TWI582701B - Exercise recording device and exercise recording system thereof - Google Patents

Description

Fitness recording device and related fitness record system

The present invention refers to a fitness recording device and related fitness recording system, and more particularly to a fitness recording device and related fitness recording system for collecting data reference records during the exercise of fitness exercises.

Weight training, also known as Istonic training, is a form of physical training with additional weight such as instrument or personal weight as the main "weight" load tool to enhance muscle strength. Commonly used equipment for weight training includes a weight trainer and a constant-speed muscle trainer, and the weight trainer is widely used and widely used.

In general, the fitness instructor or instructor will tailor the appropriate fitness menu (including the recommended type of exercise, the action, the weight of the lead, the number of actuations, the number of actuation groups, etc.) according to the needs of the trainee and the physical condition. In the case of the correct use of fitness equipment, the trainee can perform weight training according to the fitness menu. After the weight training is completed, the trainee and the instructor report the achievement rate of the weight training and discuss the difficulty of execution, so that the instructor can adjust the next fitness menu as appropriate.

However, the communication between the above trainees and the instructors lacks a reference record of data (such as the type of exercise actually used and performed by the trainee, the action performed, the weight of the lead, the number of actuations, the number of actuation groups, etc.). Trainees and instructors only plan and adjust the fitness program in a discussion manner, which may cause poor communication problems, which makes it difficult for the instructor to objectively judge whether the fitness menu and its adjustment content meet the needs of the trainees.

Therefore, it is necessary to design a fitness recording device for performing the fitness menu. In the process, collect data reference records.

Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a fitness recording device and a fitness recording system for collecting data reference records during the execution of a fitness menu.

The invention discloses a fitness recording device, comprising a communication unit for receiving a device information, a gravity sensor for generating an inductive signal, a processor coupled to the communication unit and the gravity sensor, And generating a fitness record according to the device information and the sensing signal; and a display coupled to the processor for displaying the fitness record according to the one of the processor generating the display signal.

The invention further discloses a fitness recording system comprising a fitness recording device and at least one fitness equipment. The fitness recording device includes a first communication unit for receiving a device information, a gravity sensor for generating an inductive signal, and a first processor coupled to the first communication unit and the gravity sensor. And generating a fitness record according to the device information and the sensing signal; and a display coupled to the first processor for displaying the fitness record according to the display signal generated by the first processor. Each fitness equipment includes a plurality of second communication units, and each second communication unit is configured to transmit the equipment information.

1‧‧‧Fitness Recording System

10‧‧‧ Fitness Recording Device

20‧‧‧ fitness equipment

30‧‧‧Sports database

11, 21, 31, 23‧‧‧ communication units

12, 32‧‧‧ processor

13, 33‧‧‧ storage unit

14‧‧‧Gravity sensor

15‧‧‧ display

16‧‧‧Loading unit

22‧‧‧Carmen

E_menu‧‧‧ fitness menu

E_rcd‧‧‧ fitness record

G_sig‧‧‧ induction signal

D_sig‧‧‧ display signal

W_info‧‧‧ Equipment Information

D_stu‧‧‧Connected status

E_prg‧‧‧ fitness progress

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a fitness recording system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing the appearance of the exercise recording apparatus of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a partial schematic view of the exercise recording device of Fig. 1 and the exercise equipment of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the appearance of the exercise equipment of Fig. 1.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a fitness menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a fitness record according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a function of the fitness recording system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Block diagram. The fitness recording system 1 includes a fitness recording device 10, at least one fitness equipment 20, and a sports library 30. The fitness recording system 1 is applicable to a gym or a sports center. After the fitness recording device 10 downloads the fitness menu from the sports database 30, the trainee can perform weight training using the designated fitness equipment 20 according to the fitness menu. During the weight training of the trainee, the fitness recording device 10 can collect the digitized fitness record and transmit the fitness record to the sports database 30. The sports database 30 is used to store the fitness menu and the corresponding fitness record, so the instructor can plan the content of the next fitness menu according to the fitness record, or the trainee can also view the fitness record and present different needs to the instructor. In this way, after the trainee performs the fitness menu, the trainee and the instructor can objectively examine the achievement rate of the weight training and plan the content of the fitness menu according to the fitness record, thereby improving the communication between the trainee and the instructor. Errors and improve the efficiency of training.

In detail, the fitness recording device 10 includes a communication unit 11 , a processor 12 , A storage unit 13, a gravity sensor (G-Sensor) 14 and a display 15. The communication unit 11 is used for wireless communication, a fitness information W_info is received by the fitness equipment 20, and a fitness menu E_menu is received by the sports database 30. The gravity sensor 14 is used to generate an inductive signal G_sig. The processor 12 is coupled to the communication unit 11 and the gravity sensor 14 for generating a fitness record E_rcd according to the device information W_info and the sensing signal G_sig, wherein the fitness record E_rcd corresponds to a fitness menu B_menu. In addition, the processor 12 generates a display signal D_sig according to the fitness menu E_menu and the fitness record E_rcd. The display 15 is coupled to the processor 12 for displaying the fitness record E_rcd according to the display signal D_sig generated by the processor 12 for the user to immediately view the current recording status. The storage unit 13 is coupled to the processor 12 for access by the processor 12 to store the fitness menu E_menu and the corresponding fitness record E_rcd.

Each fitness equipment 20 includes a plurality of communication units 21, and each communication unit 21 The equipment information W_info is transmitted to the fitness recording device 10. The equipment information W_info indicates a sport type, a equipment code and a weight.

The sports database 30 includes a communication unit 31, a processor 32, and a storage list. Yuan 33. The processor 32 is coupled to the storage unit 33 and the communication unit 31. The communication unit 31 is used for wireless communication with the communication unit 11 to output the fitness menu E_menu to the fitness recording device 10 and to receive the fitness record E_rcd by the fitness recording device 10. The storage unit 33 is used to store the fitness menu E_menu and the fitness record E_rcd.

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 2, which is a schematic view of the appearance of the exercise recording device 10. Figure. The fitness recording device 10 is preferably a wearable recording device that can be worn on the trainee in the form of an item such as a wrist ring, a foot ring, glasses or a collar, wherein the fitness recording device 10 of FIG. Examples, but not limited to this. Before the trainee performs the retraining, the trainee can read the fitness menu E_menu from the sports database 30 through the communication unit 11 of the fitness recording device 10, and the processor 12 then generates the display signal D_sig according to the fitness menu E_menu to set the fitness menu E_menu. The content is displayed on the display 15.

As shown in Figure 2, the screen of the display 15 indicates the equipment code (such as L2), suggestion The number of executions (eg 15 times), the number of executions (eg 13 times), the recommended weight (eg 8KG), the next sporting event prompt (eg H4) and the locker number (eg 022). However, the display content of the display 15 can be adjusted for different movements. For example, in the case of running, the display 15 can display an execution time (such as 10 minutes) to indicate the length of time for the recommended running, so the processor 12 is additionally used to accumulate the running time of the exercise. In order to record the length of time the trainee runs. In addition, the fitness recording device 10 can also be used as a personal identification, an access card or an identification card to facilitate member management. For example, the storage unit 13 can store the trainee's personal data (such as name, phone number, member number, etc.), so the sports database or other host can communicate with the fitness record device 10 to read the personal data to identify the trainee. Personal identity. In this way, the trainee can obtain the use of fitness equipment through the fitness record device 10 in the gym or sports center, and register consumption information (such as rented locker number, information on renting towels and other items), and access to different areas. (such as locker room, group classroom, retraining room).

Further, the processor 12 can generate a display message according to the current fitness record E_rcd. The number D_sig is displayed on the display 15 in a connected state D_stu. Connection status D_stu is used It is indicated whether the communication unit 11 of the exercise recording device 10 communicates with other communication units 21 or 31. For example, when the connection status D_stu is displayed in blue, it indicates that the communication unit 11 is in the connection or the data transmission/reception is successful; when the connection status D_stu is displayed in red, it indicates that the communication unit 11 is not connected to any communication unit. Line or data transmission/reception failed. In this way, the connection status D_stu can indicate whether the fitness recording device 10 successfully transmits/receives information to ensure the integrity of the fitness record E_rcd.

In addition, the processor 12 can generate a display signal according to the current fitness record E_rcd. D_sig to display a fitness progress E_prg on the display 15. The fitness progress E_prg is used to indicate the progress of the trainee's current sports program. For example, when the fitness progress E_prg is displayed in yellow, it means that the exercise item has been executed half or more (for example, the recommended number of executions is 15 times, the trainee has performed 8 times); when the fitness progress E_prg is displayed in orange, Indicates that the sports program is about to be completed (for example, the trainee has already performed 75%, that is, 12 times); when the fitness progress E_prg is displayed in green, it indicates that the sports item has been fully executed (ie 15 times). In addition, the fitness progress E_prg can be represented by different display squares, each display square represents different sports items, and the more the number of green display squares, the more sports items that are fully executed.

Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 at the same time. Figure 3 shows the fitness record device 10 and fitness. A partial schematic view of the device 20. Taking a weight trainer as an example, the weight trainer is usually designed with a plurality of equal weight weights, and the trainee can adjust the weight of each weight by a card to determine the intensity or load of each action. The plurality of communication units 21 can be respectively disposed on the weight block or disposed on the fitness equipment 20 corresponding to different weights, and are used to indicate the intensity or load of the trainee each time the action is performed.

In FIG. 2, the exercise recording device 10 further includes a carrying unit 16 for carrying The exercise recording device 10 fixes the exercise recording device 10 to the carrying unit 16, or detaches the exercise recording device 10 from the carrying unit 16. In FIG. 3, before the trainee uses the exercise equipment 20 (assumed to be a weight trainer), the exercise recording device 10 can be detached from the carrying unit 16 to secure the exercise recording device 10 to a cassette 22 of the exercise equipment 20. Fitness recording device 10 communication unit 11 by fitness The communication unit 21 of the equipment 20 reads the equipment information W_info to record the equipment code and weight of the fitness equipment 20 (e.g., eight kilograms of weight). In addition, if the trainee uses the treadmill, the exercise recording device 10 can be fixed to the carrying unit 16, and the exercise recording device 10 can be worn on the wrist.

The weight training method of the general weight trainer is every time the trainee performs an action, the weight is It is lifted vertically and then falls, and the muscles are trained by repeated weight-bearing movements. The gravity sensor 14 is configured to sense a vertical displacement amount to generate an inductive signal G_sig, so that the processor 12 accumulates a number of executions according to the inductive signal G_sig. For example, whenever the trainee performs an action, the gravity sensor 14 senses a vertical displacement amount and outputs an inductive signal G_sig to the processor 12. As long as the processor 12 receives the sensing signal G_sig, the number of executions of the action is accumulated, and the actual number of executions is immediately displayed on the display 15 (13 times as shown in Fig. 2).

In addition, some weight trainers are designed for comprehensive exercise, depending on the user. Different types of muscle strength training can be provided in different parts, but the weights used are the same. In other words, a fitness device has a device code and a set of weights, but may perform different movements, thus producing different types of exercise. Therefore, in order to identify different types of exercise, the exercise equipment 20 may additionally provide other communication units to transmit the device information W_info for indicating the type of exercise to the exercise recording device 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the exercise equipment 20 further includes a plurality of communication units 23 for transmitting the device information W_info for indicating the type of exercise to the exercise recording device 10.

Under the above structure, during the retraining process, the fitness recording device 10 can be based on the fitness dish. A single E_menu guides the trainee to the proposed sport, the status of the immediate reaction movement and the rate of achievement, and the fitness record E_rcd that completely records the exercise. If there is a physical discomfort during the retraining process, the trainee can adjust the weight of the weight according to the physical condition.

After the trainee completes the retraining, the trainee can pass the communication list of the fitness record device 10 The element 11 transmits the fitness menu E_menu and the corresponding fitness record E_rcd to the sports database 30. The sports database 30 receives the fitness menu E_menu and the corresponding fitness record E_rcd through the communication unit 31 and stores the information in the storage unit 33. In this way, after the re-training, the instructor can adjust the next time according to the fitness menu E_menu and the fitness record E_rcd. The fitness menu E_menu to meet the actual needs of the trainees.

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 5, which is a fitness menu according to an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of E_menu. As shown in Figure 5, the first sport item indicated by the fitness menu E_menu is warm-up, with a sport type/equipment code of E, an execution time of five minutes, an executive movement with lateral extension, an arm flexion extension, and a lateral abdominal muscle. Extension and so on. The second sport is running. The sport type/equipment code is R3, the execution time is 30 minutes, and the action level is level one to level five, level five to level fifteen, level two to level ten, and so on. The third sport is kicking. The type of exercise/equipment is L2, the execution time is fifteen minutes, the number of executions is five, the weight is four pounds, and the number of groups is three. The fourth exercise item is a dumbbell. The exercise type/equipment code is H4, the execution time is 18 minutes, the number of executions is six, the weight is five pounds, and the number of groups is three. In addition, the fitness menu E_menu also indicates a break between the two sports. For example, the rest time between running and kicking is five minutes, and the rest time between kicking and dumbbell is three minutes.

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which is a schematic diagram of a fitness record E_rcd according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure. As shown in Fig. 6, corresponding to the fitness menu E_menu, the fitness record E_rcd records that the trainee has completed sports such as running, kicking, and dumbbells, thus showing that the achievement rate of the above exercise is 100%.

In addition, the communication mode between the communication units 11, 21, 23, 31 is not limited, and Wireless communication via Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), Bluetooth, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), WiFi, ZigBee or infrared.

In summary, the fitness record system of the present invention can collect health through a fitness recording device. The physical record is transmitted to the sports database to provide a reference record for the trainee and the instructor to digitize (such as the actual execution of the trainee during the retraining process, the number of executions, the number of groups, the time of execution, the type of exercise , equipment code and weight information, etc., to improve the communication error between the trainee and the instructor. In this way, the instructor can objectively examine the achievement rate of the weight training and the content of the fitness menu according to the fitness record; or the trainee can also review the fitness record and propose different needs to the instructor to improve the efficiency of the weight training. And effectiveness.

1‧‧‧Fitness Recording System

10‧‧‧ Fitness Recording Device

20‧‧‧ fitness equipment

30‧‧‧Sports database

11, 21, 31‧‧‧ communication units

12, 32‧‧‧ processor

13, 33‧‧‧ storage unit

14‧‧‧Gravity sensor

15‧‧‧ display

E_menu‧‧‧ fitness menu

E_rcd‧‧‧ fitness record

G_sig‧‧‧ induction signal

D_sig‧‧‧ display signal

W_info‧‧‧ Equipment Information

Claims (22)

A fitness recording device includes: a communication unit for receiving a device information, wherein the device information indicates a type of exercise and a device code corresponding to the type of exercise; a gravity sensor (G-Sensor) is used to generate An inductive signal; a processor coupled to the communication unit and the gravity sensor for generating a fitness record based on the device information and the sensing signal; a display coupled to the processor for The processor generates a display signal to display the fitness record; and a storage unit coupled to the processor for accessing the processor and storing a fitness menu and the corresponding fitness record; The processor generates at least one fitness progress according to the fitness record and the fitness menu, the fitness menu includes a recommended value of the at least one sports item, the at least one fitness progress corresponding to the recommended value of the fitness record relative to the at least one sports item The rate of achievement. The fitness recording device of claim 1, wherein the storage unit is further configured to store a trainee's personal data, and the fitness record device is used as a personal identification certificate. The fitness recording device of claim 1, wherein the communication unit is further configured to receive the fitness menu, and the processor generates the display signal according to the fitness menu and the fitness record. The exercise recording device of claim 1, wherein the fitness menu indicates an action, an execution time, an execution time, the exercise type, the equipment code, and a weight. The exercise recording device of claim 1, wherein the equipment information indicates a weight corresponding to the type of exercise. The fitness recording device of claim 1, wherein the gravity sensor is configured to sense a vertical displacement vector to generate the sensing signal, so that the processor accumulates a number of executions according to the sensing signal. The exercise recording device of claim 1, further comprising a carrying unit for carrying the fitness recording device, fixing the fitness recording device to the carrying unit, or disassembling the fitness recording device by the carrying unit. The exercise recording device of claim 7, wherein the carrying unit is configured to carry the fitness recording device, and the fitness recording device is a wearable recording device. The exercise recording device of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to accumulate an execution time. The fitness recording device of claim 1, wherein the processor generates the display signal according to the fitness record to display the at least one fitness progress and a connection status on the display. The fitness recording device of claim 1, wherein the communication unit transmits Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), Bluetooth, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), WiFi, and ZigBee. Or infrared technology for wireless communication. A fitness recording system includes: a fitness recording device, comprising: a first communication unit for receiving a device information, wherein the device information indicates a type of exercise and a device code corresponding to the type of exercise; (G-Sensor) for generating a sensing signal; a first processor coupled to the first communication unit and the gravity sensor for generating a fitness record based on the device information and the sensing signal; a display coupled to the first processor for displaying a fitness record according to a display signal generated by the first processor; and a first storage unit coupled to the processor for the first a processor for accessing, and storing a fitness menu and corresponding fitness records; and at least one fitness equipment, each fitness equipment comprising a plurality of second communication units, each second communication unit for transmitting the equipment Information; wherein the first processor generates at least one fitness entry according to the fitness record and the fitness menu And the fitness menu includes a recommended value of the at least one exercise item, the at least one fitness progress corresponding to an achievement rate of the fitness record relative to the recommended value of the at least one sports item. The fitness record system of claim 12, wherein the first storage unit is further configured to store a trainee's personal data, and the fitness record device is used as a personal identification certificate. The fitness record system of claim 12, further comprising a sports database, the sports database comprising: a second storage unit for storing the fitness menu and the fitness record; and a third communication unit for Wirelessly communicating with the first communication unit to output the fitness menu to the fitness recording device and receiving the fitness record by the fitness recording device; and a second processor coupled to the second storage unit and the third Communication unit. The fitness recording system of claim 12, wherein the fitness menu indicates an action, an execution time, a set number, an execution time, a rest time, the exercise type, the equipment code, and a weight. The fitness recording system of claim 12, wherein the equipment information further indicates a weight corresponding to the type of exercise. The fitness recording system of claim 12, wherein the gravity sensor is configured to sense a vertical displacement amount to generate the sensing signal, so that the first processor accumulates a number of executions according to the sensing signal. The fitness recording system of claim 12, wherein the fitness recording device further comprises a carrying unit for carrying the fitness recording device, fixing the fitness recording device to the carrying unit, or causing the fitness recording device to be carried by the carrying device Unit disassembly. The fitness recording system of claim 18, wherein the carrying unit is configured to carry the fitness recording device, the fitness recording device being a wearable recording device. The fitness recording system of claim 12, wherein the first processor is further configured to accumulate an execution time. The fitness recording system of claim 12, wherein the first processor generates the display signal according to the fitness record to display the at least one fitness progress and a connection status on the display. The fitness recording system of claim 14, wherein the first communication unit, the plurality of second communication units, and the third communication unit are subjected to Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), Bluetooth, and global intercommunication. Wireless communication via Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), WiFi, ZigBee or infrared technology.