Synergistic Wearable Fitness System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable computer system that integrates fitness machine connectivity with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide a more comprehensive and personalized fitness experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a wearable computer with fitness machine connectivity for improved activity monitoring. However, it had limitations in terms of data security, personalized coaching, and environmental sensing. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the original concept with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Wearable Fitness System comprises a wearable computer with machine learning capabilities, enabling advanced activity monitoring using caloric expenditure models. The system further includes a blockchain-based secure data storage for storing user fitness data, ensuring secure sharing with fitness professionals. Additionally, the system integrates with an AI-powered virtual fitness coach, receiving machine data from the fitness machine and transmitting it for personalized workout recommendations. The wearable computer also features IoT-based environmental sensing capabilities, monitoring air quality, noise pollution, and other environmental factors affecting user fitness. Furthermore, the system incorporates a new material-based wearable sensor for detecting changes in user physiological responses, enabling more accurate fitness metric prediction. The system can also be integrated with a blockchain-based fitness reward platform, tracking user fitness progress and transmitting it for reward redemption and secure sharing with fitness communities.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provide a more comprehensive and personalized fitness experience. The integration of these distinct technologies with the original patent's concept constitutes a non-obvious inventive step, as it enables a more powerful system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Wearable Fitness System could include different types of wearable computers, such as smartwatches or fitness bands, and various fitness machines, like treadmills or stationary bikes. The system could also be integrated with other technologies, such as augmented reality or 5G networks, to further enhance the user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Wearable Fitness System has significant commercial potential in the fitness and wellness industry, targeting users seeking a more comprehensive and personalized fitness experience. The system's advanced features, such as AI-powered coaching and blockchain-based data security, could also appeal to fitness professionals and gyms, enabling them to offer more sophisticated services to their clients.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B5/024 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0022 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02416 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0833 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1118 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1123 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1495 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14551 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/4866 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6824 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6831 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6895 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7275 |
| A | A63 | A63B22/02 |
| G | G01 | G01C22/006 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/01 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0531 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0219 |
| A | A63 | A63B2230/06 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,143 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wearable computer with fitness machine connectivity for improved activity monitoring using caloric expenditure models |
| Assignee(s) | Apple Inc. |