Smart training system

Abstract

A weight training device for a smart training system is described. The device may include a handle. The device also includes a resistance member coupled to the handle and configured to resist a motion of the handle. The device also includes a sensor coupled between the handle and the resistance member and configured to collect sensor data. The sensor data may include a degree of force applied to the handle. The device also includes a communication interface configured to transmit the sensor data to a remote computing device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A weight training device, comprising:
 a handle;   a resistance member coupled to the handle and configured to resist a motion of the handle;   a sensor coupled between the handle and the resistance member and configured to collect sensor data, wherein the sensor data comprises a degree of force applied to the handle;   a communication interface configured to transmit the sensor data to a remote computing device.   
     
     
         2 . The weight training device of  claim 1 , wherein the weight training device is a free weight. 
     
     
         3 . The weight training device of  claim 1 , wherein the weight training device is a barbell, wherein the handle is a central portion of the barbell, and wherein the resistance member is an outer portion of the barbell configured to support weight plates. 
     
     
         4 . The weight training device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is coupled to the resistance member by a cable, and wherein the sensor is configured to measure a degree of force applied to the handle through the cable. 
     
     
         5 . The weight training device of  claim 1 , further comprising a motion sensor to sense motion data comprising motion characteristics of the handle, wherein the communication interface is configured to transmit the motion data to the remote computing device. 
     
     
         6 . The weight training device of  claim 5 , wherein the motion data comprises at least one of a speed of the motion, a direction of the motion, or a path of the motion. 
     
     
         7 . The weight training device of  claim 1 , further comprising a processing device to receive the sensor data, compute an exercise characteristic based on the sensor data and transmit the exercise characteristic to the remote computing device. 
     
     
         8 . The weight training device of  claim 7 , wherein the exercise characteristic comprises a power exerted to move the handle. 
     
     
         9 . The weight training device of  claim 8 , wherein the power exerted comprises at least one of power over time, peak power per repetition, or peak power per set. 
     
     
         10 . The weight training device of  claim 1 , wherein the exercise characteristic comprises a weight applied to the handle by the resistance member. 
     
     
         11 . A weight training device, comprising:
 a handle;   a resistance member coupled to the handle and configured to resist a motion of the handle;   a motion sensor to sense motion data comprising motion characteristics of the handle; and   a communication interface configured to transmit the motion data to a remote computing device.   
     
     
         12 . The weight training device of  claim 11 , wherein the motion data comprises at least one of a speed of the motion, a direction of the motion, or a path of the motion. 
     
     
         13 . The weight training device of  claim 11 , further comprising a processing device to receive the motion data, compute an exercise characteristic based on the sensor data and transmit the exercise characteristic to the remote computing device. 
     
     
         14 . The weight training device of  claim 13 , wherein the additional exercise characteristic comprises a power exerted to move the handle. 
     
     
         15 . The weight training device of  claim 14 , wherein the power exerted comprises at least one of power over time, peak power per repetition, or peak power per set. 
     
     
         16 . The weight training device of  claim 11 , further comprising an electronic memory, wherein a weight of the weight training device is a fixed weight value and the fixed weight value is stored to the electronic memory. 
     
     
         17 . The weight training device of  claim 11 , further comprising a force sensor coupled between the handle and the resistance member, the force sensor to sense a degree of force applied to the handle. 
     
     
         18 . The weight training device of  claim 17 , wherein a weight applied to the handle by the resistance member is determined based on the degree of force applied to the handle as measured by the force sensor. 
     
     
         19 . The weight training device of  claim 17 , wherein the degree of force applied to the handle and the motion data are used to compute a power exerted to move the handle. 
     
     
         20 . The weight training device of  claim 17 , wherein the communication interface is configured to transmit the degree of force and the motion data to the remote computing device.