Title:
【発明の名称】対話式運動機器
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH08510655
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An interactive exercise apparatus engages a user's mind and body. The apparatus comprises an exercise mechanism and a steering mechanism for manipulation by the user to achieve exercise and to indicate a direction of motion. A simulated environment is generated by a computer and displayed on a display system for the user. The user manipulates the exercise mechanism and the steering mechanism to freely navigate through the simulated environment. The computer monitors the exercise mechanism and the steering mechanism to determine user position in the simulated environment. The display is periodically updated by the computer to provide a continuous visual display of the user's position as the user travels through the simulated environment. A plurality of the interactive exercise apparatus can be networked together to allow group participation in the simulated environment.
Inventors:
Arrich, W. Thatcher
Koselka, Harvey A.
Bobik, Aaron F.
Benjamin, Michael Etch.
Koselka, Harvey A.
Bobik, Aaron F.
Benjamin, Michael Etch.
Application Number:
JP51821894A
Publication Date:
November 12, 1996
Filing Date:
February 02, 1994
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Cyber Gear, Incorporated
International Classes:
G09B19/00; A63B21/00; A63B22/16; A63B24/00; A63B26/00; A63B69/00; A63F13/06; A63F13/12; A63B21/005; A63B23/04; (IPC1-7): A63B21/00; A63B24/00; A63B69/00; G09B19/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kiyoya Fujino (1 outside)