about his or her own exercise amount, but also through the reward of game content, for example, the character of the game content that grows through experience points, so the self-efficacy of growing together with the character can inspire

Referring to FIG. 6 , the processor 170 may control to further provide the enemy character 153 to the game content.

Referring to FIG. 7 , such an enemy character 153 may be removed when it is located in the same exercise level section 151 as the user character 152 or is maintained in the same exercise level section 151 for a certain period of time.

For example, when the current user's heart rate is 100 bpm, the user character 152 may be located in the second exercise level section L2 as shown in FIG. 6 . In this state, if the enemy character 153 appears in the third exercise level section L3, the user must increase the heart rate by increasing the exercise pace in order to remove the enemy character 153 from within the game. For example, when the heart rate reaches 110 bpm, as shown in FIG. 7 , the user character 152 may be located in the third exercise level section L3 that is the same as the position of the enemy character 153 . In this case, the user character 152 may be located in the third exercise level section (L3), or after being maintained in the third exercise level section (L3) for a predetermined time, the enemy character 153 may be removed.

Accordingly, the training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can induce interest and improve the exercise effect by visually providing the exercise level, so that the user can be immersed in the exercise without being bored.

At this time, in order to further enhance the fun of the game, the characteristics of the user character 152 such as attack power or defense power of the user character 152 are changed according to the position of the user character 152 in the plurality of exercise level sections 151 . may also be possible. For example, when the user character 152 is located in the third exercise level section (L3), the attack power is set to be the strongest, and in the fourth exercise level section (L4) and the fifth exercise level section (L5), the user character The characteristics of the user character 152 may be changed, such as allowing (152) to use a special move. Accordingly, the user can be more immersed in the game, and the exercise effect can be improved by going through various exercise level sections 151 .

The processor 170 may determine the daily exercise goal based on the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level. For example, the daily exercise goal may be determined according to another exercise level and the holding time based on the exercise goal maintained for 20 minutes at the third exercise level. In this case, an exercise goal maintained for 20 minutes at the third exercise level may be scored as 100 points, and based on this, other exercise levels and holding times according to the corresponding exercise level may be scored. That is, the daily exercise goal may be converted into a score and determined as 100 points.

In addition, when the user does not meet the daily exercise goal, the processor 170 may control to notify the user to encourage exercise. For example, the processor 170 may control to alarm through vibration, sound, or message.

In addition, the processor 170 may control to provide a sound source requested in advance when the summation exercise goal for each period is achieved. In this case, a score obtained by adding up daily exercise goals corresponding to the corresponding period for each predetermined period such as 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month may be the exercise goal for the corresponding period. For example, when the period is one week, the combined exercise goal may be 700 points. In this case, the user may receive a reward when the user achieves the combined exercise goal for one week separately from the daily exercise goal.

8 is a diagram illustrating a start screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , when the training assist application is executed in the user terminal 100 , a start screen may be output. A user information registration icon 154 , a game selection icon 155 , a result view icon 156 , an environment setting icon 157 , and an exercise start icon 158 may be output on the start screen.

9 is a diagram illustrating a user information registration screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , upon receiving a user input for the user information registration icon 154 , the processor 170 may control to display a screen for registering a user account through the display unit 150 . In the user name icon 154a, a user name may be input, and in the difficulty icon 154b, a difficulty level may be selected. In addition, the age icon 154c may input the user's age, and the exercise intensity icon 154d may select an exercise intensity.

Here, the target heart rate display window 154e may display the target heart rate calculated based on the difficulty level, age, and exercise intensity input by the user. At this time, when the registration icon 154f is selected, the input user information is stored in the memory 140 to complete the registration of the user account, and when the re-entry icon 154g is selected, the user name, difficulty level, age, The exercise intensity may be reset.

10 is a diagram illustrating a game selection screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , upon receiving a user input for the game selection icon 155 , the processor 170 may control the display unit 150 to output a game selection screen. As for the game list icon 155a, one of a plurality of game contents may be selected. The inventory icon 155b may display a reward obtained by the user from the game content selected by the user, for example, the possession status of the item.

In addition, the score display window 155c may output the score obtained by the user from the game content selected by the user. Such a score may be obtained when a reward obtained by the user through exercise is a score, and the type of reward may be different for each game content. The gold display window 155d may output the acquired game money when the reward of the game selected by the user is gold, that is, game money.

The download icon 155e may be activated when the game content selected by the user is not installed in the user terminal 100 . Upon receiving a user input for the download icon 155e, the processor 170 may control the corresponding game content to be downloaded from online.

11 is a diagram illustrating a voice feedback setting screen of the user terminal of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 11 , upon receiving a user input for the voice feedback icon, the processor 170 may control to output the voice feedback setting screen 159 on the display unit 150 . When the voice selection icon 159a is selected, a voice selection pop-up window may be output on the display unit 150 . The user may select a favorite voice by clicking a selection icon for a desired voice among a plurality of voices. For example, the voice may include not only a general machine sound, but also a voice of a celebrity, family member, acquaintance, etc. that the user likes.

Also, upon receiving a user input for the preview icon 159b, the processor 170 may control to transmit a preview voice for the voice selected by the user to the voice output unit 160 .

12 is a view for explaining the provision of a sound source according to the exercise level of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the processor 170 may control to provide a sound source having a BPM corresponding to the heart rate of the corresponding exercise level. Here, the provision of the sound source may include the execution of the sound source. That is, in the exercise level section 151 , a sound source having a BPM corresponding to each section may be reproduced and output to the audio output unit 160 .

At this time, the sound source provided at the upper exercise level around the third exercise level, which is the maximum fat burning efficiency level among exercise levels, is provided slower (M- or M--) than the original BPM of the sound source, and the sound source at the lower exercise level can be delivered faster (M+ or M++) than the original BPM of

Accordingly, the training assist system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention allows the user to move to the third exercise level section (L3) while exercising in the first exercise level section (L1) or the second exercise level section (L2). In order to induce movement, it is recognized by the increase of the BPM to increase the exercise pace, and during exercise in the fourth exercise level section (L4) or the fifth exercise level section (L5), the movement to the third exercise level section (L3) Since it can be recognized by the reduction of BPM that the exercise pace is to be reduced in order to induce

13 is a view for explaining the application of an exercise weight according to the location of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the user's exercise path may have different altitudes H for each location. In this case, it may have an inclination (φ) according to the position. Here, the gradient φ may be expressed as a change in elevation (dH) with respect to a change in distance (dD).

The processor 170 may determine the corresponding exercise level by applying an exercise weight according to the inclination φ and the altitude H of the current location. For example, when the altitude H is high or the inclination φ is large, since the heart rate increases, the exercise level may be determined to increase according to the altitude or the inclination.

14 is a view for explaining a target point or route recommendation according to the location of the training assist system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the processor 170 may recommend a residual distance or an exercise route 182 for achieving an exercise goal from the current location S. For example, when exercising, the processor 170 may calculate the remaining distance from the current position S to achieve the exercise goal, that is, the distance to the target point P2, and recommend it to the user. In this case, the residual distance may be calculated in consideration of maintaining the current exercise level. Here, the processor 170 may calculate the remaining distance according to the remaining maintenance time to achieve the exercise goal based on the user's average speed with respect to the current exercise level.

Also, when starting the exercise, the processor 170 may calculate the exercise path 182 to the target point P1 for achieving the exercise goal and recommend it to the user. Here, the exercise path 182 may be calculated on the assumption that the third exercise level is maintained for a predetermined time. For example, the processor 170 may calculate a path corresponding to the target distance by calculating the target distance (or the target point P1 ) according to the holding time based on the user's average speed for the third exercise level.

In this case, when the user's exercise level is changed, the exercise path 182 to the target point P1 may be changed or the target point P1 may be changed on the exercise path 182 .

Hereinafter, a training assist method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 15 .

15 is a flowchart illustrating a training assist method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The training assist method 20 includes a user information registration step (S21), a heart rate measurement step (S22), an exercise level/maintenance time determination step (S23), a character display step according to the exercise level (S24), and a reward payment step (S25) may include

In more detail, as shown in FIG. 15 , first, the user terminal 100 registers user information (step S21). Here, the user information may include a user name, difficulty level, age of the user, and exercise intensity.

In this case, the user terminal 100 may determine a target heart rate and an exercise level section. Here, the target heart rate may be calculated based on the age of the user and the exercise intensity and difficulty of the exercise the user intends to perform. The exercise level section may be a reference section for a plurality of aerobic exercise fat burning. For example, the plurality of exercise level sections may be divided into five stages of a first exercise level section to a fifth exercise level section according to the proximity ratio to the target heart rate.

Next, the heart rate monitor 200 measures the heart rate of the user (step S22). In this case, the user may be a user registered in the training assist system 10 , and the heart rate monitor 200 may transmit the measured heart rate to the user terminal 100 .

Next, the user terminal 100 determines an exercise level and a maintenance time according to the current heart rate measured by the heart rate monitor 200 (step S23). Here, the user terminal 100 may determine the exercise level determined in response to the current heart rate.

In addition, the user terminal 100 may determine the maintenance time of the corresponding exercise level. Here, the holding time may be a time during which the state is maintained, not to the extent that the exercise level is changed even if the change in heart rate is very small or there is a change.

Next, the user terminal 100 displays the game content including the user character linked to the exercise level (step S24). In this case, the user terminal 100 may display the exercise level by dividing it into a plurality of sections. Here, the user character may be displayed on the display 150 so as to be located at the current heart rate or an exercise level section corresponding to the current heart rate and the user's location information. The user's location information may include an altitude and a slope of a road.

In this case, the user terminal 100 may output a voice feedback according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level. Here, the voice feedback may include an exercise coaching guide and a cheering message. For example, the user terminal 100 may output first to fifth voice feedbacks for informing or encouraging an exercise state according to the exercise level and the holding time.

Next, the user terminal 100 differentially pays compensation according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level (step S25). Here, the reward may be a reward for a game character. Alternatively, the reward may be a user-selectable sound source provision. Music can be pre-ordered.

In this case, the user terminal 100 may differentially pay compensation according to the time maintained at the maximum fat burning efficiency level among the exercise levels. For example, the user terminal 100 may pay the largest compensation for the third exercise level, and differentially pay additional compensation according to the time maintained in the third exercise level section.

Also, the user terminal 100 may recommend an exercise level and a holding time that the user should maintain in order to obtain a reward. In this case, the user terminal 100 may calculate an increase in the exercise level for the user to obtain an additional reward during exercise at the current exercise level or an increase in the duration of the exercise level to be recommended to the user.

The above methods may be implemented by the training assist system 10 as shown in FIG. 1 , and in particular, may be implemented as a software program for performing these steps, in this case, these programs are stored in a computer-readable recording medium. It may be stored in a medium or transmitted by a computer data signal coupled with a carrier wave in a transmission medium or a communication network. In this case, the computer-readable recording medium may include any type of recording device in which data readable by a computer system is stored.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add components within the scope of the same spirit. , changes, deletions, additions, etc. will be able to easily suggest other embodiments, but this will also fall within the scope of the present invention.

100: training assist system 100: user terminal
200: heart rate monitor 110: GPS receiver
120: communication unit 130: input unit
140: memory 150: display unit
160: audio output unit 170: processor

Claims (16)

a heart rate monitor that measures the user's heart rate; and
a user terminal configured to receive a current heart rate measured by the heart rate meter, determine an exercise level and a maintenance time according to the current heart rate, and display game content including a user character linked to the exercise level;
including,
The user terminal is
The exercise level is divided into a plurality of sections and displayed, and the user character is displayed to be located in the current heart rate or an exercise level section corresponding to the current heart rate and location information of the user;
A training assist system that differentially pays a reward according to at least one of the exercise level and the maintenance time of the corresponding exercise level, wherein the reward includes a reward for a game character or provision of a sound source previously requested. According to claim 1,
The exercise level section divides the intensity of exercise into heart rates according to the amount of fat and carbohydrate consumed during exercise, and is determined based on a target heart rate and a section constant for each user, wherein the target heart rate is the age of the user, exercise intensity and The training assist system is determined according to the difficulty level, and the section constant is a ratio to the target heart rate in order to divide the exercise level section into a plurality of sections. 3. The method of claim 2,
The plurality of exercise level sections are divided into five stages of a first exercise level section to a fifth exercise level section,
The first exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is 50% or more and less than 60% of the target heart rate,
The second exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is 60% or more and less than 70% of the target heart rate,
The third exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is 70% or more and less than 80% of the target heart rate,
The fourth exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is 80% or more and less than 90% of the target heart rate,
The fifth exercise level section is a section in which the current heart rate is a heart rate of 90% or more of the target heart rate. 4. The method of claim 3,
The user terminal is a training assist system that differentially pays the compensation according to the time maintained in the third exercise level section. 2. The method of claim 1
The user terminal is a training assist system for outputting a voice feedback including an exercise coaching guide and a cheer message according to at least one of the exercise level and the duration of the exercise level. According to claim 1,
the user terminal records the user's exercise date, exercise time, change in heart rate, and average maximum heart rate in association with the user's account;
A training assist system for recommending an exercise level and a holding time that the user must maintain in order to obtain the reward. According to claim 1,
The user terminal displays an enemy character in the game content, and when the user character is located in the same exercise level section as the enemy character or is located in the same exercise level section for a certain period of time or more, the training assist system removes the enemy character. According to claim 1,
The user character is a training assist system that changes characteristics according to the exercise level. According to claim 1,
The training assist system wherein the heart rate monitor and the user terminal are integrated or standalone wearable devices. According to claim 1,
The user terminal determines the daily exercise goal based on the exercise level and the maintenance time of the exercise level,
If the daily exercise goal is not met, the user is notified,
A training assist system that provides the previously requested sound source when the combined exercise goal for each period is achieved. According to claim 1,
The user terminal determines the corresponding exercise level by applying an exercise weight according to the inclination and altitude of the current location,
A training assist system that recommends the remaining distance or exercise route from the current position to achieve the exercise goal. According to claim 1,
The user terminal provides a sound source having a BPM corresponding to the heart rate of the corresponding exercise level, and provides a sound source slower than the original BPM of the sound source at an upper exercise level based on the maximum fat burning efficiency level among the exercise levels, and at a lower exercise level A training assist system that provides faster than the original BPM of the sound source. determining, by the user terminal, a target heart rate and an exercise level section;
measuring the heart rate with a heart rate monitor;
determining, by the user terminal, an exercise level and a maintenance time according to the measured current heart rate;
Display game content including a user character linked to the exercise level, the exercise level being divided into a plurality of sections and displayed, and the user character exercising corresponding to the current heart rate or the current heart rate and location information of the user Displaying to be located in the level section; and
Differential payment of compensation according to at least one of the exercise level and the maintenance time of the exercise level;
The reward is a training assist method comprising a reward for a game character or a sound source requested in advance. 14. The method of claim 13,
The training assist method further comprising outputting a voice feedback including an exercise coaching guide and a support message according to at least one of the exercise level and the maintenance time of the exercise level. 14. The method of claim 13,
In the step of differentially paying the compensation, the user terminal is a training assist method in which the compensation is differentially paid according to the time maintained at the maximum fat burning efficiency level among the exercise levels. 14. The method of claim 13,
The training assist method further comprising the step of recommending an exercise level and a holding time that the user must maintain in order to obtain the reward.

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