KR20240078269A - An indoor bicycle and method, and a program therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an indoor bicycle and method and a program therefor.
To this end, the indoor bicycle according to the present disclosure may include a display unit that displays a map including a driving course, and a processor that is electrically connected to the display unit and controls the operation of the indoor bicycle. Additionally, when a driving course is selected through the display unit, the processor may divide the selected driving course into a plurality of areas and obtain the distance of the selected driving course. In addition, the processor assigns different weights to each of the plurality of divided areas based on the obtained distance, and distributes a plurality of coins to the driving course based on the obtained distance to generate a map. can do. Accordingly, the present disclosure can provide users with a driving environment similar to playing a game.

Description

Indoor bicycle and method and program therefor {AN INDOOR BICYCLE AND METHOD, AND A PROGRAM THEREFOR}

This disclosure relates to an indoor bicycle and method and a program therefor.

In general, indoor exercise equipment to strengthen muscle strength, weight equipment to strengthen muscle strength, and aerobic exercise equipment to strengthen cardiopulmonary function are widely used as fitness equipment. Such aerobic exercise equipment includes a treadmill that allows users to walk or run on a crawler track, and an indoor bicycle that allows users to perform cardiopulmonary exercise while strengthening leg muscles by rotating the pedals.

Indoor bicycles are installed in designated areas, and the wheels rotate when you pedal, allowing you to exercise. Like a bicycle, these indoor bicycles can turn the wheels by rotating the pedals in the forward direction.

Previous literature (US Patent Publication No. US 11,145,399 B2) relates to exercise systems and methods, including social streaming or lecture content, social network audio and video chat, and stationary bikes that integrate multimedia input and output for competitive abilities. is starting.

However, prior literature only displays exercise parameters and provides rankings among other users, but fails to provide a driving course that gamifies driving to improve exercise desire.

Additionally, in the past, because the vehicle only drove according to a preset driving course, not only did the user quickly feel bored, but it also failed to provide content that would encourage the user to continue exercising.

Accordingly, there is a need to provide a driving course customized to the user so that the user can exercise in a fun and continuous manner and to provide a more fun driving environment to the user by turning monotonous driving into a game.

US Patent Publication US 11,145,399 B2 (2021. 10. 12)

Accordingly, the present disclosure provides an indoor bicycle and method that allow users to have more fun riding.

Additionally, the present disclosure provides an indoor bicycle and method for relieving boredom by gamifying a driving course.

Additionally, the present disclosure provides an indoor bicycle and method for generating a map that provides rewards for driving through coin acquisition.

Additionally, the present disclosure provides an indoor bicycle and method for determining ranking based on acquired coins.

The objects of the present disclosure are not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure that are not mentioned can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present disclosure. Additionally, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present disclosure can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the patent claims.

In order to achieve this purpose, when a driving course is selected, the indoor bicycle according to the present disclosure divides the selected driving course into a plurality of areas, obtains the distance of the selected driving course, and divides the selected driving course into each of the plurality of divided areas. Different weights can be assigned to .

Additionally, the present disclosure can generate a map that improves driving desire by randomly distributing a plurality of coins on a driving course.

In addition, the present disclosure can obtain location information about the driving course and adjust the score for each of a plurality of coins based on the obtained location information.

In addition, the present disclosure can generate a map by distributing a plurality of additional coins to a selected driving course depending on whether the user's mission to ride an indoor bicycle is successful.

Additionally, the present disclosure can identify the level of the selected driving course and adjust the weight given to each of the plurality of divided areas based on the identified level and the total distance of the driving course.

In addition, the present disclosure can calculate the coin score in the selected driving course by calculating the weight assigned to the divided areas and the value of the coin acquired according to driving in the driving course.

Additionally, the present disclosure may compare the calculated total coin score with the coin score earned by at least one other user.

Additionally, the present disclosure can compare the total coin score and the coin score obtained by at least one other user on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and display them on the display unit.

In addition, in the present disclosure, when driving begins, biometric information of the currently driving user can be obtained, and a score for total coins can be calculated by reflecting the obtained biometric information.

In addition, the present disclosure calculates the total coin score by adding the score for the coins obtained in each of the plurality of areas in which the driving course is divided and the score based on the obtained biometric information, and then multiplying the weight assigned to each of the plurality of areas. You can.

Additionally, in the present disclosure, while driving a driving course, the calculated total coin score and the coin score obtained by at least one other user received through the communication unit can be compared in real time, and the comparison result can be displayed through the display unit.

The present disclosure divides the selected driving course into a plurality of areas, obtains the distance of the selected driving course, and assigns different weights to each of the plurality of divided areas, thereby improving the user's driving experience even in the same driving course. Depending on the situation, it can provide different levels of satisfaction.

In addition, the present disclosure can relieve boredom caused by driving by randomly distributing a plurality of coins on a driving course to create a map that improves driving desire.

In addition, the present disclosure acquires location information about the driving course and adjusts the score for each of the plurality of coins based on the obtained location information, thereby assigning a high score to a high difficulty level such as uphill.

In addition, the present disclosure can turn exercise into a game by distributing a plurality of additional coins to a selected driving course depending on the success of the user's mission to ride an indoor bicycle.

In addition, the present disclosure is advantageous to users with extensive driving experience by identifying the level of the selected driving course and adjusting the weight given to each of the plurality of divided areas based on the identified level and the total distance of the driving course. Driving courses can be provided.

In addition, the present disclosure calculates the coin score in the selected driving course by calculating the weight given to the divided areas and the value of the coin obtained according to driving in the driving course, so that rankings with other users can be compared. there is.

Additionally, the present disclosure can induce a sense of competition by comparing the calculated total coin score with the coin score obtained by at least one other user.

Additionally, the present disclosure can induce continuous exercise by comparing and displaying the total coin score and the coin score obtained by at least one other user on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

In addition, the present disclosure calculates the total coin score by adding the score for the coins obtained in each of the plurality of areas into which the driving course is divided and the score based on the acquired biometric information, and then multiplying the weight assigned to each of the plurality of areas. By doing so, different driving environments can be provided even on the same driving course.

In addition, the present disclosure compares and displays in real time the total coin score calculated while driving a driving course and the coin score obtained by at least one other user received through the communication unit, so that the ranking can be confirmed in real time while driving.

In addition to the above-described effects, specific effects of the present disclosure are described below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention.

1 is an exemplary diagram showing an indoor bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is an example diagram showing a block diagram for generating a map and displaying a ranking through an indoor bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the process of creating a map where coins are distributed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of coins distributed on a driving course.
Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a process of displaying rankings through coins obtained from a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is an example diagram showing coins acquired by the first user on a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 is an example diagram showing coins acquired by a second user on a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 is an example diagram showing a driving screen of an indoor bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is an example diagram showing the ranking according to coin acquisition by period according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The above-described objects, features, and advantages will be described in detail later with reference to the attached drawings, so that those skilled in the art will be able to easily implement the technical idea of the present disclosure. In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of known technology related to the present disclosure may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present disclosure, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, identical reference numerals are used to indicate identical or similar components.

Although first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are of course not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another component, and unless specifically stated to the contrary, the first component may also be a second component.

Hereinafter, the “top (or bottom)” of a component or the arrangement of any component on the “top (or bottom)” of a component means that any component is placed in contact with the top (or bottom) of the component. Additionally, it may mean that other components may be interposed between the component and any component disposed on (or under) the component.

Additionally, when a component is described as being “connected,” “coupled,” or “connected” to another component, the components may be directly connected or connected to each other, but the other component is “interposed” between each component. It should be understood that “or, each component may be “connected,” “combined,” or “connected” through other components.

Throughout the specification, unless otherwise stated, each element may be singular or plural.

As used herein, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as “consists of” or “comprises” should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various components or steps described in the specification, and some of the components or steps may include It may not be included, or it should be interpreted as including additional components or steps.

Throughout the specification, when referring to "A and/or B", this means A, B or A and B, unless specifically stated to the contrary, and when referring to "C to D", this means unless specifically stated to the contrary. Unless absent, it means C or higher and D or lower.

Hereinafter, an indoor bicycle and a method for controlling the operation of the indoor bicycle and a program therefor according to some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

1 is an exemplary diagram showing an indoor bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 1, the indoor bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a frame portion 130, a pedal 180, and a flywheel portion 170.

According to one embodiment, the frame portion 130 supports the saddle portion 110 and the handle portion 120, and can be transformed into various shapes within the technical idea of rotatably supporting the pedal 180. The frame unit 130 may include a first frame 160 supporting the flywheel unit 170 and a second frame 150 supporting the saddle unit 110.

Additionally, the display unit 140 that outputs information related to exercise may also be supported on the frame unit 130.

According to one embodiment, the display unit 140 can display various maps including a driving course of the indoor bicycle 100, and receives an input for selecting at least one map selected by the user among the various displayed maps. can do.

According to one embodiment, the pedal 180 is rotatably installed on the frame unit 130 and can be rotated in the forward or reverse direction by the user.

According to one embodiment, the flywheel unit 170 may be rotated by receiving power from the pedal 180 through a chain or belt. The flywheel unit 170 may include a disc, a resistor unit that provides resistance to control the rotation speed of the disc, and at least one sensor that measures various values through the rotating disc.

The flywheel unit 170 may include a sensor that measures various values related to driving, such as a sensor that measures the rotational speed of the disk and a sensor that measures the driving power of the driving user.

Additionally, the indoor bicycle 100 according to one embodiment may include a bicycle operating in a free wheel mode and a bicycle operating in a nonfree wheel mode.

In non-freewheel mode, when the user stops pedaling or reduces the rotation speed of the pedal 180, the pedal 180 still rotates due to the rotating inertia of the wheel, so the reaction force for rotation transmitted from the pedal 180 is transmitted to the user. It can be.

Conversely, in the freewheel mode, when the user stops pedaling or reduces the rotational speed of the pedal 180, no reaction force is applied to the user, so the indoor bicycle 100 can be conveniently used.

Due to the above-described difference in operation between the freewheel mode and the non-freewheel mode, the user of the indoor bicycle 100 can exercise by appropriately using the indoor bicycle 100 according to each mode.

According to one embodiment, the indoor bicycle 100 includes a communication unit that transmits and receives signals or data with at least one electronic device, a memory that stores various information about driving, a sensor unit that senses various information about driving, and an actual device. Contents May include a processor that controls the overall operation of the bicycle 100.

Such a communication unit, memory, sensor unit, and processor are included in the indoor bicycle 100.

Through this, when a driving course is selected, the indoor bicycle 100 can divide the selected course into a plurality of areas and obtain the distance of the selected driving course. In addition, the indoor bicycle 100 assigns different weights to each of the plurality of divided areas based on the obtained distance, and distributes a plurality of coins to the driving course based on the obtained distance. You can create a map by doing this.

In addition, when a driving course is selected, the indoor bicycle 100 displays a map with a plurality of coins distributed on the selected driving course, and accumulates points for coins earned by the user while driving according to the selected driving course. You can save it. In addition, the indoor bicycle 100 calculates a score for the total coins obtained based on the cumulative score for the coins and the weight assigned to the driving course, and receives the calculated total coin score and the communication unit. Coin scores obtained by at least one other user can be compared and displayed.

Hereinafter, the indoor bicycle 100 according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 2 is an example diagram showing a block diagram for generating a map and displaying a ranking through an indoor bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the indoor bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a communication unit 210, a memory 220, a display unit 140, a sensor unit 230, a pedal 180, and a flywheel unit ( 170), and a processor 250. In addition, the flywheel unit 170 may include at least one sensor 241, a disk 242 rotated by the pedal 180, and a resistance unit 243 that applies resistance to rotation of the disk 242. there is.

The configuration of the indoor bicycle 100 shown in FIG. 2 is according to one embodiment, and the components of the indoor bicycle 100 are not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, and some components may be added as needed. may be added, changed, or deleted.

According to one embodiment, the communication unit 210 may perform wired or wireless communication with at least one component included in the indoor bicycle 100. The communication unit 210 transmits at least one signal or information through wired or wireless communication with the sensor unit 230 disposed in the indoor bicycle 100 and at least one sensor 241 included in the flywheel unit 170. It may include at least one circuit capable of transmitting and receiving.

In addition, the communication unit 210 may perform wired communication with at least one electronic device (e.g., a user's portable terminal, a sensor attached to a user riding the indoor bicycle 100, an external server (e.g., ThinQ server)), or Wireless communication can be performed.

According to one embodiment, the communication unit 210 may perform wireless communication with at least one electronic device based on short-range communication (e.g., Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), or Beacon). there is. For example, as described above, the communication unit 210 has been described as receiving signals or data from such electronic devices, but this is only an example and it is obvious that it can receive signals or data from various external devices. do.

According to one embodiment, the memory 220 includes at least one component of the indoor bicycle 100 (e.g., communication unit 210, display unit 140, sensor unit 230, pedal 180, flywheel unit ( 170), and various data acquired or used by the processor 250) (e.g., software, acquired information, measured information, control signals, etc.), and instructions related thereto may be stored.

According to one embodiment, the memory 220 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. For example, the memory 220 may store information, data, programs, etc. necessary for the operation of the indoor bicycle 100. Accordingly, the processor 250 may perform control operations described later with reference to information stored in the memory 220. The memory 220 may store various platforms. The memory 220 may be, for example, a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, or a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD). It may include at least one type of storage medium among (memory, etc.), RAM, and ROM (EEPROM, etc.).

According to one embodiment, the memory 220 stores a program related to the operation of the indoor bicycle 100. Such programs may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium and may be executed in the form of executable logic routines (e.g., lines of code, software programs, etc.) executed by processor 250.

Additionally, these programs can be regarded as a way for the processor 250 to process functions. Additionally, although the functions described may be implemented in software, such functions may also be performed through dedicated hardware or firmware, or some combination of hardware, firmware, and/or software.

For example, the memory 220 stores various maps including driving courses related to bicycle riding around the world.

According to one embodiment, the display unit 140 may display various types of information (eg, multimedia data or text data, etc.). The display unit 140 may display results that have been processed, are being processed, or are to be processed by the processor 250. The display unit 140 displays various information about driving (e.g., driving course, scenery, driving distance, driving speed, remaining distance, driving power, driver's biometric information, number of coins obtained, scores for acquired coins, etc.) It can be provided visually. The display unit 140 may include a control circuit that displays various types of information.

According to one embodiment, the display unit 140 may include touch circuitry that detects a touch, or a pressure sensor that can measure the intensity of pressure in response to a touch.

According to one embodiment, the sensor unit 230 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit 230 includes a sensor attached to the pedal 180 to measure the pressure exerted by the sole of the user's foot, and a sensor attached to the handle unit 120 to measure the pressure with which the user grips the handle. can do.

Additionally, the sensor unit 230 may transmit the measurement results to the processor 250 through the communication unit 210 by wire or wirelessly.

According to one embodiment, the pedal 180 transmits power to the flywheel unit 170 through rotation. This pedal 180 may be physically connected to the flywheel unit 170 through a chain.

According to one embodiment, the flywheel unit 170 may rotate the disk 242 by receiving power from the pedal 180 through a chain or belt. The flywheel unit 170 includes a disk 242 that rotates by power transmitted from the pedal 180 through a chain or belt, a resistance portion 243 that provides resistance to adjust the rotation speed of the disk 242, and It may include at least one sensor 241 that measures various values through a rotating disk.

According to one embodiment, the resistance unit 243 may control the rotation of the disk 242 through electromagnetic force, or may control the rotation of the disk 242 through frictional force.

According to one embodiment, the sensor 241 may include a sensor that measures various values about driving, such as a sensor that measures the rotational speed of the disk 242 and a sensor that measures the driving power of the driving user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 stores commands or data received from the communication unit 210, memory 220, display unit 140, sensor unit 230, and flywheel unit 170 in the memory 220. It can be loaded and processed, and the processed data can be stored in the memory 220. Alternatively, the processor 250 may display the processed data through the display unit 140 or transmit it through the communication unit 210.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may include a processing device such as a microcontroller or microprocessor. Processor 250 may be configured to execute program code.

According to one embodiment, when a driving course is selected, the processor 250 may divide the selected course into a plurality of areas and obtain the distance of the selected driving course. Then, the processor 250 assigns different weights to each of the plurality of divided areas based on the obtained distance, and distributes a plurality of coins to the driving course based on the obtained distance to create a map. can be created.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may increase the weight as the distance of the driving course increases. Alternatively, the processor 250 may measure the user's weight through a sensor disposed on the saddle unit 110 and increase the weight as the body weight increases.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 acquires location information (e.g., altitude) for the selected driving course, and based on the obtained location information, scores for each of the plurality of distributed coins. can be increased.

For example, the higher the altitude, the higher the score can be assigned to the coin, and the lower the altitude, the lower the score. Alternatively, the score can gradually increase as the altitude increases, and the score can gradually decrease as the altitude decreases.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may randomly distribute a plurality of additional coins to the selected driving course, and these plurality of additional coins determine whether the user succeeds in the mission of riding the indoor bicycle 100. Payment may be determined accordingly. For example, if the mission is successful, additional coins are paid, but if the mission is not successful, additional coins are not paid. The processor 250 may determine that the mission is successful when the user updates the record, the driving time exceeds a certain time, or the user's driving power exceeds a certain value.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may identify the level of the selected driving course and adjust the weight assigned to each of the plurality of divided areas based on the identified level and the obtained distance. For example, a high weight (e.g., 3 times) can be assigned to a course that is difficult to drive, and a low weight (e.g., 1.5 times) can be assigned to a course that is easy to drive. As such, the weight may increase as the identified level increases.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may calculate the total coin score in the selected driving course by calculating the weight assigned to the divided areas and the value of coins obtained according to driving in the selected driving course. .

In addition, when a driving course is selected, the processor 250 displays a map in which a plurality of coins are distributed in the selected driving course through the display unit 140, and provides information on coins acquired by the user while driving according to the selected driving course. Scores can be accumulated and stored in memory 220.

Then, the processor 250 calculates a score for the total coins obtained based on the cumulative score for the coins and the weight assigned to the driving course, and receives the calculated total coin score through the communication unit 210. The coin scores obtained by at least one other user may be compared and displayed on the display unit 140.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 accumulates the calculated total coin points in the memory 220, and stores the accumulated total coin points and the coin points obtained by at least one other user on a daily, weekly, and weekly basis. Comparisons can be made by month, and the comparison results can be displayed through the display unit 140. This total coin may include at least one coin randomly distributed on the driving course and at least one additional coin acquired according to the success of the mission of the user riding the indoor bicycle 100.

According to one embodiment, when driving begins, the processor 250 obtains biometric information of the currently driving user through the communication unit 210, and calculates the score for the total coins by reflecting the obtained biometric information. .

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may obtain location information for the selected driving course, and calculate a score for the total coins by reflecting the obtained location information, and the location information may include the altitude of the driving course. May include (altitude).

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 adds the score for the coins obtained in each of the plurality of areas into which the selected course is divided and the score based on the biometric information obtained through the communication unit 210, and then adds the score based on the biometric information obtained through the communication unit 210, and then The total coin score can be calculated by multiplying the weights assigned to each of them.

According to one embodiment, while driving on a driving course, the processor 250 compares the calculated total coin score with the coin score obtained by at least one other user received through the communication unit 210 in real time, and provides the comparison result. You can configure a screen that includes.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 receives the selected driving course, information on the number of pedal rotations by the user riding the driving course, driving power, resistance value of the indoor bicycle 100, and the communication unit 210. A screen may be configured including at least one of the received user's biometric information, driving distance, and remaining distance, and the configured screen may be displayed on the display unit 140.

Hereinafter, a map containing coins for a riding course is generated through an indoor bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and a map containing coins obtained while driving through the generated map is used with at least one other user. Explains what determines ranking.

Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the process of creating a map where coins are distributed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of coins distributed on a driving course.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, the process of generating a map where coins are distributed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail as follows.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may identify whether a command for creating a map is input (S310). The processor 250 may receive a command for generating a map of coin distribution through the display unit 140 or at least one button formed on the exterior of the indoor bicycle 100.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may identify whether a driving course is selected (S312). When a command for creating a map is input, the processor 250 may display at least one driving course stored in the memory 220 on the display unit 140. Additionally, the processor 250 may identify whether a driving course is selected from at least one displayed driving course.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may divide the selected driving course into a plurality of areas (S314). When a driving course is selected from at least one driving course, the processor 250 may divide the selected driving course into a plurality of areas. Alternatively, when one map is selected from among a plurality of maps including a driving course, the processor 250 may divide the selected map into a plurality of areas.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may obtain distance and location information of the selected driving course (S316). The processor 250 may obtain various information about the selected driving course (e.g., driving course location, weather, total distance of the driving course, altitude of the driving course, location information of the driving course, etc.) from the memory 220. Additionally, the processor 250 may obtain the distance and location information (eg, altitude) of the driving course from among various information about the selected driving course. These divided areas may include part of the driving course.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may assign different weights to each of the divided regions (S318). As the driving course becomes longer, the processor 250 may assign a higher weight to the divided area including the driving course. Alternatively, as the driving course becomes shorter, a lower weight may be assigned to the divided area including the driving course. The weight is a constant value that is multiplied by the coin score (or number of coins) obtained by driving in the divided area.

In other words, if the same number of coins are acquired in the same area or the weights are different even if coins with the same score are acquired, the total coin scores are different.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may generate a map by distributing a plurality of coins on the driving course based on the obtained distance and location information (S320). The processor 250 distributes more coins to the driving course as the driving course distance is longer, and distributes fewer coins to the driving course as the driving course distance becomes shorter. Additionally, the higher the altitude of the driving course, the higher the value is set to the coin, and the lower the altitude, the lower the value is set to the coin.

In other words, the coin score obtained at a high altitude may be higher than at a low altitude at the same distance.

In this way, the processor 250 can generate a map in which coins are distributed by randomly distributing a plurality of coins to the driving course according to the total distance of the driving course and the altitude of the driving course.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the driving course 401 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be divided into a plurality of areas 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450. Additionally, weights of different values may be assigned to each area. Additionally, the coins in each area are set to different values depending on the altitude.

Among the plurality of areas (410, 420, 430, 440, 450), the first area (410) is the area closest to the start point where driving begins, and four coins (411, 412, 413, 414) ) is distributed. These four coins (411, 412, 413, 414) may have different or the same setting values. Additionally, a first weight (eg, 1x) is assigned to the first area 410.

For example, when the user completes driving in the first area 410, the user can obtain a total of four coins in the first area 410. Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins acquired (e.g., four) (or the score set for the coin) x 1) in the first area 410.

And, among the plurality of areas (410, 420, 430, 440, 450), the second area 420 is the area next to the first area 410, and has four coins (421, 422, 423, 424) One additional coin 425 is distributed. These four coins (421, 422, 423, and 424) may have different or the same setting values. And, one additional coin 425 can be obtained when the mission is successful. The processor 250 may determine that the mission has been successful when the user updates the existing record, the driving time exceeds a certain time, or the user's driving power exceeds a certain value. If the mission is successful, the processor 250 can calculate the number of coins obtained (or the score set for the coin) by multiplying it by a certain multiple (e.g., 1.5 times).

Additionally, a second weight (eg, 2 times) is assigned to the second area 420.

For example, when the user completes driving in the second area 420, the user can obtain a total of four coins in the second area 420. Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins obtained (e.g., four) (or the score set for the coin) x 2) in the second area 420.

And, among the plurality of areas (410, 420, 430, 440, 450), the third area (430) is the area next to the second area (420) and contains two coins (431, 432) and one additional coin. (433) is distributed. These two coins 431 and 432 may have different or identical setting values. And, one additional coin 433 can be obtained when the mission is successful.

Additionally, a third weight (eg, 3 times) is assigned to the third area 430.

For example, if the user completes driving in the third area 430, the user can obtain a total of two coins in the third area 430. Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins obtained (e.g., two) (or the score set for the coin) x 3) in the third area 430.

In addition, one coin 441 is distributed in the fourth area 440, and four coins 451, 452, 453, 454 and one additional coin 456 are distributed in the fifth area 450. It is done.

The processor 250 may calculate coin scores in the fourth area 440 and the fifth area 450 as well as in the first to third areas 410, 420, and 430.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 calculates the total number of coins (or total coin sum score) obtained in the first to fifth areas (410, 420, 430, 440, 450) corresponding to the driving course. You can. In addition, the processor 250 may calculate the total number of coins (or total coin total score) by calculating (e.g., multiplying) the number of coins obtained in each area (or the score set for the coin) by the weight assigned to each area. .

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a process of displaying rankings through coins obtained from a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is an example diagram showing coins acquired by the first user on a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 is an example diagram showing coins acquired by a second user on a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is an example diagram showing a driving screen of an indoor bicycle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 is an example diagram showing the ranking according to coin acquisition by period according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9, the process of displaying rankings through coins obtained from a map according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail as follows.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may identify whether a driving course is selected (S510). The processor 250 may display a plurality of driving courses stored in the memory 220 on the display unit 140 . Additionally, the processor 250 may identify the driving course selected by the user among the plurality of displayed driving courses.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may display a map where coins are distributed on the driving course (S512). When a driving course is selected, the processor 250 divides the selected driving course into a plurality of areas and obtains distance and location information of the selected driving course. In addition, the processor 250 assigns different weights to each of the divided areas, and displays a map with a plurality of coins distributed on the driving course on the display unit 140 based on the obtained distance and location information. You can.

For example, when a driving course is selected, the processor 250 may display a map with a plurality of coins distributed on the driving course on the display unit 140 based on the information described in FIG. 3.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may identify whether driving has started (S514). The processor 250 may identify that driving has started when a pressure signal is received from a sensor attached to the pedal 180 that measures pressure caused by the sole of the user's foot. Alternatively, the processor 250 may identify that driving has started when a pressure signal is received from a sensor attached to the handle unit 120 that measures the pressure with which the user grips the handle. Alternatively, the processor 250 may identify that driving has started when a signal is received from the sensor 241 that detects the rotation of the disk 242 in the flywheel unit 170. Alternatively, the processor 250 may identify that driving has started when a command indicating start of driving is received from the user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may control the display of a map based on driving and obtain biometric information related to driving (S516). The processor 250 controls the speed of the background screen to correspond to the driving speed based on driving and displays it on the display unit 140. Through this, the user can feel as if he or she is driving outdoors. And, when driving begins, the processor 250 can obtain biometric information of the currently driving user through the communication unit 210. To achieve this, the user attaches a sensor that acquires biometric information to his or her body or wears an electronic device such as a smart watch. That is, the processor 250 may obtain biometric information transmitted from an electronic device worn by the user (eg, a smart watch, etc.) or a sensor attached to the body through the communication unit 210.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may accumulate points for coins acquired while driving (S518). The processor 250 may count the number of at least one coin acquired while the user drives along the driving course selected in the above process (S510), or may count the coin score set for the at least one coin acquired. These coins can be distributed randomly on the selected driving course, and can be distributed in different locations for each user.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the driving course 601 selected by the user (eg, the first user) may be divided into a plurality of areas 610, 620, 630, 640, and 650. Additionally, weights of different values may be assigned to each area. Additionally, the coins in each area are set to different values depending on the altitude.

Among the plurality of areas (610, 620, 630, 640, 650), the first area (610) is the area closest to the start point where driving begins, and four coins (611, 612, 613, 614) ) is distributed. These four coins (611, 612, 613, and 614) may have different or the same setting values. Additionally, a first weight (eg, 1x) is assigned to the first area 610.

According to one embodiment, when the user completes driving in the first area 610, the user can obtain a total of four coins in the first area 610. For example, the coins acquired by the user in the first area 610 are the first coin 611 and the fourth coin 614, and the acquired coins may be marked (615, 616). Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins obtained (e.g., two) (or the score set for the coin) x 1) in the first area 610.

And, among the plurality of areas 610, 620, 630, 640, and 650, the second area 620 is the area next to the first area 610, and includes four coins 621, 622, 623, and 624. One additional coin (625) is distributed. These four coins (621, 622, 623, 624) may have different or the same setting values. And, one additional coin 625 can be obtained when the mission is successful. If the mission is successful, the processor 250 can calculate the number of coins obtained (or the score set for the coin) by multiplying it by a certain multiple (e.g., 1.5 times).

And, a second weight (eg, 2 times) is assigned to the second area 620.

For example, when the user completes driving in the second area 620, the user can obtain a total of four coins in the second area 620. For example, coins acquired by the user in the second area 620 are a third coin 623 and an additional coin 625, and the acquired coins may be marked 626. Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins obtained (e.g., one) (or the score set for the coin) x 2) in the second area 620.

And, among the plurality of areas (610, 620, 630, 640, 650), the third area (630) is the area next to the second area (620), and contains two coins (631, 632) and one additional coin. (633) is distributed. These two coins 631 and 632 may have different or identical setting values. And, one additional coin 633 can be obtained when the mission is successful.

Additionally, a third weight (eg, 3 times) is assigned to the third area 630.

For example, when the user completes driving in the third area 630, the user can obtain a total of one coin in the third area 630. For example, the coins acquired by the user in the third area 630 are the fourth coin 631, the fifth coin 632, and the additional coin 633, and the acquired coins are marked (634, 635). You can. Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins obtained (e.g., two) (or the score set for the coin) x 3) in the third area 630.

Also, among the plurality of areas 610, 620, 630, 640, and 650, the fourth area 640 is the area next to the third area 630, and one coin 641 is distributed therein. This single coin 641 may have different or the same setting values.

Additionally, a second weight (eg, 4 times) is assigned to the fourth area 620.

For example, when the user completes driving in the fourth area 640, the user can obtain a total of one coin in the fourth area 640. For example, there are no coins acquired by the user in the fourth area 640. Accordingly, the processor 250 may not calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of acquired coins (e.g., one) (or the score set for the coin) x 2) in the fourth area 640.

For example, when the user completes driving in the fourth area 640, the user can obtain a total of four coins in the fifth area 650. For example, the coins acquired by the user in the fifth area 650 are the sixth coin 653, the seventh coin 654, and the additional coin 655, and the acquired coins are marked (656, 657). You can. Additionally, the processor 250 may calculate the coin score (e.g., the number of coins obtained (e.g., two) (or the score set for the coin) x 2) in the fifth area 650.

Additionally, a second weight (eg, 2 times) is assigned to the fifth area 650. Additionally, the weight assigned to each area may increase or be variably adjusted depending on the level of difficulty.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 calculates the total number of coins (e.g., seven) (or total coins) acquired in the first to fifth areas (610, 620, 630, 640, 650) corresponding to the driving course. total score) can be calculated. In addition, the processor 250 may calculate the total coin score (or total coin sum score) by calculating (e.g., multiplying) the number of coins obtained in each area (or the score set for the coin) by the weight assigned to each area. .

Referring to FIG. 7, the driving course 701 selected by another user (e.g., a second user) may be divided into a plurality of areas 710, 720, 730, 740, and 750 as shown in FIG. 6, each Areas may be assigned weights of different values.

Although FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate the same driving course for convenience of explanation, the present disclosure may also be applied to different driving courses.

At least one coin and/or at least one additional coin may be distributed in each of the plurality of areas 710, 720, 730, 740, and 750.

For example, four coins (711, 712, 713, 714) are distributed in the first area 710, and four coins (721, 722, 723, 724) are distributed in the second area 720. One additional coin (725) is distributed. And, in the third area 730, two coins 731 and 732 and one additional coin 733 are distributed. In addition, one coin 741 is distributed in the fourth area 740, and four coins 751, 752, 753, 754 and one additional coin 755 are distributed in the fifth area 750. It is done.

In this course 701, coins acquired by another user (eg, a second user) while driving may be marked (715, 716, 726, 727, 734, 742, 756).

In addition, the weights assigned to each of the regions 710, 720, 730, 740, and 750 in FIG. 7 may be different from the weights assigned to each of the regions 610, 620, 630, 640, and 650 in FIG. 6. You can. For example, in the case of a beginner (e.g., if the total driving distance is less than a certain distance (100 km)), the weight may be adjusted to a certain multiple (e.g., 2 times) of the standard weight.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may calculate the total coin score based on the acquired biometric information, accumulated coin score, and weight (S520). The processor 250 accumulates scores for coins (e.g., 611, 616, 623, 631, 632, 653, 654) acquired while driving according to the driving course (e.g., 601 in FIG. 6), and the communication unit 210 ), the total coin score can be calculated based on the biometric information of the user (e.g., the first user) obtained through, the coin score for the accumulated coins, and the weight assigned to each area.

For example, the weight of the third area 630 is 3 times, the coin score of the first coin 631 obtained in the third area 630 is 10 points, and the coin score of the second coin 632 is 20 points. , If the number of additional coins is 1.5 times, the processor 250 can calculate that there are two coins acquired in the third area 630 and the coin score is 135 points ((10+20) x 3 x 1.5). Processor 250 may perform calculations in other areas as well. Additionally, the processor 250 may store the calculated coin score in the memory 220.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 may display a screen including a ranking based on coin scores calculated for each period (S522). The processor 250 may store the number of coins or coin points obtained each time the vehicle drives in the memory 220 and perform statistics by period (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Then, a ranking with at least one other user can be determined through the statistical value, and a screen including the determined ranking can be displayed on the display unit 140.

Referring to FIG. 8, while the user is driving the driving course 601, the processor 250 can configure a screen 801 according to driving and display it on the display unit 140 in real time.

According to one embodiment, the processor 250 includes information 802 about the selected driving course 810 and the number of rotations of the pedal 180 by a user (e.g., the first user) driving the driving course 810. , driving power (803), resistance value (804) of the indoor bicycle (100), acquired coin score (820), user's biometric information received through the communication unit (210), driving distance (805), ranking (830) ), and the remaining distance can be configured to include the screen 801. Additionally, the processor 250 can display the configured screen 801 on the display unit 140 in real time.

Figure 9(a) is an example diagram showing a screen 910 containing rankings according to coin acquisition by day, and Figure 9(b) shows a screen 920 containing rankings according to coin acquisition by week. This is an example diagram, and Figure 9(c) is an example diagram showing a screen 930 including rankings according to coin acquisition by month.

Referring to Figures 9 (a) to (c), each screen includes the emoticon (911), name (912), and coin points (913, 921, 931) obtained for each period of the user.

As described above, the indoor bicycle 100 according to one embodiment divides the selected riding course into a plurality of areas, assigns different weights to each of the divided areas, and sends a plurality of coins to the plurality of areas. By creating a map distributed across the driving course, a customized driving course can be provided to the user according to the user's driving ability, know-how, driving experience, and driving period.

In addition, the indoor bicycle 100 according to one embodiment accumulates points for coins earned by the user while driving according to the selected driving course, and scores for the total coins obtained based on the weight given to the driving course. By calculating and displaying the calculated total coin score by comparing it with the coin score obtained by at least one other user, laziness due to exercising alone can be prevented and the user can be given a desire to exercise.

Each step in each flowchart described above may be operated regardless of the order shown, or may be performed simultaneously. Additionally, at least one component of the present disclosure and at least one operation performed by the at least one component may be implemented in hardware and/or software.

As described above, the present disclosure has been described with reference to the illustrative drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed in the present specification, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present disclosure. It is obvious that transformation can occur. In addition, although the operational effects according to the configuration of the present disclosure were not explicitly described and explained while describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is natural that the predictable effects of the configuration should also be recognized.

100: indoor bicycle 140: display unit
170: flywheel part 180: pedal
210: Communication unit 220: Memory
230: sensor unit 241: sensor
242: Disk 243: Resistance unit
250: processor

Claims (20)

For indoor bicycles,
a display unit that displays a map including a driving course; and
It is electrically connected to the display unit and includes a processor that controls the operation of the indoor bicycle,
The processor,
When a driving course is selected through the display unit, the selected driving course is divided into a plurality of areas,
Obtaining the distance of the selected driving course,
Based on the obtained distance, different weights are assigned to each of the plurality of divided regions,
An indoor bicycle set to generate a map by distributing a plurality of coins on the driving course based on the obtained distance.
According to claim 1,
The processor,
An indoor bicycle set to increase the weight as the distance of the riding course increases.
According to claim 1,
The processor,
Obtain location information about the selected driving course,
Based on the obtained location information, it is set to increase the score for each of the plurality of distributed coins,
The location information includes an altitude of the riding course.
According to claim 1,
The processor,
It is set to distribute a plurality of additional coins on the selected driving course,
The plurality of additional coins are paid depending on the success of the mission of the user riding the indoor bicycle.
According to clause 4,
The value of the additional coin is a certain multiple of the value of the coin,
The mission is,
An indoor bicycle including at least one of record breaking, riding time, riding over a certain period of time, and riding power of the user.
According to claim 1,
The processor,
Identify the level of the selected driving course,
Based on the identified level and the obtained distance, the weight assigned to each of the plurality of divided regions is set to be adjusted,
The weight increases as the identified level increases.
According to claim 1,
The processor,
An indoor bicycle set to calculate a coin score on the selected driving course by calculating the weight given to the divided areas and the value of the coin obtained according to driving on the selected driving course.
For indoor bicycles,
display unit;
Ministry of Communications; and
It includes a processor electrically connected to the display unit and the communication unit,
The processor,
When a driving course is selected, a map with a plurality of coins distributed on the selected driving course is displayed through the display unit,
According to the selected driving course, the user accumulates points for coins earned while driving,
Calculate a score for the total coins obtained based on the cumulative score for the coins and the weight assigned to the driving course,
Compare the calculated total coin score with the coin score obtained by at least one other user received through the communication unit,
An indoor bicycle set to display comparison results through the display unit.
According to clause 8,
Contains more memory,
The processor,
Accumulating the calculated total coin score in the memory,
Compare the accumulated total coin points and the coin points obtained by the at least one other user on a daily, weekly and monthly basis,
An indoor bicycle set to display comparison results through the display unit.
According to clause 8,
The total coins obtained are:
An indoor bicycle comprising at least one coin randomly distributed on the riding course and at least one additional coin obtained according to a successful mission of a user riding the indoor bicycle.
According to clause 8,
The processor,
When driving begins, biometric information of the currently driving user is acquired through the communication unit,
An indoor bicycle configured to calculate a score for the total coins by reflecting the acquired biometric information.
According to clause 8,
The processor,
Obtain location information about the selected driving course,
It is set to calculate the score for the total coins by reflecting the obtained location information,
The location information includes an altitude of the riding course.
According to clause 8,
The processor,
After adding the score for coins obtained in each of the plurality of areas into which the selected driving course is divided and the score based on biometric information obtained through the communication unit, the weight assigned to each of the plurality of areas is multiplied to obtain the total coins. Indoor bike set up to score points.
According to clause 8,
The processor,
While driving the driving course, the calculated total coin score is compared in real time with the coin score obtained by the at least one other user received through the communication unit,
Indoor bicycle set to configure screen containing comparison results.
According to claim 14,
The processor,
Configure the screen to include at least one of the selected driving course, number of pedal rotations, driving power, resistance value of the indoor bicycle, biometric information of the user received through the communication unit, driving distance, and remaining distance. Set indoor bicycle.
In a method of controlling the operation of an indoor bicycle,
A process of displaying a plurality of driving courses when a command for creating a map is received;
When one driving course is selected from the displayed plurality of driving courses, dividing the selected driving course into a plurality of areas;
A process of obtaining the distance of the selected driving course;
assigning different weights to each of the plurality of divided regions based on the obtained distance; and
A method comprising generating a map by distributing a plurality of coins on the driving course based on the obtained distance.
According to claim 16,
The process of assigning different weights to each of the plurality of divided regions is,
A process of identifying the level of the selected driving course; and
A process of adjusting a weight assigned to each of the plurality of divided regions based on the identified level and the obtained distance,
The weight increases as the identified level increases.
In a method of controlling the operation of an indoor bicycle,
When a driving course is selected, displaying a map with a plurality of coins distributed on the selected driving course;
A process of accumulating points for coins earned by the user while driving according to the selected driving course;
A process of calculating a score for the total coins obtained based on the cumulative score for the coins and the weight assigned to the driving course;
Comparing the calculated total coin score with a coin score obtained by at least one other user; and
A method that includes a process for displaying comparison results.
According to clause 18,
Comparing the calculated total coin score and the coin score obtained by at least one other user in real time while driving the driving course; and
A method that includes the process of constructing a screen containing the comparison results.
In the computer-readable storage medium on which a program containing instructions for controlling the operation of an indoor bicycle is recorded,
The above program is,
When a command for creating a map is received, commands for displaying a plurality of driving courses;
When one driving course is selected from the displayed plurality of driving courses, instructions for dividing the selected driving course into a plurality of areas;
Commands for obtaining the distance of the selected driving course;
Commands for assigning different weights to each of the plurality of divided regions based on the obtained distance; and
A computer-readable storage medium including instructions for generating a map by distributing a plurality of coins on the driving course based on the obtained distance.

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