TWI513486B - A fitness control method and a fitness device using the same - Google Patents

Description

Fitness device control method and exercise device using the same

The present invention relates to an exercise machine (e.g., a treadmill) that can adjust the operating speed, and more particularly to an exercise machine control method and an exercise device using the same.

The conventional treadmill usually includes a running platform, and a console disposed above the front end of the running platform, so that the user can operate the console on the running platform before or during running, thereby starting and stopping the running. Treadmill and adjust the speed of the treadmill.

However, when the user runs on the running platform, there is usually a distance between the console and the console. Therefore, the user needs to move forward slightly or lean forward to operate the console, and the running action does not allow the user to operate. It is easy to operate the console accurately, so it is not only easy to operate, but may also disrupt the original regular running action, and may even cause accidents such as falling.

Even if the treadmill is equipped with a controller that can be held by the user while running, so that the user can adjust the running speed of the treadmill by the controller during running, the user still needs to operate the controller. The button is therefore still not effective in solving the aforementioned problems.

In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies, the main object of the present invention is to provide an exercise machine control method which makes it easier for a user to control the operation speed of the exercise machine to effectively improve the lack of the aforementioned exercise machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the exercise device control method provided by the present invention is used for a user to control the operating speed of an exercise machine; the exercise device control method comprises the following steps: a. setting a sensor on one of the user's upper limbs The sensor can transmit an inductive signal that changes as the upper limb changes posture; and b. the user controls the operating speed of the exercise device by changing the posture of the upper limb, when the upper limb is in a first state Maintaining a predetermined time, the sensor signal makes the exercise machine The operating speed is increased, and the sensing signal reduces the operating speed of the exercise machine when the upper limb is maintained in a second state for a predetermined period of time.

The exercise machine can be a treadmill or other fitness machine that can adjust the working speed. Taking the treadmill as an example, since the upper limbs naturally swing when the user runs, the first state can be a state in which the upper limb swings to a higher position. The second state can be a state in which the upper limb swings to a lower position, so that when the user runs, the treadmill can maintain the constant speed because the upper limb continues to swing, and the user can deliberately set when the user wants to accelerate. The upper limb of the sensor stays in the first state, and the user can deliberately stay in the second state when the user wants to decelerate; thereby, the user can control the operation of the exercise machine quite easily. Speed, and can avoid disrupting regular movements and avoid accidents such as falls.

The present invention further provides an exercise device using the foregoing method, comprising a sensor, a controller and an exercise machine, the sensor is configured to be disposed on one of the upper limbs of a user, and the sensor can transmit a follower The sensing signal is changed by the upper limb changing posture, and the controller is capable of receiving the sensing signal and transmitting an acceleration signal when the sensing signal is maintained within a first value range for a predetermined period of time, and the sensing signal is A deceleration signal is transmitted for a predetermined period of time in a second range of values, the fitness device is capable of receiving the acceleration signal and the deceleration signal, and the exercise device increases the operation speed when receiving the acceleration signal, and When the deceleration signal is received, the operation speed is reduced. Thereby, the fitness device allows the user to control the operating speed of the exercise machine quite easily by using the aforementioned exercise machine control method, so as to avoid disturbing regular movements and avoid accidents such as falling.

The detailed construction, features, assembly or use of the exercise device control method and the exercise device using the same according to the present invention will be described in the detailed description of the subsequent embodiments. However, it should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention is not limited by the scope of the invention.

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1 is a schematic view of a fitness device and a user according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; 2 is a system block diagram of the fitness device provided by the first preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is similar to FIG. 1, but shows the process of using the fitness device by the user; The control flowchart of the fitness device provided by the first preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the fitness device and a user provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention; The system block diagram of the fitness device provided by the second preferred embodiment; FIG. 7 is a system block diagram of the fitness device according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8 is a fourth embodiment of the present invention. A system block diagram of the exercise device provided by the preferred embodiment.

The Applicant first describes the same or similar elements or structural features thereof in the embodiments and the drawings which will be described below. In the following, when an element is disposed on another element, it means that the element is directly disposed on the other element, or the element is indirectly disposed on the other element, that is, between the two elements. Set up one or more other components.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . The fitness device 10 provided by the first preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor 20 , a controller 30 , and a fitness device 40 . The exercise device 40 is a treadmill. However, the utility model can also be used for other fitness machines that can adjust the operating speed. The controller 30 is coupled to the fitness device 40 and combined into a fitness device 12 for allowing a user to contact the controller 30. The exercise machine 40 is controlled. Hereinafter, the exercise device control method provided by the present invention will be described by taking the exercise device 10 as an example, and the components of the exercise device 10 and their functions will be described in detail.

The exercise machine control method provided by the present invention is used for the user to control the running speed of the exercise machine 40. For the treadmill, the speed of the user's running is adjusted; the exercise machine control method comprises the following steps:

a. The upper limb of the user is provided with a sensor 20, which can transmit an inductive signal that changes as the upper limb changes posture.

The sensor 20 can be, but is not limited to, a gravity sensor or an acceleration sensor. When the sensor 20 is disposed on the upper limb of the user, the three axial directions (x, y, and z axes) of the inductor 20 are fixed to the upper limb, and the inductor 20 can transmit the sensing corresponding to each of the axial directions. The signal, therefore, when the upper limb changes position and changes the position and angle or direction of the sensor 20, one of the axial sensing signals changes accordingly. The "upper limb" of the present invention includes an arm, an elbow, a wrist, a palm, and the like, that is, the sensor 20 can be disposed at any of the foregoing portions, as long as the sensing signal transmitted by the sensor 20 can follow The upper limb may change posture and change. In fact, the sensor 20 can be a smart watch in which a gravity sensor is provided to achieve the aforementioned functions and is convenient for the user to wear on the wrist.

b. Referring to FIG. 3, the user controls the operating speed of the exercise machine 40 by changing the posture of the upper limb. When the upper limb is maintained in a first state P1 for a predetermined time, the sensing signal causes the exercise machine 40 to The operating speed is increased, and the sensing signal causes the speed of operation of the exercise machine 40 to decrease when the upper limb is maintained in the second state P2 for a predetermined period of time. Hereinafter, the foregoing predetermined period of one segment is set to two seconds as an example for explanation.

Since the upper limbs naturally swing when the user is running, the sensor 20 can be disposed at a position that changes the angle or direction as the upper limb swings, such that the sensing signal changes as the inductor 20 changes angle or direction. The first state P1 may be a state in which the upper limb swings to a higher position, and the second state P2 may be a state in which the upper limb swings to a lower position, and an intermediate state between the first state P1 and the second state P2 may be defined. P3, each of the states may correspond to a single specific value or a range of sensing signals. For example, the sensing signal of a single specific value corresponding to the intermediate state P3 is 0, and the first state P1 corresponds to an inductive signal of a first numerical range. 8 to 10, the second state P2 corresponds to a second value range of the sensing signal is -8~-10, that is, the first state P1 and the second state P2 do not refer to a single specific position or angle, and Refers to a similar position or angle within a specific range.

The sensor 20 transmits the sensing signal by means of wireless transmission (indicated by a dashed arrow in the drawing) for reception by the controller 30. Referring to the control flow chart shown in FIG. 4, the controller 30 continuously determines the sensing signal transmitted by the sensor 20, that is, step 51; when the sensing signal is maintained for two seconds within the first value range, That is, when the user presents the upper limb to the first state P1 and maintains for two seconds, the controller 30 transmits an acceleration signal for the fitness device 40 to receive and increase its operating speed, that is, step 52; The sensing signal is maintained for two seconds in the second range of values, that is, the user presents the second limb to the second When the state P2 is maintained for two seconds, the controller 30 transmits a deceleration signal for the exerciser 40 to receive and reduce its operating speed, that is, step 53.

When the user is running, the exercise machine 40 can maintain the constant speed because the upper limb continues to swing. When the user wants to accelerate, the operating speed of the exercise machine 40 can be increased by deliberately placing the upper limb of the sensor 20 in the first state P1. When the user wants to decelerate, the operating speed of the exercise machine 40 can be lowered as long as the upper limb is deliberately staying in the second state P2. Thereby, the user can control the operation speed and state of the exercise machine 40 quite easily, and can avoid the disordered movement action, and avoid accidents and increase the safety of use.

As shown in steps 52, 53, the degree of each acceleration or deceleration is a specific value, such as an increase or decrease of 0.5 km per time. When the user wants to accelerate or decelerate to a greater extent, the upper limb can be maintained in the first state P1 or the second state P2 for more than two seconds, and the controller 30 can be every second after two seconds. The exercise machine 40 is accelerated or decelerated once, so that the exercise machine 40 can quickly reach the speed demanded by the user.

As shown in step 54 of FIG. 4, the controller 30 further allows the user to set the maximum and minimum values of the operating speed of the exercise machine 40. As shown in step 52, even if the user continues to maintain the upper limb in the first state P1 such that the sensing signal of the sensor 20 continues to be within the first range of values, the exerciser 40 will only accelerate to a preset maximum value. The value, i.e., the controller 30, does not cause the exerciser 40 to operate at a higher speed than the maximum. As shown in step 53, even if the user continues to maintain the upper limb in the second state P2 such that the sensing signal of the sensor 20 continues to be within the second range of values, the exerciser 40 will only decelerate to a predetermined minimum. The value, i.e., the controller 30, does not cause the exerciser 40 to operate at a speed below the minimum.

Thereby, the user can set the maximum speed of the exercise machine 40 to the speed of the load that can be used, so as to avoid the danger caused by the speed being too fast; in addition, the user can set the minimum speed of the exercise speed of the exercise machine 40. For the speed of walking, when the user wants to change to walk after running for a period of time, the speed can be lowered to the minimum value. Although the user usually drops down when the user walks, the second state P2 is presented. However, at this time, the exercise machine 40 will no longer decelerate, so that the user can continue to walk on the exercise machine 40.

Referring to Figures 5 and 6, a fitness device 60 according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor 20, an exercise device 61 and a controller 62 which are identical to the first preferred embodiment. The exercise machine 61 includes a console 612, that is, the exercise machine of the embodiment. The 61 series is similar to the exercise equipment 12 of the first preferred embodiment. The controller 62 is electrically connected to the fitness device 61 via a transmission line 64. The sensor 20 transmits the sensing signal to the controller 62 by means of wireless transmission, and the controller 62 transmits the acceleration signal and The speed signal is controlled to control the speed of operation of the exercise machine 61.

In fact, the controller 62 can be a mobile device, such as a smart phone, a notebook computer, etc., in which an application capable of controlling the exercise device 61 can be installed. In this case, the controller 62 can also input the maximum and minimum values of the operating speed of the fitness device 61 that the user wants to set. Alternatively, the fitness device 61 can be used by the user to set the maximum operating speed of the user. The minimum value, that is, the console 612 of the exercise machine 61 is set.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the fitness device 70 of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention can also transmit the acceleration signal and the deceleration signal to the exercise device 61 by means of wireless transmission. That is, the transmission line 64 is not connected between the controller 62 and the exercise machine 61.

The fitness device 80 according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8, can also sense the change of the posture of the upper limb of the user by using the sensor 84 in a mobile device 82 (for example, a smart phone). The controller 86 in the mobile device 82 receives the sensing signal of the sensor 84 and correspondingly transmits the acceleration signal and the deceleration signal; in other words, the sensor 84 and the controller 86 are disposed on the mobile device 82, and are used. The mobile device 82 is held in the hand or otherwise disposed on the upper limb, and the mobile device 82 transmits the acceleration signal and the deceleration signal to the fitness device 61 by means of wireless transmission.

Finally, it is to be noted that the constituent elements disclosed in the foregoing embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and alternative or variations of other equivalent elements should also be the scope of the patent application of the present application. Covered.

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Claims (9)

A fitness device control method is provided for a user to control the operating speed of an exercise machine; the exercise device control method comprises the following steps: a. One of the user's upper limbs is provided with a sensor, and the sensor can transmit a sensor The sensing signal is changed according to the changing posture of the upper limb, and the sensor is disposed at a position that changes an angle or a direction according to a natural swing when the upper limb moves, and the sensing signal changes as the inductor changes an angle or a direction; And b. controlling the operating speed of the exercise device by the user changing the posture of the upper limb, and when the upper limb is maintained in a first state for a predetermined time, the sensing signal increases the operating speed of the exercise device when the upper limb In a second state maintained for a predetermined period of time, the sensing signal reduces the operating speed of the exercise device, and when the upper limb continues to swing, the operating speed of the exercise device can be substantially maintained at a constant speed. The method for controlling the exercise machine described in claim 1 further includes a step of setting a maximum value and a minimum value of the operating speed of the exercise machine. An exercise device includes: a sensor for being disposed on an upper limb of a user, and the sensor capable of transmitting an inductive signal that changes according to the posture of the upper limb, the sensor being disposed The natural swing of the upper limb movement changes the position of the angle or direction, and the sensing signal changes according to the angle or direction of the sensor; a controller can receive the sensing signal, and the sensing signal is in the first Transmitting an acceleration signal for a predetermined period of time within a range of values, and transmitting a deceleration signal when the inductive signal is maintained for a predetermined period of time within a second range of values; An exercise device capable of receiving the acceleration signal and the deceleration signal, and the exercise device increases the operation speed of the exercise device when receiving the acceleration signal, and reduces the fitness device when receiving the deceleration signal The speed of operation, when the upper limb continues to swing, the operating speed of the exercise machine can be roughly maintained at a constant speed. The fitness device of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to allow a user to set a maximum value and a minimum value of the operating speed of the exercise device. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the exercise machine is capable of setting a maximum and a minimum of a speed of operation of the user. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the exercise machine is a treadmill. The fitness device of claim 3, wherein the sensor is a gravity sensor or an acceleration sensor. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the controller is provided in the exercise machine. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the sensor and the controller are provided in a mobile device.