Exercise Deck of an Exercise Device That Is Separable from or Independently Adjustable Relative to Uprights of the Exercise Device

The present Application for Patent claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/568,912 by HOGGARTH et al., entitled “INPUT DEVICE FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE,” filed Mar. 22, 2024, and to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/709,334 by HOGGARTH et al., entitled “INPUT DEVICE FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE,” filed Oct. 18, 2024, and to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/726,760 by HOGGARTH et al., entitled “INPUT DEVICE FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE,” filed Dec. 2, 2024, each of which is assigned to the assignee hereof, and each of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

This disclosure relates generally to exercise devices and, more specifically, to an exercise deck of an exercise device that is separable from or independently adjustable relative to uprights of the exercise device.

Indoor exercise has increased in popularity and accessibility. Many people exercise indoors with the aid of an exercise device. Exercise devices may be designed to simulate outdoor exercise activities, such as a treadmill to simulate running, a stationary bicycle to simulate cycling, or a rower to simulate rowing. Additionally, or alternatively, exercise devices may be designed to exercise a certain muscle or muscle group, reduce the impact or force applied to the user, aid in certain types of indoor exercises, perform any other function, and combinations thereof.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an input device to adjust at least one operating parameter of an exercise device. The input device includes an input arm and a limit sensor in the input arm. The limit sensor detects a magnitude of an input that is above a safety threshold for adjusting the at least one operating parameter. In some embodiments, the exercise device includes a treadmill.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method for operating an exercise device. An auto stop system receives an input at an input device. The input moves an input arm of the input device. The auto stop system measures a magnitude of the input using a sensor. When the magnitude exceeds a safety threshold, the auto stop system adjusts at least one operating parameter of the exercise device.

A method for operating a treadmill by a user is described. The method may include receiving, from the user, an input to adjust an incline of an exercise deck of the treadmill and adjusting the incline of the exercise deck in response to the input, where adjustment of the incline of the exercise deck is independent from uprights associated with the treadmill.

A treadmill is described. The treadmill may include a first upright including a first top end and a first bottom end, a second upright including a second top end and a second bottom end, a base connected to the first bottom end of the first upright and the second bottom end of the second upright, an exercise deck located between and separable from the first upright and the second upright, the exercise deck including a tread belt configured to rotate around the exercise deck, and a console coupled with the first top end of the first upright and the second top end of the second upright, the console configured as a handhold for a user of the treadmill.

An exercise device is described. The exercise device may include a console and processing circuitry configured to operate the exercise device, a retractable stop cable coupled with the console and attached to a housing for the retractable stop cable, where the retractable stop cable is configured to extend from the housing and retract toward the housing, a safety device magnetically and removably attached to a magnetic coupling at an end of the retractable stop cable, the safety device coupled with the console via the retractable stop cable such that in an attached position, the exercise device is capable of being operated by a user, and the processing circuitry configured to perform a safety operation at the exercise device in response to the safety device detaching from the retractable stop cable.

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Additional features and advantages of embodiments of the disclosure will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such embodiments. The features and advantages of such embodiments may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such embodiments as set forth hereinafter.

This disclosure generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for operating an exercise device. An exercise device may include one or more input devices. The input device may change one or more operating parameters of the exercise device. For example, the input device may change a belt speed of a tread belt on a treadmill, an incline percentage, a resistance level, any other operating parameter, and combinations thereof. In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the input device may include an input arm connected to a console of the treadmill. Moving the input arm may adjust the operating parameter. The user may move the input arm by pushing or pulling on a handle connected to the input arm.

During operation of an exercise device, the user may experience moments of unsteadiness, trip, lose balance, or otherwise lose control of him or herself. This may result in injury to the user. In some situations, the user may be holding on to an input device on the exercise device when he or she trips or otherwise loses balance. This may result in a sudden change to input applied by the input device. A limit sensor on the exercise device may detect when the user trips or loses balance based on the magnitude and/or pattern of the input from the input device. For example, the limit sensor may detect that the input is applied with increased acceleration on the input device, thereby indicating that the user has attempted to arrest a fall with the input device. In some examples, the limit sensor may detect a large force applied to the input device, thereby indicating that the user has impacted the input device. In some examples, the limit sensor may detect the user's fall or change in balance in any manner.

When the limit sensor detects that the user has tripped or otherwise lost his or her balance, the exercise device may adjust one or more of the operating parameters. For example, the exercise device may adjust one or more of the operating parameters to a neutral operating level. The neutral operating level may be a safe operating level. For example, the neutral operating level may be a stopped tread belt, a low tread belt speed, a low flywheel resistance, a high flywheel resistance that resists rotation of a drivetrain, an interlock on a flywheel or drivetrain to prevent rotation of the drive train, a low incline, zero incline, any other neutral operating level, and combinations thereof. Adjusting the operating parameters to the neutral operating level may help to reduce or prevent injury to the user when he or she trips or otherwise loses balance.

In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the exercise device may include any type of exercise device. For example, the exercise device may include a treadmill, an elliptical device, a stationary bicycle, a rower, a cable extension device, any other exercise device, and combinations thereof. The exercise device may include one or more movable members. For example, a treadmill may include a motor connected to one or both of a front pulley and a rear pulley. A tread belt may be extended between the front pulley and the rear pulley, and rotation of the front pulley and/or the rear pulley may rotate the tread belt. The treadmill may include a tread deck, and an incline mechanism may change an incline of the tread deck. One or more exercise devices may include a flywheel and a movable device to rotate the flywheel, with the flywheel providing resistance to rotation. For example, an elliptical device may include pedals connected to the flywheel such that, when depressed, the pedals may cause the flywheel to rotate, while the flywheel provides resistance to depression of the pedals. In some examples, a stationary bicycle may include pedals and a drivetrain connected to the flywheel and rotation of the pedals may rotate the flywheel. In some examples, a rower and/or a cable extension device may include a cable connected to the flywheel, and extension of the cable may cause the flywheel to rotate.

In some examples, the exercise device may be an example of a treadmill. Some such treadmills may include an exercise deck (e.g., a tread deck) connected to one or more uprights configured to mechanically support input mechanisms, accessory devices, or the like. In some cases, the connection between the exercise deck and the uprights may be static or otherwise be configured such that the exercise deck and the uprights form a cohesive unit. However, such a connection may result in impact force, vibrations, or both experienced at the exercise deck to transfer to the uprights and any input mechanisms, accessory devices, or displays coupled with the uprights. Such a force transfer may cause significant vibration at the uprights, which may limit accessibility of input devices or reduce an efficacy of a display that shows exercise information, which may degrade user experiences.

Techniques described herein provide for a treadmill having an exercise deck that is separable from one or more uprights. For example, a pair of uprights may connect with a base (e.g., at a bottom end of each upright), where an exercise deck may be configured to couple with the base during use of the treadmill. In some examples, the temporary connection may result in a reduced transfer of force and vibration between the exercise deck and the uprights (and a console coupled with a top end of the uprights), which may improve user experience when using the treadmill. Additionally, or alternatively, an exercise deck that is separable from one or more uprights may enable the exercise deck to be used in additional ways, such as underneath a desk or in front of a television, among other examples. Additionally, or alternatively, adjustments to the exercise deck (e.g., an incline angle adjustment) may not affect the uprights or console, thereby preventing an ability of a user to engage with displays and input devices from being impacted when adjusting parameters of the exercise deck. In other words, by enabling adjustment of the exercise deck without causing a corresponding adjustment to the uprights or console, one or more users may more easily (continue to) engage with displays and input devices when an adjustment is made to the exercise deck.

The exercise device may include one or more exercise device settings that adjust an operating parameter of the exercise device. The exercise device settings may include any setting of the exercise device. For example, the exercise device settings may include a tread belt speed, a flywheel resistance, an incline, a decline, a blower fan setting, any other exercise device setting, and combinations thereof. In some examples, the exercise device may include one or more operating parameters. The operating parameters may include one or more of the exercise device settings.

In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third-party device may be a device configured to be in communication with the exercised device that is separate from the exercise device. The third-party device may include any type of third-party device. For example, the third-party device may include a user device, or a device owned and/or operated by a user. In some examples, the third-party device may include a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a phablet, a laptop computer, any other mobile device, and combinations. In some examples, the third-party device may include a wearable device, such as a watch, a smartwatch, a ring, a heartrate monitor, a necklace, jewelry, an article of clothing, any other wearable device, and combinations thereof. In some examples, the third-party device may include any other device, including an internet of things (IoT) device, a near-field-communication (NFC) key, a sensor, a heartrate monitor, any other third-party device, and combinations thereof.

is a representation of an exercise systemincluding an exercise deviceand a third-party device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. While the exercise deviceillustrated includes a treadmill, it should be understood that the exercise devicemay include any exercise device, including the exercise devicesdiscussed herein. As may be seen, the exercise deviceshown does not include a display. The exercise devicemay include one or more movable elements, such as a tread belt, a front pulley at a front endand a rear pulley at a rear end, with the tread beltwrapped around the front pulley and the rear pulley. A belt motor may rotate one or both of the front pulley or the rear pulley, thereby causing the tread beltto rotate in an endless loop. The tread beltmay be supported by a tread deck. Two uprightsmay extend upwards at or near the front end, and a pair of handlesmay extend between the two uprights. While the exercise deviceis shown as including the uprightsextending up from the tread deck, it should be understood that the techniques of the present disclosure may be applied to an exercise deviceincluding the tread deckand no console, display, uprights, handles, or other elements extending upward from the tread deck.

In some embodiments, the exercise devicemay include a console. The consolemay be any type of console. For example, the consoleshown includes a bar shaped in an oval, or a rectangle having curved short sides and a hollow middle. In some examples, the consolemay include any type of console. In some embodiments, the consolemay be supported by the uprights. For example, the consolemay extend between the uprights. In some embodiments, the consolemay be supported in any other manner, such as from the tread deckand/or supported from the floor. In some embodiments, the handlesmay be incorporated into the console, be a part of the console, connected to the console, or otherwise part of the console.

During operation of the exercise device, the third-party devicemay connect to the exercise device. For example, the exercise devicemay send or receive a connection request from the third-party device, and the third-party devicemay connect to the exercise device. As discussed herein, the third-party devicemay connect in any manner, including with a wireless connection. The exercise devicemay determine whether the third-party deviceis an authorized third-party device. If the third-party deviceis authorized, then the third-party devicemay be connected to the exercise device.

When the third-party deviceis connected to the exercise device, the third-party devicemay transmit operating instructions to the exercise device. The operating instructions may include a change to one or more of the operating parameters of the exercise device. For example, the third-party devicemay transmit instructions to adjust a belt speed of the tread belt, an incline of the tread deck(e.g., by activating a lift motor or an incline motor connected to the tread deck), a fan speed of one or more fans incorporated into the two uprights, any other operating parameter, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the user may manually adjust one or more operating parameter of the exercise devicewith an input device. The input devicemay be secured to the consoleand/or the handles. In some embodiments, the input devicemay include an input arm. The input armmay be configured to move when a force is applied to it. For example, a user may apply a force to the input arm, which may cause the input armto rotate about the consoleand/or the handles. The input devicemay include a handleconnected to the input arm. The handlemay improve the ease by which the user may engage with the input device. In some embodiments, the handlemay include a display that may display information related to various operating parameters of the exercise device. In some embodiments, the input devicemay include a pair of handlesand a pair of corresponding input arms. For example, a first handle-and a second handle-may be independently movable from one another, such that a user may independently engage the input arms.

In some embodiments, the handlemay include one or more buttons, dials, or secondary inputs. The secondary inputs on the handlemay further adjust the operating parameters of the exercise device. For example, the secondary inputs may adjust one or more auxiliary systems, such as the volume of a speaker, a music selection (e.g., pause, forward, reverse), phone operation, operation of a fan (e.g., on/off, fan speed), mister, any other auxiliary system, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the secondary inputs may include verification inputs. For example, the secondary inputs may include a button to verify the change in the operating parameter. In some examples, the secondary inputs may change which operating parameter is changed. Additionally, or alternatively, the secondary inputs may be associated with different handles. For example, a first secondary input may include a tread belt validation input that, when triggered, causes a change in the input deviceto change the tread belt speed. In some cases, the first secondary input may be associated with a first handle-(e.g., a user may adjust the tread belt speed by engaging a handle-on a left side of the input device). A second secondary input may include an incline validation input that, when triggered, causes a change in the input deviceto change the incline of the tread deck. In some cases, the second secondary input may be associated with a second handle-(e.g., a user may adjust the incline of the tread deckby engaging a handle-on a right side of the input device).

In some embodiments, the input devicemay include an input stop. The input stop may stop movement of the input device. For example, the input stop may stop rotation of the input device. In some examples, the input stop may stop lateral translation of the input device. In some examples, the input devicemay include multiple input stops in the different directions that the input devicemay be moved. For example, the input devicemay include a first input stop for movement of the input deviceaway from the user (e.g., toward the front end) and a second input stop for movement of the input devicetoward the user (e.g., toward the tread belt).

The movement of the input armmay correspond to a desired change in the operating parameter of the exercise device. For example, the extent and/or duration of a change in position of the input armmay result in a corresponding change to the operating parameter. As a specific, non-limiting example, pushing on the input armand/or the handlemay cause an increase in the tread belt speed of the tread beltand pulling on the input armand/or the handlemay cause a decrease in the tread belt speed of the tread belt. In some embodiments, moving the input devicecloser to an input stop may cause a greater change in tread belt speed and/or incline. In some embodiments, holding the input devicein a triggered position (e.g., pushed away or pulled toward the user) for a period of time may cause a greater change and/or a sustained change in tread belt speed and/or incline. In some embodiments, the extent of the change in tread belt speed and/or incline may be based on a combination of extent of triggering of the input deviceand a duration of the trigger of the input device.

In some embodiments, the exercise devicemay include a single input device. For example, as discussed herein, the input devicemay include one or more validation inputs that may be used to change which operating parameter and/or auxiliary system is changed. In some embodiments, the exercise devicemay include multiple input devicesand/or multiple handlesassociated with each input device. For example, the exercise devicemay include a first input deviceand/or a first handle-(e.g., a belt input device) for the belt speed of the tread beltand a second input deviceand/or a second handle-(e.g., a lift input device) for the incline of the tread deck. In some examples, the exercise devicemay include any number of input devicesand/or handlesto change any number of operating parameters.

In some embodiments, the input devicemay include a resistance system that may resist movement of the input device. The resistance system may include any type of resistance system, such as a spring, a friction fit, a motor, or other resistance. The resistance system may be used to provide the user a tangible sense of movement when moving the input device. In some embodiments, the input devicemay include a return mechanism. The return mechanism may include a spring or compliant material that may return the input deviceto a neutral position. The user may overpower the return mechanism to adjust the input device.

In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the exercise systemmay include a limit sensor. The limit sensor may detect excessive input to the input device. An excessive input may be indicative of the user tripping or otherwise losing balance. For example, an excessive input may be an input that is outside of a safety threshold. The safety threshold may be a threshold based on pre-determined operating thresholds for operation of the input device. For example, the safety threshold may be a threshold acceleration based on pre-determined acceleration thresholds for the acceleration of the input devicewhen triggered by the user. Exceeding the acceleration threshold may be an indication that the user has suddenly tripped or otherwise fallen while holding the input device. In some examples, the safety threshold may be based on an applied force threshold to the input device. The applied force threshold may be based on an impact force applied to the input devicewhen the input devicehits the input stop. In some examples, the applied force may be based on the force applied to the input devicethat is resisted by the resistance and/or return mechanism. Exceeding the applied force threshold may be indicative of a user tripping or otherwise falling while holding the input device. In some examples, the safety threshold may be based on a duration that the input deviceis triggered. For example, the safety threshold may be based on how long the input deviceis triggered and/or how long the input deviceis extended to the input stop. Exceeding a duration-based safety threshold may be indicative of a user slowly falling or tripping while holding the input deviceand retaining his or hold on the input device.

In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the exercise systemdetects a user input that exceeds the safety threshold, the exercise systemmay return the exercise systemto a neutral operation. A neutral operation may be a safe operating status for the exercise system. The safe operating status may be based on one or more of the operating parameters of the exercise system. For example, the safe operating status may be based on a tread belt speed of the tread belt, an incline of the tread deck, a flywheel resistance of a flywheel, a locking status of a locking mechanism for a movable member of a drive train, any other operating parameter, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the neutral operation may include a neutral resistance to rotation of a treadmill. For example, the neutral resistance to rotation may include removing resistance to rotation. This may help to reduce or prevent injury to a user by falling off of an elevated surface of a drive train because the drive train cannot rotate with a high resistance. In some examples, the neutral resistance to rotation may include increasing the resistance to rotation, such as by applying a brake or increasing the resistance with the resistance mechanism. This may prevent or reduce unexpected movement of the drivetrain. In some examples, the neutral resistance to rotation of the flywheel may include stopping rotation of the flywheel to prevent or reduce movement of the drivetrain when the user is unsteady. This may help to reduce or prevent injury to the user during operation.

In some embodiments, the neutral operation may include locking the movement of one or more movable elements of the exercise device. For example, the neutral operation may include locking the tread belt, locking the lift mechanism for the tread deck, locking a flywheel, locking a portion of a drive train on a stationary bicycle and/or an elliptical device, locking a cable for a cable extension device, locking a sliding seat on a rower, locking any other portion of an exercise device, and combinations thereof. In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, locking at least a portion of the movable elements of the exercise devicemay prevent or reduce movement of the movable elements when a user trips or otherwise experiences a moment of unsteadiness. This may help to reduce or prevent injury to the user.

In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user may adjust the sensitivity of the limit sensor. For example, the user may adjust the input at which the limit sensor detects an excessive input. Different users may operate the exercise systemin different manners. For example, a first user may apply a harder force to the input devicethan a second user. This may result in inadvertent triggering of the exercise systemto return to the neutral operation. The user may adjust the sensitivity of the automatic stop system to accommodate his or her particular operating manner. For example, the user may increase the sensitivity to accommodate users having a relatively light touch, lighter weight users, users having a lower strength, and so forth. This may help, in some embodiments, to reduce or prevent an inadvertent failure to trigger the automatic stop system. In some examples, the user may decrease the sensitivity to accommodate users having a relatively heavy touch, heavier users, users having a high strength, and so forth. This may help to reduce or prevent inadvertent triggering of the automatic stop system. In some embodiments, the user may toggle on or toggle off the automatic stop system. This may facilitate improved customization of the exercise systemand the automatic stop system.

illustrates an example of an exercise system. The exercise systemmay implement, or be implemented by, one or more aspects of the exercise system. For example, the exercise systemmay include an exercise devicehaving a console, which may be examples of corresponding aspects described with reference to. In some cases, the consolemay support one or more displays(e.g., a display-, and display-). Additionally, or alternatively, the exercise systemmay be associated with one or more displaysseparate from the exercise system, such as a display-. The consolemay further support an input devicehaving an input armand a handleconnected to the input arm. The consolemay be supported by one or more uprights. The exercise devicemay include a base, which may be an example of a base beneath a tread deckdescribed with reference to.

The user may implement an exercise program on the exercise device. During implementation of the exercise program, the one or more displaysmay present audio and/or visual information related to a workout, including audio and/or visual instructions, motivational messages, media content, any other information, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the exercise program may include programmed instructions that may cause a change to one or more of the operating parameters of the exercise device.

In one example, the exercise systemmay include the display-(e.g., a single display). The display-may be coupled with the console(e.g., permanently affixed, temporarily affixed, magnetically coupled, secured via a clip, or any combination thereof, among other examples) and may present a user with the information related to an exercise program (e.g., a workout). For example, the display-may present the user with a simulated environment associated with the workout, such as an outdoor environment (e.g., to improve user immersion while using the exercise systemas described herein). Additionally, or alternatively, the display-may provide the user with exercise information, for example, user information, such as health parameters for the user, exercise history information for the user, or the like, workout parameters, such as a type of workout being performed, a progress of the workout, a phase of the workout, or the like, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the exercise information may be overlaid with the simulated environment on the display-to enable the user to reference the exercise information while mitigating impact on the immersive benefits of the simulated environment.

In another example, the exercise systemmay include the display-(e.g., a single display). The display-may be relatively smaller in comparison to the display-, which may enable a user to see in front of or around the exercise devicewhile using the exercise system. In some such examples, the exercise systemmay be associated with a display-, which may be separate from (e.g., detachable from or independent of) the exercise device. For example, the display-may be an example of a display located proximate to the exercise device(e.g., affixed to a wall or other suitable surface within a same room or space as the exercise device), a display projected in front of, near, or around the exercise device, or the like. In some implementations, the exercise devicemay connect with the display-via a dongleconfigured to wirelessly communicate data between the exercise deviceand the display-. Additionally, or alternatively, the exercise devicemay utilize another connection mechanism to communicate with the display-, for example, a wired connection, a wireless pairing scheme (e.g., a Bluetooth connection), or both, among other examples. In some examples, the user may be able to control the display-via one or more control inputs on the exercise device, a dedicated remote associated with the display-, a ring associated with the exercise device, a personal device of the user, or any combination thereof, among other examples.

In some examples, the exercise program implemented by the exercise systemmay utilize one or more of the display-and the display-to present the user with information related to the workout. For example, the display-may present a simulated environment associated with the exercise program (e.g., an outdoor environment to improve user immersion due to a relatively large size of the display-) and the display-may present the user with exercise information, exercise controls (e.g., touchscreen controls), user information, health statistics, or the like, such that the user may reference the exercise information without impacting the immersive benefits of the display-. In some examples, the exercise program may be implemented using only the display-(e.g., utilized similarly to an implementation using only the display-) and the consolemay be coupled with no displays.

In some examples, the exercise systemmay support lighting effects associated with an exercise program implemented at the exercise device. Lights may be located on or throughout the exercise device(e.g., distributed throughout the base, the uprights, the console, the displays, or any combination thereof) and may be configured to illuminate according to one or more workout parameters, one or more user behaviors, or any combination thereof. In one example, light stripsmay be positioned lengthwise on the baseextending from one end of the exercise deviceto another (or at least partially extending along a length of the base). The light stripsmay be incorporated or integrated into the baseor located on a bottom side of the baseconfigured to direct light outward from the sides or downward from the bottom of the exercise device. In some implementations, when the exercise deviceis not in use, the lights may be in an idle state (e.g., not illuminated, providing a relatively small illumination level, displaying a static color). In some cases, the exercise devicemay adjust a lighting scheme based on a presence of a user. For example, the exercise devicemay detect a user approaching or interacting with the exercise device, and may adjust an illumination factor of at least a portion of the lights on the exercise device(e.g., glow, blink, increase in intensity, display colors in accordance with a pattern). In some cases, the exercise devicemay detect the presence of the user based on measurements by one or more sensors, such as a proximity sensor(e.g., a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor located in the console), based on detecting a wireless signal (e.g., an RFID signal from a device at the user), according to a facial recognition of the user, based on an input by the user, or any combination thereof, among other examples.

In some examples, the one or more displaysmay activate (e.g., turn on, exit an idle mode) based on detecting the presence of the user. For example, the one or more displaysmay begin displaying information to the user when the user approaches the exercise device. In some cases, the one or more displaysmay present the user with a welcome message, options related to initiating an exercise program or workout, user statistics (e.g., based on identifying a specific user of the exercise system), suggested exercise programs (which may be personalized suggestions based on user exercise history, user health goals, or the like).

In some examples, the lights of the exercise devicemay illuminate according to various lighting schemes based on the user performing an exercise program at the exercise device. For example, the various lighting schemes may be associated with different phases of an exercise program. As an example, when the user approaches or begins to use the exercise device, the lights may illuminate according to a pre-workout lighting scheme. If the user initiates an exercise program including a warm-up phase, the lights may illuminate according to a warm-up lighting scheme. As the user transitions from the warm-up phase to a workout phase (e.g., a working phase), the lights may illuminate according to a workout lighting scheme. If the user pauses the exercise program (e.g., at any phase of the exercise program), the lights may illuminate according to a paused lighting scheme. In some cases, the user may complete a primary portion of the exercise program (e.g., finishing the working phase) and may transition to a cool-down phase, where the lights may illuminate according to a cool-down lighting scheme. In some cases, when the user completes the exercise program (e.g., finishes the working phase, finishes the cool-down phase), the lights may illuminate according to a celebration lighting scheme, which may indicate the completion of the exercise program and provide motivation to the user. In some cases, different lighting schemes, effects, or colors may be representative of different metrics. For instance, one or more lights may be of a first color when a user is running at a first pace below a threshold pace but may change or fade to another color as the use increases pace from the first pace to a second pace above a threshold. Other lighting schemes may correspond to performance or biometrics of a user such as heart rate, calories burned, etc. and may indicate information to the user based on target metrics (e.g., one color may indicate that a user is a threshold distance from reaching a target distance threshold and as the user continues to run, the color may change or fade to another color to indicate that the user is closer to reaching the target distance).

In some cases, the exercise devicemay adjust the lighting scheme according to one or more user parameters. For example, the exercise devicemay acquire measurements from the user, such as a heart rate measurement (e.g., via a chest strap worn by the user, a smart watch worn by the user and in communication with the exercise system, or the like), and may adjust the lighting scheme according to the measurements. In some cases, the exercise devicemay adjust the lighting scheme according to one or more inputs by the user. For example, the user may adjust one or more operating parameters of the exercise device(e.g., via the input device), and the lights of the exercise devicemay illuminate (e.g., blink, flash, adjust color) to indicate the user input has been received.

As discussed herein, the user may adjust the operating parameters of the exercise devicewith the input device. For example, the user may push or pull the input deviceto adjust the operating parameters of the exercise device. In some embodiments, the user may operate the exercise devicein a manual mode, and adjust the operating parameters of the exercise devicesolely through the input device. In some embodiments, the user may adjust the operating parameters of an exercise program. For example, an exercise program may include operating parameters that are too easy or too difficult for the user for a particular workout. The user may adjust the operating parameters while the exercise systemis implementing the exercise program using the input device.

As discussed herein, and in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the exercise systemmay include an automatic stop system. The automatic stop system may automatically stop or return operation of the exercise systemto a neutral operation. The automatic stop system may be based on an input applied to the input device. For example, the input devicemay include an input sensor that may detect a magnitude of an input applied to the input device. The input sensor may detect whether the magnitude of the applied input exceeds a safety threshold. If the magnitude of the applied input exceeds the safety threshold, then the automatic stop system may return the exercise systemto a neutral operation.

In some embodiments, the exercise systemmay present an audio and/or visual warning or notification of the triggering of the auto stop. For example, the exercise systemmay present on the displaya visual notice that the auto stop has been triggered. In some examples, the exercise systemmay present through speakers on the exercise systeman auditory notice that the auto stop has been triggered. This may help the user to identify the triggering of the auto stop.

In some embodiments, the user may stop the transition of the exercise systemto the neutral state. For example, the user may identify that the auto stop has been triggered. The user may prepare an input to prevent the auto stop from triggering, to stop triggering of the auto stop, to slow triggering of the auto stop, or to otherwise adjust the operation of the auto stop. For example, the user may press a specialized button on the input device, on the console, on the display, on the console, or other location on the exercise device. In some examples, the user may apply an input to the input device. In some embodiments, the user may apply any input to the exercise deviceto stop the auto stop from completing. This may help, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, inadvertent actuation of the auto stop system.

In some examples, the exercise devicemay include a stop buttonconfigured to stop or return operation of the exercise systemto the neutral operation. For example, the user pressing the stop buttonduring operation of the exercise devicemay return the exercise systemto the neutral operation (e.g., locking the motors at the base). As such, the exercise systemmay be stopped or returned to the neutral operation via a manual input by the user. In some examples, the stop buttonmay be located on top of a right upright(or alternatively on top of a left upright, or located on each upright).

In some examples, the exercise systemmay support tracking one or more metrics associated with a user performing a workout or otherwise interacting with the exercise device. In some cases, the basemay include one or more sensors configured to track a voltage dip (or current draw) at one or more motors included in the base. For example, the one or more motors may drive a rotation of a tread belt of the base, and a voltage dip of the motors may be related to a force (e.g., a weight of the user, an impact of footfalls by the user) applied at the surface of the tread belt. In some examples, the exercise systemmay support cadence tracking of the user according to the current measurements at the motors. For example, the voltage dip may change as a function of the force at the surface of the tread belt, such that measurements of the voltage at the motor(s) may correlate the footfalls of the user. Accordingly, the exercise systemmay identify metrics associated with the user performing an exercise program at the exercise device(e.g., processing circuitry of the exercise devicemay map the measurements of voltage dip of the motors to footfalls of the user). For example, based on detected footfall patterns, the exercise systemmay identify stride length, ground contact time, flight time (e.g., a duration that neither of the user's feet is in contact with the exercise device), user asymmetry (e.g., discrepancies between metrics for each foot of the user), or any combination thereof, among other metrics. In some examples, such metrics may be used as data inputs to an artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) model. For example, the metrics may be used to inform an AI coach, which may provide real-time exercise performance coaching to the user according to the metrics (e.g., to support correcting form or performance issues).

Additionally, or alternatively, measurements of the voltage at the motors may support the exercise systemidentifying when a user is no longer on the exercise device. For example, if the user jumps off the exercise device, the exercise systemmay identify that the user's weight is no longer detected on the exercise deviceaccording to the measurements of the voltage at the motors. In some cases, if the exercise systemidentifies changes in the user's cadence (e.g., irregularity in footfalls) or a stopping of footfalls (e.g., the user jumps off the exercise deviceor otherwise is no longer present on the base), the exercise systemmay implement a safety procedure. For example, the safety procedure may include the one or more displaysdisplaying a warning message (e.g., indicating that the user is no longer detected on the exercise device) and initiating a countdown timer. The countdown timer may include a time (e.g., a quantity of seconds) between detecting the user has jumped off the exercise deviceand the exercise system implementing a safety action, such as stopping rotation of the tread belt at the base(e.g., stopping rotation of the motors and returning the exercise deviceto an idle state). In some examples, the exercise devicemay include a camera. In some cases, the cameramay be connected with or located at the one or more displays(e.g., underneath the display-). Alternatively, the cameramay be attached to or couple with the console, and may be movable relative to the consolesuch that the user may place the cameraat a desired position. In some cases, if the exercise systemidentifies that the user has jumped off the exercise device, the exercise systemmay refrain from stopping the exercise deviceafter a duration (e.g., refrain from displaying a countdown) if the cameraconfirms that the user is no longer detected on the exercise device.

The cameramay be an example of an ultra-wide angle camera and may support the exercise systemidentifying one or more metrics associated with the user using the exercise device. For example, the cameramay capture movement of the user during an exercise program at the exercise deviceto identify vertical oscillation of the user (e.g., a distance the user travels in a direction normal to the baseduring an exercise program), a vertical ratio of the user (e.g., a ratio between vertical oscillation and stride length), user regularity (e.g., a consistency of the user's body movements), deviations in the user's center of gravity, or any combination thereof. Such metrics may relate to efficiency of the user performing the exercise program (e.g., running efficiency). In some cases, the metrics obtained by the cameraand the metrics obtained by measuring the current of the motors in the basemay be used in combination to inform an AI coaching program. For example, the AI coach may use the metrics (e.g., from the cameraand the motor measurements) to provide the user with an exercise summary (e.g., at completion of the exercise program), to recommend subsequent exercise programs, to recommend training regimes directed to improving performance issues detected during the exercise program (e.g., if the AI coach identifies common irregularities), or any combination thereof.