Patent ID: 9468793
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: A61B,A63B

Claim Text:
1. A portable system for monitoring fitness comprising a workout module, the workout module comprising: a) a computing unit with a micro-processor and memory for running software that analyzes a workout from displacements of a load from weight lifting equipment with a plurality of weights, wherein each of the plurality of weights has a unique indicator decal attached thereto; b) an input unit for entering the load into the computing unit; c) a detecting unit with a motion detector that is in electrical communication with the computing unit for counting displacements of the load; d) an output unit for providing a summary of the workout, wherein the input unit for entering the load into the computing unit includes a sensor that automatically determines the load by reading the unique indicator decal coded for a value of the load, when the sensor is placed in the proximity of the unique indicator decal; and wherein the sensor includes a measuring circuit for reading the unique indicator decal, wherein the unique indicator decal is a radio frequency indicator decal (RFID) or a conductive ink decal.