Abstract:
A system and method for tailoring music to an activity. A song selection system that includes: a system for inputting cadence data from a user performing a physical activity; a system for determining a cadence rate associated with the inputted cadence data; a database of songs; and a system for selecting a song from the database of songs, wherein the selected song includes a tempo that matches the cadence rate.
Abstract:
A system and method for tailoring music to an activity. A song selection system that includes: a system for inputting cadence data from a user performing a physical activity; a system for determining a cadence rate associated with the inputted cadence data; a database of songs; and a system for selecting a song from the database of songs, wherein the selected song includes a tempo that matches the cadence rate.
Abstract:
A system and method for choosing songs that can be utilized to guide a user through the performance of an activity. A system is disclosed that includes: a system for processing a beats per minute (BPM) template, wherein the BPM template defines a set of tempo values that vary; a database of songs; and a system for selecting songs from the database of songs, wherein each selected song matches an associated tempo value obtained from the BPM template.
Abstract:
A system and method for tailoring music to an activity based on an activity goal is provided that includes: a system for defining the activity goal for the user, wherein the activity goal comprises an activity value that varies; a database of songs; a system for selecting songs from the database of songs and causing the selected songs to be played as the user performs the activity, wherein each selected song includes a tempo that guides the user to maintain an associated activity value defined in the inputted activity goal; and a feedback system that obtains feedback regarding the activity being performed by the user and determines if the user is on target to meet the inputted activity goal, wherein the feedback system automatically makes adjustments to the tempo during song playback if the user is not on target to meet the inputted activity goal.
Abstract:
A system and method for choosing songs that can be utilized to guide a user through the performance of an activity. A system is disclosed that includes: a system for processing a beats per minute (BPM) template, wherein the BPM template defines a set of tempo values that vary; a database of songs; and a system for selecting songs from the database of songs, wherein each selected song matches an associated tempo value obtained from the BPM template.
Abstract:
A system and method for tailoring music to an activity based on an activity goal is provided that includes: a system for defining the activity goal for the user, wherein the activity goal comprises an activity value that varies; a database of songs; a system for selecting songs from the database of songs and causing the selected songs to be played as the user performs the activity, wherein each selected song includes a tempo that guides the user to maintain an associated activity value defined in the inputted activity goal; and a feedback system that obtains feedback regarding the activity being performed by the user and determines if the user is on target to meet the inputted activity goal, wherein the feedback system automatically makes adjustments to the tempo during song playback if the user is not on target to meet the inputted activity goal.