A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

Systems and methods for prescribing athletic activity to be performed by a user, and for adapting the prescribed athletic activity based on completed (e.g. ongoing) athletic performances by the user. A coaching plan may be automatically created that prescribes personalized athletic activities as a user trains towards a goal date. The athletic information may be received from one or more sensor devices associated with a user, and the coaching plan may be continuously or intermittently updated based on the received sensor data.

A motion sensing data collecting system including: a plurality of user terminal ends each having a wearable sensing device for sensing a set of motion data of a motion combination; and a central control platform communicating with the user terminal ends via an internet to enable the user terminal ends to upload plural sets of motion data of the motion combinations, where the plural sets of motion data are stored in a memory unit, and one set of motion data corresponding to an aforementioned motion combination required by a user terminal end will be selected from the plural sets of motion data and sent to the user terminal end.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating simulating golf play on golf courses. Further, the apparatus comprises a golf mat, a golf ball, an external sensor, a processing device, a storage device, and a communication device. Further, an internal sensor diposed in the golf ball generates internal sensor data based on detecting a striking parameter of a striking of the golf ball. Further, the external sensor generates external sensor data based on detecting a motion parameter of a motion of the golf ball. Further, the processing device analyzes the internal sensor data and the external sensor data, generates a path parameter of a path of the golf ball, and generates a representation of the golf ball and the path in an environment representation of a golf course based on the path parameter and golf course data. Further, the storage device retrieves the golf course data.

A system and device for capturing data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing through a plurality of sensors. The device is affixed to a golf club and captures data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing when the golf club is swung. The device utilizes a plurality of power states to vary the power levels provided to a plurality of sensors and computer components, as well as, communication to extend batter life of the device.

Portable fitness monitoring methods are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring method includes a method for providing audible output to a user during an athletic activity using a portable fitness monitoring device. The method includes the steps of receiving an audio feedback file package that includes a first audio feedback file, updating the audio feedback file package, and processing the updated audio feedback file package to provide audible output to the user through an audio output device during the athletic activity.

A system and method for an exercise apparatus that is an isometric full body exercise system whereby the isometric full body exercise system flooring has a sand pit section, variable resistance handles that extend outward from an apparatus at a center of the sand pit section for a user to move in a circular motion, and a video display screen that provides content related to an exercise regimen for the user to perform on the variable resistance handles.

In an aspect, an apparatus is provided and includes an air-tight object having an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cover, and a light module. The opacity of the outer layer is greater than the opacity of the inner layer. The outer layer defines a first aperture and a second aperture. The inner layer and the cover define a first interior region. The inner layer defines a second interior region. The light module is encapsulated within the first interior region and is configured to send light through the inner layer, through the second interior region of the air-tight object, and through the second aperture of the outer layer, wherein the cover is disposed between the light module and the outer layer.

A patient support apparatus may include a frame. A control module may be positioned on the frame. A graphical user interface may be in communication with the control module. An exercise apparatus may be coupled to the frame and may be in communication with the control module.