Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Monitors exercise parameter
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Richman, Glenn E. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Monitors exercise parameter
C482S009000, C482S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07022047
ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented interface method for use with a display device associated with an exercise device includes connecting a network connection to the exercise device capable of accessing information stored over a network, partitioning a first portion of the display device associated with the exercise device to display content, partitioning a second portion of the display device associated with the exercise device to display one or more controls that control the exercise device, and providing a selectable element on the display device that upon selection removes the second portion of the display used to display the one or more controls.
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Cohen Michael Alvarez
Kobuchi Kent
Proulx Tom
Netpulse, LLC
Richman Glenn E.
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