Enhanced Instrumented Resistance Exercise Device with Advanced Safety Features and Personalized Exercise Planning
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved instrumented resistance exercise device that enhances user safety, provides real-time feedback on exercise form and technique, and offers personalized exercise planning, thereby improving exercise outcomes and reducing the risk of injury.
Background and Problem Solved
The original instrumented resistance exercise device had limitations in ensuring user safety and providing personalized exercise planning. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced safety features, real-time feedback mechanisms, and personalized exercise planning capabilities, thereby improving exercise outcomes and reducing the risk of injury.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced instrumented resistance exercise device comprises a wearable device for tracking user exercise history, an instrumented resistance exercise device that transmits exercise data to the wearable device via a wireless communication protocol, a force sensor for detecting excessive force applied to the device, and a mechanical stop mechanism that engages to prevent injury when excessive force is detected. The device also includes a method for personalized exercise planning, which receives exercise data from the instrumented resistance exercise device, analyzes the exercise data to identify areas for improvement, and generates a customized exercise plan based on the analysis. The exercise plan is transmitted to the user's wearable device for tracking progress. Furthermore, the device includes a system for remote exercise monitoring, which enables clinicians to review and analyze exercise data, providing alerts for abnormal exercise patterns.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce advanced safety features, real-time feedback mechanisms, and personalized exercise planning capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. The combination of these features provides a novel and non-obvious solution for improving exercise outcomes and reducing the risk of injury.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, such as accelerometers or gyroscopes, to detect excessive force or monitor exercise form and technique. Additionally, the device could be integrated with artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms to provide more personalized and adaptive exercise planning.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced instrumented resistance exercise device has significant commercial potential in the fitness and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of physical therapy, sports medicine, and personalized fitness training. The device's advanced safety features and personalized exercise planning capabilities make it an attractive solution for individuals and organizations seeking to improve exercise outcomes and reduce the risk of injury.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B24/0062 |
| A | A63 | A63B21/00043 |
| A | A63 | A63B21/0552 |
| A | A63 | A63B21/4035 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/17 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/51 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/62 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/833 |
| A | A63 | A63B2225/50 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,837 |
|---|---|
| Title | Instrumented resistance exercise device |
| Assignee(s) | The Trustees of Dartmouth College |