Patent ID: 6607493
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
A heartbeat analysis method, comprising:(1) operating, according to a user's selection mode, in any one of a radio reception mode, a digital retrieval mode, or a heartbeat measurement-related information setting mode; (2) receiving and storing digital music files; (3 if operating in the heartbeat measurement-related information setting mode, inputting and storing heartbeat reference values; (4) if operating in the radio reception or digital retrieval mode, using an external unit to measure heartbeat data, including a heartbeat value, of a user during physical exercise; (5) if operating in the radio reception or digital retrieval mode, determining that the external unit transferred the heartbeat data; (6) comparing the heartbeat value with the reference values and outputting a signal if the heartbeat value is above an upper limit or below a lower limit of the reference values; (7) connecting to an external personal computer and transferring the heartbeat data to the personal computer for analysis, where the analysis comprises a determination of a change degree of the number of heartbeats by time, a change degree of the number of heartbeats by unit time period, a suitable exercise amount based on a change in the number of heartbeats, an exercise effect based on a change in the number of heartbeats, calories consumed during physical exercise, and a percentage of body fat decomposition; (8) outputting and storing the results of the analysis in the personal computer.