| 摘要 |
An improved interactive exercise system is disclosed. A simplified device for connecting fitness equipment such as an exercise bicycle (215) to a computer is equipped with a game control device (e.g., industry standard computers equipped with a joystick or game port adapter). The invention also includes a self-contained exercise device. The act of exercising is converted into signals by a sensor (220) which are then counted by the software, and used to control an audio-visual display (244) in such a way that pedaling speed can control the speed of what is been viewed. Hand operated switches allow the user to chose directions when the display indicates the user has come to a turning point. By depressing the appropriate touch switches, the user can retrieve more information about a particular area, and has the ability to pause the presentation at any time independent of the exercise activity. Preferably, the user has to pedal or exercise at a rate above a preset rate or threshold rate in order to be able to view the user sensory interface signal. The act of pedaling above a preset rate turns on a switch box which controls the input to the user sensory interface.
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