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- the embodiments discussed in the present disclosure are related to a smart box device.
- Boxes and steps are common pieces of equipment used in conjunction with workouts and other various forms of exercise. Aerobic steppers may include a small ground clearance, such as similar in height to steps in a staircase and may be used as exercise equipment to replicate stepping up and down stairs. Plyometric boxes may be taller than aerobic steppers and may be used in higher intensity training, such as including jumping up and down from the plyometric boxes. Plyometric boxes often include a large footprint in addition to height which may contribute to the stability thereof, as stability is an important safety feature with a user jumping on and off the plyometric box. Additionally, the plyometric boxes may include different heights which may also contribute to the intensity of the exercise.
- Varying the intensity and/or difficulty of a workout using plyometric boxes may include varying the height of the plyometric boxes, which may entail having access to many plyometric boxes. Owning and storing many plyometric boxes and aerobic steppers may occupy large amounts of space and/or may include significant costs to procure.
- a smart box system may include a smart box device.
- the smart box device may include a top portion, elongated side portions, and side portions.
- the top portion may include a top set of locking elements configured to mate with an external device to prevent the external device from moving relative the top portion of the smart box device.
- the elongated side portions may attach to the top portion.
- the side portions may selectively attach to distal ends of the elongated side portions.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example smart box device
- FIG. 2 A illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in an example smart box system
- FIG. 2 B illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system
- FIG. 2 C illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system
- FIG. 2 D illustrates a perspective view of six smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system
- FIG. 2 E illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an example locking handle
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an example adjustable bench
- FIG. 5 A illustrates a perspective view of an example smart box system including an adjustable bench
- FIG. 5 B illustrates a perspective view of the smart system including an adjustable bench in a raised configuration
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of the smart box device with an exemplary top layer
- FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of an example sensing system of a smart box device
- FIG. 8 illustrates an example computer system that may be used with a smart box device.
- Exercise is a beneficial activity that may improve physical and mental health, among other benefits.
- Exercising with steps and/or elevated boxes may provide aerobic exercises, plyometric exercises, and/or other types of exercise directed at improving health of a user.
- acquiring a variety of boxes and/or platform like objects to be used in various exercises may be costly and may require large amounts of space to maintain the various boxes.
- Boxes and steps are common pieces of equipment used in conjunction with workouts and other various forms of exercise. Aerobic steppers may include a small ground clearance, such as similar in height to steps in a staircase and may be used as exercise equipment to replicate stepping up and down stairs. Plyometric boxes may be taller than aerobic steppers and may be used in higher intensity training, such as including jumping up and down from the plyometric boxes. Plyometric boxes often include a large footprint in addition to a height which may contribute to the stability thereof, as stability is an important safety feature with a user jumping on and off the plyometric box. Additionally, the plyometric boxes may include different heights which may also contribute to the intensity of the exercise.
- Varying the intensity and/or difficulty of a workout using plyometric boxes may include varying the height of the plyometric boxes, which may entail having access to many plyometric boxes. Owning and storing many plyometric boxes and aerobic steppers may occupy large amounts of space and/or may include significant costs to procure.
- a smart box system may include one or more smart box devices in which each smart box device of the smart box system may join with other smart box devices.
- the number of smart box devices included in the smart box system may vary and may change.
- the smart box system may include one or more smart box devices arranged such that a variety of heights to a top surface of the smart box devices may be accomplished. For example, a single smart box device may operate as an aerobic step, whereas two or three smart box devices in a stacked configuration may provide a taller platform for plyometric exercises.
- a smart box device and/or a smart box system may provide the user many different height options for use during exercise. Further, the smart box device may improve an exercise experience of the user and may contribute to safer conditions while exercising. For example, a sensing system of the smart box device may detect an imbalance in the smart box device and/or interactions of the user with the smart box device. Alternatively or additionally, the sensing system of the smart box device may monitor a form of the user to help prevent injury and improve benefits from use of the smart box device. Further, the smart box system may contribute to reducing an amount of space that may be used to house exercise equipment by providing multiple smart box devices that accomplish the tasks of multiple alternative pieces of equipment.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example smart box device 100 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the smart box device 100 may include a frame 102 , frame mounts 104 , a top portion 110 , a top set of locking elements 112 , and a bottom portion 114 .
- the smart box device 100 further includes multiple panels including elongated side portions 120 , side portions 130 , a first set of locking elements 140 , and a second set of locking elements 142 .
- the elongated side portions 120 may define a first set of recesses 101 .
- the side portions 130 may define a second set of recesses 103 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates the smart box device 100 in a deployed configuration.
- the smart box device 100 may transition between a deployed configuration and a stored configuration.
- the elongated side portions 120 may transition between the stored configuration and the deployed configuration.
- the side portions 130 may selectively attach to distal ends of the elongated side portions 120 in the deployed configuration.
- the elongated side portions 120 may attach to the top portion 110 , the frame 102 , or some combination thereof via offset hinges.
- the elongated side portions 120 may include one or more latching features (not illustrated in FIG. 1 ) attached to the bottom portion 114 . The latching features may selectively attach to a different portion of the smart box device 100 to cause the elongated side portions 120 to remain in the stored configuration.
- the frame 102 of the smart box device 100 may include a cuboidal shape.
- the frame 102 may be arranged such that the frame 102 is elongated along a first axis 107 (e.g., from left to right when facing the elongated side portions 120 ), shorter along a second axis 109 orthogonal to the first axis 107 (e.g., from left to right when facing the side portions 130 ), and shorter along a third axis 111 that is orthogonal to the first axis 107 and the second axis 109 (e.g., from top to bottom when facing either the elongated side portions 120 or the side portions 130 ).
- the frame 102 may be load bearing, such that the smart box device 100 may support users having various weights stepping, jumping, etc., thereon.
- the frame 102 may include metal, plastic, wood, composite components, and/or other sturdy and/or durable materials.
- the frame 102 may include non-square external edges.
- the external edges of the frame 102 may be rounded, tapered, chamfered, beveled, and/or other non-square variations, which may contribute to a lesser likelihood of a user becoming injured from the edges of the smart box device 100 .
- the frame 102 may interface with the top portion 110 , the bottom portion 114 , the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 .
- the frame 102 may include a cuboidal frame (e.g., including openings on all sides) that the top portion 110 , the bottom portion 114 , the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 may affix to the frame 102 with mechanical fasteners.
- the frame 102 may include recessed portions on the sides thereof, such that the top portion 110 , the bottom portion 114 , the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 may be disposed adjacent to raised edges of the frame 102 and supported on an interior side by the recessed portion of the frame 102 and/or affixed to the recessed portions with mechanical fasteners.
- the top portion 110 , the bottom portion 114 , the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 may be welded to the frame 102 .
- the top portion 110 , the bottom portion 114 , the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 may be flush with the frame 102 and/or with the other sides of the smart box device 100 .
- the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 may be flush with the frame 102 on the top portion 110 and the bottom portion 114 thereof, such that the elongated side portions 120 , and/or the side portions 130 may contact the surface the smart box device 100 is located on and may provide structural support thereto.
- the elongated side portions 120 may attach to the top portion 110 .
- the frame 102 may include the frame mounts 104 disposed therein.
- the frame 102 may define one or more semicircular cut-outs and may include metal rods disposed within the semicircular cut-outs that comprise the frame mounts 104 .
- the frame mounts 104 may be located on an upper portion of the frame 102 above the side portions 130 relative the third axis 111 .
- the frame mounts 104 may be located on an upper portion of the frame 102 above the elongated side portions 120 relative the second axis 109 .
- the frame mounts 104 may be sized and/or shaped to receive a carabiner.
- the frame mounts 104 may be sized and/or shaped to receive resistance bands looped therethrough, such that the resistance bands may be fastened to the smart box device 100 via the frame mounts 104 .
- the top portion 110 may attach to the frame 102 and be a superior surface of the smart box device 100 .
- the top portion 110 may be parallel to the surface the smart box device 100 is on and may be arranged such that the top portion 110 is the surface the user contacts during use of the smart box device 100 .
- the bottom portion 114 may attach to the frame 102 and be an inferior surface of the smart box device 100 .
- the bottom portion 114 may be parallel to and/or in contact with the surface the smart box device 100 is physically positioned on and may be located opposite the top portion 110 on the smart box device 100 .
- the bottom portion 114 may include materials configured to be non-slip when in contact with another surface.
- the weight of the smart box device 100 in conjunction with the non-slip materials may contribute to the smart box device 100 not slipping and/or sliding when in use.
- the bottom portion 114 may include elastomer and/or polymer materials. The elastomer and/or polymer materials may provide traction to the smart box device 100 when in contact with another surface.
- the top set of locking elements 112 may include one or more projections that may be disposed on the top portion 110 of the smart box device 100 . In some embodiments, the top set of locking elements 112 may be disposed near or on the ends of the top portion 110 . Alternatively or additionally, the top set of locking elements 112 may be disposed at any location on the top portion 110 . In some embodiments, the bottom portion 114 may define recesses (e.g., receptacles) that are complementary and/or opposition the projections of the top set of locking elements 112 .
- a projection of the top set of locking elements 112 may be sized and shaped to be received into a recess defined by the bottom portion 114 of another smart box device such that the another smart box device may be stacked on the smart box device 100 relative the third axis 111 .
- the top set of locking elements 112 may include one or more fastening mechanisms that may retain the connection between the top set of locking elements 112 and the recesses.
- the fastening mechanisms of the top set of locking elements 112 may include one or more magnets, locking pins, toggle clasps, spring loaded pins, and the like.
- the elongated side portions 120 and the side portions 130 may be arranged on the sides of the smart box device 100 and attached to the frame 102 . In some embodiments, the elongated side portions 120 may be opposite one another and orthogonal to the side portions 130 , which may be opposite one another on the smart box device 100 .
- the side portions 130 may define one or more handles 132 .
- the handles 132 may include cutouts in the side portions 130 such that the smart box device 100 may be more easily lifted, handled, and/or manipulated by providing a grabbing location to a user.
- the elongated side portions 120 may define one or more handles 113 .
- the handles 113 may be disposed in various locations in the elongated side portions 120 .
- the handles 113 may be in the alternative or in addition to the handles 132 .
- the handles 113 and 132 may permit a user to place a body part (e.g., a foot) between multiple smart box devices to aid in separating smart box devices from one another.
- the elongated side portions 120 may include the first set of locking elements 140 disposed thereon.
- the elongated side portions 120 may be complementary with one another (e.g., may be the same or similar as each other) such that the first set of locking elements 140 and the first set of recesses 101 align when elongated side portions 120 are adjacent to one another (e.g., such as when the elongated side portions 120 of multiple smart box devices are adjacent to one another).
- the first set of locking elements 140 may be disposed on the elongated side portions 120 such that the first set of locking elements 140 align with a corresponding first set of recesses 101 when the elongated side portions 120 are adjacent to another elongated side portion.
- the first set of recesses 101 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the first set of locking elements 140 of another smart box device.
- the first set of recesses 101 may receive the first set of locking elements 140 of another smart box device.
- the first set of locking elements 140 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the first set of recesses 101 of another smart box device.
- the first set of locking elements 140 may mate with the first set of recesses 101 of another smart box device.
- the side portions 130 may include the second set of locking elements 142 disposed thereon.
- the side portions 130 may be complementary with one another (e.g., may be the same or similar as each other) such that the second set of locking elements 140 and the second set of locking elements 142 align when side portions 130 are adjacent to one another (e.g., such as when the side portions 130 of multiple smart box devices are adjacent to one another).
- the second set of locking elements 142 may be disposed on the side portions 130 such that the second set of locking elements 142 align with a corresponding second set of recesses 103 when the side portions 130 are adjacent to another side portion.
- the second set of recesses 103 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set of locking elements 142 of another smart box device.
- the second set of recesses 103 may receive the second set of locking elements 142 of another smart box device.
- the second set of locking elements 142 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set of recesses 103 of another smart box device.
- the second set of locking elements 142 may mate with the second set of recesses 103 of another smart box device.
- the top set of locking elements 112 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the recesses defined by the bottom portion of another smart box device.
- the recesses defined by the bottom portion of the other smart box device may receive the top set of locking elements 112 to prevent the other smart box device from moving relative to the smart box device 100 .
- the first set of recesses 101 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set of locking elements 142 of another smart box device. At least a portion of the first set of recesses 101 may receive the second set of locking elements 142 .
- the first set of locking elements 140 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set of recesses 103 of another smart box device. The first set of locking elements 140 may mate with the second set of recesses 103 of another smart box device.
- the first set of recesses 101 , the second set of recesses 103 , or some combination thereof may receive fastening mechanisms (not illustrated in FIG. 1 ) to retain a connection between smart box devices 100 .
- the fastening mechanisms associated with the first set of locking elements 140 and/or the second set of locking elements 142 may include one or more magnets, locking pins, toggle clasps, spring loaded pins, and the like.
- the first set of locking elements 140 , the second set of locking elements 142 , or some combination thereof may include one or more cylindrical or cuboidal structures that may interface with a corresponding recess of the first set of recesses 101 or the second set of recesses 103 .
- the cylindrical or cuboidal structures of the first set of locking elements 140 and the second set of locking elements 142 may restrict the smart box device 100 from moving (e.g., sliding) relative to another smart box device.
- the first set of locking elements 140 , the second set of locking elements 142 , or some combination thereof may include magnets disposed therein such that the combination of the interfacing structures (e.g., the cylindrical or cuboidal projections and the cylindrical depressions or cuboidal) and the magnets improve engagement between and restriction of movement between the smart box devices.
- the interfacing structures e.g., the cylindrical or cuboidal projections and the cylindrical depressions or cuboidal
- FIG. 2 A illustrates a perspective view of a first smart box device 100 a and a second smart box device 100 b , arranged in an example smart box system 150 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be analogous to the smart box device 100 of FIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to the smart box device 100 .
- FIG. 2 A illustrates the smart box system 150 in a vertical configuration.
- the top portion 110 b may interface with the bottom portion 114 a of the first smart box device 100 a (e.g., external device) such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b form the smart box system 150 .
- the top set of locking elements 112 b (not illustrated in FIG. 2 A ) of the second smart box device 100 b may be sized, shaped, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to interface with recesses (not illustrated in FIG. 2 A ) defined by the bottom portion 114 a of the first smart box device 100 a .
- the top set of locking elements 112 b , the bottom portion 114 a may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets.
- the smart box system 150 may be vertically stacked (e.g., arranged) such that the sides of the first smart box device 100 a may be flush with the corresponding sides of the second smart box device 100 b .
- the elongated side portion 120 a may be flush with the elongated side portion 120 b and/or the side portion 130 a of the first smart box device 100 a may be flush with the side portion 130 b of the second smart box device 100 b .
- multiple smart box devices may be stacked such that for each smart box device stacked on another smart box device, a top portion of a lower smart box device may interface with a bottom portion of an upper smart box device.
- the smart box system 160 may include locking handles 144 a - d .
- the locking handles 144 a - d may attach to portions of the first set of recesses 101 a,b , the first set of locking elements 140 a,b , or some combination thereof in instances in which the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b are arranged such that the bottom portion 114 a is adjacent to the top portion 110 b as illustrated in FIG. 2 A .
- the locking handles 144 a - d may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b , which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the top set of locking elements 112 , the recesses defined by the bottom portion 114 a , and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above.
- the locking handles 144 a - d may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the smart box system 150 .
- the locking handles 144 a - d may be held by the user to drag and/or move the smart box system 150 .
- the locking handles 144 a - d may be used in the alternative to or in addition to the handles 113 a,b and 132 a,b .
- An example locking handle 144 is discussed in more detail below in relation to FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 2 B illustrates a perspective view of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b , arranged in an example smart box system 160 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be analogous to the smart box device 100 of FIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to the smart box device 100 .
- FIG. 2 B illustrates the smart box system 160 in an elongated configuration.
- a side portion 130 a of the first smart box device 100 a may interface with a side portion 130 b of the second smart box device 100 b (e.g., external device) such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b form the smart box system 160 .
- a portion of the second set of recesses 103 a,b (not illustrated in FIG. 2 B ) of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may receive a corresponding portion of the second set of locking elements 142 a,b (not illustrated in FIG. 2 B ).
- the portion of the second set of recesses 103 a,b , the portion of the second set of locking elements 142 a,b , or some combination thereof may align and/or retain the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b .
- the second set of locking elements 142 a,b and the side portions 130 a,b may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets.
- fastening mechanisms may be disposed within the second set of recesses 103 a,b such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be retained together.
- the smart box system 160 may include the locking handles 144 a,b .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may attach to portions of the first set of recesses 101 a,b , portions of the first set of locking elements 140 a,b , or some combination thereof in instances in which the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b are arranged such that side portions 130 a,b are adjacent to one another as illustrated in FIG. 2 B .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b , which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the second set of recesses 103 a,b , the second set of locking elements 142 a,b , and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above.
- the locking handles 144 a,b may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the smart box system 160 .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may be held by the user to drag and/or move the smart box system 160 .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may be used in the alternative to or in addition to the handles 113 a,b and 132 a,b .
- An example of the locking handles 144 a,b is discussed in more detail below in relation to FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 2 C illustrates a perspective view of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b , arranged in an example smart box system 170 .
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be analogous to the smart box device 100 of FIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to the smart box device 100 .
- FIG. 2 C illustrates the smart box system 170 in a horizontal configuration.
- the elongated side portions 120 a of the first smart box device 100 a may interface with the elongated side portions 120 b of the second smart box device 100 b (e.g., external device) such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b form the smart box system 170 .
- a portion of the first set of recesses 101 a,b (not illustrated in FIG. 2 C ) of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may receive a corresponding portion of the first set of locking elements 140 a,b (not illustrated in FIG. 2 C ).
- the first set of recesses 101 a,b , the first set of locking elements 140 a,b , or some combination thereof may align and/or retain the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b .
- the first set of locking elements 140 a,b and the elongated side portions 120 a,b may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets.
- fastening mechanisms may be disposed within the first set of recesses 101 a,b such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be retained together.
- the smart box system 170 may include locking handles 144 a,b .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may attach to portions of the second set of recesses 103 a,b , portions of the second set of locking elements 142 a,b , or some combination thereof in instances in which the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b are arranged such that elongated side portions 120 a,b are adjacent to one another as illustrated in FIG. 2 C .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b , which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the first set of recesses 101 a,b , the first set of locking elements 140 a,b , and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above.
- the locking handles 144 a,b may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the smart box system 170 .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may be held by the user to drag and/or move the smart box system 170 .
- the locking handles 144 a,b may be used in the alternative to or in addition to the handles 113 a,b and 132 a,b .
- An example locking handles 144 a,b is discussed in more detail below in relation to FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 2 D illustrates a perspective view of the first smart box device 100 a , the second smart box device 100 b , a third smart box device 100 c , a fourth smart box device 100 d , a fifth smart box device 100 e , and a sixth smart box device 100 f , arranged in an example smart box system 180 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the first smart box device 100 a , the second smart box device 100 b , the third smart box device 100 c , the fourth smart box device 100 d , the fifth smart box device 100 e , and the sixth smart box device 100 f may be analogous to the smart box device 100 of FIG.
- the smart box system 180 illustrates a potential combination of the arrangements of smart box devices as shown in the smart box system 150 and the smart box system 170 .
- FIG. 2 D illustrates the smart box system 180 in a multiple box configuration.
- the smart box system 180 may include one or more smart box devices arranged such that some of the smart box devices (e.g., the first smart box device 100 a , the second smart box device 100 b , the fourth smart box device 100 d , and the fifth smart box device 100 e ) are vertically stacked (e.g., arranged) on another smart box device (e.g., an external device, such as described above in relation to the smart box system 150 of FIG. 2 A .
- the first smart box device 100 a may be vertically arranged on the second smart box device 100 b , which may be vertically arranged on the third smart box device 100 c .
- the fourth smart box device 100 d may be vertically arranged on the fifth smart box device 100 e , which may be vertically arranged on the sixth smart box device 100 f.
- the smart box system 180 may include one or more smart box devices arranged such that the elongated side portions 120 of the smart box devices may align, such as described relative to the smart box system 170 of FIG. 2 C .
- the first smart box device 100 a may be aligned with the fourth smart box device 100 d along elongated side portions 120 a,d
- the second smart box device 100 b may be aligned with the fifth smart box device 100 e along elongated side portions 120 b,d
- the third smart box device 100 c may be aligned with the sixth smart box device 100 f along elongated side portions 120 c,f.
- the smart box system 180 may include the locking handles 144 a - f .
- the locking handles 144 a - f may attach to portions of the first set of recesses 101 a - f , portions of the first set of locking elements 140 a - f , or some combination thereof in instances in which the smart box devices 100 a - f are arranged adjacent to one another as illustrated in FIG. 2 D .
- the locking handles 144 a - f may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the smart box devices 100 a - f relative to each other, which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the second set of recesses 103 a - f , the second set of locking elements 142 a - f , and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above.
- the first smart box device 100 a may be aligned and arranged with the fourth smart box device 100 d using the locking handle 144 a and with the second smart box device 100 b using the locking handle 144 b .
- the fifth smart box device 100 e may be aligned and arranged with the fourth smart box device 100 d using the locking handle 144 f and with the sixth smart box device 100 f using the locking handle 144 e.
- the locking handles 144 a - f may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the smart box system 180 .
- the locking handles 144 a - f may be held by the user to drag and/or move the smart box system 180 .
- the locking handles 144 a - f may be used in the alternative to or in addition to the handles 113 a - f and 132 a - f .
- An example of the locking handles 144 a,b is discussed in more detail below in relation to FIG. 3 .
- the various arrangements of the smart box systems are only examples of the possible configurations of smart box devices.
- the smart box devices may be arranged in any configuration such that complementary sides are arranged such that they align and/or tops and bottoms are arranged such that they are stacked.
- FIG. 2 E illustrates a perspective view of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b , arranged in an example smart box system 190 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be analogous to the smart box device 100 of FIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to the smart box device 100 .
- FIG. 2 E illustrates the smart box system 190 in a perpendicular configuration.
- a side portion 130 a of the first smart box device 100 a may interface with an elongated side portion 120 b of the second smart box device 100 b (e.g., an external device) such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b form the smart box system 190 .
- a portion of the second set of recesses 103 a (not illustrated in FIG. 2 B ) of the first smart box device may receive a corresponding portion of the first set of locking elements 142 b (not illustrated in FIG. 2 B ) of the second smart box device 100 b .
- the portion of the second set of recesses 103 a , the portion of the second set of locking elements 142 b , or some combination thereof may align and/or retain the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b .
- the second set of locking elements 142 a,b , the side portions 130 a,b (e.g., proximate the second set of recesses 103 a,b ), the elongated side portions 120 a,b (e.g., proximate the first set of recesses 101 a,b ) may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets.
- fastening mechanisms may be disposed within the second set of recesses 103 a such that the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be retained together.
- the smart box system 190 may include the locking handle 144 .
- the locking handle 144 may attach to portions of the first set of locking elements 140 a , a portion of the second set of recesses 103 b , or some combination thereof in instances in which the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b are arranged such that a side portion 130 a is adjacent to an elongated side portion 120 b as illustrated in FIG. 2 E .
- the locking handle 144 may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the first smart box device 100 a relative to the second smart box device 100 b , which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the first set of locking elements 140 b , the first set of recesses 101 a , the second set of recesses 103 a , the second set of locking elements 142 a , and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above.
- the locking handle 144 may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the smart box system 190 .
- the locking handle 144 may be held by the user to drag and/or move the smart box system 190 .
- the locking handle 144 may be used in the alternative to or in addition to the handles 113 a,b and 132 a,b .
- An example of the locking handle 144 is discussed in more detail below in relation to FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an example locking handle 144 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the locking handle 144 may include a handle portion 315 and a handle locking element 307 .
- the handle portion 315 may define a handle recess 305 .
- the locking handle 144 may attach to one or more smart box devices, such as the smart box devices 100 a - f of the smart box systems 150 - 190 of FIGS. 2 A- 2 E .
- the locking handle 144 may attach to the smart box devices 100 a - f to prevent the smart box devices from separating. For example, in instances in which side portions 130 a,b of the smart box devices 100 a - f are physically positioned adjacent to each other, the locking handle 144 may attach to the elongated side portion 120 a of the first smart box device 100 a and the elongated side portion 120 b of the second smart box device 100 b .
- the handle recess 305 may receive a protrusion of the first set of locking elements 140 a and a recess of the first set of recesses 101 b may receive the handle locking element 307 .
- the locking handle 144 may attach to the side portion 130 a of the first smart box device 100 a and the side portion 130 b of the second smart box device 100 b .
- the handle recess 305 may receive a protrusion of the second set of locking elements 142 a and a recess of the second set of recesses 101 b may receive the handle locking element 307 .
- the handle portion 315 may be sized and shaped such that the handle portion 315 and/or the locking handle 144 may be easily held and/or manipulated by a user.
- the handle portion 315 may be sized such that it may accommodate a wide range of sizes of human hands.
- the handle portion 315 may define grip openings 309 a,b to receive a portion of a hand of the user.
- the handle portion 315 may include metal, plastic, wood, composite components, and/or other sturdy and/or durable materials.
- the locking handle 144 may include a first attachment mechanism 311 and a second attachment mechanism 313 .
- the first attachment mechanism 311 and the second attachment mechanism 313 may attach to portions of the smart box devices 100 a - f .
- the first attachment mechanism 311 and the second attachment mechanism 313 may include positive and negative features similar to the locating cuboids.
- the first attachment mechanism 311 and the second attachment mechanism 313 may also contain magnets and metal for latching the attachment to the respective smart box devices 100 a - f .
- the first attachment mechanism 311 and the second attachment mechanism 313 may include materials that may be hardened and/or durable, such as plastic and/or composite components.
- the first attachment mechanism 311 and the second attachment mechanism 313 may permit spontaneously latching to the magnets between two smart box device 100 a - f so as to stop any relative motion between the smart box devices 100 a - f.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an example adjustable bench 300 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the adjustable bench 300 e.g., external device
- the adjustable bench 300 may include a bench top portion 310 , a support arm 320 , and a ratcheting portion 330 .
- the bench top portion 310 may include a pivot end 312 and an adjustable end 314 .
- the adjustable bench 300 may include materials configured to support heavy loads that may be employed during weightlifting exercises.
- the adjustable bench 300 may include metal, plastic, wood, composite components, and/or other sturdy and/or durable materials.
- the pivot end 312 of the bench top portion 310 may include a pivot joint 413 that may attach the bench top portion 310 to the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the pivot joint 413 may maintain attachment between the bench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330 while permitting the adjustable end 314 to vary in distance relative to the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the adjustable end 314 may be raised and/or lowered relative to the ratcheting portion 330 while the pivot end 312 may remain coupled to the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the adjustable bench 300 may be inclined above the ratcheting portion 330 such that the adjustable bench 300 may be used as an inclined bench.
- the bench top portion 310 may include a cushioned surface that may form a superior surface of the bench top portion 310 .
- the cushioned surface may be opposite an inferior surface, which may be oriented toward the ratcheting portion 330 , and the cushioned surface may be contacted by a user while using the adjustable bench 300 .
- the adjustable bench 300 in a closed position, may be substantially flat such that the user may lie on the cushioned surface while the user performs a bench press exercises.
- the cushioned surface of the bench top portion 310 may include liquid-resistant materials.
- the liquid-resistant materials of the bench top portion 310 may resist and/or prevent water and/or other liquids from damaging the bench top portion 310 of the adjustable bench 300 .
- the bench top portion 310 may include liquid-resistant materials that may reduce and/or prevent degradation from sweat, rain, spilled liquids, and the like.
- the ratcheting portion 330 may attach to the top portion 110 of smart box device 100 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may attach to the superior surface of the top portion 110 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may attach to multiple smart box devices that may be coupled together, such as the smart box system 160 of FIG. 2 B .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may define ratchet recesses 471 .
- the ratchet recesses may receive the top set of locking elements 112 to prevent the adjustable bench from moving relative to the smart box device 100 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may attach to the superior surface of the top portion 110 of the smart box device 100 and/or to an upper portion of the frame 102 of the smart box device 100 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may include mechanical fasteners that may couple with the top portion 110 and/or the frame 102 of the smart box device 100 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may interface with locking portions disposed on the top portion 110 of the smart box device 100 , such as the top set of locking elements 112 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may include two or more parallel components 415 that may attach to the bench top portion 310 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may include multiple locking positions, which may be complementarily disposed in the parallel components 415 .
- multiple recesses 417 may be disposed in the ratcheting portion 330 with complementary recesses being arranged opposite one another in the parallel components 415 .
- the multiple recesses 417 may secure the bench top portion 310 at different angles of inclination.
- coupling the support arm 320 to a first set of complementary recesses may produce a first angle of inclination between the bench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330
- coupling the support arm 320 to a second set of complementary recesses may produce a second angle of inclination between the bench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330
- the bench top portion 310 may be substantially horizontal and/or in plane with the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may provide distinct angles of inclination between the bench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the ratcheting portion 330 may produce predetermined angles of inclination between the bench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330 , such as five degrees, ten degrees, fifteen degrees, thirty degrees, forty-five degrees, and/or other angles of inclination between zero degrees and ninety degrees.
- the ratcheting portion 330 may provide a continuum of angles of inclination, such that the user may determine an angle of inclination as desired.
- the ratcheting portion 330 may include one or more mechanical tightening devices that may be adjusted by the user to set the angle of inclination to a desired amount.
- the mechanical tightening devices may include clamps, screws, and/or other variable tightening devices.
- the support arm 320 may attach to the bench top portion 310 and may interface with the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the support arm 320 may maintain and/or support the bench top portion 310 in a desired inclination angle (e.g., any angle equal to or between zero degrees and ninety degrees between the bench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330 ).
- the support arm 320 may attach to a bottom portion of the bench top portion 310 .
- the support arm 320 and the bench top portion 310 may be coupled together with a pivoting joint 419 .
- the pivoting joint 419 may permit the bench top portion 310 to vary an inclination amount relative to the ratcheting portion 330 while the support arm 320 may remain coupled to the bench top portion 310 and interfaced with the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the support arm 320 may include interfacing mechanisms (not illustrated in FIG. 4 ) disposed on a distal end that may interface with the ratchet elements of the ratcheting portion 330 .
- the interfacing mechanisms of the support arm 320 may include one or more rods and/or pins that may be received into the receptacles, which may maintain the support arm 320 in a fixed position.
- FIGS. 5 A and 5 B illustrate perspective views of an example smart bench system 400 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the smart bench system 400 may include the first smart box device 100 a , the second smart box device 100 b , and the adjustable bench 300 .
- FIG. 5 A illustrates the smart bench system 400 with the adjustable bench 300 in a lowered configuration.
- FIG. 5 B illustrates the smart bench system 400 with the adjustable bench 300 in a raised configuration.
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may form a smart box system that is analogous to the smart box system 160 of FIG. 2 B .
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may be attached along the side portions 130 a,b .
- the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b may form a base portion of the smart bench system 400 .
- more than two smart box devices may be attached along the elongated side portions 120 a,b to form the base portion of the smart bench system 400 .
- two sets of smart box systems may be arranged the same as or similarly to the smart box system 160 of FIG. 2 C such that the smart bench system including four smart box devices is a similar length as the smart bench system 400 and may include a width that is twice as wide.
- the adjustable bench 300 may be positioned on and/or be attached to the top portions 110 a,b of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b .
- the adjustable bench 300 may interface with locking portions disposed on the top portions 110 a,b , such as the top locking elements 112 a,b .
- the adjustable bench 300 may attach to the top portions 110 a,b using mechanical fasteners.
- mechanical fasteners such as screws, clamps, dowels, etc., may be used to align and/or secure the adjustable bench 300 to the top portions 110 a,b.
- a width of the adjustable bench 300 may be the same as or similar to a width of the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b (e.g., the width of the side portions 130 a,b ), such that the edges of the adjustable bench 300 may be substantially flush with the elongated side portions 120 a,b .
- the width of the adjustable bench 300 may be wider or narrower than the width of the first smart box device 100 a , the second smart box device 100 b , or some combination thereof.
- the adjustable bench 300 may be physically positioned on the first smart box device 100 a and the second smart box device 100 b such that the adjustable end 314 may be flush with an end of the second smart box device 100 b .
- a length of the adjustable bench 300 may be less than an overall length of the first smart box device 100 a combined with the length of the second smart box device 100 b .
- the pivot end 312 may not extend to the opposite end of the first smart box device 100 a , such that a seat portion 515 may be formed by the uncovered portion of the top portion 110 a.
- the smart bench system 400 may include three or more smart box devices that may be arranged in multiple different configurations.
- the smart bench system 400 may include a larger exercise surface that may be configured to attach to an arrangement of multiple smart box devices.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of the smart box device 100 with an exemplary top layer 617 , in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure.
- the top layer 617 may include a traction surface, a cushioned surface, or some combination thereof.
- the top layer 617 may be liquid resistant.
- the top layer 617 may provide a non-slip contact point for the user during use of the smart box device 100 .
- the top layer 617 operating as a traction surface may improve traction between shoes and/or feet of the user such that the user is less likely to slip upon contacting the top layer 617 .
- the top layer 617 may include a coating to reduce wear and increase liquid resistance of the top layer 617 .
- the top layer 617 may include elastomer and/or polymer materials.
- the top layer 617 may reduce an impact force that results from stepping and/or jumping onto the smart box device 100 .
- the top layer 617 operating as a cushioned surface may soften a landing thereon such that the smart box device 100 may be more comfortable for the user during use and/or may reduce a likelihood of short term and/or long-term injury.
- the liquid-resistant materials of the top layer 617 may resist and/or prevent water and/or other liquids from damaging the top layer 617 .
- the top layer 617 may include liquid-resistant materials that reduce and/or prevent degradation from sweat, rain, spilled liquids, and the like.
- the top layer 617 may define recesses 619 .
- the recesses 619 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the top set of locking elements 112 of the smart box device 100 .
- the recesses 619 when the top layer 617 is attached to the top portion 110 , may permit the top set of locking elements 112 to extend beyond the top layer 617 to permit the top set of locking elements 112 to interface with recesses of the bottom portion 114 of another smart box device.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of an example sensing system 600 of the smart box device 100 , in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure.
- the sensing system 600 may be configured to determine interactions of a user with the smart box device 100 , such as stepping, jumping, and/or other user actions relative to the smart box device 100 .
- the sensing system 600 may include force sensors 610 , a processing unit 620 , a communication module 630 , and a power source 640 .
- the sensing system 600 may be selectively attachable to the smart box device 100 .
- the sensing system 600 may be selectively attachable to the smart box device 100 via a removable sensing mat (e.g., force sensors 610 ) that is attached to the top portion 110 , electronic components (e.g., the processing unit 620 and the communication module 630 coupled) to the removable sensing unit, or some combination thereof.
- a removable sensing mat e.g., force sensors 610
- electronic components e.g., the processing unit 620 and the communication module 630 coupled
- one or more elements of the sensing system 600 may be disposed within the smart box device 100 .
- the force sensors 610 may be coupled to the top portion of the smart box device 100 and may sense various forces applied to the top portion of the smart box device 100 .
- the processing unit 620 may be disposed within the smart box device 100 and may be coupled to the force sensors 610 . Alternatively or additionally, the processing unit 620 may be remote from the smart box device 100 .
- the force sensors 610 may include load cells, force sensitive resistors, flex sensors, molecular deposition-based strain gauges, and/or proximity sensors that may contribute to determining the interactions of the user with the smart box device 100 .
- the force sensors 610 may include strain-gauge load cells, piezoelectric load cells, inductive load cells, capacitive load cells, magneto-strictive load cells, and/or other load cells or force sensors.
- the processing unit 620 may be configured to execute instructions stored on any applicable computer-readable storage media.
- the processing unit 620 of the sensing system 600 may include a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or any other digital or analog circuitry configured to interpret and/or to execute program instructions and/or to process data.
- DSP digital signal processor
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array
- the communication module 630 may include any device, system, component, or collection of components configured to allow or facilitate communication between the sensing system 600 and a remote device (not illustrated in FIG. 7 ).
- the communication module 630 may include, without limitation, a modem, a network card (wireless or wired), an infrared communication device, an optical communication device, a wireless communication device (such as an antenna), and/or chipset (such as a Bluetooth device which may include Bluetooth Low Energy, a Near-Field Communication device, an 802.6 device (e.g. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)), a Wi-Fi device, a WiMAX device, cellular communication facilities, etc.), and/or the like.
- MAN Metropolitan Area Network
- the sensing system 600 may permit data to be exchanged with any network such as a cellular network, a Wi-Fi network, a MAN, an optical network, etc., to name a few examples, and/or any other devices which may include devices remote from the sensing system 600 .
- the remote device may include a personal computing device, such as a mobile phone, mobile computer, tablet computer, and/or similar computing devices.
- the power source 640 may include a battery that may be configured to provide power to the sensing system 600 .
- the power source 640 may be selectively attachable to the smart box device 100 and/or the sensing system 600 .
- the power source 640 may include a rechargeable battery.
- the sensing system 600 may recharge the power source 640 using a quick charge device.
- the power source 640 may be recharged using wireless charging.
- the power source 640 may be configured to be recharged using kinetic energy.
- the sensing system 600 may obtain usage data associated with use of the smart box device 100 by the user (e.g., data from the force sensors 610 ) and the sensing system 600 may process the usage data to determine the use of the smart box device 100 by the user. Alternatively or additionally, the sensing system 600 may transmit the usage data to a remote device that may process the usage data and determine the use of the smart box device 100 by the user. For example, after obtaining usage data, the sensing system 600 may transmit the usage data via the communication module 630 to the remote device for processing, such as a mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, etc.), and/or a cloud-based network system.
- a mobile device e.g., a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, etc.
- a cloud-based network system e.g., a cloud-based network system.
- the processed usage data may include information related to imbalance detection, recommendations to correct form of the user during exercises, personalized workouts, workout metrics, etc.
- the force sensors 610 may detect different forces related to the user landing unevenly on the top portion 110 of the smart box device 100 and may transmit the detected forces to the processing unit 620 .
- the processing unit 620 may determine that the user is landing unevenly and may provide recommendations to the user via a graphical user interface, such as a display on a mobile device of the user.
- the force sensors 610 may detect a level of impact the user exerts on the top portion 110 of the smart box device 100 and transmit the detected impact to the processing unit 620 , which may be located on a remote user device, such as a mobile phone.
- the processing unit 620 may determine that the user may benefit from adding an additional smart box device 100 on top of the existing smart box device 100 (e.g., the smart box system 150 of FIG. 2 A ) and may provide the recommendation of including an additional smart box device 100 to the user via the graphical user interface of the mobile phone.
- the existing smart box device 100 e.g., the smart box system 150 of FIG. 2 A
- the processed usage data may be delivered to the user.
- the processed usage data may be sent to a user device 650 and may be displayed in a graphical user interface.
- the graphical user interface may be located on a mobile phone, a personal computer, a tablet computer, etc.
- the processed usage data may be obtained by the user device 650 from the device and/or system which may have performed the processing.
- the user device 650 may obtain the processed usage data and may display the results to the user in a graphical user interface located thereon.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an example computer system 700 that may be used with a smart box device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the computer system 700 may include a processor 710 , a memory 720 , a data storage 730 , a communication unit 740 , and a user interface unit 750 , which all may be communicatively coupled.
- the computer system 700 may be part of the sensing system 600 of FIG. 7 and may be configured to perform one or more of the tasks described in relation to the sensing system 600 .
- the processor 710 may include any computing entity, or processing device including various computer hardware or software modules and may be configured to execute instructions stored on any applicable computer-readable storage media.
- the processor 710 may include a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a parallel processor such as a graphics processing unit (GPU) or tensor processing unit (TPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or any other digital or analog circuitry configured to interpret and/or to execute program instructions and/or to process data.
- a microprocessor such as a graphics processing unit (GPU) or tensor processing unit (TPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or any other digital or analog circuitry configured to interpret and/or to execute program instructions and/or to process data.
- GPU graphics processing unit
- TPU tensor processing unit
- DSP digital signal processor
- the processor 710 may include any number of processors distributed across any number of networks or physical locations that are configured to perform individually or collectively any number of operations described herein.
- the processor 710 may interpret and/or execute program instructions and/or process data stored in the memory 720 .
- the processor 710 may execute the program instructions stored in the memory 720 .
- the instructions for the processing unit 620 may be included in the data storage 730 as program instructions.
- the processor 710 may fetch the program instructions from the data storage 730 and may load the program instructions in the memory 720 . After the program instructions are loaded into the memory 720 , the processor 710 may execute program instructions such that the computer system 700 may perform or direct the performance of the operations associated with force sensing as directed by the program instructions.
- the program instructions may be used to perform one or more operations described relative to FIG. 8 .
- the memory 720 and/or the data storage 730 may include computer-readable storage media or one or more computer-readable storage mediums for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon.
- Such computer-readable storage media may be any available media that may be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, such as the processor 710 .
- such computer-readable storage media may include non-transitory computer-readable storage media including Random Access Memory (RAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, flash memory devices (e.g., solid state memory devices), or any other storage medium which may be used to carry or store particular program code in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which may be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. Combinations of the above may also be included within the scope of computer-readable storage media.
- RAM Random Access Memory
- ROM Read-Only Memory
- EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
- CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
- flash memory devices e.g., solid state memory devices
- Combinations of the above may also be included within the scope of computer-readable storage media.
- Computer-executable instructions may include, for example, instructions and data configured to cause the processor 710 to perform a certain operation or group of operations as described in this disclosure.
- the term “non-transitory” as explained in the present disclosure should be construed to exclude only those types of transitory media that were found to fall outside the scope of patentable subject matter in the Federal Circuit decision of In re Nuuten, 500 F.3d 1346 (Fed. Cir. 2007). Combinations of the above may also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
- the communication unit 740 may include any component, device, system, or combination thereof that is configured to transmit or receive information over a network. In some embodiments, the communication unit 740 may communicate with other devices at other locations, the same location, or even other components within the same system.
- the communication unit 740 may include a modem, a network card (wireless or wired), an infrared communication device, a wireless communication device (such as an antenna), and/or chipset (such as a Bluetooth® device, an 802.6 device (e.g., Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)), a WiFi device, a WiMax device, cellular communication facilities, etc.), and/or the like.
- the communication unit 740 may permit data to be exchanged with a network and/or any other devices or systems described in the present disclosure. For example, when the computer system 700 is included in the processing unit 620 of FIG. 7 , the communication unit 740 may allow the processing unit 620 to communicate with the user device 650 .
- the user interface unit 750 may include any device to allow a user to interface with the computer system 700 .
- the user interface unit 750 may include a mouse, a track pad, a keyboard, buttons, camera, and/or a touchscreen, among other devices.
- the user interface unit 750 may receive input from a user and provide the input to the processor 710 .
- the computer system 700 may include any number of other components that may not be explicitly illustrated or described. Further, depending on certain implementations, the computer system 700 may not include one or more of the components illustrated and described.
- embodiments described herein may include the use of a computing system (e.g., the processor 710 of FIG. 8 ) including various computer hardware or software modules, as discussed in greater detail below. Further, as indicated above, embodiments described herein may be implemented using computer-readable media (e.g., the memory 720 of FIG. 8 ) for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon.
- a computing system e.g., the processor 710 of FIG. 8
- embodiments described herein may be implemented using computer-readable media (e.g., the memory 720 of FIG. 8 ) for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon.
- the different components, modules, engines, and services described herein may be implemented as objects or processes that execute on a computing system (e.g., as separate threads). While some of the systems and methods described herein are generally described as being implemented in software (stored on and/or executed by general purpose hardware), specific hardware implementations or a combination of software and specific hardware implementations are also possible and contemplated.
- any disjunctive word or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms.
- the phrase “A or B” should be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
- first,” “second,” “third,” etc. are not necessarily used herein to connote a specific order or number of elements.
- the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc. are used to distinguish between different elements as generic identifiers. Absence a showing that the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., connote a specific order, these terms should not be understood to connote a specific order. Furthermore, absence a showing that the terms first,” “second,” “third,” etc., connote a specific number of elements, these terms should not be understood to connote a specific number of elements.
- a first widget may be described as having a first side and a second widget may be described as having a second side.
- the use of the term “second side” with respect to the second widget may be to distinguish such side of the second widget from the “first side” of the first widget and not to connote that the second widget has two sides.
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Abstract
A smart box system may include a smart box device. The smart box device may include a top portion, elongated side portions, and side portions. The top portion may include a top set of locking elements configured to mate with an external device to prevent the external device from moving relative the top portion of the smart box device. The elongated side portions may attach to the top portion. The side portions may selectively attach to distal ends of the elongated side portions.
Description
- This patent application claims the benefit of and priority to India Provisional App. No. 202111033274 filed Jul. 23, 2021, titled “SMART BOX DEVICE,” which is incorporated in the present disclosure by reference in its entirety.
- The embodiments discussed in the present disclosure are related to a smart box device.
- Unless otherwise indicated herein, the materials described herein are not prior art to the claims in the present application and are not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.
- Boxes and steps are common pieces of equipment used in conjunction with workouts and other various forms of exercise. Aerobic steppers may include a small ground clearance, such as similar in height to steps in a staircase and may be used as exercise equipment to replicate stepping up and down stairs. Plyometric boxes may be taller than aerobic steppers and may be used in higher intensity training, such as including jumping up and down from the plyometric boxes. Plyometric boxes often include a large footprint in addition to height which may contribute to the stability thereof, as stability is an important safety feature with a user jumping on and off the plyometric box. Additionally, the plyometric boxes may include different heights which may also contribute to the intensity of the exercise.
- A user seeking to benefit from both the aerobic stepper and the plyometric boxes often acquire many pieces of equipment. Varying the intensity and/or difficulty of a workout using plyometric boxes may include varying the height of the plyometric boxes, which may entail having access to many plyometric boxes. Owning and storing many plyometric boxes and aerobic steppers may occupy large amounts of space and/or may include significant costs to procure.
- The subject matter claimed in the present disclosure is not limited to embodiments that solve any disadvantages or that operate only in environments such as those described above. Rather, this background is only provided to illustrate one example technology area where some embodiments described in the present disclosure may be practiced.
- A smart box system may include a smart box device. The smart box device may include a top portion, elongated side portions, and side portions. The top portion may include a top set of locking elements configured to mate with an external device to prevent the external device from moving relative the top portion of the smart box device. The elongated side portions may attach to the top portion. The side portions may selectively attach to distal ends of the elongated side portions.
- The objects and advantages of the embodiments will be realized and achieved at least by the elements, features, and combinations particularly pointed out in the claims.
- Both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are given as examples and are explanatory and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
- Example embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example smart box device; -
FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in an example smart box system; -
FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system; -
FIG. 2C illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system; -
FIG. 2D illustrates a perspective view of six smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system; -
FIG. 2E illustrates a perspective view of two smart box devices arranged in another example smart box system; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an example locking handle; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an example adjustable bench; -
FIG. 5A illustrates a perspective view of an example smart box system including an adjustable bench; -
FIG. 5B illustrates a perspective view of the smart system including an adjustable bench in a raised configuration; -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of the smart box device with an exemplary top layer; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of an example sensing system of a smart box device; and -
FIG. 8 illustrates an example computer system that may be used with a smart box device. - Exercise is a beneficial activity that may improve physical and mental health, among other benefits. Exercising with steps and/or elevated boxes may provide aerobic exercises, plyometric exercises, and/or other types of exercise directed at improving health of a user. In some circumstances, acquiring a variety of boxes and/or platform like objects to be used in various exercises may be costly and may require large amounts of space to maintain the various boxes.
- Boxes and steps are common pieces of equipment used in conjunction with workouts and other various forms of exercise. Aerobic steppers may include a small ground clearance, such as similar in height to steps in a staircase and may be used as exercise equipment to replicate stepping up and down stairs. Plyometric boxes may be taller than aerobic steppers and may be used in higher intensity training, such as including jumping up and down from the plyometric boxes. Plyometric boxes often include a large footprint in addition to a height which may contribute to the stability thereof, as stability is an important safety feature with a user jumping on and off the plyometric box. Additionally, the plyometric boxes may include different heights which may also contribute to the intensity of the exercise.
- A user seeking to benefit from both the aerobic stepper and the plyometric boxes often acquire many pieces of equipment. Varying the intensity and/or difficulty of a workout using plyometric boxes may include varying the height of the plyometric boxes, which may entail having access to many plyometric boxes. Owning and storing many plyometric boxes and aerobic steppers may occupy large amounts of space and/or may include significant costs to procure.
- According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a smart box system may include one or more smart box devices in which each smart box device of the smart box system may join with other smart box devices. As such, the number of smart box devices included in the smart box system may vary and may change. In these or other embodiments, the smart box system may include one or more smart box devices arranged such that a variety of heights to a top surface of the smart box devices may be accomplished. For example, a single smart box device may operate as an aerobic step, whereas two or three smart box devices in a stacked configuration may provide a taller platform for plyometric exercises.
- In some circumstances, a smart box device and/or a smart box system may provide the user many different height options for use during exercise. Further, the smart box device may improve an exercise experience of the user and may contribute to safer conditions while exercising. For example, a sensing system of the smart box device may detect an imbalance in the smart box device and/or interactions of the user with the smart box device. Alternatively or additionally, the sensing system of the smart box device may monitor a form of the user to help prevent injury and improve benefits from use of the smart box device. Further, the smart box system may contribute to reducing an amount of space that may be used to house exercise equipment by providing multiple smart box devices that accomplish the tasks of multiple alternative pieces of equipment.
- These and other embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained with reference to the accompanying figures. It is to be understood that the figures are diagrammatic and schematic representations of such example embodiments, and are not limiting, nor are they necessarily drawn to scale. In the figures, features with like numbers indicate like structure and function unless described otherwise.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an examplesmart box device 100, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. Thesmart box device 100 may include aframe 102, frame mounts 104, atop portion 110, a top set of lockingelements 112, and abottom portion 114. Thesmart box device 100 further includes multiple panels includingelongated side portions 120,side portions 130, a first set of lockingelements 140, and a second set of lockingelements 142. Theelongated side portions 120 may define a first set ofrecesses 101. Theside portions 130 may define a second set ofrecesses 103.FIG. 1 illustrates thesmart box device 100 in a deployed configuration. - The
smart box device 100 may transition between a deployed configuration and a stored configuration. Theelongated side portions 120 may transition between the stored configuration and the deployed configuration. Theside portions 130 may selectively attach to distal ends of theelongated side portions 120 in the deployed configuration. In some embodiments, theelongated side portions 120 may attach to thetop portion 110, theframe 102, or some combination thereof via offset hinges. In these and other embodiments, theelongated side portions 120 may include one or more latching features (not illustrated inFIG. 1 ) attached to thebottom portion 114. The latching features may selectively attach to a different portion of thesmart box device 100 to cause theelongated side portions 120 to remain in the stored configuration. - In some embodiments, the
frame 102 of thesmart box device 100 may include a cuboidal shape. For example, theframe 102 may be arranged such that theframe 102 is elongated along a first axis 107 (e.g., from left to right when facing the elongated side portions 120), shorter along asecond axis 109 orthogonal to the first axis 107 (e.g., from left to right when facing the side portions 130), and shorter along a third axis 111 that is orthogonal to the first axis 107 and the second axis 109 (e.g., from top to bottom when facing either theelongated side portions 120 or the side portions 130). - In some embodiments, the
frame 102 may be load bearing, such that thesmart box device 100 may support users having various weights stepping, jumping, etc., thereon. For example, theframe 102 may include metal, plastic, wood, composite components, and/or other sturdy and/or durable materials. In some embodiments, theframe 102 may include non-square external edges. For example, the external edges of theframe 102 may be rounded, tapered, chamfered, beveled, and/or other non-square variations, which may contribute to a lesser likelihood of a user becoming injured from the edges of thesmart box device 100. - In some embodiments, the
frame 102 may interface with thetop portion 110, thebottom portion 114, theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130. Theframe 102 may include a cuboidal frame (e.g., including openings on all sides) that thetop portion 110, thebottom portion 114, theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130 may affix to theframe 102 with mechanical fasteners. Alternatively or additionally, theframe 102 may include recessed portions on the sides thereof, such that thetop portion 110, thebottom portion 114, theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130 may be disposed adjacent to raised edges of theframe 102 and supported on an interior side by the recessed portion of theframe 102 and/or affixed to the recessed portions with mechanical fasteners. Alternatively or additionally, thetop portion 110, thebottom portion 114, theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130 may be welded to theframe 102. - In some embodiments, some or all of the
top portion 110, thebottom portion 114, theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130 may be flush with theframe 102 and/or with the other sides of thesmart box device 100. For example, theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130 may be flush with theframe 102 on thetop portion 110 and thebottom portion 114 thereof, such that theelongated side portions 120, and/or theside portions 130 may contact the surface thesmart box device 100 is located on and may provide structural support thereto. Theelongated side portions 120 may attach to thetop portion 110. - In some embodiments, the
frame 102 may include the frame mounts 104 disposed therein. For example, theframe 102 may define one or more semicircular cut-outs and may include metal rods disposed within the semicircular cut-outs that comprise the frame mounts 104. In some embodiments, the frame mounts 104 may be located on an upper portion of theframe 102 above theside portions 130 relative the third axis 111. Alternatively or additionally, the frame mounts 104 may be located on an upper portion of theframe 102 above theelongated side portions 120 relative thesecond axis 109. In some embodiments, the frame mounts 104 may be sized and/or shaped to receive a carabiner. Alternatively or additionally, the frame mounts 104 may be sized and/or shaped to receive resistance bands looped therethrough, such that the resistance bands may be fastened to thesmart box device 100 via the frame mounts 104. - In some embodiments, the
top portion 110 may attach to theframe 102 and be a superior surface of thesmart box device 100. For example, thetop portion 110 may be parallel to the surface thesmart box device 100 is on and may be arranged such that thetop portion 110 is the surface the user contacts during use of thesmart box device 100. - In some embodiments, the
bottom portion 114 may attach to theframe 102 and be an inferior surface of thesmart box device 100. For example, thebottom portion 114 may be parallel to and/or in contact with the surface thesmart box device 100 is physically positioned on and may be located opposite thetop portion 110 on thesmart box device 100. - In some embodiments, the
bottom portion 114 may include materials configured to be non-slip when in contact with another surface. For example, the weight of thesmart box device 100 in conjunction with the non-slip materials may contribute to thesmart box device 100 not slipping and/or sliding when in use. In some embodiments, thebottom portion 114 may include elastomer and/or polymer materials. The elastomer and/or polymer materials may provide traction to thesmart box device 100 when in contact with another surface. - In some embodiments, the top set of locking
elements 112 may include one or more projections that may be disposed on thetop portion 110 of thesmart box device 100. In some embodiments, the top set of lockingelements 112 may be disposed near or on the ends of thetop portion 110. Alternatively or additionally, the top set of lockingelements 112 may be disposed at any location on thetop portion 110. In some embodiments, thebottom portion 114 may define recesses (e.g., receptacles) that are complementary and/or opposition the projections of the top set of lockingelements 112. For example, a projection of the top set of lockingelements 112 may be sized and shaped to be received into a recess defined by thebottom portion 114 of another smart box device such that the another smart box device may be stacked on thesmart box device 100 relative the third axis 111. - In some embodiments, the top set of locking
elements 112 may include one or more fastening mechanisms that may retain the connection between the top set of lockingelements 112 and the recesses. For example, the fastening mechanisms of the top set of lockingelements 112 may include one or more magnets, locking pins, toggle clasps, spring loaded pins, and the like. - In some embodiments, the
elongated side portions 120 and theside portions 130 may be arranged on the sides of thesmart box device 100 and attached to theframe 102. In some embodiments, theelongated side portions 120 may be opposite one another and orthogonal to theside portions 130, which may be opposite one another on thesmart box device 100. - In some embodiments, the
side portions 130 may define one or more handles 132. For example, thehandles 132 may include cutouts in theside portions 130 such that thesmart box device 100 may be more easily lifted, handled, and/or manipulated by providing a grabbing location to a user. In some embodiments, theelongated side portions 120 may define one or more handles 113. Thehandles 113 may be disposed in various locations in theelongated side portions 120. Thehandles 113 may be in the alternative or in addition to thehandles 132. Thehandles - In some embodiments, the
elongated side portions 120 may include the first set of lockingelements 140 disposed thereon. Theelongated side portions 120 may be complementary with one another (e.g., may be the same or similar as each other) such that the first set of lockingelements 140 and the first set ofrecesses 101 align whenelongated side portions 120 are adjacent to one another (e.g., such as when theelongated side portions 120 of multiple smart box devices are adjacent to one another). For example, the first set of lockingelements 140 may be disposed on theelongated side portions 120 such that the first set of lockingelements 140 align with a corresponding first set ofrecesses 101 when theelongated side portions 120 are adjacent to another elongated side portion. - The first set of
recesses 101 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the first set of lockingelements 140 of another smart box device. The first set ofrecesses 101 may receive the first set of lockingelements 140 of another smart box device. The first set of lockingelements 140 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the first set ofrecesses 101 of another smart box device. The first set of lockingelements 140 may mate with the first set ofrecesses 101 of another smart box device. - In some embodiments, the
side portions 130 may include the second set of lockingelements 142 disposed thereon. Theside portions 130 may be complementary with one another (e.g., may be the same or similar as each other) such that the second set of lockingelements 140 and the second set of lockingelements 142 align whenside portions 130 are adjacent to one another (e.g., such as when theside portions 130 of multiple smart box devices are adjacent to one another). For example, the second set of lockingelements 142 may be disposed on theside portions 130 such that the second set of lockingelements 142 align with a corresponding second set ofrecesses 103 when theside portions 130 are adjacent to another side portion. - The second set of
recesses 103 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set of lockingelements 142 of another smart box device. The second set ofrecesses 103 may receive the second set of lockingelements 142 of another smart box device. The second set of lockingelements 142 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set ofrecesses 103 of another smart box device. The second set of lockingelements 142 may mate with the second set ofrecesses 103 of another smart box device. - The top set of locking
elements 112 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the recesses defined by the bottom portion of another smart box device. The recesses defined by the bottom portion of the other smart box device may receive the top set of lockingelements 112 to prevent the other smart box device from moving relative to thesmart box device 100. - The first set of
recesses 101 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set of lockingelements 142 of another smart box device. At least a portion of the first set ofrecesses 101 may receive the second set of lockingelements 142. The first set of lockingelements 140 may be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the second set ofrecesses 103 of another smart box device. The first set of lockingelements 140 may mate with the second set ofrecesses 103 of another smart box device. - In some embodiments, the first set of
recesses 101, the second set ofrecesses 103, or some combination thereof may receive fastening mechanisms (not illustrated inFIG. 1 ) to retain a connection betweensmart box devices 100. The fastening mechanisms associated with the first set of lockingelements 140 and/or the second set of lockingelements 142 may include one or more magnets, locking pins, toggle clasps, spring loaded pins, and the like. - In some embodiments, the first set of locking
elements 140, the second set of lockingelements 142, or some combination thereof may include one or more cylindrical or cuboidal structures that may interface with a corresponding recess of the first set ofrecesses 101 or the second set ofrecesses 103. The cylindrical or cuboidal structures of the first set of lockingelements 140 and the second set of lockingelements 142 may restrict thesmart box device 100 from moving (e.g., sliding) relative to another smart box device. - In some embodiments, the first set of locking
elements 140, the second set of lockingelements 142, or some combination thereof may include magnets disposed therein such that the combination of the interfacing structures (e.g., the cylindrical or cuboidal projections and the cylindrical depressions or cuboidal) and the magnets improve engagement between and restriction of movement between the smart box devices. -
FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a firstsmart box device 100 a and a secondsmart box device 100 b, arranged in an examplesmart box system 150, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be analogous to thesmart box device 100 ofFIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to thesmart box device 100.FIG. 2A illustrates thesmart box system 150 in a vertical configuration. - In some embodiments, the
top portion 110 b may interface with thebottom portion 114 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a (e.g., external device) such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b form thesmart box system 150. For example, as described in association withFIG. 1 , the top set of lockingelements 112 b (not illustrated inFIG. 2A ) of the secondsmart box device 100 b may be sized, shaped, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to interface with recesses (not illustrated inFIG. 2A ) defined by thebottom portion 114 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a. Alternatively or additionally, the top set of lockingelements 112 b, thebottom portion 114 a (proximate the set of recesses defined by thebottom portion 114 a) may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets. - In some embodiments, the
smart box system 150 may be vertically stacked (e.g., arranged) such that the sides of the firstsmart box device 100 a may be flush with the corresponding sides of the secondsmart box device 100 b. For example, theelongated side portion 120 a may be flush with theelongated side portion 120 b and/or theside portion 130 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a may be flush with theside portion 130 b of the secondsmart box device 100 b. In some embodiments, multiple smart box devices may be stacked such that for each smart box device stacked on another smart box device, a top portion of a lower smart box device may interface with a bottom portion of an upper smart box device. - In some embodiments, the
smart box system 160 may include lockinghandles 144 a-d. The locking handles 144 a-d may attach to portions of the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b, the first set of lockingelements 140 a,b, or some combination thereof in instances in which the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b are arranged such that thebottom portion 114 a is adjacent to thetop portion 110 b as illustrated inFIG. 2A . In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a-d may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b, which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the top set of lockingelements 112, the recesses defined by thebottom portion 114 a, and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above. - In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a-d may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the
smart box system 150. For example, the locking handles 144 a-d may be held by the user to drag and/or move thesmart box system 150. In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a-d may be used in the alternative to or in addition to thehandles 113 a,b and 132 a,b. Anexample locking handle 144 is discussed in more detail below in relation toFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b, arranged in an examplesmart box system 160, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be analogous to thesmart box device 100 ofFIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to thesmart box device 100.FIG. 2B illustrates thesmart box system 160 in an elongated configuration. - In some embodiments, a
side portion 130 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a may interface with aside portion 130 b of the secondsmart box device 100 b (e.g., external device) such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b form thesmart box system 160. For example, as described in association withFIG. 1 , a portion of the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b (not illustrated inFIG. 2B ) of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may receive a corresponding portion of the second set of lockingelements 142 a,b (not illustrated inFIG. 2B ). The portion of the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b, the portion of the second set of lockingelements 142 a,b, or some combination thereof may align and/or retain the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b. Alternatively or additionally, the second set of lockingelements 142 a,b and theside portions 130 a,b (e.g., proximate the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b) may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets. Alternatively or additionally, fastening mechanisms may be disposed within the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be retained together. - In some embodiments, the
smart box system 160 may include the locking handles 144 a,b. The locking handles 144 a,b may attach to portions of the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b, portions of the first set of lockingelements 140 a,b, or some combination thereof in instances in which the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b are arranged such thatside portions 130 a,b are adjacent to one another as illustrated inFIG. 2B . In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a,b may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b, which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b, the second set of lockingelements 142 a,b, and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above. - In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a,b may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the
smart box system 160. For example, the locking handles 144 a,b may be held by the user to drag and/or move thesmart box system 160. In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a,b may be used in the alternative to or in addition to thehandles 113 a,b and 132 a,b. An example of the locking handles 144 a,b is discussed in more detail below in relation toFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 2C illustrates a perspective view of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b, arranged in an examplesmart box system 170. In some embodiments, the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be analogous to thesmart box device 100 ofFIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to thesmart box device 100.FIG. 2C illustrates thesmart box system 170 in a horizontal configuration. - In some embodiments, the
elongated side portions 120 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a may interface with theelongated side portions 120 b of the secondsmart box device 100 b (e.g., external device) such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b form thesmart box system 170. For example, as described in association withFIG. 1 , a portion of the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b (not illustrated inFIG. 2C ) of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may receive a corresponding portion of the first set of lockingelements 140 a,b (not illustrated inFIG. 2C ). The first set ofrecesses 101 a,b, the first set of lockingelements 140 a,b, or some combination thereof may align and/or retain the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b. Alternatively or additionally, the first set of lockingelements 140 a,b and theelongated side portions 120 a,b (e.g., proximate the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b) may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets. Alternatively or additionally, fastening mechanisms may be disposed within the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be retained together. - In some embodiments, the
smart box system 170 may include lockinghandles 144 a,b. The locking handles 144 a,b may attach to portions of the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b, portions of the second set of lockingelements 142 a,b, or some combination thereof in instances in which the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b are arranged such thatelongated side portions 120 a,b are adjacent to one another as illustrated inFIG. 2C . In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a,b may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b, which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b, the first set of lockingelements 140 a,b, and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above. - In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a,b may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the
smart box system 170. For example, the locking handles 144 a,b may be held by the user to drag and/or move thesmart box system 170. In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a,b may be used in the alternative to or in addition to thehandles 113 a,b and 132 a,b. An example locking handles 144 a,b is discussed in more detail below in relation toFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 2D illustrates a perspective view of the firstsmart box device 100 a, the secondsmart box device 100 b, a thirdsmart box device 100 c, a fourth smart box device 100 d, a fifthsmart box device 100 e, and a sixthsmart box device 100 f, arranged in an examplesmart box system 180, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the firstsmart box device 100 a, the secondsmart box device 100 b, the thirdsmart box device 100 c, the fourth smart box device 100 d, the fifthsmart box device 100 e, and the sixthsmart box device 100 f may be analogous to thesmart box device 100 ofFIG. 1 , and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to thesmart box device 100. Thesmart box system 180 illustrates a potential combination of the arrangements of smart box devices as shown in thesmart box system 150 and thesmart box system 170.FIG. 2D illustrates thesmart box system 180 in a multiple box configuration. - In some embodiments, the
smart box system 180 may include one or more smart box devices arranged such that some of the smart box devices (e.g., the firstsmart box device 100 a, the secondsmart box device 100 b, the fourth smart box device 100 d, and the fifthsmart box device 100 e) are vertically stacked (e.g., arranged) on another smart box device (e.g., an external device, such as described above in relation to thesmart box system 150 ofFIG. 2A . For example, the firstsmart box device 100 a may be vertically arranged on the secondsmart box device 100 b, which may be vertically arranged on the thirdsmart box device 100 c. As another example, the fourth smart box device 100 d may be vertically arranged on the fifthsmart box device 100 e, which may be vertically arranged on the sixthsmart box device 100 f. - Alternatively or additionally, the
smart box system 180 may include one or more smart box devices arranged such that theelongated side portions 120 of the smart box devices may align, such as described relative to thesmart box system 170 ofFIG. 2C . For example, the firstsmart box device 100 a may be aligned with the fourth smart box device 100 d alongelongated side portions 120 a,d, the secondsmart box device 100 b may be aligned with the fifthsmart box device 100 e alongelongated side portions 120 b,d, and/or the thirdsmart box device 100 c may be aligned with the sixthsmart box device 100 f along elongated side portions 120 c,f. - The
smart box system 180 may include the locking handles 144 a-f. The locking handles 144 a-f may attach to portions of the first set ofrecesses 101 a-f, portions of the first set of lockingelements 140 a-f, or some combination thereof in instances in which thesmart box devices 100 a-f are arranged adjacent to one another as illustrated inFIG. 2D . In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a-f may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of thesmart box devices 100 a-f relative to each other, which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the second set ofrecesses 103 a-f, the second set of lockingelements 142 a-f, and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above. For example, as illustrated, the firstsmart box device 100 a may be aligned and arranged with the fourth smart box device 100 d using the locking handle 144 a and with the secondsmart box device 100 b using the locking handle 144 b. As another example, the fifthsmart box device 100 e may be aligned and arranged with the fourth smart box device 100 d using the locking handle 144 f and with the sixthsmart box device 100 f using the locking handle 144 e. - In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a-f may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the
smart box system 180. For example, the locking handles 144 a-f may be held by the user to drag and/or move thesmart box system 180. In some embodiments, the locking handles 144 a-f may be used in the alternative to or in addition to thehandles 113 a-f and 132 a-f. An example of the locking handles 144 a,b is discussed in more detail below in relation toFIG. 3 . - It will be appreciated that the various arrangements of the smart box systems (e.g., the
smart box system 150, thesmart box system 160, thesmart box system 170, and the smart box system 180) are only examples of the possible configurations of smart box devices. For example, the smart box devices may be arranged in any configuration such that complementary sides are arranged such that they align and/or tops and bottoms are arranged such that they are stacked. -
FIG. 2E illustrates a perspective view of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b, arranged in an examplesmart box system 190, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be analogous to thesmart box device 100 ofFIG. 1 and may include some or all of the elements and/or features described relative to thesmart box device 100.FIG. 2E illustrates thesmart box system 190 in a perpendicular configuration. - In some embodiments, a
side portion 130 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a may interface with anelongated side portion 120 b of the secondsmart box device 100 b (e.g., an external device) such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b form thesmart box system 190. For example, as described in association withFIG. 1 , a portion of the second set ofrecesses 103 a (not illustrated inFIG. 2B ) of the first smart box device may receive a corresponding portion of the first set of lockingelements 142 b (not illustrated inFIG. 2B ) of the secondsmart box device 100 b. The portion of the second set ofrecesses 103 a, the portion of the second set of lockingelements 142 b, or some combination thereof may align and/or retain the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b. Alternatively or additionally, the second set of lockingelements 142 a,b, theside portions 130 a,b (e.g., proximate the second set ofrecesses 103 a,b), theelongated side portions 120 a,b (e.g., proximate the first set ofrecesses 101 a,b) may include magnets disposed therein such that the attachment between the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be improved over an attachment by the interfacing of the projections and receptacles without magnets. Alternatively or additionally, fastening mechanisms may be disposed within the second set ofrecesses 103 a such that the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be retained together. - In some embodiments, the
smart box system 190 may include thelocking handle 144. The locking handle 144 may attach to portions of the first set of lockingelements 140 a, a portion of the second set ofrecesses 103 b, or some combination thereof in instances in which the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b are arranged such that aside portion 130 a is adjacent to anelongated side portion 120 b as illustrated inFIG. 2E . In some embodiments, the locking handle 144 may contribute to the alignment and/or retainment of the firstsmart box device 100 a relative to the secondsmart box device 100 b, which may be in the alternative to or in addition to the first set of lockingelements 140 b, the first set ofrecesses 101 a, the second set ofrecesses 103 a, the second set of lockingelements 142 a, and/or the fastening mechanisms as described above. - In some embodiments, the locking handle 144 may be used to provide a location for the user to hold and/or manipulate the
smart box system 190. For example, the locking handle 144 may be held by the user to drag and/or move thesmart box system 190. In some embodiments, the locking handle 144 may be used in the alternative to or in addition to thehandles 113 a,b and 132 a,b. An example of thelocking handle 144 is discussed in more detail below in relation toFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of anexample locking handle 144, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. The locking handle 144 may include ahandle portion 315 and ahandle locking element 307. Thehandle portion 315 may define ahandle recess 305. - In some embodiments, the locking handle 144 may attach to one or more smart box devices, such as the
smart box devices 100 a-f of the smart box systems 150-190 ofFIGS. 2A-2E . In some embodiments, the locking handle 144 may attach to thesmart box devices 100 a-f to prevent the smart box devices from separating. For example, in instances in whichside portions 130 a,b of thesmart box devices 100 a-f are physically positioned adjacent to each other, the locking handle 144 may attach to theelongated side portion 120 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a and theelongated side portion 120 b of the secondsmart box device 100 b. For example, thehandle recess 305 may receive a protrusion of the first set of lockingelements 140 a and a recess of the first set ofrecesses 101 b may receive thehandle locking element 307. Alternatively or additionally, in instances in which elongatedside portions 120 a,b of thesmart box devices 100 a,b are adjacent to each other, the locking handle 144 may attach to theside portion 130 a of the firstsmart box device 100 a and theside portion 130 b of the secondsmart box device 100 b. For example, thehandle recess 305 may receive a protrusion of the second set of lockingelements 142 a and a recess of the second set ofrecesses 101 b may receive thehandle locking element 307. - In some embodiments, the
handle portion 315 may be sized and shaped such that thehandle portion 315 and/or the locking handle 144 may be easily held and/or manipulated by a user. For example, thehandle portion 315 may be sized such that it may accommodate a wide range of sizes of human hands. As another example, thehandle portion 315 may definegrip openings 309 a,b to receive a portion of a hand of the user. In some embodiments, thehandle portion 315 may include metal, plastic, wood, composite components, and/or other sturdy and/or durable materials. - In some embodiments, the locking handle 144 may include a
first attachment mechanism 311 and asecond attachment mechanism 313. Thefirst attachment mechanism 311 and thesecond attachment mechanism 313 may attach to portions of thesmart box devices 100 a-f. In some embodiments thefirst attachment mechanism 311 and thesecond attachment mechanism 313 may include positive and negative features similar to the locating cuboids. Thefirst attachment mechanism 311 and thesecond attachment mechanism 313 may also contain magnets and metal for latching the attachment to the respectivesmart box devices 100 a-f. In some embodiments, thefirst attachment mechanism 311 and thesecond attachment mechanism 313 may include materials that may be hardened and/or durable, such as plastic and/or composite components. Thefirst attachment mechanism 311 and thesecond attachment mechanism 313 may permit spontaneously latching to the magnets between twosmart box device 100 a-f so as to stop any relative motion between thesmart box devices 100 a-f. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an exampleadjustable bench 300, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the adjustable bench 300 (e.g., external device) may include abench top portion 310, asupport arm 320, and a ratchetingportion 330. Thebench top portion 310 may include apivot end 312 and anadjustable end 314. - In some embodiments, the
adjustable bench 300 may include materials configured to support heavy loads that may be employed during weightlifting exercises. For example, theadjustable bench 300 may include metal, plastic, wood, composite components, and/or other sturdy and/or durable materials. - In some embodiments, the
pivot end 312 of thebench top portion 310 may include a pivot joint 413 that may attach thebench top portion 310 to the ratchetingportion 330. In some embodiments, the pivot joint 413 may maintain attachment between thebench top portion 310 and the ratchetingportion 330 while permitting theadjustable end 314 to vary in distance relative to the ratchetingportion 330. For example, theadjustable end 314 may be raised and/or lowered relative to the ratchetingportion 330 while thepivot end 312 may remain coupled to the ratchetingportion 330. In some embodiments, theadjustable bench 300 may be inclined above the ratchetingportion 330 such that theadjustable bench 300 may be used as an inclined bench. - In some embodiments, the
bench top portion 310 may include a cushioned surface that may form a superior surface of thebench top portion 310. The cushioned surface may be opposite an inferior surface, which may be oriented toward the ratchetingportion 330, and the cushioned surface may be contacted by a user while using theadjustable bench 300. For example, in a closed position, theadjustable bench 300 may be substantially flat such that the user may lie on the cushioned surface while the user performs a bench press exercises. - In some embodiments, the cushioned surface of the
bench top portion 310 may include liquid-resistant materials. The liquid-resistant materials of thebench top portion 310 may resist and/or prevent water and/or other liquids from damaging thebench top portion 310 of theadjustable bench 300. For example, thebench top portion 310 may include liquid-resistant materials that may reduce and/or prevent degradation from sweat, rain, spilled liquids, and the like. - In some embodiments, the ratcheting
portion 330 may attach to thetop portion 110 ofsmart box device 100. For example, the ratchetingportion 330 may attach to the superior surface of thetop portion 110. Alternatively or additionally, the ratchetingportion 330 may attach to multiple smart box devices that may be coupled together, such as thesmart box system 160 ofFIG. 2B . The ratchetingportion 330 may define ratchet recesses 471. The ratchet recesses may receive the top set of lockingelements 112 to prevent the adjustable bench from moving relative to thesmart box device 100. - In some embodiments, the ratcheting
portion 330 may attach to the superior surface of thetop portion 110 of thesmart box device 100 and/or to an upper portion of theframe 102 of thesmart box device 100. For example, the ratchetingportion 330 may include mechanical fasteners that may couple with thetop portion 110 and/or theframe 102 of thesmart box device 100. In some embodiments, the ratchetingportion 330 may interface with locking portions disposed on thetop portion 110 of thesmart box device 100, such as the top set of lockingelements 112. - In some embodiments, the ratcheting
portion 330 may include two or moreparallel components 415 that may attach to thebench top portion 310. In some embodiments, the ratchetingportion 330 may include multiple locking positions, which may be complementarily disposed in theparallel components 415. For example,multiple recesses 417 may be disposed in the ratchetingportion 330 with complementary recesses being arranged opposite one another in theparallel components 415. - In some embodiments, the
multiple recesses 417, in conjunction with thesupport arm 320, may secure thebench top portion 310 at different angles of inclination. For example, coupling thesupport arm 320 to a first set of complementary recesses may produce a first angle of inclination between thebench top portion 310 and the ratchetingportion 330, while coupling thesupport arm 320 to a second set of complementary recesses may produce a second angle of inclination between thebench top portion 310 and the ratchetingportion 330. In instances in which thesupport arm 320 is not coupled to themultiple recesses 417, thebench top portion 310 may be substantially horizontal and/or in plane with the ratchetingportion 330. - In some embodiments, the ratcheting
portion 330 may provide distinct angles of inclination between thebench top portion 310 and the ratchetingportion 330. For example, the ratchetingportion 330 may produce predetermined angles of inclination between thebench top portion 310 and the ratchetingportion 330, such as five degrees, ten degrees, fifteen degrees, thirty degrees, forty-five degrees, and/or other angles of inclination between zero degrees and ninety degrees. Alternatively or additionally, the ratchetingportion 330 may provide a continuum of angles of inclination, such that the user may determine an angle of inclination as desired. For example, the ratchetingportion 330 may include one or more mechanical tightening devices that may be adjusted by the user to set the angle of inclination to a desired amount. The mechanical tightening devices may include clamps, screws, and/or other variable tightening devices. - In some embodiments, the
support arm 320 may attach to thebench top portion 310 and may interface with the ratchetingportion 330. Thesupport arm 320 may maintain and/or support thebench top portion 310 in a desired inclination angle (e.g., any angle equal to or between zero degrees and ninety degrees between thebench top portion 310 and the ratcheting portion 330). - In some embodiments, the
support arm 320 may attach to a bottom portion of thebench top portion 310. For example, thesupport arm 320 and thebench top portion 310 may be coupled together with a pivoting joint 419. In some embodiments, the pivoting joint 419 may permit thebench top portion 310 to vary an inclination amount relative to the ratchetingportion 330 while thesupport arm 320 may remain coupled to thebench top portion 310 and interfaced with the ratchetingportion 330. - In some embodiments, the
support arm 320 may include interfacing mechanisms (not illustrated inFIG. 4 ) disposed on a distal end that may interface with the ratchet elements of the ratchetingportion 330. For example, in instances in which the ratchetingportion 330 includes themultiple recesses 417, the interfacing mechanisms of thesupport arm 320 may include one or more rods and/or pins that may be received into the receptacles, which may maintain thesupport arm 320 in a fixed position. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate perspective views of an examplesmart bench system 400, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. Thesmart bench system 400 may include the firstsmart box device 100 a, the secondsmart box device 100 b, and theadjustable bench 300.FIG. 5A illustrates thesmart bench system 400 with theadjustable bench 300 in a lowered configuration.FIG. 5B illustrates thesmart bench system 400 with theadjustable bench 300 in a raised configuration. - In some embodiments, the first
smart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may form a smart box system that is analogous to thesmart box system 160 ofFIG. 2B . The firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may be attached along theside portions 130 a,b. The firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b may form a base portion of thesmart bench system 400. Alternatively or additionally, more than two smart box devices may be attached along theelongated side portions 120 a,b to form the base portion of thesmart bench system 400. For example, two sets of smart box systems may be arranged the same as or similarly to thesmart box system 160 ofFIG. 2C such that the smart bench system including four smart box devices is a similar length as thesmart bench system 400 and may include a width that is twice as wide. - In some embodiments, the
adjustable bench 300 may be positioned on and/or be attached to thetop portions 110 a,b of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b. In some embodiments, theadjustable bench 300 may interface with locking portions disposed on thetop portions 110 a,b, such as thetop locking elements 112 a,b. Alternatively or additionally, theadjustable bench 300 may attach to thetop portions 110 a,b using mechanical fasteners. For example, mechanical fasteners such as screws, clamps, dowels, etc., may be used to align and/or secure theadjustable bench 300 to thetop portions 110 a,b. - In some embodiments, a width of the
adjustable bench 300 may be the same as or similar to a width of the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b (e.g., the width of theside portions 130 a,b), such that the edges of theadjustable bench 300 may be substantially flush with theelongated side portions 120 a,b. Alternatively or additionally, the width of theadjustable bench 300 may be wider or narrower than the width of the firstsmart box device 100 a, the secondsmart box device 100 b, or some combination thereof. - In some embodiments, the
adjustable bench 300 may be physically positioned on the firstsmart box device 100 a and the secondsmart box device 100 b such that theadjustable end 314 may be flush with an end of the secondsmart box device 100 b. In some embodiments, a length of theadjustable bench 300 may be less than an overall length of the firstsmart box device 100 a combined with the length of the secondsmart box device 100 b. For example, in instances in which theadjustable end 314 is flush with the end of the secondsmart box device 100 b, thepivot end 312 may not extend to the opposite end of the firstsmart box device 100 a, such that aseat portion 515 may be formed by the uncovered portion of thetop portion 110 a. - Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the
smart bench system 400 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in some embodiments, thesmart bench system 400 may include three or more smart box devices that may be arranged in multiple different configurations. In another example, thesmart bench system 400 may include a larger exercise surface that may be configured to attach to an arrangement of multiple smart box devices. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of thesmart box device 100 with an exemplarytop layer 617, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, thetop layer 617 may include a traction surface, a cushioned surface, or some combination thereof. In addition, thetop layer 617 may be liquid resistant. - In some embodiments, the
top layer 617 may provide a non-slip contact point for the user during use of thesmart box device 100. For example, in instances in which the user is stepping and/or jumping onto thesmart box device 100, thetop layer 617 operating as a traction surface may improve traction between shoes and/or feet of the user such that the user is less likely to slip upon contacting thetop layer 617. Thetop layer 617 may include a coating to reduce wear and increase liquid resistance of thetop layer 617. In some embodiments, thetop layer 617 may include elastomer and/or polymer materials. - In some embodiments, the
top layer 617 may reduce an impact force that results from stepping and/or jumping onto thesmart box device 100. For example, in instances in which the user is jumping onto thesmart box device 100, thetop layer 617 operating as a cushioned surface may soften a landing thereon such that thesmart box device 100 may be more comfortable for the user during use and/or may reduce a likelihood of short term and/or long-term injury. - In some embodiments, the liquid-resistant materials of the
top layer 617 may resist and/or prevent water and/or other liquids from damaging thetop layer 617. For example, thetop layer 617 may include liquid-resistant materials that reduce and/or prevent degradation from sweat, rain, spilled liquids, and the like. - The
top layer 617 may define recesses 619. Therecesses 619 may be defined to be shaped, sized, physically positioned, or some combination thereof to be complementary, opposite, or some combination thereof to the top set of lockingelements 112 of thesmart box device 100. Therecesses 619, when thetop layer 617 is attached to thetop portion 110, may permit the top set of lockingelements 112 to extend beyond thetop layer 617 to permit the top set of lockingelements 112 to interface with recesses of thebottom portion 114 of another smart box device. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of anexample sensing system 600 of thesmart box device 100, in accordance with at least one embodiment described in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, thesensing system 600 may be configured to determine interactions of a user with thesmart box device 100, such as stepping, jumping, and/or other user actions relative to thesmart box device 100. Thesensing system 600 may includeforce sensors 610, aprocessing unit 620, acommunication module 630, and apower source 640. Thesensing system 600 may be selectively attachable to thesmart box device 100. Thesensing system 600 may be selectively attachable to thesmart box device 100 via a removable sensing mat (e.g., force sensors 610) that is attached to thetop portion 110, electronic components (e.g., theprocessing unit 620 and thecommunication module 630 coupled) to the removable sensing unit, or some combination thereof. - In some embodiments, one or more elements of the
sensing system 600 may be disposed within thesmart box device 100. For example, theforce sensors 610 may be coupled to the top portion of thesmart box device 100 and may sense various forces applied to the top portion of thesmart box device 100. In some embodiments, theprocessing unit 620 may be disposed within thesmart box device 100 and may be coupled to theforce sensors 610. Alternatively or additionally, theprocessing unit 620 may be remote from thesmart box device 100. - In some embodiments, the
force sensors 610 may include load cells, force sensitive resistors, flex sensors, molecular deposition-based strain gauges, and/or proximity sensors that may contribute to determining the interactions of the user with thesmart box device 100. For example, theforce sensors 610 may include strain-gauge load cells, piezoelectric load cells, inductive load cells, capacitive load cells, magneto-strictive load cells, and/or other load cells or force sensors. - In some embodiments, the
processing unit 620 may be configured to execute instructions stored on any applicable computer-readable storage media. For example, theprocessing unit 620 of thesensing system 600 may include a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or any other digital or analog circuitry configured to interpret and/or to execute program instructions and/or to process data. - In some embodiments, the
communication module 630 may include any device, system, component, or collection of components configured to allow or facilitate communication between thesensing system 600 and a remote device (not illustrated inFIG. 7 ). For example, thecommunication module 630 may include, without limitation, a modem, a network card (wireless or wired), an infrared communication device, an optical communication device, a wireless communication device (such as an antenna), and/or chipset (such as a Bluetooth device which may include Bluetooth Low Energy, a Near-Field Communication device, an 802.6 device (e.g. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)), a Wi-Fi device, a WiMAX device, cellular communication facilities, etc.), and/or the like. Thesensing system 600 may permit data to be exchanged with any network such as a cellular network, a Wi-Fi network, a MAN, an optical network, etc., to name a few examples, and/or any other devices which may include devices remote from thesensing system 600. In some embodiments, the remote device may include a personal computing device, such as a mobile phone, mobile computer, tablet computer, and/or similar computing devices. - In some embodiments, the
power source 640 may include a battery that may be configured to provide power to thesensing system 600. In some embodiments, thepower source 640 may be selectively attachable to thesmart box device 100 and/or thesensing system 600. Alternatively or additionally, thepower source 640 may include a rechargeable battery. In some embodiments, thesensing system 600 may recharge thepower source 640 using a quick charge device. Alternatively or additionally, thepower source 640 may be recharged using wireless charging. Alternatively or additionally, thepower source 640 may be configured to be recharged using kinetic energy. - In some embodiments, the
sensing system 600 may obtain usage data associated with use of thesmart box device 100 by the user (e.g., data from the force sensors 610) and thesensing system 600 may process the usage data to determine the use of thesmart box device 100 by the user. Alternatively or additionally, thesensing system 600 may transmit the usage data to a remote device that may process the usage data and determine the use of thesmart box device 100 by the user. For example, after obtaining usage data, thesensing system 600 may transmit the usage data via thecommunication module 630 to the remote device for processing, such as a mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, etc.), and/or a cloud-based network system. - In some embodiments, the processed usage data may include information related to imbalance detection, recommendations to correct form of the user during exercises, personalized workouts, workout metrics, etc. For example, the
force sensors 610 may detect different forces related to the user landing unevenly on thetop portion 110 of thesmart box device 100 and may transmit the detected forces to theprocessing unit 620. Theprocessing unit 620 may determine that the user is landing unevenly and may provide recommendations to the user via a graphical user interface, such as a display on a mobile device of the user. Alternatively or additionally, theforce sensors 610 may detect a level of impact the user exerts on thetop portion 110 of thesmart box device 100 and transmit the detected impact to theprocessing unit 620, which may be located on a remote user device, such as a mobile phone. Theprocessing unit 620 may determine that the user may benefit from adding an additionalsmart box device 100 on top of the existing smart box device 100 (e.g., thesmart box system 150 ofFIG. 2A ) and may provide the recommendation of including an additionalsmart box device 100 to the user via the graphical user interface of the mobile phone. - In these and other embodiments, the processed usage data may be delivered to the user. For example, the processed usage data may be sent to a user device 650 and may be displayed in a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may be located on a mobile phone, a personal computer, a tablet computer, etc. In some embodiments, the processed usage data may be obtained by the user device 650 from the device and/or system which may have performed the processing. For example, in instances in which the usage data is processed by a cloud-based network, the user device 650 may obtain the processed usage data and may display the results to the user in a graphical user interface located thereon.
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FIG. 8 illustrates anexample computer system 700 that may be used with a smart box device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thecomputer system 700 may include aprocessor 710, amemory 720, adata storage 730, acommunication unit 740, and a user interface unit 750, which all may be communicatively coupled. In some embodiments, thecomputer system 700 may be part of thesensing system 600 ofFIG. 7 and may be configured to perform one or more of the tasks described in relation to thesensing system 600. - Generally, the
processor 710 may include any computing entity, or processing device including various computer hardware or software modules and may be configured to execute instructions stored on any applicable computer-readable storage media. For example, theprocessor 710 may include a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a parallel processor such as a graphics processing unit (GPU) or tensor processing unit (TPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or any other digital or analog circuitry configured to interpret and/or to execute program instructions and/or to process data. - Although illustrated as a single processor in
FIG. 8 , it is understood that theprocessor 710 may include any number of processors distributed across any number of networks or physical locations that are configured to perform individually or collectively any number of operations described herein. In some embodiments, theprocessor 710 may interpret and/or execute program instructions and/or process data stored in thememory 720. In some embodiments, theprocessor 710 may execute the program instructions stored in thememory 720. - For example, in some embodiments, the instructions for the
processing unit 620 may be included in thedata storage 730 as program instructions. Theprocessor 710 may fetch the program instructions from thedata storage 730 and may load the program instructions in thememory 720. After the program instructions are loaded into thememory 720, theprocessor 710 may execute program instructions such that thecomputer system 700 may perform or direct the performance of the operations associated with force sensing as directed by the program instructions. In these and other embodiments, the program instructions may be used to perform one or more operations described relative toFIG. 8 . - The
memory 720 and/or thedata storage 730 may include computer-readable storage media or one or more computer-readable storage mediums for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such computer-readable storage media may be any available media that may be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, such as theprocessor 710. - By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable storage media may include non-transitory computer-readable storage media including Random Access Memory (RAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, flash memory devices (e.g., solid state memory devices), or any other storage medium which may be used to carry or store particular program code in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which may be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. Combinations of the above may also be included within the scope of computer-readable storage media.
- Computer-executable instructions may include, for example, instructions and data configured to cause the
processor 710 to perform a certain operation or group of operations as described in this disclosure. In these and other embodiments, the term “non-transitory” as explained in the present disclosure should be construed to exclude only those types of transitory media that were found to fall outside the scope of patentable subject matter in the Federal Circuit decision of In re Nuuten, 500 F.3d 1346 (Fed. Cir. 2007). Combinations of the above may also be included within the scope of computer-readable media. - The
communication unit 740 may include any component, device, system, or combination thereof that is configured to transmit or receive information over a network. In some embodiments, thecommunication unit 740 may communicate with other devices at other locations, the same location, or even other components within the same system. For example, thecommunication unit 740 may include a modem, a network card (wireless or wired), an infrared communication device, a wireless communication device (such as an antenna), and/or chipset (such as a Bluetooth® device, an 802.6 device (e.g., Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)), a WiFi device, a WiMax device, cellular communication facilities, etc.), and/or the like. Thecommunication unit 740 may permit data to be exchanged with a network and/or any other devices or systems described in the present disclosure. For example, when thecomputer system 700 is included in theprocessing unit 620 ofFIG. 7 , thecommunication unit 740 may allow theprocessing unit 620 to communicate with the user device 650. - The user interface unit 750 may include any device to allow a user to interface with the
computer system 700. For example, the user interface unit 750 may include a mouse, a track pad, a keyboard, buttons, camera, and/or a touchscreen, among other devices. The user interface unit 750 may receive input from a user and provide the input to theprocessor 710. - Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the
computer system 700 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in some embodiments, thecomputer system 700 may include any number of other components that may not be explicitly illustrated or described. Further, depending on certain implementations, thecomputer system 700 may not include one or more of the components illustrated and described. - As indicated above, the embodiments described herein may include the use of a computing system (e.g., the
processor 710 ofFIG. 8 ) including various computer hardware or software modules, as discussed in greater detail below. Further, as indicated above, embodiments described herein may be implemented using computer-readable media (e.g., thememory 720 ofFIG. 8 ) for carrying or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. - In some embodiments, the different components, modules, engines, and services described herein may be implemented as objects or processes that execute on a computing system (e.g., as separate threads). While some of the systems and methods described herein are generally described as being implemented in software (stored on and/or executed by general purpose hardware), specific hardware implementations or a combination of software and specific hardware implementations are also possible and contemplated.
- In accordance with common practice, the various features illustrated in the drawings may not be drawn to scale. The illustrations presented in the present disclosure are not meant to be actual views of any particular apparatus (e.g., device, system, etc.) or method, but are merely idealized representations that are employed to describe various embodiments of the disclosure. Accordingly, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. In addition, some of the drawings may be simplified for clarity. Thus, the drawings may not depict all of the components of a given apparatus (e.g., device) or all operations of a particular method.
- Terms used herein and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including, but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes, but is not limited to,” etc.).
- Additionally, if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to embodiments containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations.
- In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, it is understood that such recitation should be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” or “one or more of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended to include A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B, and C together, etc. For example, the use of the term “and/or” is intended to be construed in this manner.
- Further, any disjunctive word or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” should be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
- Additionally, the use of the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are not necessarily used herein to connote a specific order or number of elements. Generally, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used to distinguish between different elements as generic identifiers. Absence a showing that the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., connote a specific order, these terms should not be understood to connote a specific order. Furthermore, absence a showing that the terms first,” “second,” “third,” etc., connote a specific number of elements, these terms should not be understood to connote a specific number of elements. For example, a first widget may be described as having a first side and a second widget may be described as having a second side. The use of the term “second side” with respect to the second widget may be to distinguish such side of the second widget from the “first side” of the first widget and not to connote that the second widget has two sides.
- All examples and conditional language recited herein are intended for pedagogical objects to aid the reader in understanding the invention and the concepts contributed by the inventor to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail, it should be understood that the various changes, substitutions, and alterations could be made hereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
Claims (20)
1. A smart box system comprising a smart box device, the smart box device comprising:
a top portion comprising a top set of locking elements configured to mate with an external device to prevent the external device from moving relative the top portion of the smart box device;
a plurality of elongated side portions configured to attach to the top portion; and
a plurality of side portions configured to selectively attach to distal ends of the plurality of elongated side portions.
2. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;
the external device comprises a second smart box device comprising a bottom portion that defines a plurality of recesses; and
the top set of locking elements are configured to mate with the plurality of recesses to arrange the smart box system in a vertical configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the top portion.
3. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;
the external device comprises a second smart box device; and
the plurality of elongated side portions comprise a first plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the second smart box device to arrange the smart box system in a horizontal configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding elongated side portion of the plurality of elongated side portions.
4. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;
the external device comprises a second smart box device; and
the plurality of side portions comprise a second plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the second smart box device to arrange the smart box system in an elongated configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding side portion of the plurality of side portions.
5. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;
the external device comprises a second smart box device comprising an elongated side portion; and
the plurality of side portions comprise a second plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the elongated side portion of the second smart box device to arrange the smart box system in a perpendicular configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding side portion of the plurality of side portions.
6. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;
the external device comprises a second smart box device comprising a bottom portion that defines a plurality of recesses;
the smart box system further comprises a third smart box device;
the top set of locking elements are configured to mate with the plurality of recesses to arrange the first smart box device and the second smart box device in a vertical configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the top portion;
the plurality of elongated side portions comprise a first plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the third smart box device to arrange the first smart box device and the third smart box device in a horizontal configuration and to prevent the third smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding elongated side portion of the plurality of elongated side portions; and
the smart box system is arranged in a multiple box configuration.
7. The smart box system of claim 1 further comprising a locking handle, wherein:
the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;
the external device comprises a second smart box device; and
the locking handle is configured to attach to the first smart box device and the second smart box device to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the first smart box device.
8. The smart box system of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of elongated side portions comprise a first plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the locking handle to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding elongated side portion of the plurality of elongated side portions.
9. The smart box system of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of side portions comprise a second plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the locking handle to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding side portion of the plurality of side portions.
10. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the external device comprises an adjustable bench configured to be physically positioned proximate the top portion, the adjustable bench comprises a ratcheting portion; and
the top set of locking elements are configured to mate with the ratcheting portion to prevent the adjustable bench from moving relative to the top portion.
11. The smart box system of claim 10 , wherein the adjustable bench further comprises:
a bench top portion attached to the ratcheting portion;
a pivot joint configured to maintain attachment between the bench top portion and the ratcheting portion and to permit the bench top portion to be moved between different angles of inclination relative the ratcheting portion; and
a support arm attached to the bench top portion, the support arm being configured to interface with the ratcheting portion to secure the bench top portion at different angles of inclination.
12. The smart box system of claim 10 , wherein the ratcheting portion defines a plurality of ratchet recesses configured to receive the top set of locking elements to prevent the adjustable bench from moving relative to the top portion.
13. The smart box system of claim 1 , wherein:
the smart box device further comprises a top layer configured to attach to the top portion; and
the top layer comprises at least one of a traction surface, a cushioned surface, or a combination thereof.
14. The smart box system of claim 1 further comprising a sensing system configured to determine use of the smart box device of a user.
15. The smart box system of claim 14 , wherein the sensing system comprises:
a force sensor selectively attachable to the smart box device, the force sensor configured to detect forces related to the user contacting the smart box device;
a processing unit configured to generate usage data indicating use of the smart box device based on the detected forces and a recommendation for the user to improve use of the smart box device;
a communication module configured to transmit the usage data to a remote device; and
a power source configured to provide power to the sensing system.
16. The smart box system of claim 1 further comprising a frame configured to maintain attachment between the top portion and the plurality of elongated side portions.
17. A sensing system comprising:
a force sensor configured to detect forces related to a user contacting a smart box device;
a processing unit configured to generate usage data indicating use of the smart box device based on the detected forces and a recommendation for the user to improve use of the smart box device;
a communication module configured to transmit the usage data to a remote device; and
a power source configured to provide power to the sensing system.
18. The sensing system of claim 17 , wherein:
the force sensor is selectively attachable to the smart box device; and
the sensing system is configured to determine use of the smart box device by the user.
19. The sensing system of claim 17 , wherein:
the smart box device comprises a top portion;
the force sensor is selectively attachable to the top portion; and
the force sensor is configured to detect forces related to the user contacting the top portion.
20. The sensing system of claim 17 , wherein:
the sensing system is implemented as part of a smart box system;
the smart box system comprises the smart box device as a first smart box device and a second smart box device;
the first smart box device and the second smart box device are arranged in a vertical configuration; and
the force sensor is configured to detect forces related to the user contacting the first smart box device or the second smart box device.
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