Patent
Interactive computer controlled exercise system
Robert Jarvik
- 29 Jul 1996
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TL;DR: In this paper, a virtual reality environment or a hybrid of virtual and real environment is provided which permits the user to perform significant physical exertion by applying forces to the machine while viewing images on a head mounted display.
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Abstract: This invention relates to computer (13) controlled exercise machines, and provides the user (2) with a wide variety of interactive exercise options controlled by the software. A 'virtual reality' environment or a hybrid of virtual and real environment is provided which permits the user to perform significant physical exertion by applying forces to the machine while viewing images on a head mounted display (12, 150). The invention includes means for the user to view his own hands and body superimposed over a computer generated image of objects that are not actually present while maintaining parts of the exercise machine that the user physically contacts, such as a handle (18, 60, 96), superimposed over the computer generated image. As the user exerts forces against the machine (such as handle) he perceives that he is exerting forces against the objects the images represent. The invention includes video camera (148) and computer means, adapted to record images from the real world, which may be combined with computer generated images while retaining proper spatial orientation to produce a composite 'virtual reality' environment.
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