System and method for pacing repetitive motion activities
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1. A repetitive motion pacing system for pacing a user performing a repetitive motion activity comprising:
- a user profile database containing a plurality of user-provided parameters, at least one of the user-provided parameters being a target tempo or target pace value that is substantially the same as an actual tempo or actual pace respectively of the repetitive motion activity to be performed by the user;
a set of user-selectable activity types;
a storage device containing at least one data file having information for producing a tempo that is sensible to the at least one user as the at least one user performs the repetitive motion activity, wherein the at least one data file is selectable by a user based on the target tempo or target pace;
a data storage and playback device adapted to producing the sensible tempo; and
a communications network for receiving the at least one data file and distributing the at least one data file to the data storage and playback device.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method that allows users to customize audible and visible signals, such as music or video, to maintain a pre-determined or specified pace or to achieve a new pace in repetitive motion activities such as, but not limited to, running, walking, swimming, cycling, aerobics, and the like. Other applications of the system and method include, but are not limited to, enhancing the results of medical rehabilitation programs, physical therapy, weight loss programs, disc jockey services, and industries or manufacturing settings where repetitive motion is common and where audible cues designed to help users maintain a consistent pace are useful.
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1. A repetitive motion pacing system for pacing a user performing a repetitive motion activity comprising:
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a user profile database containing a plurality of user-provided parameters, at least one of the user-provided parameters being a target tempo or target pace value that is substantially the same as an actual tempo or actual pace respectively of the repetitive motion activity to be performed by the user; a set of user-selectable activity types; a storage device containing at least one data file having information for producing a tempo that is sensible to the at least one user as the at least one user performs the repetitive motion activity, wherein the at least one data file is selectable by a user based on the target tempo or target pace; a data storage and playback device adapted to producing the sensible tempo; and a communications network for receiving the at least one data file and distributing the at least one data file to the data storage and playback device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A repetitive motion pacing system comprising:
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a user profile database containing a plurality of user-provided parameters, at least one of the user-provided parameters being a target tempo or target pace value that is substantially the same as an actual tempo or actual pace respectively of a repetitive motion activity to be performed by at least one user; a storage device containing a plurality of data files, each of which includes information for producing an audible tempo that is sensible to the at least user as the at least one user performs the repetitive motion activity, wherein the at least one data file is selectable by a user based on the target tempo or target pace; a data storage and playback device adapted to producing the sensible tempo; a software subsystem for modifying the tempo information contained in the plurality of audio data files; and a communications network for receiving the plurality of data files and distributing the plurality of data files to the data storage and playback device. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A repetitive motion data storage and playback device for at least one user performing a repetitive motion activity comprising:
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a movement sensing device for determining the movement of the device; a data storage component storing at least one data file having information about a target tempo or target pace, the target tempo and the target pace being substantially the same as an actual tempo or an actual pace of the at least one user when the user is performing the repetitive motion activity; a communications component for sending and receiving information to and from the device; and a signal output component for outputting a signal from the device, the signal comprising target tempo information that is sensible to the at least one user. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method for pacing at least one user engaged in a repetitive motion activity comprising the steps of:
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receiving in a user profile database at least one user-provided parameter including a target tempo or a target pace value that is substantially the same as an actual tempo or an actual pace respectively of a repetitive motion activity to be performed by the at least one user; receiving in a storage device at least one data file, the at least on data file comprising tempo information that is sensible to the at least one user when the at least one user performs the repetitive motion activity; comparing the target tempo or target pace value to the tempo information; if the tempo information substantially corresponds to the target tempo or target pace value, distributing over a communications network to a data storage and playback device the at least one data file, wherein the at least one data file is selectable by the user based on the target tempo or target pace. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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53. A method for pacing at least one user engaged in a repetitive motion activity comprising the steps of:
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receiving in a user profile database at least one user-provided parameter including a target tempo or target pace value that is substantially the same as an actual tempo or actual pace of a repetitive motion activity to be performed by the at least one user; receiving in a storage device at least one data file having information for producing a tempo that is sensible to the at least one user as the at least one user performs the repetitive motion activity, wherein the at least one data file is selectable by a user based on the target tempo or target pace; comparing the target tempo or target pace value to the tempo information in the at least one data file; modifying the tempo information of the at least one data file so it is substantially the same as the target tempo or target pace; and outputting a signal via a communications network to a data storage and playback device, wherein the output signal comprises the sensible tempo. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57)
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58. A method for pacing an individual performing a repetitive motion activity comprising the steps of:
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prior to the repetitive motion activity, identifying a target tempo or target pace for the repetitive motion activity, wherein the target tempo or target pace is the same as, less than, or greater than the actual tempo or actual pace of the repetitive motion activity; selecting at least one data file based on the target tempo or target pace that is adapted to outputting a signal, the data file including information about a tempo of the outputted signal, wherein the tempo is substantially the same as or substantially corresponds to the actual tempo or actual pace respectively; receiving at a data storage and playback device the at least one data file; and outputting the signal from the data storage and playback device. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60, 61)
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Current AssigneePacing Technologies LLC
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Original AssigneePacing Technologies LLC
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InventorsTurner, William D.
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Primary Examiner(s)Donels; Jeffrey
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Application NumberUS11/244,241Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,853 DaysField of Search846/12, 700/94, 482 3- 9, 482/900, 482/901US Class Current84/612CPC Class CodesG10H 1/40 RhythmG10H 2220/081 Beat indicator, e.g. marks ...G10H 2220/351 Environmental parameters, e...G10H 2220/371 Vital parameter control, i....G10H 2240/105 User profile, i.e. data abo...G10H 2240/131 Library retrieval, i.e. sea...
