Interactive Balance Board

Abstract

This invention relates to a low cost, portable interactive balance board having a platform on a rocker pivot and integral electronics that provides the user commands, commentary and feedback. Specifically the integral electronics comprise at least one or more of a light source, an audio source and a tilt sensor. The inexpensive, interactive and unique experience of a device made according to this invention, make it suitable for exercising, rehabilitation, challenges or training.

1 . A balance board comprising a platform, a pivot, and integral electronics; wherein the integral electronics comprise at least one audio source, wherein the audio source emits audio signals.  
   
   
       2 . A balance board comprising a platform, a pivot, and integral electronics; wherein the integral electronics comprise at least one visual source, wherein the visual source emits visible signals.  
   
   
       3 . A balance board comprising a platform, a pivot, and integral electronics; wherein the integral electronics comprise at least one audio source and one visual source.  
   
   
       4 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising at least one tilt sensor, wherein the tilt sensor aids in detecting: tilt direction, degree of tilt and duration of tilt.  
   
   
       5 . A balance board according to  claim 2:  further comprising at least one tilt sensor.  
   
   
       6 . A balance board according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one microcontroller.  
   
   
       7 . A balance board according to  claim 2 , further comprising at least one microcontroller.  
   
   
       8 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising memory storage.  
   
   
       9 . A balance board according to  claim 2:  further comprising memory storage.  
   
   
       10 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising a memory storage device port.  
   
   
       11 . A balance board according to  claim 2:  further comprising a memory storage device port.  
   
   
       12 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising at least one switch to alter the period between commands.  
   
   
       13 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  wherein the audio source is selected from the group consisting of: audio speakers, piezoelectric buzzers, electro-mechanical alerts, magnetic transducers.  
   
   
       14 . A balance board according to  claim 2:  wherein the visual source is selected from the group consisting of: LEDs; neon, Krypton and incandescent lights; LCD, LED and vacuum fluorescent displays.  
   
   
       15 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising at least one switch to select between single user and multi-user modes.  
   
   
       16 . A balance board according to  claim 2:  further comprising at least one switch to select between single user and multi-user modes.  
   
   
       17 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising at least one volume control device.  
   
   
       18 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising at least one volume integrated circuit.  
   
   
       19 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  further comprising an integral pedestal, wherein the integral pedestal provides a structure for the pivot to move about.  
   
   
       20 . A balance board according to  claim 1:  wherein there is a distance between the platform and pivot point, wherein the distance between the platform and pivot point is adjustable by threading the pivot into the platform.