KR20160035921A - Treadmill system increasing exercise effect using the increased activity metabolic load - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a treadmill system for increasing the exercise effect by increasing the user activity metabolic rate and increasing the exercise activity of the user using the treadmill and providing a variety of interests for continuous exercise A treadmill cell in which a treadmill is installed in an inner space as an independent space; A running machine installed in the running machine cell; A song providing unit for providing song lyrics and accompaniment according to a user's selection; A moving picture output unit installed in the treadmill cell and positioned in front of the treadmill to output a video signal input from the song providing unit to a user running on the treadmill to provide a user with a song lyrics; A microphone for receiving a user's training of the treadmill; An audio signal mixing unit connected to the karaoke providing unit and the microphone unit for receiving and mixing an audio signal and a user's up signal; And a speaker unit installed in the treadmill cell and outputting an audio signal received from the audio signal mixing unit. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: And it is possible to achieve the target amount easily by the athlete, and by providing various events, it induces motivation and interest, thereby sustaining the exercise for the diet.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a treadmill system for increasing exercise effect with an increase in user activity metabolism,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a treadmill, and more particularly, to a treadmill system that increases the amount of activity of a user using a treadmill to increase a movement effect and provides various interests for continuous exercise.

The running machine, which is one of the aerobic exercise devices, is a device that allows the user to walk or run in place through a rotating running belt by the driving force of the motor. It is a typical aerobic exercise device installed in an indoor exercise space such as a sports center or a health club. It is most widely used.

Thus, although the treadmill is a representative exercise device capable of easily performing aerobic exercise, the treadmill does not provide interest to the user as it repeatedly walks or runs for a predetermined time in the place. In particular, There is a problem that it is not easy to do, and there is a problem that it is difficult to exercise by using the running machine steadily.

That is, the treadmill is designed to walk or run on the running belt so that the exerciser can perform the effective exercise in a narrow space, but there is a disadvantage that the exercise is bored easily due to the exercise only in a limited place, There is a problem in that it is recognized quickly and strongly.

In addition, in the conventional treadmill, in order to increase the exercise effect, there is a unique method of increasing the running intensity by adjusting the running speed or the inclination.

However, as described above, the method of increasing the intensity of running can not easily exhaust the body because of excessive stress on the body of the actual exerciser, and furthermore, it does not provide an environment in which the exercise can be performed steadily.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a 'treadmill using a virtual reality' has been disclosed in the prior art as Application No. 10-2008-0136028.

The above-mentioned prior art discloses a method of automatically adjusting the speed and height according to the angle and condition of a road on a monitor by wearing a virtual reality monitor without directly controlling the speed and height of the running machine.

However, although the above-mentioned prior art has an advantage that it can induce the interest of the athlete somewhat as compared with a general running machine, it provides a method of increasing the activity metabolism amount of the athlete to increase the exercise effect of the athlete relatively at the same exercise intensity There is a problem that can not be done.

In addition, it does not provide a way to reduce the fatigue according to the exercise of the exerciser by providing an entertainment element, and furthermore, there is a limit to motivate the exerciser to perform the exercise more positively.

In order to solve the problems of the related art as described above, the treadmill system that increases the exercise effect by increasing the user activity metabolism amount of the present invention provides a method of relatively increasing the activity metabolism amount of the athlete using the treadmill, In order to provide a treadmill system that is high in height.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a running machine system that allows an athlete to relatively easily achieve the amount of exercise by causing an interest of the athlete to feel less exercise fatigue.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a running machine system capable of exerting exercise effects such as running while walking.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a treadmill system capable of selecting and playing a song during walking or running.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a running machine system that can share the results of the exercise through the running machine of the exerciser.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, the treadmill system for increasing the exercise effect by increasing the user activity metabolism has the following technical characteristics.

The present invention relates to a treadmill cell in which a treadmill is installed in an inner space as an independent space; A treadmill installed in the treadmill cell and capable of walking or running by the user in place through a running belt rotating by the driving force of the motor; A song providing unit for providing song lyrics and accompaniment according to a user's selection; A moving picture output unit installed in the treadmill cell and positioned in front of the treadmill to output a video signal input from the song providing unit to a user running on the treadmill to provide a user with a song lyrics; A microphone for receiving a user's training of the treadmill; An audio signal mixing unit connected to the karaoke providing unit and the microphone unit for receiving and mixing an audio signal and a user's up signal; And a speaker unit installed in the treadmill cell and outputting an audio signal input from the audio signal mixing unit.

The treadmill of the present invention is characterized in that the running speed of the treadmill is limited to 6 km or less per hour when the song providing unit is driven.

Further, the song providing unit of the present invention is characterized by measuring decibel (dB) of a user-generated signal input through a microphone unit connected to the microphone unit and reflecting it to a song score.

A treadmill operating unit for controlling operation of the treadmill through data communication with the treadmill and storing and managing user movement information including operation speed information and operation time information of the treadmill for each user; And further includes a technical feature.

In addition, the treadmill operating unit of the present invention further includes a user authentication unit for receiving user information.

The user authentication unit of the present invention is characterized by comprising a card issued to a user and a card reader for reading information from the card.

The present invention further includes a treadmill operation server connected to the treadmill operation unit through an Internet network to manage user data through data communication and share user data.

The song providing unit of the present invention is a web server connected to the treadmill operating unit through an Internet network and providing song lyrics and accompaniment according to a user's selection through data communication.

The treadmill operating unit of the present invention further includes a motion interface unit including motion recognition means for recognizing a motion of a user running on the treadmill and receiving a command according to the motion of the user. do.

The present invention provides an environment in which a player who uses a running machine can sing a song during running or walking by solving the above-mentioned problems, thereby increasing the activity metabolism amount of the exerciser, thereby effectively performing a diet more effectively through more effective aerobic exercise .

In addition, the treadmill system according to the present invention has the effect of exerting aerobic exercise effects such as running even with walking.

In addition, the treadmill system according to the present invention has the effect of shortening the exercise time relatively by increasing the activity metabolism amount.

In addition, the treadmill system according to the present invention has the effect of inducing a user who is walking or running in a running machine to sing so that he / she feels less fatigue during exercise, thereby easily achieving a target amount of the athlete.

Further, the treadmill system according to the present invention provides motions and interests of the athlete by providing various events and competition through data sharing among the athletes, thereby inducing the user's steady motion.

Other advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of the installation of a treadmill system that increases the exercise effect with an increase in user activity metabolism,
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user authentication unit of a running machine system that increases a movement effect by an increase in user activity metabolism;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a treadmill system for increasing a movement effect by an increase in user activity metabolism,
4 is a view showing an example of application of a treadmill system for increasing the exercise effect by increasing the user activity metabolism of the present invention.

The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different, but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain features, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in connection with one embodiment. It should also be understood that the position or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be varied without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is to be limited only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar functions throughout the several views.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention as described above, the present invention provides a treadmill system for increasing the exercise effect by increasing the user's action activity metabolism, as shown in the drawing, The treadmill system 100 includes a treadmill cell 110 in which a treadmill is installed in an inner space as an independent space, a treadmill 110 installed in the treadmill cell 110, A song providing unit 130 for providing song lyrics and accompaniment according to a selection of the user 510 and a song providing unit 130 installed in the running machine cell 110 and for playing music by the running machine 120 And outputs a video including the song lyrics to the user 510 by outputting the video signal input from the song providing unit 130 to the user 510 running on the treadmill 120 A microphone unit 150 for inputting the user's training of the treadmill, a song providing unit 130 and a microphone unit 150 for inputting an audio signal and a user's upbringing signal And a speaker unit 170 installed in the treadmill cell 110 and outputting an audio signal received from the audio signal mixing unit 160. The audio signal mixing unit 160 mixes and outputs the audio signal.

1, the operation of the treadmill 120 is controlled through the data communication with the treadmill 120, and the operation of the treadmill 120, including the operation speed information and the operation time information of the treadmill 120, And a treadmill operation unit 180 for storing and managing user movement information on a user-by-user basis.

The treadmill cell 110 is used to provide an independent space for running or walking while singing to a user 510 who wishes to exercise using the present invention. It can be a structure.

It is preferable that the tongue machine cell 110 is in the form of a glass booth made of glass in order to give a feeling of opening to the user 510 in motion, and it is preferable to perform soundproofing if necessary.

1, the treadmill 120 is installed in the inner space of the treadmill 110. The treadmill 120 is a device commonly referred to as a 'treadmill', which is a basic configuration of a typical treadmill All included.

The treadmill 120 of the present invention further includes a data communication unit for data communication with the treadmill operation unit 180 to perform data communication with the treadmill operation unit 180, 180) and the data communication.

Such a treadmill 120 may be configured in various forms and configurations to enable the user 510 to run or walk in place, but may be structurally provided with a separate control unit A display window, a switch, a selection key, etc.).

In order to ensure safety of the user 510, the running machine 120 preferably limits the running speed of the treadmill 120 to 6 km / h or less when driving the song providing unit 130 .

This is to prevent a situation in which the concentration of the running or walking is dispersed to invite a song to cause a rather dangerous situation when the user 510 sings while running or walking at a high speed in order to increase the exercise effect excessively The running speed of the treadmill 120 is limited to 6 km or less per hour so that the running or walking can be safely performed while concentrating on singing.

The limitation of the moving speed may be determined by limiting the speed of the treadmill 120 by determining that the input signal output from the song providing unit 130 is received by the treadmill 120 and driving the song providing unit 130, , The speed can be limited through the treadmill operation unit 180.

The karaoke providing unit 130 corresponds to what is referred to as a general 'song karaoke machine'. The karaoke providing unit 130 provides a song search function by which the user 510 can select a song, and provides accompaniment and lyrics to be.

Such a song providing unit 130 may be realized by a separate hardware device having accompaniment data, lyric data, background image data, or software installed in a computer.

In addition, the song providing unit 130 of the present invention measures decibel (dB) of the user's uptake signal, which is connected to the microphone unit 150 and input through the microphone unit 150, As a technical feature.

In general, the song karaoke machine compares the pitch and beat of the person who performed the song to determine the song score. However, the song karaoke 130 according to the present invention measures the decibel of the user 510 signal and reflects it in the song score Allowing the user 510 to sing a louder voice, thereby increasing the exercise effect relatively.

The video output unit 140 is installed in the inner space of the running machine cell 110 and receives lyrics and background images corresponding to the songs selected by the user 510 from the song providing unit 130 as video signals, And outputs a lyric image of the song so as to be able to sing along to the user 510 who is located in front of the treadmill 120 and who is walking or running on the treadmill 120.

The video output unit 140 may include a large LCD device or a screen and a beam projector as means for providing a predetermined image including lyrics according to the selected song to the user 510 using the running machine 120 .

The microphone unit 150 corresponds to a conventional microphone as means for converting the upbringing of the user 510 into an electrical signal.

The microphone unit 150 may be a microphone in various forms, such as a headset type, a pin microphone type, or a wired / wireless microphone, which the user 510 can use while using the treadmill 120.

1, it is preferable that the microphone 150 is installed in front of the treadmill 120 so as not to interfere with the movement of the user 510, And is preferably fixedly coupled to the same portion as the fixed frame portion of the frame.

The audio signal mixing unit 160 is connected to the microphone unit 150 as a means for mixing and outputting the accompaniment output from the song providing unit 130 and the uplifting song that the user 510 calls, And receives the audio signal corresponding to the accompaniment of the song received from the song providing unit 130, combines the audio signals, and outputs the combined audio signal to the speaker unit 170. [

The audio signal mixing unit 160 may be a conventional audio mixing unit that receives a plurality of audio signals and mixes and outputs the audio signals, and is not limited to any specific audio signal mixing unit.

The speaker unit 170 is installed in the inner space of the running machine cell 110 and receives audio signals output from the audio signal mixing unit 160 and outputs the audio signals.

1, the speaker unit 170 is positioned in front of the treadmill 120 so that the user 510 can sufficiently listen to the accompaniment of the song, and at the same time, the use of the microphone unit 150 It is preferable to prevent the phenomenon of howling.

The treadmill operation unit 180 controls operation of the treadmill 120 through data communication with the treadmill 120 of the present invention in a configuration that can be added to the treadmill system 100 according to the present invention , And user exercise information including driving speed information and driving time information of the running machine 120 for each user.

The treadmill operation unit 180 may be implemented as a personal computer equipped with a management program and may further include a user authentication unit 190 for receiving user information.

At this time, the user authentication unit 190 preferably includes a card issued to the user 510 and a card reader for reading information from the card.

That is, in the user authentication unit 190, the user authentication unit 190 authenticates the user 510 to use the running machine 120. The user authentication unit 190 authenticates the user 510 using the user ID and password provided by the treadmill operation unit 180, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a user authentication unit of a running machine system that increases the exercise effect by an increase in user activity metabolism. FIG. 2 shows a user authentication unit in which a user ID and an authentication number are recorded and issued to a user And a card reader 194 for reading information from the card.

3 is a block diagram of a treadmill system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the treadmill operation unit 180 is connected to the treadmill operation unit 180 through an Internet network, And a treadmill operation server 200 that manages the user's data and shares the user's data.

The treadmill maneuvering server 200 manages data of all users and provides an environment for sharing exercise-related information such as a sports log.

The treadmill operation server 200 is connected to the Internet network and performs data communication with the treadmill operation unit 180 to transmit information (user authentication information, user exercise record, etc.) required by the treadmill operation unit 180 And provides a web service for providing exercise information of a user through a terminal 400 of a user connected to the Internet.

In addition, the treadmill operation server 200 provides a treadmill reservation service of the user so that the user 510 can use the running treadmill system according to the present invention for the use of the treadmill operation server 200 through the treadmill operation server 200 Can be used.

In the case of the treadmill reservation service, it is preferable that the treadmill reservation service is performed through the terminal 400 of the user.

That is, the user 510 who wishes to use the treadmill 120 accesses the treadmill operation server 200 using a smart terminal equipped with a web browser such as the smartphone 400, authenticates the treadmill 120, (Exercise target setting) by using the treadmill 120 using the exercise distance or exercise time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the song providing unit 130 of the present invention is connected to the treadmill operating unit 180 through an Internet network and transmits song lyrics and accompaniment The web server 300 may be a web server.

The web server 300 is connected to the Internet network and performs data communication with the treadmill operating unit 180 to provide information (song accompaniment, lyrics, game, etc.) required by the treadmill operating unit 180 .

3, the treadmill operating unit 180 is connected to the Internet (Internet) by means such as a data processing apparatus (e.g., a personal computer) having a graphic card, a memory card, a CPU, And transmits data to the running machine 120, the moving image output unit 140, and the user authentication unit 190.

And may include an interface unit 182 for selecting and inputting the user 510. [

The interface unit 182 may be implemented by various input means as means for the user 510 to input a predetermined command to the treadmill operation unit 180 by performing data communication with the treadmill operation unit 180 .

For example, it is possible to use a remote control type input means which is composed of various selection keys and outputs an RF signal or an infrared signal, or a motion interface which is composed of photographing means for photographing the user 510 and software for recognizing the user's motion in the photographed data Or an input means such as a touch pad capable of moving the cursor on the screen to a desired position.

 The treadmill operation unit 180 may control the operation of the treadmill 120 (driving speed, stop, inclination angle, etc.) through data communication with the treadmill 120.

That is, the treadmill operation unit 180 transmits various command signals for driving the treadmill 120 according to information (speed, time, tilt, etc.) inputted by the user 510 through the interface unit 182, (120) to control operation of the treadmill (120), or controls operation of the treadmill (120) according to pre-programmed information (set treadmill operation information).

Also, the treadmill operation unit 180 stores and manages user movement information including operation speed information and operation time information of the treadmill 120 for each user.

That is, information (user movement information) exercised by the user 510 authenticated by the user authentication unit 190 through the treadmill 120 is cumulatively managed by the treadmill operation unit 180, To the treadmill operation server 200 via the network.

The treadmill operation unit 180 may execute a content (184, video, game, etc.) stored in the built-in memory device to output a video signal or an audio signal to the video output unit 140, And may execute the content 184 via the web server 300.

The content 184 may be a number of days when the user 510 has taken a distance to the background image of a game or song lyrics that the user 510 can enjoy while singing or may be a video of a field of interest registered by the user in advance, Type moving image providing server.

In addition, the treadmill operation unit 180 provides the user 510 with motion information of the user, and provides various selection menus and the like according to the use of the treadmill 120.

As described above, the treadmill system 100 according to the present invention provides an environment in which a user 510 can sing a song while running or walking so that a running user 510 can run or walk while singing, The exercise intensity is increased by increasing the metabolic rate of the exercise (510) to increase the calorie consumption relatively.

That is, the present invention allows the user 510 in motion to sing so that the activity of the user 510 is not smooth through the song, thereby increasing the activity metabolism of the user 510 and increasing the activity metabolism of the user 510 It is possible to improve the exercise effect depending on the exercise by 50% or more.

At the same time, the present invention allows the user 510 to feel relatively less fatigue during exercise, allowing him / her to exercise for a relatively long time, and also helps relieve the stress of the exercising user 510 .

In addition, the treadmill system 100 according to the present invention may be applied to a treadmill system as shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, Provides an independent space for the user 510 through the treadmill system 100 according to the present invention, thereby providing space for freely singing and exercising.

In addition, it compares the song scores of the users who are exercising in each treadmill cell 110 in real time, and makes it possible to exercise while singing more actively through competition.

Such competition between users may be performed by comparing data of a user through a network between treadmill systems installed in an indoor space or between treadmill systems installed in the whole country through the treadmill operation server 200. [

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, And such variations and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

100: running machine system according to the present invention
110: Running Machine Cell
120: Running machine
130: My Song
140: Video output unit
150: microphone section
160: audio signal mixing unit
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180: Running Machine Operation Department
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184: Contents
190: user authentication unit
192: Card
194: Card reader
200: Running Machine Operation Server
300: Web server
400: Smartphone
510: User

Claims (9)

A treadmill cell in which a treadmill is installed in an inner space as an independent space;
A treadmill installed in the treadmill cell and capable of walking or running by the user in place through a running belt rotating by the driving force of the motor;
A song providing unit for providing song lyrics and accompaniment according to a user's selection;
A moving picture output unit installed in the treadmill cell and positioned in front of the treadmill to output a video signal input from the song providing unit to a user running on the treadmill to provide a user with a song lyrics;
A microphone for receiving a user's training of the treadmill;
An audio signal mixing unit connected to the karaoke providing unit and the microphone unit for receiving and mixing an audio signal and a user's up signal; And
And a speaker unit installed in the treadmill cell and outputting an audio signal received from the audio signal mixing unit. The treadmill system of claim 1, further comprising: 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the treadmill
Wherein the running speed of the treadmill is limited to 6 km / h or less at the time of driving the song providing unit. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the song providing unit
And measuring a decibel (dB) of a user's upbringing signal input through the microphone unit and connected to the microphone unit to reflect the decibel (dB) of the user's upbringing signal to the song score. The method according to claim 1,
And a treadmill operation unit for controlling operation of the treadmill through data communication with the treadmill and storing and managing user movement information including operation speed information and operation time information of the treadmill for each user A treadmill system that increases the exercise effect with increased metabolism. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the treadmill operation unit
And a user authentication unit for receiving user information. The treadmill system according to claim 1, further comprising: 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the user authentication unit
A card reader for reading information from the card, and a card reader for reading information from the card. 5. The method of claim 4,
And a treadmill operation server connected to the treadmill operation unit through an Internet network to manage user data through data communication and share user data. Treadmill system. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the song providing unit
Wherein the web server is a web server connected to the treadmill operating unit through an internet network and providing song lyrics and accompaniment according to a user's choice through data communication. . 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the treadmill operation unit
Further comprising motion recognition means for recognizing a motion of a user running on the treadmill, wherein the motion interface unit receives a command according to a motion of the user. Treadmill system.

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