DE102005016275A1 - Portable audio player combined with physical training measurement unit, detects user exercise rate and heartbeat, relating them to calories consumed and training requirements - Google Patents

Abstract

The MP3, or other audio file reproduction player, includes a sensor (22) detecting user vibration due to exercise. Signals it produces are transmitted to the digital signal processor (4). A user heartbeat sensor is also included; its signal is also transmitted to the processor. Both signals are processed and stored in memory (26). The number of running strides per unit time and the heart rate, are presented on the display (23). Between sensors and processor, the signals are electronically filtered (21). The processor stores personal information in memory, e.g. the height, weight and running pace. These are entered using a keyboard (25). The processor calculates the calorie consumption or training distance, based on personal information and the measured pace for each training measurement. Results are displayed. The unit processes, analyzes and stores signals under programmed control. Further variants are described, based on the foregoing principles.

Description

BACKGROUND THE INVENTION

AREA OF INVENTION

The The present invention relates to an application of MP3 players and more precisely on an MP3 player with a training measuring device that plays music and to same time the training amount and the pulse rate of the user can capture.

in the State of the art can conventional audio players, such as about MP3 players or CD player to play music from the storage medium of the compact disc and for Provide the user with the comfort of carrying them. In the course of increased functionalities The new MP3 player product uses a re-read / write Flash memory as the storage medium for the audio data. Except the original Music play function adds It also includes a data interface for updating the memory contents as a data store of the user and a microphone interface for real-time recording of audio data as a recorder of the user added. Furthermore Playing music is not due to the vibrations or vibrations caused by the user, if the flash memory as the storage medium for an MP3 player is used. Therefore, MP3 players are often used by sports enthusiasts worn to both the training and listening to To enjoy music.

The busy modern life and dietary habits have risks for the Human health evoked. Therefore, it is for the modern day People necessary, suitable training or appropriate physical To have movement. Usually people go for a suitable workout in a gym or buy a running machine and other equipment. The busy lives leads However, most people do not have time to exercise and have no idea if they train enough to have. Therefore, there are some measuring devices on the market, such as Take the easy-to-carry pedometer (pedometer) for example to help modern humans to calculate the daily amount of exercise. However, the exercise measuring device and the MP3 player are standing still Although the technique in the same category as a portable electronic Product but not as related application products been developed. For the sports enthusiasts it is annoying and uncomfortable when they need to carry both products. In addition, conventional Training measurement devices only a real-time measurement readout ready but have no timer and no memory for storage the measurement data on and can thus not the evaluation of the training amount over a period of some Days, a week or a month.

SUMMARY THE INVENTION

outgoing that in the prior art no related application products for one Training measuring device and an MP3 player have been developed, there is the Object of the present invention is an MP3 player with the Function of a training measuring device to provide the training amount of the user when playing music.

A Object of the present invention is an MP3 player with a Training measuring device for detecting the pulse rate of User when playing music.

A Another object of the present invention is to provide an MP3 player with a training measuring device for storing the measurement data from the exercise measuring device To play music.

• – das Audio-Abspielgerät ferner eine Vibrationssensorkomponente enthält, die ein erstes Signal erzeugt, das den Erschütterungen bzw. Vibrationen des Benutzers folgt, und es an den DSP-Prozessor überträgt, wobei die durch Erschütterungen bzw. Vibrationen verursachte Spannungsänderung für das erste Signal als das Eingangssignal für Schrittzählungen verwendet wird, und wobei das Schritteingangssignal durch die Verarbeitung und Akkumulation des DSP-Prozessors als der Laufschrittzählwert verwendet wird,
• – wobei das Audio-Abspielgerät ferner eine Anzeigeeinheit enthält und der DSP-Prozessor die Information bzw. Meldung für den Laufschrittzählwert auf der Anzeigeeinheit ausgeben kann,
• – wobei das Audio-Abspielgerät ferner einen Zeitgeber enthält, sodass der DSP-Prozessor die Trainingszeit auf Basis des ersten Signals speichern kann, und
• – wobei der DSP-Prozessor die persönlichen Informationen für den Benutzer, wie etwa Größe, Gewicht und Schrittweite, durch die Tasten-Eingabeeinheit erhalten und in der nichtflüchtigen Speichereinheit speichern kann. Der DSP-Prozessor kann die Informationen über Kalorienverbrauch oder Trainingsdistanz gemäß den persönlichen Informationen und dem Laufschrittzählwert für jede Trainingsmessung berechnen und anzeigen und Aufzeichnungen machen.

In a preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an audio player comprises a storage unit for storing compressed audio files, a DSP (digital signal processing) processor for decoding the compressed audio files to produce an audio signal in a playback operation, headphones for converting the audio signal in sound and a key input unit to transmit a command to the DSP processor at the request of the user, wherein the audio player is characterized in that:

• The audio player further includes a vibration sensor component which generates a first signal following the vibrations of the user and transmits it to the DSP processor, the voltage change for the first signal being caused by vibrations to be detected as the first signal Input signal is used for step counts, and wherein the step input signal is used by the processing and accumulation of the DSP processor as the run step count,
• - wherein the audio player further includes a display unit and the DSP processor, the In can output formation or message for the running step count on the display unit,
• Wherein the audio player further includes a timer so that the DSP processor can store the training time based on the first signal, and
• - The DSP processor, the personal information for the user, such as size, weight and increment, obtained by the key input unit and stored in the non-volatile memory unit. The DSP processor may compute and display the information about calorie consumption or training distance according to the personal information and the running step count for each exercise measurement and make records.

• – das Audio-Abspielgerät 20 ferner einen Herzschlagsensor aufweist und der Herzschlagsensor den Herzschlagstatus des Benutzers detektiert und ein zweites Signal erzeugt und an den DSP-Prozessor überträgt, wobei das zweite Signal von dem Puls des Benutzers abhängig ist und durch den DSP-Prozessor verarbeitet und akkumuliert wird, um der Herzschlagwert zu werden,
• – wobei das Audio-Abspielgerät ferner eine Anzeigeeinheit enthält und der DSP-Prozessor die Information bzw. Meldung für den Herzschlagwert auf der Anzeigeeinheit ausgeben kann.

In another embodiment according to the present invention, an audio player further comprises a storage unit for storing compressed audio files, a DSP processor for decoding the compressed audio files to produce an audio signal in a playback operation, a headphone for converting the audio signal into sound and a headphone Key input unit to transmit a command to the DSP processor at the request of the user, wherein the audio player is characterized in that:

• - the audio player 20 further comprising a heartbeat sensor, and the heartbeat sensor detects the heartbeat status of the user and generates and transmits a second signal to the DSP processor, the second signal being dependent upon the user's pulse and processed and accumulated by the DSP processor, the heartbeat rate to become,
• - wherein the audio player further includes a display unit and the DSP processor can output the information or message for the heartbeat value on the display unit.

The MP3 player according to the present Invention has the function of a training measuring device. During the The MP3 player can play MP3 files at the same time through the vibration sensor component or the heartbeat sensor detected signals are received, and then the detected Signals are processed and accumulated and the information or messages about the physical performance displayed on the display after conversion. In this way, the user during the training and the Listening to Music over be informed of the training success, and it can be the long-term Training amount based on the records of each workout evaluate or output the stored measurement data for use.

SHORT DESCRIPTION THE DRAWINGS

1 Fig. 10 is a block diagram of the MP3 player according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

2 Fig. 10 is a block diagram of the MP3 player according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Also When the present invention in details with the aid of the accompanying figures with reference to the preferred embodiments according to the present invention As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, that he modify the invention described in the application and can achieve the same effects as the present invention. Thus, it should be noted that the following description only a broad revelation for is the expert and the content is not limited to should be considered.

First, it will open 1 Reference is made showing a block diagram for the first embodiment of an MP3 player according to the present invention. In the first embodiment according to the present invention, the MP3 player includes 20 a storage unit 26 for storing MP3 files or compressed audio files, the storage unit 26 a non-volatile storage device is a DSP processor 4 comprising the programmable digital signal processing capabilities, wherein the DSP processor 4 one in the storage unit 26 stored program to control the decoding of the MP3 files or the compressed audio files during the playback operation for generating the corresponding audio signals, a headphone 2 for converting from the DSP processor 4 output audio signals into sound, a data interface unit 24 A USB port for receiving the digital data from external MP3 files or compressed audio files and storing them in the storage unit 26 after processing the DSP processor 4 or for outputting in the memory unit 26 stored data is via USB ports, one with the DSP processor 4 connected display unit 23 that's from the DSP processor 4 displayed information and messages, and a key input unit 25 to issue a command to the DSP processor at the request of the user 4 to transfer, wherein the key input unit 25 a number of keys to electrical signals generate the command corresponding to the request of the user to the DSP processor 4 correspond.

The MP3 player 20 According to the first embodiment further includes a vibration sensor component 22 for generating a first signal following the vibration of the user and a signal filter circuit 21 between the vibration sensor component 22 and the DSP processor 4 is switched. In the first embodiment according to the present invention, the first signal is dependent on the vibration of the user to generate voltage changes, and the voltage changes are made by the signal filtering circuit 21 as the step count input signal. The step count signal is sent to the DSP processor 4 transmitted and through the DSP processor 4 processed and accumulated to obtain the measured running step count. The measured running step count is then displayed on the display unit 23 displayed.

In addition, the DSP processor 4 the user's personal information, such as size, weight or increment, from the key input unit 25 obtained and in the non-volatile memory unit 26 to save. The DSP processor 4 may compute and display the information about calorie consumption or exercise distance according to the personal information and the running pace count for each exercise measurement, and record and may also output the stored measurement data for use.

Now it will open 2 Reference is made showing a block diagram of the second embodiment for the MP3 player according to the present invention. In the second embodiment according to the present invention, the MP3 player includes 20 a storage unit 26 for storing MP3 files or compressed audio files, the storage unit 26 a non-volatile storage device is a DSP processor 4 comprising the programmable digital signal processing capabilities, wherein the DSP processor 4 one in the storage unit 26 stored program to control the decoding of the MP3 files or compressed audio files during the playback operation for generating the corresponding audio signals, a headphone 2 for converting from the DSP processor 4 output audio signals into sound, a data interface unit 24 A USB port for receiving the digital data from external MP3 files or compressed audio files and storing them in the storage unit 26 after processing the DSP processor 4 or for outputting in the memory unit 26 stored data through the USB port is one with the DSP processor 4 connected display unit 23 that's from the DSP processor 4 displayed information and messages, and a key input unit 25 to issue a command to the DSP processor at the request of the user 4 to transfer, wherein the key input unit 25 a number of keys to generate electrical signals corresponding to the command corresponding to the request of the user to the DSP processor 4 correspond.

Further on 2 Referring to the MP3 player 20 also a heartbeat sensor 27 for detecting the heartbeat status of the user to generate a second signal, and one between the heartbeat sensor 27 and the DSP processor 4 switched heartbeat detector circuit 28 , In the second embodiment, the heartbeat sensor is 27 an infrared sensor or a potential difference sensor that can detect the heartbeat status of the user by means of the temperature changes or potential difference changes produced by the user's blood flow. The second signal is dependent on the user's pulse to generate a pulsating signal and is processed by the heartbeat detection circuit 28 to the DSP processor 4 transmitted and through the DSP processor 4 is processed and accumulated to obtain the heartbeat rate, and the measured heartbeat rate is displayed on the display unit 23 displayed.

In addition, the DSP processor 4 Detect continuous heartbeat status in real time to monitor the burden on the user's physical ability state. The DSP processor 4 may analyze the heartbeat status indicated by the second signal, and upon the occurrence of abnormal conditions, such as too fast a heartbeat, the DSP processor may 4 interrupting the playing of music and a warning audio signal on the headphone 2 generate to exhort the user. Therefore, the MP3 player can 20 be used as a monitor for users with potential heart disease.

According to the in the 1 and 2 shown embodiments, the MP3 player 20 also the vibration sensor component 22 and the heartbeat sensor 27 contain. The DSP processor 4 can process, analyze and accumulate the first and second signals according to one in the memory unit 26 run stored program. During conversion and processing, the DSP processor 4 Information or messages to the display unit 23 output, and the DSP processor 4 can based on that of the key input unit 25 transferred Be switch to the selected operating mode incorrectly.

In addition, the MP3 player has 20 according to the in the 1 and 2 In addition, the embodiments shown in FIG. 1 further include one with the DSP processor 4 connected timer on. Besides providing time and date, the DSP processor can deliver 4 combine the time information and the data generated for each training and store it in the memory unit. The training measurement in the MP3 player 20 According to the present invention, also by the operation of the key input unit 25 be switched on or off.

To the detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiments according to the present Invention are for the expert the various changes and modifications that he can make without leaving the following claims and thoughts to go away. Nor is the present invention on the implementation method of the embodiments of the present invention Registration restricted. For example, the DSP processor in the MP3 player according to the present The invention further calculates the detected signals and values and process the calorie consumption and the fat burning index for the user to calculate.

Claims (25)

An MP3 player comprising: a memory unit for storing MP3 files, a DSP processor for decoding the MP3 files to produce audio signals, headphones for converting the audio signals outputted from the DSP processor into sound signals, a display unit for displaying the MP3 files messages issued by the DSP processor and a key input unit for transmitting a command to a user request to the DSP processor, characterized in that: the MP3 player further comprises a vibration sensor component that generates a first signal representative of the vibrations of the User and transmits the first signal to the DSP processor, and includes a heartbeat sensor for detecting the heartbeat status of the user to generate a second signal and transmit the second signal to the DSP processor, wherein the DSP processor, the first The signal or the second signal is processed and accumulated, the running step counts or the heart rate receives the measured values and displays the measured values on the display unit. MP3 player according to claim 1, further comprising a signal filter circuit, the Switched between the vibration sensor component and the DSP processor is. MP3 player according to claim 1, further comprising a heartbeat detection circuit, the is connected between the heartbeat sensor and the DSP processor. MP3 player according to claim 1, wherein the DSP processor is the personal Information, such as size, weight and step size, that from the user over the key input unit are input, and in the storage unit stores, and where the DSP processor calorie information or training distance based on the personal information and the Laufschrittzählwertes for every Calculates and displays training measurements and records. MP3 player according to claim 1, wherein the DSP processor processing, analyzing and Accumulate on the first signal and the second signal based on a program stored in the memory unit. Audio player With: a memory unit for storing audio data, one DSP processor for decoding the audio data to audio signals produce, a headphone for converting the audio signals output from the DSP processor in sound signals, a display unit for displaying the of Messages output to the DSP processor and a key input unit to transfer a command to a request from a user to the DSP processor, thereby characterized in that: the audio player further comprises a vibration sensor component contains which generates a first signal that matches the vibrations of the user follows, and transmits the first signal to the DSP processor, the DSP processor processes the first signal and accumulates to one Laufschrittzählwert to obtain. Audio player according to claim 6, wherein the DSP processor is the personal Information, such as height, weight and step size, that from the user over the key input unit are input, and in the storage unit stores, and where the DSP processor calorie information or training distance based on the personal information and the Laufschrittzählwertes for every Calculates and displays training measurements and records. The audio player of claim 6, wherein the DSP processor processes the processing, analyzing and accumulating on the first signal based on a program stored in the storage unit. Audio player according to claim 8, wherein the execution of the DSP processor for processing, Analyze and accumulate on the first signal through operation the key input unit is controlled. Audio player according to claim 6, further comprising a data interface unit, which is connected to the DSP processor, so that the DSP processor via the Data interface unit receives data or measurement records outputs. Audio player according to claim 6, further comprising a timer associated with the DSP processor is connected so that the DSP processor the time information and combines the data generated by each training and stores it in the storage unit. Audio player according to claim 6, wherein the DSP processor further to the detected signals and values calculations and these processed to calorie consumption or the fat burning index for the Calculate user. Audio player according to claim 6, wherein the DSP processor based on the transmitted to the key input unit Command in the selected Operating mode switches. Audio player With: a memory unit for storing audio data, one DSP processor for decoding the audio data to audio signals produce, a headphone for converting the audio signals output from the DSP processor in sound signals, a display unit for displaying the of Messages output to the DSP processor and a key input unit to transfer a command to a user request to the DSP processor, thereby characterized in that: the audio player further comprises a heartbeat sensor for detecting the heartbeat status of the user, for a second Generate signal and transmit the second signal to the DSP processor, wherein the DSP processor the second signal is accumulated to obtain a heartbeat count. Audio player The claim 14, wherein the DSP processor processes the personal information, such as about size, weight and step size, that from the user over the key input unit are input, and in the storage unit stores, and where the DSP processor calorie information or training distance based on the personal information and the Laufschrittzählwertes for every Calculates and displays training measurements and records. Audio player according to claim 14, wherein the DSP processor processing, analyzing and accumulating on the second signal based on one of Memory unit stored program executes. Audio player according to claim 16, wherein the execution of the DSP processor for processing, Analyze and accumulate on the second signal through operation the key input unit is controlled. Audio player according to claim 14, further comprising a data interface unit, which is connected to the DSP processor, so that the DSP processor via the Data interface unit receives data or measurement records outputs. Audio player according to claim 14, further comprising a timer, the connected to the DSP processor, so that the DSP processor the time information and the data generated by each training combined and in the Memory unit stores. Audio player according to claim 14, wherein the DSP processor further to the detected signals and values calculations and these processed to calorie consumption or the fat burning index for the Calculate user. Audio player according to claim 14, wherein the DSP processor based on the transmitted to the key input unit Command in the selected Operating mode switches. An audio player comprising: a memory unit for storing audio data, a DSP processor for decoding the audio data to generate audio signals, headphones for converting the audio signals outputted from the DSP processor into sound signals, a display unit for displaying the signals from the DSP processor; Processor output messages and a key input unit for transmitting a command to a request of a user to the DSP processor, characterized in that: the audio player further comprises a training measuring device for detecting the physiological function of the user to generate corresponding electronic signals and for transmitting the electronic signals to the DSP processor, wherein the DSP processor accumulates the electronic signals to the user's training indices to obtain. Audio player according to claim 22, wherein the exercise measuring device comprises a vibration sensor component is. Audio player according to claim 22, wherein the training measuring device is a heartbeat sensor is. Audio player according to claim 22, wherein the training indices comprise a run step count, a Include heart rate or calories burned.