WO2004111910A1 - Sporting apparatus of image sports room, its managing method for an image sports room using of network and managing system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a video/sport studio fitness system, and a video/sport studio management method and system using a network, and more particularly, to video/sport studio management method and system using a network, enabling a user to forget monotony and pain of the exercise and enjoy both exercise and video conveniently anytime and anywhere.
- Such exercise machines have been developed to have the exercise effect by repeating simple movements of walking, running, etc. on the exercise machines.
- the exercise machines are available only to a fixed-term member.
- the fixed-term member can use only a specific fitness center which the member joined.
- the user of the exercise machines is exhausted in a moment and loses interest in exercise since additional entertainment services are not provided during exercise.
- FIG. 1 is a conceptual drawing showing a video/sport studio fitness system and a video/sport studio management system using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a video/sport studio management method using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a multi-channel headphone of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a video list database of FIG. 1 ; and FIGS. 6 through 10 are diagrams showing examples of screens of a display unit of FIG. 1.
- the present invention provides a video/sport studio fitness system that has improved an exercise effect by making a user forget monotony and pain of the exercise by viewing the videos during exercise, and that enables the user to enjoy videos during exercise without interrupting other users by providing a personal player, a display unit, and a headphone/earphone (hereinafter referred to as "headphone" for the sake of convenience) on an exercise machine.
- headphone headphone/earphone
- the present invention provides a video/sport studio management method and system using a network that enables even a non-member to use exercise machines conveniently in chain stores throughout the nation without regard to time and place by managing a plurality of user terminals altogether and settling a charge through the network, that enables the user to obtain information on a desired video easily, and that can check the user's physical condition or exercise condition to provide various kinds of services to the user.
- a video/sport studio fitness system comprising: an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a player replaying video/audio signals recorded on a videotape or DVD (digital versatile disc) inserted therein by a user that uses the exercise machine or an operator; a display unit displaying the video/audio signals on a screen, the display unit being provided in the vicinity of the exercise machine so that the user can watch the screen while using the exercise machine; and headphones outputting the audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users.
- an exercise machine which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area
- a display unit displaying the video/audio signals on a screen, the display unit being provided in the vicinity of the exercise machine so that the
- a video/sport studio management method using a network having at least one user terminal and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area, and a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine, and when the user inputs exercise start information or video selection information to the server through the network, the server transmits the video information to the user terminal so that the user can view the video through the display unit during a predetermined time set according to the input information.
- the user terminal comprises an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area, and a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine
- the server transmits the video information to the user terminal so that the user can view the video through the display unit during a predetermined time set according to the input information.
- a video/sport studio management method using a network having at least one user terminal and a server connected to the user terminal through the network wherein the user terminal comprises: a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen; an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine; and headphones outputting the audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users
- the server comprises: a user information database storing information on the user or the user terminal; a video database storing video and audio information on a drama or movie stored by packetizing according to running time; a video list database storing a time list of the video information stored in the video database; a charge database storing information on a charge fixed according to the type or running time of a video; a login program verifying the user or the user terminal;
- the user information database may comprise: member information on at least ID (identification) and password, the type of membership, and _ . privilege; physical information on weight, height, and health condition; information on videos viewed in the past; information on videos to be viewed in the future; information on time and date when the user exercised in the past and/or watched videos; information on consumed calories or exercise duration; information on a position of a video paused during viewing; and a combination of the above-listed kinds of information.
- the server may further comprise an exercise information database storing information on the user's physical condition and exercise condition, and an exercise management program controlling the exercise machine or display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition.
- the method may further comprise: storing the user's condition signal and exercise information signal sensed by a sensor provided in the exercise machine in the exercise information database, displaying the stored signals on the display unit according to the user's selection, and applying a control signal to the exercise machine or display unit so as to control the operation of the exercise machine or the video displaying function of the display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition by the exercise management program according to the user's condition signal and exercise information signal.
- a video/sport studio management system using a network having at least one user terminal, and a server connected to the user terminal through the network
- the user terminal comprises: a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen; an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user on the exercise machine; and headphones outputting an audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users
- the server comprises: a user information database storing information on the user or the user terminal; a video database storing video and audio information on a drama or movie stored by packetizing according to running time; a video list database storing a time list of the video information stored in the video database; a charge database storing information on a charge determined according to a type or running time of a video; a login program verifying the user or the user
- the present invention it is possible for a user to enjoy videos during exercise without interrupting other users. In addition, it is possible to improve the exercise effect by making the user forget monotony and pain of the exercise by viewing the videos during exercise. In addition, it is possible for even a non-member to use exercise machines conveniently in chain stores throughout the nation without regard to time and place by managing a plurality of user terminals altogether and settling a charge through the network. In addition, it is possible for the user to obtain information on a desired video easily. In addition, it is possible to check the user's physical condition or exercise condition to provide various kinds of services to the user in conjunction with the exercise machines.
- a yideo/sport studio fitness system comprises an exercise machine, a player, a display, and a headphone.
- the exercise machine is an apparatus which enables a user to exercise steadily in a fixed area, such as a running machine or a stationary bicycle, and to repeat simple movements such as walking, running, oaring, shaking, etc.
- FIG. 1 shows a running machine as an example of such an exercise machine
- different exercise machines may be installed and a plurality of running machines may be installed so that users can exercise together.
- the player replays video and audio signals from a videotape or a DVD (digital versatile disc) inserted by a user of the exercise machine or an operator.
- Examples of the player include all kinds of players, such as a videotape player or a DVD player, which can replay videos.
- examples of the player include all kinds of devices, such as a computer or various terminals, which can transmit the video signal to the display unit.
- the display unit which is provided in the vicinity of the exercise machine so that the user can view the video on the exercise machine during exercise, displays the video signal replayed in the player on a screen.
- the headphone is connected to the player in a wire or wireless manner so as to output the audio signal from the display unit only to the user without interrupting other users.
- the headphone is preferably a multi-channel headphone, which is embedded with a plurality of speaker units so as to make it possible to replay the audio signal with the multi-channel of 5.1/6.1/7.1 and employs a sanitary earplug detachable for each user.
- the sanitary earplug is preferably fabricated in various forms such as a thin pouch covering an ear portion of the headphone or a detachable earring engaged in a twisted-cap manner with the ear portion of the headphone so that a user can replace an earplug contaminated by sweat or dirt with a new one.
- a video/sport studio management system using a network comprises a user terminal, a server, and an operator computer, which are connected to one another through the network.
- the server transmits video information to the user terminal so that the user can view the video through the display unit during a fixed period of time according to the input information.
- the server is a computer of a service provider who performs the video/sport studio management method using a network according to the present invention.
- the user terminal which is a computer of the user viewing various videos during exercise, comprises a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen, an exercise machine in a fixed area such as a running machine or a stationary bicycle, a display unit for displaying a video which a user can view on the exercise machine during exercise, and a headphone which is connected to the user terminal in a wire or wireless manner and outputs the audio signal from the display unit without interrupting other users.
- a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen
- an exercise machine in a fixed area such as a running machine or a stationary bicycle
- a display unit for displaying a video which a user can view on the exercise machine during exercise
- a headphone which is connected to the user terminal in a wire or wireless manner and outputs the audio signal from the display unit without interrupting other users.
- both exercise machine and command input unit are operated so that the exercise start information can be automatically input to the server when the exercise machine starts to work.
- the display unit is preferably a high definition monitor such as a DVD or a high definition television (HDTV) monitor.
- the user an exercising person, can enjoy a movie or drama through the display unit during a fixed period of time.
- the operator computer is a computer of an operator who manages the server and updates various programs and databases.
- the server, the user terminal, and the operator computer are connected to one another through the network.
- the user computer connected to the network utilizes an internet browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer, which can display web contents in the format of Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) or Extensible Markup Language (XML), or a browser following a protocol of a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) modem system.
- an internet browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer, which can display web contents in the format of Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) or Extensible Markup Language (XML), or a browser following a protocol of a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) modem system.
- HTML Hyper Text Markup Language
- XML Extensible Markup Language
- LAN local area network
- WAN wide area network
- the server includes programs and databases required for implementing a video/sport studio management method using a network according to the present invention.
- the programs, a component of a control unit comprise a main program (not shown) for managing the entire programs, a login program for verifying the user or the user terminal, a video replay program for replaying the video and audio information, a charge settlement program for settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video, and an exercise management program for controlling the exercise machine or the display unit according to the user's physical condition and exercise condition.
- the charge settlement program is executed to apply a playing permission signal to the video replay program when the user put a coin in a coin slot provided in the user terminal or exercise machine, to apply the signal during a predetermined time after calculating on a time basis in advance according to a type of a video to be played, to apply the signal on the basis of the rest of a prepaid amount of money, or to apply the signal on the basis of information recorded on a membership card which is available in all chain stores throughout the nation.
- the database comprises a user information database for the user's personal information or the user terminal, a video database for the video and audio information on a movie or drama stored by packetizing according to running time, a video list database for a time list of the video information stored in the video database, a charge database for information on the charge fixed according to a type or running time of the video, and an exercise information database for information on the user's physical condition and exercise condition.
- the server comprises the control unit and databases, and is provided to the user in such a manner as a website or management program on a network like Internet or Intranet.
- the user information database preferably comprises member information on ID and password, a fixed-amount or fixed-term membership, and authority, physical information on weight, height, and health condition, information on videos viewed in the past, information on videos to be viewed in the future, information on time and date the user viewed or exercised in the past, information on consumed calories or an amount of exercise, and information on a position of a video paused during viewing.
- the video list database is preferably grouped by title of a video, running time such as 30 min./1 hour/2 hours/3 hours, genre such as action/horror/melodrama, form such as short-length/full-length/series, type such as drama/movie/documentary/scenery/entertainment/game/real-time chat/internet surfing, viewing charge, and rating.
- the user is verified by the login program according to the main program, and the user terminal is authenticated according to the information stored in the user information database.
- the video information in the video database is transmitted to the display unit so that the user can view the video through the display unit and hear the audio through the headphone without disturbing other users.
- the user pays the charge previously or later by the charge settlement program on the basis of the type or viewing time of the video.
- the information on the charge is stored in the charge database so that the user can make a fixed-amount or fixed-term payment and, if verified, enjoy videos together with exercise in all chain stores throughout the nation.
- the exercise effect of the user, the physical condition, and various kinds of services for preventing immoderate exercise can be provided to the user by checking the user's physical condition or exercise condition according to the exercise management program and making an exercise information database of the checked result.
- various kinds of information stored in different information databases such as information on living, real-time news, chat, video/audio phone calls, game, and fitness management, can be provided to the user during exercise on a screen through various management programs.
- the information on the user's physical condition or exercise condition and the service utilization can be automatically updated whenever the user uses.
- the video/sport studio management method using a network according to the present invention is beneficial to both user and operator.
- the operator can make a charge for becoming a member or viewing the video in return for presenting the user with a chance to exercise and view a movie or video, and the user can conveniently enjoy exercise and movies simultaneously anytime and anywhere.
- the video/sport studio is a promising business which can substitute a personal computer (PC) room or game room since the user can enjoy both exercise and movies without interrupting other users in the video/sport studio.
- PC personal computer
- a video/sport studio management method using a network after constructing the video/sport studio management system which can manage the video/sport studio using a network, comprises: inputting the exercise start information automatically through the network when the user accessing the server uses the exercise machine and manipulates the command input unit or operates the exercise machine; transmitting contents of the video list database stored in the server to the user terminal so that the user can select a desired video; inputting the video selection information to the server by the user's manipulation of the command input unit according to the user's taste or expected exercise time; transmitting the video and audio information stored in the.
- the video database to the display unit and headphone of the user terminal by the video replay program so that the user can view the video through the display unit according to the video selection information; settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video by the charge settlement program upon inputting the exercise start information, upon inputting the video selection information, or after transmitting the video information; and storing the user's condition signal and exercise information signal sensed by a sensor provided in the exercise machine in the exercise information database, displaying the stored signals on the display unit according to the user's selection, and applying a control signal to the exercise machine or display unit so as to control the operation of the exercise machine or the video displaying function of the display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition by the exercise management program according to the user's condition signal and exercise information signal.
- the contents of the video list database is transmitted to the user terminal and displayed on the display unit in the transmitting operation of the contents.
- the user selects any one of genres such as action, foreign movie series, or comedy on a touch screen as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a list of recent movies, together with the running time and the charge, is displayed according to popularity ranking.
- the video and audio is replayed through the display unit and headphone in the transmitting operation of the video and audio information as shown in FIG. 8 so that the user can enjoy the video during exercise.
- the user's physical condition and exercise condition can be also displayed on the display unit through various kinds of sensors.
- the charge is settled according to the type and running time of the selected video in the settling operation of the charge.
- the user can check his or her own physical condition and exercise condition during the video replay or after finishing the exercise in order to manage his or her own fitness, and obtain physical management information such as the user's weight, amount of exercise, resolution of body fat, consumed calories, amount of exercise of the past, and aim in the amount of exercise.
- the present invention can be applied to almost all of the exercise machines of a fitness center in addition to the running machine.
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and system for managing a video fitness center wherein users are kept interested by watching movies or dramas while they are exercising. Fitness apparatus users can , while exercising, conveniently watch video materials so that they can enjoy exercising. The video fitness equipment of the present invention comprises: an exercising apparatus for constant exercise at a designated place, such as a running machine or stationary bicycle; a player apparatus for replaying a video (tave/DVD) or audio material selected by an exerciser or an operator; a displayer apparatus for displaying the replayed video-audio signal; a head/ear phone wherein a voice signal connected with the above display apparatus is outputted to individual users by a wire/wireless connection so that other users are not inconvenienced. Users are especially absorbed in movies or dramas, so they avoid the typical discomfort and boredom of exercise. Since interest in exercise is maintained, the effects of exercise can be maximized. In addition, a variety of services can be provided to a sure by connecting to the above enhanced exercise machines.
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SPORTING APPARATUS OF IMAGE SPORTS ROOM, ITS MANAGING METHOD FOR AN IMAGE SPORTS ROOM USING OF NETWORK AND MANAGING SYSTEM
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a video/sport studio fitness system, and a video/sport studio management method and system using a network, and more particularly, to video/sport studio management method and system using a network, enabling a user to forget monotony and pain of the exercise and enjoy both exercise and video conveniently anytime and anywhere.
BACKGROUND ART
At present, it is very difficult for people to arrange time for outdoor sports, such as running and cycling. In order to satisfy people's desire to exercise, exercise machines, such as a running machine or a stationary bicycle, have been developed so that people can have an exercise effect of running or riding a bicycle in a limited area such as a house or a fitness center.
Such exercise machines have been developed to have the exercise effect by repeating simple movements of walking, running, etc. on the exercise machines.
However, it requires much perseverance to repeat such simple movements steadily in the limited area for a long time in order to have the exercise effect by the exercise machines in a fixed place.
Therefore, it is hard to improve the exercise effect only with the conventional exercise machines. In addition, although a television (TV) or a video cassette recorder (VCR) has been provided together with the exercise machines to prevent the monotony of the exercise, there have been still problems in that a user cannot choose a desired video since he or she should view it with other users, and the sound coming from the TV or VCR along with the video may be noise to other users. In addition, although the conventional video or DVD (digital versatile disc) room enables a user to view videos without being interrupted, there have been problems in that the room is very bad for health because the room is stuffy and the air of the closed room is foul, and the user cannot do any sports or exercises except viewing videos.
Meanwhile, in the conventional fitness center, there has been a problem in that the exercise machines are available only to a fixed-term member. The fixed-term member can use only a specific fitness center which the member joined. In addition, the user of the exercise machines is exhausted in a moment and loses interest in exercise since additional entertainment services are not provided during exercise.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a conceptual drawing showing a video/sport studio fitness system and a video/sport studio management system using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a video/sport studio management method using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a multi-channel headphone of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database of FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a video list database of FIG. 1 ; and FIGS. 6 through 10 are diagrams showing examples of screens of a display unit of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Technical Goal of the Invention
The present invention provides a video/sport studio fitness system that has improved an exercise effect by making a user forget monotony and pain of the exercise by viewing the videos during exercise, and that enables the user to enjoy videos during exercise without interrupting other users by providing a personal player, a display unit, and a headphone/earphone (hereinafter referred to as "headphone" for the sake of convenience) on an exercise machine.
In addition, the present invention provides a video/sport studio management method and system using a network that enables even a non-member to use exercise machines conveniently in chain stores throughout the nation without regard to time and place by managing a plurality of user terminals altogether and settling a charge through the network, that enables the user to obtain information on a desired video easily, and
that can check the user's physical condition or exercise condition to provide various kinds of services to the user.
Disclosure of the Invention According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video/sport studio fitness system comprising: an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a player replaying video/audio signals recorded on a videotape or DVD (digital versatile disc) inserted therein by a user that uses the exercise machine or an operator; a display unit displaying the video/audio signals on a screen, the display unit being provided in the vicinity of the exercise machine so that the user can watch the screen while using the exercise machine; and headphones outputting the audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video/sport studio management method using a network having at least one user terminal and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area, and a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine, and when the user inputs exercise start information or video selection information to the server through the network, the server transmits the video information to the user terminal so that the user can view the video through the display unit during a predetermined time set according to the input information. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video/sport studio management method using a network having at least one user terminal and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises: a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen; an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine; and headphones outputting the audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users, wherein the server comprises: a user
information database storing information on the user or the user terminal; a video database storing video and audio information on a drama or movie stored by packetizing according to running time; a video list database storing a time list of the video information stored in the video database; a charge database storing information on a charge fixed according to the type or running time of a video; a login program verifying the user or the user terminal; a video replay program replaying the video and audio information; and a charge settlement program settling the charge according to the type or running time of a selected video, the method comprising: inputting exercise start information automatically through the network when the user accessing the server uses the exercise machine and manipulates the command input unit or operates the exercise machine; transmitting contents of the video list database stored in the server to the user terminal so that the user can select a desired video; inputting video selection information to the server by the user's manipulation of the command input unit according to the user's desire or expected exercise time; transmitting the video and audio information stored in the video database to the display unit and headphone of the user terminal by the video replay program so that the user can view the video through the display unit according to the video selection information; and settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video by the charge settlement program upon inputting the exercise start information, upon inputting the video selection information, or after transmitting the video information.
Regarding the method, the user information database may comprise: member information on at least ID (identification) and password, the type of membership, and _ . privilege; physical information on weight, height, and health condition; information on videos viewed in the past; information on videos to be viewed in the future; information on time and date when the user exercised in the past and/or watched videos; information on consumed calories or exercise duration; information on a position of a video paused during viewing; and a combination of the above-listed kinds of information.
The server may further comprise an exercise information database storing information on the user's physical condition and exercise condition, and an exercise management program controlling the exercise machine or display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition. In this case, the method may further comprise: storing the user's condition signal and exercise information signal
sensed by a sensor provided in the exercise machine in the exercise information database, displaying the stored signals on the display unit according to the user's selection, and applying a control signal to the exercise machine or display unit so as to control the operation of the exercise machine or the video displaying function of the display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition by the exercise management program according to the user's condition signal and exercise information signal.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video/sport studio management system using a network having at least one user terminal, and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises: a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen; an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user on the exercise machine; and headphones outputting an audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users, wherein the server comprises: a user information database storing information on the user or the user terminal; a video database storing video and audio information on a drama or movie stored by packetizing according to running time; a video list database storing a time list of the video information stored in the video database; a charge database storing information on a charge determined according to a type or running time of a video; a login program verifying the user or the user terminal; a video replay program replaying the video and audio information; and a charge settlement program settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video, the system comprising a control unit with a program, wherein the program comprises: inputting exercise start information automatically through the network when the user accessing the server uses the exercise machine and manipulates the command input unit or operates the exercise machine; transmitting contents of the video list database stored in the server to the user terminal so that the user can select a desired video; inputting video selection information to the server by the user's manipulation of the command input unit , according to the user's desire or expected exercise time; transmitting the video and audio information stored in the video database to the display unit and headphone of the user terminal by the video replay program so that the user can view the video through
the display unit according to the video selection information; and settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video by the charge settlement program upon inputting the exercise start information, upon inputting the video selection information, or after transmitting the video information.
Effect of the Invention
According to the present invention, it is possible for a user to enjoy videos during exercise without interrupting other users. In addition, it is possible to improve the exercise effect by making the user forget monotony and pain of the exercise by viewing the videos during exercise. In addition, it is possible for even a non-member to use exercise machines conveniently in chain stores throughout the nation without regard to time and place by managing a plurality of user terminals altogether and settling a charge through the network. In addition, it is possible for the user to obtain information on a desired video easily. In addition, it is possible to check the user's physical condition or exercise condition to provide various kinds of services to the user in conjunction with the exercise machines.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Exemplary embodiments of a video/sport studio fitness system, a video/sport studio management method and system using a network according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1 , a yideo/sport studio fitness system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an exercise machine, a player, a display, and a headphone. The exercise machine is an apparatus which enables a user to exercise steadily in a fixed area, such as a running machine or a stationary bicycle, and to repeat simple movements such as walking, running, oaring, shaking, etc.
While FIG. 1 shows a running machine as an example of such an exercise machine, different exercise machines may be installed and a plurality of running machines may be installed so that users can exercise together.
The player replays video and audio signals from a videotape or a DVD (digital versatile disc) inserted by a user of the exercise machine or an operator. Examples of the player include all kinds of players, such as a videotape player or a DVD player,
which can replay videos.
In addition, examples of the player include all kinds of devices, such as a computer or various terminals, which can transmit the video signal to the display unit.
The display unit, which is provided in the vicinity of the exercise machine so that the user can view the video on the exercise machine during exercise, displays the video signal replayed in the player on a screen. The headphone is connected to the player in a wire or wireless manner so as to output the audio signal from the display unit only to the user without interrupting other users.
As shown in FIG. 3, the headphone is preferably a multi-channel headphone, which is embedded with a plurality of speaker units so as to make it possible to replay the audio signal with the multi-channel of 5.1/6.1/7.1 and employs a sanitary earplug detachable for each user.
A plurality of speaker units are distributed in all directions around ears according to the multi-channel headphone technology. In addition, the sanitary earplug is preferably fabricated in various forms such as a thin pouch covering an ear portion of the headphone or a detachable earring engaged in a twisted-cap manner with the ear portion of the headphone so that a user can replace an earplug contaminated by sweat or dirt with a new one.
The player can be substituted by a user terminal using a network. A video/sport studio management system using a network according to the present invention comprises a user terminal, a server, and an operator computer, which are connected to one another through the network. In the management system, when a user inputs an exercise start command or video selection information to the server through the network, the server transmits video information to the user terminal so that the user can view the video through the display unit during a fixed period of time according to the input information.
The server is a computer of a service provider who performs the video/sport studio management method using a network according to the present invention.
The user terminal, which is a computer of the user viewing various videos during exercise, comprises a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen, an exercise machine in a fixed area such as a running machine or a stationary bicycle, a display unit for displaying a video which a user can view on the exercise machine during exercise, and a headphone which is connected to the user terminal in a wire or wireless
manner and outputs the audio signal from the display unit without interrupting other users.
In the user terminal, both exercise machine and command input unit are operated so that the exercise start information can be automatically input to the server when the exercise machine starts to work. The display unit is preferably a high definition monitor such as a DVD or a high definition television (HDTV) monitor.
The user, an exercising person, can enjoy a movie or drama through the display unit during a fixed period of time.
In addition, the operator computer is a computer of an operator who manages the server and updates various programs and databases.
The server, the user terminal, and the operator computer are connected to one another through the network. The user computer connected to the network utilizes an internet browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer, which can display web contents in the format of Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) or Extensible Markup Language (XML), or a browser following a protocol of a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) modem system.
Meanwhile, the server includes programs and databases required for implementing a video/sport studio management method using a network according to the present invention. The programs, a component of a control unit, comprise a main program (not shown) for managing the entire programs, a login program for verifying the user or the user terminal, a video replay program for replaying the video and audio information, a charge settlement program for settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video, and an exercise management program for controlling the exercise machine or the display unit according to the user's physical condition and exercise condition.
The charge settlement program is executed to apply a playing permission signal to the video replay program when the user put a coin in a coin slot provided in the user terminal or exercise machine, to apply the signal during a predetermined time after calculating on a time basis in advance according to a type of a video to be played, to apply the signal on the basis of the rest of a prepaid amount of money, or to apply the signal on the basis of information recorded on a membership card which is available in all chain stores throughout the nation.
In addition, the database comprises a user information database for the user's personal information or the user terminal, a video database for the video and audio information on a movie or drama stored by packetizing according to running time, a video list database for a time list of the video information stored in the video database, a charge database for information on the charge fixed according to a type or running time of the video, and an exercise information database for information on the user's physical condition and exercise condition.
As a result, the server comprises the control unit and databases, and is provided to the user in such a manner as a website or management program on a network like Internet or Intranet.
The user information database, as shown in FIG. 4, preferably comprises member information on ID and password, a fixed-amount or fixed-term membership, and authority, physical information on weight, height, and health condition, information on videos viewed in the past, information on videos to be viewed in the future, information on time and date the user viewed or exercised in the past, information on consumed calories or an amount of exercise, and information on a position of a video paused during viewing.
The video list database, as shown in FIG. 5, is preferably grouped by title of a video, running time such as 30 min./1 hour/2 hours/3 hours, genre such as action/horror/melodrama, form such as short-length/full-length/series, type such as drama/movie/documentary/scenery/entertainment/game/real-time chat/internet surfing, viewing charge, and rating.
Therefore, the user is verified by the login program according to the main program, and the user terminal is authenticated according to the information stored in the user information database. In addition, when the user stands on the exercise machine and selects a desired video among the video list of the video list database on the display unit, the video information in the video database is transmitted to the display unit so that the user can view the video through the display unit and hear the audio through the headphone without disturbing other users. The user pays the charge previously or later by the charge settlement program on the basis of the type or viewing time of the video. The information on the charge is stored in the charge database so that the user can make a fixed-amount or fixed-term payment and, if verified, enjoy videos together with exercise in all chain stores
throughout the nation.
In addition, the exercise effect of the user, the physical condition, and various kinds of services for preventing immoderate exercise can be provided to the user by checking the user's physical condition or exercise condition according to the exercise management program and making an exercise information database of the checked result.
In addition, various kinds of information stored in different information databases, such as information on living, real-time news, chat, video/audio phone calls, game, and fitness management, can be provided to the user during exercise on a screen through various management programs.
In addition, the information on the user's physical condition or exercise condition and the service utilization can be automatically updated whenever the user uses.
Therefore, the video/sport studio management method using a network according to the present invention is beneficial to both user and operator. In other words, the operator can make a charge for becoming a member or viewing the video in return for presenting the user with a chance to exercise and view a movie or video, and the user can conveniently enjoy exercise and movies simultaneously anytime and anywhere.
Therefore, the video/sport studio is a promising business which can substitute a personal computer (PC) room or game room since the user can enjoy both exercise and movies without interrupting other users in the video/sport studio.
Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 2, a video/sport studio management method using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention, after constructing the video/sport studio management system which can manage the video/sport studio using a network, comprises: inputting the exercise start information automatically through the network when the user accessing the server uses the exercise machine and manipulates the command input unit or operates the exercise machine; transmitting contents of the video list database stored in the server to the user terminal so that the user can select a desired video; inputting the video selection information to the server by the user's manipulation of the command input unit according to the user's taste or expected exercise time; transmitting the video and audio information stored in the. video database to the display unit and headphone of the user terminal by the video replay program so that the user can view the video through the display unit according to the
video selection information; settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video by the charge settlement program upon inputting the exercise start information, upon inputting the video selection information, or after transmitting the video information; and storing the user's condition signal and exercise information signal sensed by a sensor provided in the exercise machine in the exercise information database, displaying the stored signals on the display unit according to the user's selection, and applying a control signal to the exercise machine or display unit so as to control the operation of the exercise machine or the video displaying function of the display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition by the exercise management program according to the user's condition signal and exercise information signal.
In other words, when the user is verified, stands on the exercise machine, or pushes the start button in the inputting operation of the exercise start information, the contents of the video list database is transmitted to the user terminal and displayed on the display unit in the transmitting operation of the contents. At this time, when the user selects any one of genres such as action, foreign movie series, or comedy on a touch screen as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a list of recent movies, together with the running time and the charge, is displayed according to popularity ranking.
Next, when the user selects a specific movie in the inputting operation of the video selection information, the video and audio is replayed through the display unit and headphone in the transmitting operation of the video and audio information as shown in FIG. 8 so that the user can enjoy the video during exercise.
At this time, the user's physical condition and exercise condition can be also displayed on the display unit through various kinds of sensors. Next, the charge is settled according to the type and running time of the selected video in the settling operation of the charge.
Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 9, if a problem arises in the user's physical condition or exercise condition in the applying operation of the control signal, the exercise machine is forced to stop and the problem is notified to the operator. Thus, an accident due to an immoderate exercise is prevented.
As shown in FIG. 10, the user can check his or her own physical condition and exercise condition during the video replay or after finishing the exercise in order to manage his or her own fitness, and obtain physical management information such as
the user's weight, amount of exercise, resolution of body fat, consumed calories, amount of exercise of the past, and aim in the amount of exercise.
Meanwhile, it is possible to group the user terminals by room so that a couple or a group of people can enjoy the video together, and to employ additional microphone and speaker to enable the users to communicate one another while wearing the headphone.
While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
For instance, while a movie or drama was described as the video information in the embodiments according to the present invention, various kinds of video information, such as a game, three-dimensional simulation, or virtual reality simulation, can be provided according to the present invention. In addition, the present invention can be applied to almost all of the exercise machines of a fitness center in addition to the running machine.
Claims
1. A video/sport studio fitness system comprising: an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a player replaying video/audio signals recorded on a videotape or DVD (digital versatile disc) inserted therein by a user that uses the exercise machine or an operator; a display unit displaying the video/audio signals on a screen, the display unit being provided in the vicinity of the exercise machine so that the user can watch the screen while using the exercise machine; and headphones outputting the audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users.
2. A video/sport studio management method using a network having at least one user terminal and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area, and a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine, and when the user inputs exercise start information or video selection information to the server through the network, the server transmits the video information to the user terminal so that the user can view the video through the display unit during a predetermined time set according to the input information.
3. A video/sport studio management method using a network having at least one user terminal and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises: a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen; an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user using the exercise machine; and headphones outputting the audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users, wherein the server comprises: a user information database storing information on the user or the user terminal; a video database storing video and audio information on a drama or movie stored by packetizing according to running time; a video list database storing a time list of the video information stored in the video database; a charge database storing information on a charge fixed according to the type or running time of a video; a login program verifying the user or the user terminal; a video replay program replaying the video and audio information; and a charge settlement program settling the charge according to the type or running time of a selected video, and the method comprising: inputting exercise start information automatically through the network when the user accessing the server uses the exercise machine and manipulates the command input unit or operates the exercise machine; transmitting contents of the video list database stored in the server to the user terminal so that the user can select a desired video; inputting video selection information to the server by the user's manipulation of the command input unit according to the user's desire or expected exercise time; transmitting the video and audio information stored in the video database to the display unit and headphone of the user terminal by the video replay program so that the user can view the video through the display unit according to the video selection information; and settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video by the charge settlement program upon inputting the exercise start information, upon inputting the video selection information, or after transmitting the video information.
4. The method according to claim 3, wherein both the exercise machine and the command input unit in the user terminal are operated so that the exercise start information can be automatically input to the server when the exercise machine starts to work, wherein the display unit is a high definition monitor selected from between a DVD monitor and an HDTV (high definition television) monitor wherein the headphones are multi-channel headphones which are embedded with a plurality of speaker units so as to make it possible to replay the audio signal as if being reproduced through a multi-channel of 5.1/6.1/7.1 and employs a sanitary earplug exchangeable for each user.
5. The method according to claim 3, wherein the user information database comprises: member information on at least ID (identification) and password, the type of membership, and privilege; physical information on weight, height, and health condition; information on videos viewed in the past; information on videos to be viewed in the future; information on time and date when the user exercised in the past and/or watched videos; information on consumed calories or exercise duration; information on a position of a video paused during viewing; and a combination of the above-listed kinds of information.
6. The method according to claim 3, wherein the video list database is grouped by at least one of categories classified according to the title, running time, genre, length, type, cost, and rating of the moving picture, and a combination thereof, wherein running times of moving pictures can be classified into 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours, genres of moving pictures can be classified into action, horror, and melodrama, lengths of moving pictures can be classified into short-length, full-length, and series, types of moving pictures can be classified into drama, movie, documentary, scenery, entertainment, game, real-time chat, and Internet surfing
7. The method according to claim 3, wherein the charge settlement program is executed to apply a playing permission signal to the video replay program when the user puts a coin in a coin slot provided in the user terminal or exercise machine, to apply the signal during a predetermined time after calculating on a time basis in advance according to a type of a video to be played, to apply the signal on the basis of the rest of a prepaid amount of money, or to apply the signal on the basis of information recorded on a membership card.
8. The method according to claim 3, wherein the server further comprises an exercise information database storing information on the user's physical condition and exercise condition, and an exercise management program controlling the exercise machine or display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition, and the method further comprises: storing the user's condition signal and exercise information signal sensed by a sensor provided in the exercise machine in the exercise information database, displaying the stored signals on the display unit according to the user's selection, and applying a control signal to the exercise machine or display unit so as to control the operation of the exercise machine or the video displaying function of the display unit by determining the user's physical condition and exercise condition by the exercise management program according to the user's condition signal and exercise information signal.
9. A video/sport studio management system using a network having at least one user terminal, and a server connected to the user terminal through the network, wherein the user terminal comprises: a command input unit such as a keyboard or a touch screen; an exercise machine, which may be a running machine or a stationary bicycle, placed in a fixed area; a display unit displaying a video to be viewed by a user on the exercise machine; and headphones outputting an audio signal, the headphones being connected to the player in a wired or wireless manner so that only the user can hear the audio signal without disturbing other users, wherein the server comprises: a user information database storing information on the user or the user terminal; a video database storing video and audio information on a drama or movie stored by packetizing according to running time; a video list database storing a time list of the video information stored in the video database; a charge database storing information on a charge determined according to a type or running time of a video; a login program verifying the user or the user terminal; a video replay program replaying the video and audio information; and a charge settlement program settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video, and the system comprising a control unit with a program, wherein the program comprises: inputting exercise start information automatically through the network when the user accessing the server uses the exercise machine and manipulates the command input unit or operates the exercise machine; transmitting contents of the video list database stored in the server to the user terminal so that the user can select a desired video; inputting video selection information to the server by the user's manipulation of the command input unit according to the user's desire or expected exercise time; transmitting the video and audio information stored in the video database to the display unit and headphone of the user terminal by the video replay program so that the user can view the video through the display unit according to the video selection information; and settling the charge according to a type or running time of a selected video by the charge settlement program upon inputting the exercise start information, upon inputting the video selection information, or after transmitting the video information.
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