A63B22/0292

Balance and/or gait perturbation system and a method for testing and/or training a subject using the same

A balance and/or gait perturbation system is disclosed herein. The balance and/or gait perturbation system includes a balance and/or gait perturbation device, at least one visual display device having an output screen, and one or more data processing devices. The one or more data processing devices are operatively coupled to the balance and/or gait perturbation device and the at least one visual display device, the one or more data processing devices are configured to generate a stochastic signal for controlling a display parameter of one or more scenes on the output screen of the at least one visual display device, and the one or more data processing devices are further configured to display the one or more scenes on the output screen of the at least one visual display device using the stochastic signal such that the one or more scenes perturb a balance and/or gait of the person.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MIXED OR VIRTUAL REALITY-ENHANCED STATIONARY EXERCISE BICYCLE
20180290017 · 2018-10-11 ·

A system and method for a mixed or virtual reality-enhanced stationary exercise bicycle, comprising a stationary bicycle device, a belt-like attachment, and a mechanical arm attachment attached to the base of a stationary bike, used for measuring and determining user position for virtual or mixed reality-enhanced software.

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR A SMART WEIGHT TRAINING BELT
20180264318 · 2018-09-20 ·

A system and methods for a machine learning exercise belt comprising a belt, gyroscope, accelerometer, pressure sensor, electromyography (EMG) sensor and wireless adaptor, which may use machine learning algorithms and network communication to determine a weight lifter's form and intensity during exercise and provide feedback if they are performing an exercise with poor form, to help avoid injury and other consequences from poor form during weight lifting exercises.

EXERCISE DEVICE PROVIDING USER DEFINED PEDAL MOVEMENTS
20180221708 · 2018-08-09 ·

An exercise device for performing a variety of movement patterns. The exercise device has a pair of linkages, each including an upper link pivotally mounted to a frame and a lower link pivotally coupled to an upper link. A foot support is provided on a distal end of each lower link. A compression link interconnects the lower link to the frame. The compression link includes a shaft coupled to the lower link, a sleeve coupled to the frame and a spring captured between the shaft and the sleeve, whereby the spring provides a resistance to movement of the lower link relative to the frame.

PLATFORMS FOR OMNIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT
20180170678 · 2018-06-21 · ·

A platform for providing omnidirectional movement includes a first moveable member, a second moveable member, and a drive system. The first moveable member has an exterior surface adapted to support an object and has a plurality of first grooves therein. The second moveable member has an exterior surface adapted to support the object and has a plurality of second grooves therein. The drive system is operably coupled to the first and second moveable members and is adapted to independently drive the first and second moveable members in a forward direction and a reverse direction. The pluralities of first and second grooves are adapted to interact with the object to move the object in any direction along the exterior surfaces of the first and second moveable members when the drive system is driving at least one of the first and second moveable members.

Exercise device providing user defined pedal movements

An exercise device for performing a variety of movement patterns. The exercise device has a pair of linkages, each including an upper link pivotally mounted to a frame and a lower link pivotally coupled to an upper link. A foot support is provided on a distal end of each lower link. A transfer system is coupled to the frame and both upper links for transferring both tensile and compressive forces. Separate torque elements are operably coupled to the frame and each lower link via a transfer member for independently resisting movement of the associated lower link.

BELT-BASED SYSTEM FOR EXERCISING MUSCLES
20180126207 · 2018-05-10 ·

Systems and methods are presented for performing exercises to strengthen, e.g., the transversus abdominis and related muscles. The systems and methods may involve one or more independent belts, allowing a full range of continuous motion. The systems and methods may further use a resistance-control mechanism that allows a user to adjust the force required to move the one or more belts, thereby controlling the rate of motion in the forward and/or backward directions. The systems and methods may further use a unidirectional resistance mechanism that allows the user to increase the resistance of the one or more belts in one direction, while allowing the one or more belts to move freely in the other direction.

VARIABLE-RESISTANCE EXERCISE MACHINE WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR SMART DEVICE CONTROL AND INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
20180117398 · 2018-05-03 ·

A variable-resistance exercise machine with wireless communication for smart device control and interactive software applications, comprising a wireless network interface that receives input from a user device and provides output to a user device; a plurality of moving surfaces that each provide an independent degree of resistance to movement based on received input and that detect movement and provide output to a user device based on the movement; and a plurality of rigid rails that provide a rigid support for a human user to grasp, and that provide attachment points for a user to affix a variety of devices.

Cloud-based gaming with health-related telemetry
12144932 · 2024-11-19 · ·

A system and method for cloud-based gaming with health-related telemetry operates a game that entertains the user while simultaneously capturing data about the user's physical and mental performance which can later be used to diagnose medical conditions and, depending on configuration, implement treatment regimens comprising exercise routines and mental simulation via tasks in the gaming environment.

Exercise machine platform for emulation of realistic movement

An exercise machine platform that allows for emulation of the natural movements of real-world modes of transportation in stationary exercise machines such as bicycles, rowing machines, elliptical machines, and treadmills. The exercise machine platform comprises a base with one or more powered lifting mechanisms, a frame supported by the lifting mechanisms of the base which allows for roll, pitch, and/or vertical displacement movements, and a rocker plate supported by the frame that allows for additional independent movement from the roll, pitch, and/or vertical displacement movements of the frame. A dampening system controls the additional independent movement between the frame and rocker plate.