Masahiro Ando

US Patent:

6557943, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/650082

Inventors:

Masahiro Ando - Buffalo Grove IL

Assignee:

Omron Corp. - Kyoto

International Classification:

A47B 9700

US Classification:

2974631, 2974632, 2972171, 248 51, 248424

Abstract:

A cable guide is provided for a movable body such as a chair having legs with casters. The cable guide guides a cable attached to the movable member away from the casters during movement of the movable member and/or horizontal rotation of a portion of the movable member.

US Patent:

6808473, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

Apr 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/837304

Inventors:

Atsushi Hisano - Arlington Heights IL
Masahiro Ando - Buffalo Grove IL
Merice A. Washer - Buffalo Grove IL

Assignee:

Omron Corporation - Kyoto

International Classification:

A63B 2100

US Classification:

482 8, 482 9, 482900, 600300

Abstract:

The objective of this invention is to provide an exercise aid device which can be used for various kinds of exercise and which enables the user to perform aerobic exercise safely and comfortably at the level best suited to that person, and a method which employs this device. In order to achieve this object, the level of intensity of aerobic exercise which is most suitable for the person is considered to be 80% of the AT (Anaerobic Threshold) value as determined by analyzing the pulse rate while that person is exercising. The pulse wave is detected by this headphone-type exercise aid device. The pulse rate is measured at the superficial temporal artery, which is near the right ear. The pulse wave is detected by a sensor of either an optical sensor or an ultrasonic blood velocity meter. Once the optimal exercise is calculated, it is transmitted to the exerciser as the corresponding rhythm through the fitness headphone for maintaining the optimal exercise.

US Patent:

20020013717, Jan 31, 2002

Filed:

Dec 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/749555

Inventors:

Masahiro Ando - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Atsushi Hisano - Arlington Heights IL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G01C022/00
A61B005/00

US Classification:

705/004000, 235/105000, 600/301000

Abstract:

An exercise monitor including means to accurately record exercise performed by an insured individual and to generate data needed to calculate an insurance premium. Included are the functions of verifying the person's identity, verifying that he or she is actually wearing the monitor, and allowing a user to self-report his or her encrypted data. Insured clients use inexpensive exercise monitors like pedometers that encourage them to exercise. If a client wears the pedometer and it records results that meet given criteria, the insurance company gives him or her a discount on his or her insurance premium. In this way the insurance company provides an inducement for the insured to adopt a more healthy and active lifestyle. The invention includes a business system to control insurance premiums that enables the company to assume a dominant position with respect to its competitors.