Patent ID: 6475115
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
A computer exercise system for requiring a user to exercise prior to being granted access to use a computer, said computer exercise system comprising:a) a computer including a processor and a monitor; b) an exercise device; c) a sensor connected between said computer and exercise device for detecting use of said exercise device and, upon detecting of use of said exercise device, transmitting a signal to said processor indicating such use, wherein said processor prevents access to said computer until the signal is received from said sensor for a predetermined period of time; d) said monitor displaying an image indicating a period of time remaining in the use of said exercise device in order to be granted access to said computer while a user is using said exercise device; e) means comprising a keyboard for inputting to said processor a user I.D. and password, said processor having a memory in which is stored a time required for the user to spend operating said exercise machine in order to obtain access to said computer.