TW201720489A - Treadmill and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A treadmill and a control method thereof are provided. The treadmill includes a receiving unit and a processor. In the control method of the treadmill, at first, the communication unit is used to receive heart rates of a user detected by a detection unit. Thereafter, the processor is used to perform a running-speed control operation to control the running speed of the treadmill to enable the user to exercise at an aerobic state in accordance with a predetermined exercise setting and the heart rates of the user, and to update the predetermined exercise setting accordingly.

Description

Treadmill and its control method

The invention relates to a treadmill and a control method thereof.

Treadmills are becoming more popular as people have fewer opportunities to move outdoors. A treadmill is a machine that simulates walking and running. Treadmills typically include a rubber belt that is driven by a motor to roll around two rollers. The user can walk or run on the belt as the belt rolls to obtain a sporting effect.

In general, treadmills allow the user to set training time and running speed. However, the user usually cannot understand whether the set training time and running speed can achieve a good exercise effect.

There is therefore a need for a treadmill and its control methods to provide a user with better athletic performance.

One aspect of the disclosure is to provide a treadmill and a control method thereof, which can control the running speed of the treadmill according to the heart rate information of the user and the preset motion setting value of the user, so that the user can move under the aerobic state. The preset motion settings are updated accordingly. In this way, the user can obtain good exercise effects and avoid danger to the user.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the treadmill includes a communication unit and a processing unit. The communication unit is configured to receive the heart rate message transmitted by the detecting unit. The processing unit is configured to control the running speed of the treadmill according to the preset motion setting value and the heart rate message, so that the user moves in the aerobic state and updates the preset motion setting value.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, in the control method of the treadmill, the communication unit is first used to receive the heart rate message transmitted by the detecting unit. Then, the processing unit is used to perform the running speed control operation to control the running speed of the treadmill according to the preset motion setting value and the heart rate message, so that the user moves in the aerobic state and updates the preset motion setting value.

100‧‧‧ treadmill

110‧‧‧Communication unit

120‧‧‧Processing unit

300‧‧‧Treadmill control method

310-330‧‧‧Steps

410‧‧‧ Rest stage

411-419‧‧‧Steps

420‧‧‧ Training phase

421-428‧‧‧Steps

429a-429b‧‧‧Steps

700‧‧‧ fixed speed training mode

710-738‧‧‧Steps

HD‧‧‧Detection unit

T0-t10‧‧‧ time point

Tset‧‧‧ training group

It will be easier to understand the appearance of the disclosure by reading the drawings and the detailed description. In particular, many features are not drawn for the standard equipment in the factory. In fact, the size of many features can be arbitrarily increased or decreased for clarity of discussion.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a treadmill according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a treadmill and a detecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a treadmill and a detecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Schematic diagram of a treadmill control method of an embodiment; [Fig. 4] is a flow chart showing the rest phase of the intermittent training mode according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Fig. 5] is a timing chart showing the rest phase and the training phase according to an embodiment of the present invention; A schematic flowchart of a training phase of an intermittent training mode according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a constant speed training mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a functional block diagram of a treadmill 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The treadmill 100 includes a communication unit 110 and a processing unit 120. The communication unit 110 is configured to receive the heart rate message transmitted by the detecting unit HD and transmit the heart rate message to the processing unit 120, as shown in FIG. 2. In this embodiment, the detecting unit HD is a heart rate wristband or a heart rate belt, and the communication unit 120 receives the heart rate information measured by the detecting unit HD, such as a heart rate value, by way of wireless communication, but the embodiment of the present invention Not limited to this. The processing unit 120 is electrically connected to the processing unit 120 and the driving device (not shown) of the treadmill 100 to control the running speed of the treadmill 100 according to the heart rate information of the user and the preset motion setting value of the user, so that the running speed of the treadmill 100 is controlled. The user moves under aerobic conditions and updates the preset motion settings accordingly.

In this embodiment, the aerobic state is defined as between 60% and 80% of the user's maximum heart rate. In other words, the processing unit 120 of the embodiment can control the running speed of the treadmill 100 so that the heart rate of the user is maintained at the maximum center. Between 60% and 80% of the jump rate to achieve excellent exercise results. In other embodiments of the present invention, the user can adjust the heart rate corresponding to the aerobic state according to actual needs.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a flow chart of a treadmill control method 300 according to an embodiment of the invention. In the treadmill control method 300, step 310 is first performed to read a preset motion setting of the treadmill 100, such as a treadmill running speed. In the present embodiment, the user enters personal identification data into the treadmill 100 to cause the treadmill 100 to read the corresponding exercise settings. For example, the preset motion setting value may be pre-stored in the treadmill 100 to facilitate reading by the treadmill 100, but embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the preset motion settings may be stored in the cloud device, and the treadmill 100 may access the preset motion settings via the communication unit 110 and the network. In other embodiments, the user can also input the motion setting value according to actual needs.

Then, step 320 is performed to receive the heart rate message transmitted by the detecting unit HD by using the communication unit 110. In an embodiment of the invention, the heart rate message includes a heart rate value whose center rate value is defined as the number of heart beats per minute, although embodiments of the invention are not limited thereto.

Next, step 330 is performed to perform the running speed control operation by the processing unit 120 to control the running speed of the treadmill 100 according to the preset motion setting value and the heart rate message. In the embodiment of the present invention, the running speed control operation of step 330 can control the running speed of the treadmill 100 according to the heart rate information of the user, so that the user can move under the aerobic state and update the preset motion setting value accordingly. . In this way, when the user performs the next running training, Use the updated motion settings to get better motion. The running speed control operation of the embodiment of the present invention includes an intermittent training mode and a constant speed training mode. The user can select the interval training mode or the constant speed training mode for training according to actual needs. The interval training mode and the constant speed training mode will be separately described below.

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a flow chart showing the rest phase 410 of the intermittent training mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. The treadmill control method of the present embodiment provides an intermittent training mode to train the user, wherein the intermittent training mode includes a rest phase 410 and a training phase 420 that are interlaced, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the running training is performed in the time zone of the time point t0-t10. One run training includes five training set Tsets, and each training red Tset includes a rest phase 410 and a training phase 420. Training phase 420 provides higher speed training while rest phase 410 provides lower running speed training.

In the running speed control operation 400, the rest phase 410 is first performed. In the rest phase 410, step 411 is first performed to receive the heart rate value of the user. Next, step 412 is performed to determine whether the heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value. In this embodiment, the preset heart rate lower limit is defined as 60% of the user's maximum heart rate. When the heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, step 413 is performed to increase the low heart rate count value by one. In an embodiment of the invention, processing unit 120 includes a counter module that stores a low heart rate counter value. When the heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, the low heart rate count value is incremented by 1.

Then, step 414 is performed to determine whether the training group number count value is 1, or whether it is the maximum training group number (5 in this embodiment). In this In an embodiment, the processing unit 120 includes a counter module that records the number of training group counts. When a new training set Tset is performed, the training group count value is incremented by one. For example, at time t1, the training group count value is 1 because the user is training the first training group. For another example, at time t5, the training group count value is 3 because the user is training in the third training group.

When the training group count value is 1 or the maximum training group number, step 415 is performed to determine whether the time period corresponding to the rest phase 410 ends. If the rest period has ended, a training phase 416 is performed. In the present embodiment, processing unit 120 includes a timer module that can be used to calculate training time to facilitate run speed control operation 400.

Returning to step 414, when the training group number count value is not 1 and the maximum training group number, step 417 is performed to determine whether the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to the preset low heart rate number threshold. In the present embodiment, the preset low heart rate number threshold is 2, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the invention, the preset low heart rate threshold may be determined by the user based on actual needs.

When the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to the preset low heart rate number threshold, step 418 is performed to determine whether the rest period is over. When the rest period ends, step 419 is performed to increase the time of the rest period. For example, when the processing unit 120 determines at the time point t3 that the rest period ends and the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to the preset low heart rate number valve, the processing unit 120 increases the rest period by one minute and updates the preset motion setting accordingly. value. in this way, The end time points t3, t5, t7, and t9 of the rest phase 410 are delayed by 1 minute to provide sufficient rest time for the user.

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which is a flow chart showing the training phase 420 of the intermittent training mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the training phase 420, step 421 is first performed to receive the heart rate value of the user. Next, step 422 is performed to determine whether the heart rate value is greater than a preset heart rate upper limit value. In this embodiment, the preset heart rate upper limit value is defined as 80% of the maximum heart rate of the user. When the heart rate value is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value, step 423 is performed to increase the high heart rate count value by one. In this embodiment, the processing unit 120 includes a counter module that stores a high heart rate count value. When the heart rate value is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value, the high heart rate count value is incremented by 1.

Then, step 424 is performed to determine whether the training group number count value is 1. When the training group count value is 1, step 425 is performed to determine whether the time period of the training phase 420 is over. When the training session is over, step 426 is performed to perform the rest phase 410. When the training group count value is not 1, step 427 is performed to determine whether the low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset high heart rate threshold, wherein the high heart rate threshold is greater than the aforementioned low heart rate threshold. In the present embodiment, the preset high heart rate number threshold is 3, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the invention, the preset high heart rate threshold may be determined by the user based on actual needs.

When the high heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset high heart rate number threshold, step 428 is performed to determine whether the training period ends. When the training session is over, step 429a is performed to increase the treadmill running speed of the training phase 410 and update the preset motion setting accordingly. When the training session is not over, Step 429b is performed to reduce the treadmill running speed of the training phase 410 and update the preset motion setting values accordingly. In the present embodiment, step 429a increases the running speed of the treadmill by 5%-10%, and step 429b reduces the running speed of the treadmill by 5%-10%, but embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

It can be seen from the above description that the intermittent training mode provided by the treadmill control method of the embodiment of the present invention can adjust the rest time and the running speed of the treadmill according to the heart rate of the user, so that the user can move under the aerobic state and avoid using The danger is happening. In addition, when adjusting the rest time and the running speed of the treadmill, the preset motion setting value of the user is also updated synchronously, so that the user can obtain a better exercise effect in the next intermittent training mode.

Please refer to FIG. 7 , which is a flow chart of a constant speed training mode 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the constant speed training mode 700, step 710 is first performed to receive the heart rate value of the user. Next, steps 720 and 730 are respectively performed to determine whether the heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, and whether the heart rate value is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value. In this embodiment, the preset heart rate lower limit value is defined as 60% of the maximum heart rate, and the preset heart rate upper limit value is defined as 80% of the maximum heart rate.

Considering step 720, when the heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, step 722 is performed to increase the low heart rate count value by one. Then, step 724 is performed to determine whether the low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset acceleration detection value. In the present embodiment, the preset acceleration detection value is 5, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. When the low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset acceleration detection value, step 726 is performed to determine whether the training time of the training mode 700 is over. When the training time of the training mode 700 ends, step 728 is performed to Update the user's preset motion settings to increase the running speed of the treadmill. Thus, when the user selects the constant speed training mode 700 again for running training, the treadmill will provide a higher running speed according to the updated motion setting value. In the present embodiment, step 728 increases the running speed of the treadmill by 5%-10%, but embodiments of the invention are not limited thereto.

Considering step 730, when the heart rate value is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value, step 732 is performed to increment the high heart rate count value by one. Then, step 734 is performed to determine whether the high heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset deceleration detection value. In the present embodiment, the preset deceleration detection value is 5, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. When the high heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset deceleration detection value, step 736 is performed to determine whether the training time of the training mode 700 is over. When the training time of the training mode 700 ends, step 738 is performed to update the user's preset motion setting to reduce the running speed of the treadmill. Thus, when the user selects the constant speed training mode 700 again for running training, the treadmill will provide a lower running speed according to the updated motion setting value. In the present embodiment, step 738 reduces the running speed of the treadmill by 5%-10%, although embodiments of the invention are not limited thereto.

It can be seen from the above description that the constant speed training mode provided by the treadmill control method of the embodiment of the present invention can update the preset motion setting value of the user according to the heart rate of the user. When the user performs the constant speed training mode again, the updated motion setting value allows the user to move under aerobic conditions and avoids danger to the user.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art is not The scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

300‧‧‧Treadmill control method

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Claims (10)

A treadmill comprising: a communication unit for receiving a heart rate message transmitted by a detecting unit; and a processing unit for controlling the running speed of the treadmill according to a preset motion setting value and the heart rate message The user is moved in an aerobic state and the preset motion setting value is updated. The treadmill of claim 1, wherein the heart rate message comprises a first heart rate value and a second heart rate value, and the processing unit is configured to perform an interval training operation, the interval training operation comprising: performing a rest In the stage, the treadmill is operated at a preset low running speed during a rest period, the rest period includes: receiving the first heart rate value of the user; determining whether the first heart rate value is less than a preset heart rate a lower limit value; when the first heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, a low heart rate count value is incremented by one, and it is determined whether a training group number count value is one, or whether it is a maximum training group number; And determining whether the rest period ends when the training group count value is one or the maximum training group number; and when the rest period ends, performing a training phase to enable the treadmill to be in a training period Working at a preset high running speed, wherein the preset high running speed is greater than the preset low running speed, the training phase includes: receiving the second heart rate value of the user; determining whether the second heart rate value is greater than a pre- Heart rate Limits; When the second heart rate value is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value, a high heart rate count value is incremented by one; determining whether the high heart rate count value is greater than a high heart rate count threshold; when the high heart rate count value is greater than the high heart rate When the threshold is reached, it is judged whether the training period has ended; and when the training period ends, the value of the preset high running speed is increased, and the rest period is performed. The treadmill of claim 2, wherein the rest period further comprises: determining that the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to one when the training group count value is not one and not the maximum training group number Presetting a low heart rate threshold; determining whether the rest period has ended when the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to the preset low heart rate threshold; and increasing the time of the rest period when the rest period ends. The treadmill of claim 1, wherein the heart rate message includes a plurality of heart rate values, and the processing unit is configured to perform a speed training operation to control the treadmill to operate at a preset running speed, the fixed speed The training operation includes: receiving one of the user's heart rate values; determining whether the person of the heart rate values is less than a preset heart rate lower limit value, or greater than a preset heart rate upper limit value; When the one of the heart rate values is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, a low heart rate count value is incremented by 1, and it is determined whether the increased low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to a preset acceleration detection value; When the increased low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset acceleration detection value, the value of the preset running speed is increased. The treadmill of claim 4, wherein the constant speed training operation further comprises: adding a high heart rate count value to the first time when the one of the heart rate values is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value, and determining Whether the increased high heart rate count value is greater than or equal to a preset deceleration detection value; and the frequently increased high heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset deceleration detection value, reducing the preset running speed value. A control method for a treadmill, comprising: receiving a heart rate message transmitted by a detecting unit by using a communication unit; performing a running speed control operation by using a processing unit to set a value according to a preset motion and the heart rate message To control the running speed of the treadmill, the user is moved in an aerobic state, and the preset motion setting value is updated. The control method of the treadmill of claim 6, wherein the heart rate message comprises a first heart rate value and a second heart rate value, the speed control operation comprising: Performing a rest period to operate the treadmill at a preset low running speed during a rest period, the rest period comprising: detecting a first heart rate value of a user; determining whether the first heart rate value is less than a preset heart rate lower limit value; when the first heart rate value is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, adding a low heart rate count value to 1 and determining whether a training group number count value is one, or whether it is a maximum The number of training groups; and when the number of the training group counts is one or the maximum number of training groups, determining whether the rest period ends; and often, at the end of the rest period, performing a training phase to enable during a training period The treadmill operates at a preset high running speed, wherein the preset high running speed is greater than the preset low running speed, the training phase includes: detecting a second heart rate value of the user; determining the second heart rate Whether the value is greater than a preset heart rate upper limit value; when the second heart rate value is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value, adding a high heart rate count value to 1; determining whether the high heart rate count value is greater than a high heart rate count threshold When the high heart rate count is large When the high-frequency heart rate threshold, determining whether the training period has ended; and when the end of the training period, increasing the preset value of high running speed, and the rest phase. The control method of the treadmill according to claim 7, wherein the rest period further comprises: When the number of the training group is not one and is not the maximum number of training groups, determining whether the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to a preset low heart rate threshold; when the low heart rate count value is less than or equal to the pre- When the low heart rate threshold is set, it is determined whether the rest period has ended; and when the rest period ends, the time of the rest period is increased. The control method of the treadmill of claim 6, wherein the heart rate message comprises a plurality of heart rate values, the running speed control operation comprises: receiving one of the user's heart rate values; determining the heart rate values Whether the person is located below a preset heart rate lower limit value or greater than a preset heart rate upper limit value; when the one of the heart rate values is less than the preset heart rate lower limit value, adding a low heart rate count value to 1 And determining whether the increased low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to a preset acceleration detection value; and increasing the preset running speed when the increased low heart rate count value is greater than or equal to the preset acceleration detection value value. The control method of the treadmill according to claim 9, wherein the running speed control operation further comprises: adding a high heart rate count value to the one of the heart rate values when the one of the heart rate values is greater than the preset heart rate upper limit value; And determining whether the increased high heart rate count value is greater than or equal to a preset deceleration detection value;