TWI702978B - Mobile sports equipment controller and sports equipment control method - Google Patents

Abstract

In the method of the present invention, a coach user transmits control parameters to a cloud host via the Internet. The relevant control parameters of the sports equipment are downloaded by an operating user using a mobile sports equipment controller via the Internet, and then transferred to the sports equipment to complete the setting. After the user completes the operation, the relevant parameters during use The record is sent back to the cloud for the coach user to confirm. With the present invention, the coach can directly instruct the students to use the corresponding equipment and set the corresponding conditions through the cloud. The student user only needs to follow the instructions to the sports equipment that should be used, and operate after the sports equipment reads the set parameters, which improves the coach The efficiency of guidance and the convenience of students' learning.

Description

Mobile sports equipment controller and sports equipment control method

The present invention is a control method for mobile sports equipment, which belongs to the technical field of sports equipment, and particularly relates to a method for coaches to store in the cloud the parameters required for the use of the sports equipment, and then transmit them to the mobile sports equipment control by the user. Method and device for controlling the device.

The importance of exercise to the health of modern people is no longer necessary to explain. However, most modern people are often unable to establish a regular and effective exercise habit due to changes in daily life, outdoor climate factors and other reasons. In order to continue to establish good exercise habits and resist external weather or time factors, many people choose to stay at home or in the gym. Use fitness equipment.

The use of fitness equipment requires not only the input of users but also the guidance and advice of professional coaches, step by step enhancement of its training intensity and mode can achieve the best training performance. However, the cost of fitness coaches, whether it is to choose a personal trainer at home or hire a coach to guide in a gym, the cost of money is not to be underestimated, and the time needs to be booked in advance, which is less flexible for busy modern people , It’s not possible to train at any time. Although there are currently coach courses that use video for teaching, it is still impossible to tailor training plans based on the individual status of each user for the parameters and modes of fitness equipment, and it needs to be used The user (student) cannot ensure that the user’s settings are correct.

Therefore, the present invention intends to provide a control method for sports equipment and a mobile sports equipment controller, so that users can obtain tailor-made fitness training plans individually at a remote end, so that users can obtain professional training programs through the present invention. The fitness plan and corresponding equipment setting parameters can use time more flexibly and overcome conventional problems.

In order to achieve the goal mentioned in the prior art, so that the user can remotely obtain the fitness plan tailored by the coach through the present invention, the inventor of the present invention proposes a mobile sports equipment controller and method thereof.

The mobile sports equipment controller of the present invention is connected to a cloud host to receive data in the cloud host, and includes a display module, a processing device, an information acquisition device, and a wireless receiving device.

The method embodiment of the present invention is a sports equipment control method, which is connected to a cloud host via an Internet signal via a mobile sports equipment controller, and the mobile sports equipment controller obtains the settings in the cloud host The sports equipment control parameters are transmitted to a sports equipment through the mobile sports equipment controller for corresponding setting operations. The method steps include: a sports equipment control parameter setting step, a sports equipment control parameter acquisition step, and a control parameter display step , A code reading step and an accompanying video playback step.

Among them, the exercise equipment control parameter setting step is that a coach user transmits the control parameters to a cloud host via the Internet. The step of obtaining control parameters of sports equipment is that an operating user uses a mobile sports equipment controller to connect to the cloud host via an Internet signal and download the corresponding control parameters. The control parameter display step is that the mobile sports equipment controller converts the acquired control parameters into a code and displays it on a display unit of the mobile sports equipment controller. The barcode reading step is read by an information transmission and collection device integrated with or signal connected to the sports equipment, and after reading, the control parameter is displayed on a connected display unit or the signal is transmitted to the The sports equipment is set by the sports equipment according to the control parameters. The accompanying video playback step is to display an accompanying video on the display unit, the accompanying video is downloaded from the cloud host or pre-stored in the sports equipment, and the accompanying video sequentially includes a warm-up phase, an exercise phase, and a In the easing phase, the video speed of each adjacent phase is different

Further, an information collection step can be added. The information transmission collection device integrated with the sports equipment obtains or receives the operation data of the sports equipment from the sports equipment, and then converts it into a bar code and displays it in the information transmission integrated with the sports equipment A display unit connected to the collection device. And, adding an information return step is to read data by a reading unit information acquisition device connected to the mobile sports equipment controller, and then return it to the cloud host.

A user identification step can be further provided, which can determine the user's identity through fingerprint identification, image identification, voice identification, or other biometric identification methods.

A designated user (such as a coach) uploads the corresponding parameters to the cloud host, and the user can download the corresponding parameter data through the mobile sports equipment controller after identification, and then use the aforementioned computing processing device for the sports equipment The control parameters are converted into a data format, such as a two-dimensional bar code or QR code or other formats that can be read through image recognition, and then read and confirmed by the information transmission and collection device combined with the sports equipment. Furthermore, the setting parameters can be transmitted to the sports equipment connected by the signal for setting or exercise. After the exercise equipment is operated, the data can be returned to the mobile exercise equipment controller, and then uploaded to the cloud host, so as to form a communication platform between the trainer user and the student user. The student user only needs to follow the instructions to go The sports equipment that should be used is operated after reading the set parameters, which greatly reduces the burden on students to operate the sports equipment and improves the efficiency of use. Furthermore, through the signal transmission of the information transmission collection device and the mobile sports equipment controller, the user can confirm whether the operated sports equipment is the target equipment. If the information transmission collection device confirms that it is not the corresponding equipment after reading the data, the A notice will be issued to the user to prevent the user from misusing the wrong equipment. The notification can be a display on a display unit, or can be voiced by connecting to other sounding devices. In addition, it can be used to accompany the playback of the audio and video, so that the user can adjust the speed according to the movie or music during exercise.

In order to match different training parts, the exercise equipment is not limited to any exercise machine, and it can be a treadmill, a sliding machine, an exercise bike, a flywheel and other exercise equipment.

With the above-mentioned mobile sports equipment controller and the corresponding sports equipment, the coach can use the cloud host to set the parameters before each exercise according to the user’s personal status and training needs. After the training is completed, receive and understand the user's training status, and can use the returned information to evaluate and draw up the next training plan.

1‧‧‧Mobile sports equipment controller

11‧‧‧Display Module

12‧‧‧Computer processing device

13‧‧‧Information capture device

14‧‧‧Wireless receiving device

2‧‧‧Cloud Host

3‧‧‧Sports equipment

31‧‧‧Information Transmission Collection Device

311‧‧‧Barcode reading unit

312‧‧‧Data Transmission Unit

313‧‧‧Coding Unit

314‧‧‧Display Unit

315‧‧‧Data Processor

316‧‧‧Connecting device

S1‧‧‧Sports equipment control parameter setting steps

S2‧‧‧Sports equipment control parameter acquisition steps

S3‧‧‧Control parameter display steps

S4‧‧‧Barcode reading steps

S5‧‧‧Information collection steps

S6‧‧‧Information return steps

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram representing the mobile sports equipment controller of this embodiment.

Figure 2 is a flow chart representing the control method of this embodiment.

Figure 3 is a flowchart representing the use of the mobile sports equipment controller of this embodiment.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram representing the embodiment of the mobile sports equipment controller combined with the sports equipment of this embodiment.

Figure 5 represents the flow chart of the mobile sports equipment controller signal connection to the information transmission collection device of this embodiment.

The following will further describe the implementation of the mobile sports equipment controller and its control method proposed by the present invention in conjunction with the drawings. In order to make this embodiment easy to understand clearly, the following description will be combined with method flow and equipment.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the method of the present invention is a method for controlling sports equipment, which is connected to a cloud host 2 via a mobile sports equipment controller 1 via an Internet signal. The sports equipment controller 1 can obtain the set sports equipment control parameters from the cloud host 2, and then perform setting operations on a sports equipment 3. The method steps include:

In step S1 of sports equipment control parameter setting, a coach user (ie coach 1 to coach n as shown in Figure 4) transmits the control parameters to a cloud host 2 via the Internet, where each coach user The setting value can be input via respective mobile device or computer, etc., direct signal connection or sending the setting value to the cloud host via the Internet 2 or via the operating software installed on the mobile device or Enter the specified input webpage.

Linked equipment control parameter acquisition step S2: An operating user (ie, student 1 to student n in Figure 3) uses a mobile sports equipment controller 1 to connect to the cloud host 2 via Internet signals, and download Corresponding control parameters. The control parameters can be the corresponding conditions for controlling the damping or speed or weight of the sports equipment. In addition, the control parameters can also be equations that change with time (that is, different damping values or speed or weight are generated in accordance with time). In order to achieve the effect of simulated situation.

Control parameter display step S3: The mobile sports equipment controller 1 converts the acquired control parameters into a code and displays it on a display module 11 of the mobile sports equipment controller. The barcode may include two Dimension barcode or QR CODE or any form that can complete data transmission through image recognition.

Barcode reading step S4: After being read by an information transmission collection device 31 integrated or signal-connected to the sports equipment 3, a display unit 314 signal-connected to it can display the read control parameters (text ) Or present the content in the form of movie animation. The control parameters obtained after reading can also be sent to the sports equipment 3 connected with the signal, so that the sports equipment 3 can actively set according to the control parameters. Among them, when displaying the read control parameters, the operation instructions or operation video animations can also be played. The contents are pre-stored in a storage unit set by the information transmission and collection device, and the user can follow the Control parameters for setting operations. For example: when the exercise equipment 3 is a treadmill, the control parameters can include time, speed, etc. For another example, when the sports equipment 3 is a flywheel, the control parameters can be the damping size, time, and so on. Furthermore, the control parameter may further include operation instructions for a plurality of types of sports equipment 3, which means that when the user completes a specified type of sports equipment, the second type of sports equipment that should be operated is continuously indicated.

Further, it may include an information collection step S5: the information transmission collection device 31 integrated with the sports equipment 3 obtains or receives the operation data of the sports equipment 3 from the signal-connected sports equipment 3, and then converts it into a barcode and displays it A display unit 314 connected to the information transmission and collection device 31. Wherein, the display unit 314 can also be replaced with a printing unit, which can be read by the user (student) by directly printing out the barcode. Furthermore, the barcode can be a two-dimensional barcode or a QR CODE. Or any form that can complete data transmission through image recognition.

Furthermore, it may include an information return step S6: after the data is read by an information acquisition device 13 connected to the mobile sports equipment controller 1, the data is sent back to the cloud host 2 via the wireless receiving device 14. The instructor user can confirm the operation of the students in the cloud database, and give appropriate suggestions or arrangements for subsequent courses.

It further includes an accompanying video and audio playback step S7, which mainly displays an accompanying video and audio on the display unit, the accompanying video and audio are downloaded from the cloud host or pre-stored in the sports equipment, and the accompanying audio and video sequentially includes a warm-up phase, A movement stage and a relaxation stage, each adjacent stage has different video and audio rhythm speeds. Through different stages, users can adjust their breathing or rhythm according to the rhythm of the playing, and can perform warm-up, exercise and relaxation actions during the process, reducing the occurrence of sports injuries. This way of conveying the changes of the movement stage through hearing or vision allows the user to receive guidance without distraction and improve concentration.

In addition, in order to protect the user's related information and avoid download errors, a user identification step S0 is further provided, by which the user's identity can be confirmed to maintain information security and ensure the correctness of the data. Among them, the user's identity can be determined through fingerprint recognition, image recognition, voice recognition, or physiological feature recognition, or a combination of the above.

This embodiment allows coaches and students to complete the control of the required parameters or the teaching of the control parameter setting through data transmission when conducting courses, so as to achieve the purpose of fitness training and prevent users from failing to achieve the expected results due to operating errors Furthermore, when the sports equipment controller sends information to the information transmission collection device 31, the information transmission collection device 31 can interpret the information to confirm whether the control information is the connected sports equipment, and if it is correct, it will be provided to the user Continue to use, if not correct, a warning screen or sound will be issued to remind the operator.

Of course, as shown in Figure 5, if the information transmission collection device 31 is connected to the sports equipment, when the user completes the exercise, the sports fitness equipment 3 will convert the operation data of its fitness process into a data transmission format ( For example, barcode), and then the data is sent back to the mobile sports equipment controller 1, and then the operation data is sent to the cloud host 2, which can reduce the complicated procedures of user input and avoid data misunderstanding caused by input errors. It happened. Again, through the above-mentioned return of the operation data of the cloud host 2, the coach can understand the user’s exercise status, analyze and plan the user’s next training plan, and achieve a coaching arrangement or guidance number. Advantages of simultaneous training by trainees. Furthermore, the parameter setting data on the cloud host 2 will be downloaded to the mobile sports equipment controller 1 of each student (user) to generate the corresponding 2D barcode or QR code or other readable recognition The code, etc., improve the efficiency and accuracy of use. Therefore, the method of the present embodiment has actually produced an effect that is more convenient for coaches and students to plan the use of sports equipment and simplify the setting operation, and overcome the conventional problems.

As shown in Figure 1, in order to achieve the above method, this embodiment also provides a mobile sports equipment controller 1, which includes a display module 11, an arithmetic processing device 12, an information capture device 13 and a wireless The receiving device 14, in which the display module 11, the information capturing device 13, and the wireless receiving device 14 are all telecommunications connected to the arithmetic processing device 12 for performing the aforementioned method. The mobile sports equipment controller 1 can be a customized device or a mobile device (such as a smart phone, a tablet or a wearable device). It is formed after installing the corresponding software or opening the corresponding webpage. Follow the steps Specify whether to complete the display of the barcode or complete the operation of reading the barcode. The information capture device can be a two-dimensional barcode scanner or an image capture device.

As shown in FIG. 4, this embodiment also discloses a sports equipment 3 incorporating an information transmission and collection device. The sports equipment 3 described is not limited to the types disclosed in the drawings. All sports equipment 3 that can be parameterized through electronic signals are the sports equipment 3 described in this embodiment.

In addition, as in the aforementioned method, the information transmission and collection device 31 integrated with sports equipment may include a code reading unit 311, an encoding unit 313, a display unit 314, and a data processor 315. The barcode reading unit 311, the encoding unit 313, and the display unit 314 are all signally connected to the data processor 315. The barcode reading unit 311 can be a two-dimensional barcode scanner or a lens device.

The barcode reading unit 311 is used to read a code and decode it by the data processor 315 to obtain the parameter control data and display it on the display unit 314 for the user to view or operate at the same time. The content to be viewed can be simple Text description or video description. Or the parameter control data is transmitted to a signal-connected data transmission unit 312, and the data transmission unit 312 transmits to a signal-connected sports equipment 3, so that the sports equipment 3 sets the corresponding parameters according to the parameter control data Wherein, the operating instructions or operating video content can be further pre-stored in a storage unit (not shown) signally connected to the data processor 315.

In addition, when the sports equipment is used, a record data generated during the use process will be retrieved by the data transmission unit 312 or received to the encoding unit 313, and the encoding unit 313 forms a return barcode and displays it On the display unit 314 for the corresponding device to read. Wherein, the information transmission and collection device 31 may further include a connection device 316, so as to complete the signal connection with the sports device 3 through the plug-in of the signal connection line.

Further, it can be combined with a user identification module 317, which can determine the user's identity through fingerprint identification, image identification, voice identification, or physiological feature identification, and provide the confirmed status for subsequent correlation Confirmation of settings can avoid the risk of theft of values and maintain personal information security.

It can be seen from the above description that the present invention can indeed provide the purpose of the present invention through implementation aspects, and the above aspects are only illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any formal restrictions on the present invention, and do not depart from it. Within the scope of the technical features of the present invention, any equivalent solution that uses the technical content disclosed above to make simple changes falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

S1‧‧‧Sports equipment control parameter setting steps

S2‧‧‧Sports equipment control parameter acquisition steps

S3‧‧‧Control parameter display steps

S4‧‧‧Barcode reading steps

S5‧‧‧Information collection steps

S6‧‧‧Information return steps

Claims (3)

A method for controlling sports equipment is connected to a cloud host via a mobile sports equipment controller via an Internet signal. The mobile sports equipment controller obtains the sports equipment control parameters set in the cloud host, and The method steps include: a sports equipment control parameter setting step, in which a coach user transmits the control parameters to a cloud host via the Internet; a sports equipment control parameter acquisition step, in which an operator uses a mobile exercise The equipment controller is connected to the cloud host via the Internet signal, and downloads the corresponding control parameters; a control parameter display step, the mobile sports equipment controller converts the acquired control parameters into a code and displays it on the mobile A display unit of the sports equipment controller; a code reading step is read by an information transmission and collection device that transmits the control parameters to the sports equipment connected to the signal for setting or in the information A display unit connected to the transmission collection device displays a plurality of operation instructions or operation video content for the user to operate. Among them, the operation instructions or operation video content are pre-stored in the information transmission collection device. In a storage unit; an accompanying video and audio playback step is to display an accompanying video on the display unit, the accompanying video is downloaded from the cloud host or pre-stored in the sports equipment, and the accompanying video sequentially includes a warm-up Stages, a movement stage and a relaxation stage, the sound rhythm of each adjacent stage is different. The sports equipment control method according to claim 1, which further includes: an information collection step in which the information transmission collection device connected to the sports equipment is signaled from the The sports equipment obtains or receives the operation data of the sports equipment, and then converts it into a bar code and displays it on a display unit connected to the information transmission and collection device integrated with the sports equipment; an information return step is performed by the mobile sports equipment controller A connected information acquisition device reads the data and then sends it back to the cloud host; and, a user identification step, which can be used to determine the use by fingerprint identification, image identification, voice identification, or physiological feature identification Identity. A mobile sports equipment controller includes a display module, an arithmetic processing device, an information acquisition device, a user identification module and a wireless receiving device, wherein the display module, the information acquisition device, The wireless receiving device and the user identification module are all telecommunications connected with the computing processing device to perform the following steps; the user identification module is used to determine the user identity, and after the user identity is confirmed, the wireless The receiving device is connected to the Internet to a cloud host for downloading at least one sports equipment control parameter corresponding to a user stored in the cloud host; the computing processing device converts the sports equipment control parameter into a data format and displays it on The display module; and, the information acquisition device is used to read a code.

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