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EP2032219B1 - Remote control device for an electronic apparatus in particular for performing a physical exercise - Google Patents

Remote control device for an electronic apparatus in particular for performing a physical exercise Download PDF

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EP2032219B1
EP2032219B1 EP07803879A EP07803879A EP2032219B1 EP 2032219 B1 EP2032219 B1 EP 2032219B1 EP 07803879 A EP07803879 A EP 07803879A EP 07803879 A EP07803879 A EP 07803879A EP 2032219 B1 EP2032219 B1 EP 2032219B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00—Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0235—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor
    • A63B22/0242—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor with speed variation
    • A63B22/025—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor with speed variation electrically, e.g. D.C. motors with variable speed control
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B2071/0675—Input for modifying training controls during workout
    • A63B2071/0683—Input by handheld remote control
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/50—Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/14—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the hands, e.g. baseball, boxing or golfing gloves
    • A63B71/141—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the hands, e.g. baseball, boxing or golfing gloves in the form of gloves

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  • the present invention relates to a remote control device of an electronic exercise device. It is particularly applicable in the field of fitness equipment.
  • the electronic fitness equipment has a module or an electronic control unit for controlling one or more operating parameters of the device, often related to the difficulty of the exercise and / or the physical effort required to complete the exercise.
  • a rower-type apparatus it may be for example the resistance parameter of the trains.
  • a device of the "stepper" type it may be for example the slope parameter.
  • the electronic control unit or central console, usually has control buttons for changing the value of one or more of the operating parameters of the device.
  • buttons In a certain number of cases, the user must interrupt his exercise to be able to operate these buttons. Even if the user can sometimes continue the exercise while operating these buttons, the actuation of these buttons requires one or more unnecessary gestures to the practice of the exercise itself. These gestures come to disrupt the practice.
  • the user is forced to enter the remote control to act on the parameters, which necessarily disrupts the practice of exercise, especially when the remote is not placed at hand.
  • this device does not solve the aforementioned problems relating to the interruption or disruption of exercise in the case of other electronic fitness equipment such as a rowing machine for example.
  • this device can not be miniaturized, in particular because the presence of weights.
  • the device comprises a transmitter, control means connected to the transmitter and a support for inserting part of the user's hand.
  • the control means are integrated in the support and can be actuated by another part of the user's hand.
  • the transmitter is worn at the wrist, the wrist not being inserted into the insertion support. It is therefore necessary to ensure the connection between the control means integrated with the support and this transmitter, by connection means.
  • the support and the transmitter are two separate and non-integrated components on the same element, which makes the assembly fragile especially at the connection between the transmitter and the control means.
  • a device which comprises a transmitter, control means connected to the transmitter and a support for inserting a part of the user's hand, with the control means integrated into the support and operable by another part of the user's hand.
  • the transmitter is certainly integrated into the support. However, it is integrated in a separate part of the part along which the control means are integrated.
  • This type of device must be carried by a support wrapping the whole hand, or most of the hand. Indeed, it is necessary to insert all the hand in the support, which remains so bulky and impractical to use
  • the problem that arises is to propose a device for controlling one or more operating parameters of an electronic device, particularly for the practice of physical exercise, which can be fixed on different parts of the body, and which is small and light enough, in order to disturb at least the movements and gestures related to the practice of the exercise.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a solution to the aforementioned problem among other problems.
  • the invention thus relates to a remote control device of an electronic exercise and fitness apparatus, according to claim 1.
  • control means are arranged along the support portion of the user's hand, and can be actuated by another part of the hand of the user called actuator part.
  • the user can act on one or more operating parameters of the device, reducing the disturbance in practice exercise at least, or even remove it.
  • the integration of the transmitter directly at the insert portion alleviates and simplifies the device, further increasing the comfort of use and the reduction of disturbances movements and gestures related to the practice of an exercise, and reduces the fragility of the device.
  • the device is worn only by a portion of the hand of the user and integrates unitarily all the necessary components, including including the issuer.
  • the so-called insertion portion is an insertion portion of at least one user's support finger, so that the control means are arranged along the user's support finger, and that the control means can be actuated by at least one of the other fingers, or the palm, of the hand of the user.
  • the support comprises a base receiving the transmitter, preferably, intended to be positioned near the base of the user's finger or fingers.
  • the base is at least partially rigid.
  • the support has an at least partially rigid return, the upper face of which receives the control means.
  • the insertion portion is formed by at least a portion of the lower face of the return, at least a portion of the lower face of the base, and by a flexible element allowing the insertion of the least one finger of the user.
  • This flexible element may be an expandable element that extends from the underside of the return to the underside of the base.
  • this flexible element may extend below the bottom face of the base and have at least one lower projection serving as support for at least one of the user's support fingers.
  • this flexible element is made of foam or elastic material.
  • the insertion portion or portions have at least one opening at each articulation of the at least one support finger, so as to favor the bending the support finger or fingers once these inserted into the insertion portion or portions.
  • the insertion portion or portions have an opening at their ends, so as to allow the end of the at least one support finger to protrude. the user.
  • the invention also relates, in a second aspect, to an electronic device, in particular for practicing physical exercise, which comprises a control unit for controlling at least one operating parameter of the apparatus, and a receiver for receiving at least one control signal transmitted by a transmitter and corresponding to at least one value of the operating parameter of the apparatus.
  • the transmitter is integrated with a remote control device according to the invention and as presented above.
  • the receiver is integrated in or positioned near the control unit.
  • the apparatus comprises a display device for the visual control of the reception of the control signal by the control unit.
  • the figures 1 a, 1b and 1c show schematically by way of illustration a first embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand, in association with a particular fitness device type "stepper".
  • the remote control device 1 comprises control means 5 constituted, in this example, by a "plus” button and a "minus” button intended to increase or decrease the value of the operating parameter of the electronic device 2.
  • the device 1 comprises a support 6 at least partially flexible, itself including a portion 7 said insertion portion of a support portion 9, 10 of the hand of the user.
  • support part of the user's hand is meant the part that supports the remote control device 1.
  • the support portion of the user's hand consists of two fingers 9 and 10.
  • control means 5 are indeed integrated in the support 6, along the insertion portion 7.
  • control means 5 are arranged along the support portion 9, 10 of the user's hand, in this case, in this example, along the two support fingers 9 and 10. These control means 5 can then be actuated by another part 11 of the hand of the user, said actuator part. In this case, in this example, it is thumb 11.
  • the support 6 being at least partially flexible, the user can easily fold the fingers 9, 10, once they are inserted into the insertion portion 7 of the support 6.
  • one or more openings 23 may be provided, preferably at the joints of the support fingers 9 and 10.
  • the insertion portion 7, in the support 6, has an opening 27 at its end, which allows the ends of the support fingers 9 and 10 to protrude from this insertion portion 7.
  • the user keeps the normal use of his hands to grip or touch, while wearing the device 1 remote control.
  • the user can therefore practice the exercise under normal conditions, and act on the operation parameter controlled by the remote control 1 by a simple gesture of the thumb 11 on one of the buttons control means 5.
  • the device 1 comprises a transmitter to which the control means 5 are connected, which makes it possible to transmit the control signal of the operating parameter of the device 2.
  • This transmitter is not visible on the Figures 1a and 1b (located on the back of the hand, at the base of the insertion portion 7).
  • the control signal transmitted by the transmitter 4 is received by a receiver 3 integrated in the control unit 28 of the apparatus 2.
  • the receiver 3 can equally well be located near the control unit 28.
  • the apparatus may comprise a display device such as a screen 29, allowing the user to visually control the reception of the control signal by the control unit 28.
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b schematically represent by way of illustration a second embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.
  • the insertion portion 7, in the flexible support 6, is an insertion portion of the thumb 9 of the hand of the user.
  • control means 5 which comprise in this example two buttons on which the user can act with one of these other fingers 11, 12.
  • the insertion portion 7 has an opening at the last articulation of the thumb 9, which facilitates the flexion of the thumb 9.
  • the user can operate one of the buttons of the control means 5, either by bending one of the other fingers 11, 12 and bringing them towards the end of the thumb 9, or by bending the thumb 9 and bringing its end towards the end of one of the other fingers 11, 12, again, and more frequently, making the gripping gesture with the thumb 9 and one of the other fingers 11, 12.
  • the support 6 comprises a base 15 receiving a transmitter 4, positioned close to the base of the user's finger support 9.
  • the transmitter 4, to which the control means 5 are connected, makes it possible to transmit the control signal of the operation parameter of the apparatus.
  • the base 15 is, in this case, partially flexible and surrounds the base of the user's hand support, close to the wrist.
  • This base 15 receiving the transmitter 4 is also present in the embodiment variant described relative to the Figures 1a and 1b , but not visible on the latter (located on the back of the hand, at the base of the insertion portion 7).
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b schematically represent by way of illustration a third embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.
  • This third embodiment is similar to the first, but differs from the latter in that the so-called insertion portion, in the support, and divided into two distinct parts 7 and 8 which respectively allow to insert a first support finger 9 and a second support finger 10, leaving these two supporting fingers 9 and 10 separated from each other.
  • a first portion 13 of the control means At the end of the insertion portion 7 of the support finger 9 is disposed a first portion 13 of the control means. At the end of the insertion portion 8 of the support finger 10 is disposed a second portion 14 of the control means.
  • the first part 13 of the control means is for example a "minus” button, and the second part 14 of the control means is for example a "plus” button.
  • the insertion portions 7 and 8 also have openings 23, 24, 25, 26 at the joints of the support fingers 9 and 10, facilitating the flexion of these support fingers 9 and 10.
  • the transmitter 4 is integrated in the base 15 of the support 6. This base 15 is located near the base of the support fingers 9 and 10.
  • the user decreases or increases the value of the operating parameter of the apparatus, while keeping a normal use of his hand: bending of the fingers, gripping, separate movements of each finger thanks in particular to the division of the insertion portion into two distinct portions 7 and 8.
  • FIG 4a schematically represents by way of illustration not forming part of the invention a device of the invention in a fourth variant embodiment.
  • the Figures 4b and 4c schematically represent this fourth embodiment carried on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.
  • This fourth variant embodiment is similar to the first and the third, but differs from them in that the so-called insertion portion in the support makes it possible to insert a single support finger 9, in this case the 'index. This configuration leaves in hand all his agility.
  • the transmitter 4 Since the transmitter 4 is located on the base 15 of the support 6, at the base of the index 9, flexing of the index is not hampered.
  • the Figures 5C, 5D and 5E schematically represent the device of the invention in an exemplary embodiment.
  • the Figures 5A and 5B schematically represent this embodiment of the device of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.
  • the support 6 has a partially rigid base 15 comprising the transmitter 4, positioned near the base of the support fingers 9, 10.
  • the support 6 also has a partially rigid return 16, of which the upper face 17, that is to say the face turned outwards, receives the control means 5.
  • the device 1 also comprises a flexible element 20, for example an elastic or foam element.
  • the flexible element 20 extends from the lower face 18 of the return 16, that is to say the face of the return 16 facing the hand, to the lower face 19 of the base 15, that is to say say the face of the base 15 turned towards the hand.
  • the flexible element 20 extends under the lower face 19 of the base 15, and has one, preferably two, lower projections 21, 22.
  • the user can insert one or more support fingers 9, 10 between the base 15, the return 16, and the flexible element 20.
  • the so-called insertion portion 7, presented relative to the previous variants is formed by a portion of the lower face 18 of the return 16, at least a portion of the lower face 19 of the base 15, and by the flexible element 20.
  • the lower projections 21, 22 in the flexible element 20 serve to support the support fingers 9 and 10.
  • the user retains the normal use of his hand, and can practice the exercise without disruption of the gestures while acting if necessary on the control parameter of the device.
  • control means are then arranged, in all cases, along the support portion of the hand of the user. They can be actuated by at least one other part of the user's hand called actuator part of the hand of the user, whether it is one or more fingers or the palm.

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The invention relates to a remote control for electronic apparatus, in particular for performing a physical exercise, so as to monitor an operation parameter of the apparatus through a control signal received by a receiver associated with the apparatus. The device comprises a control signal emitter, control means connected to the emitter so as to transmit to the receiver the control signal corresponding to a value of the operation parameter, an at least partially flexible support with a portion for inserting a support part of the hand. The control means are integrated with the support along the insertion portion and the emitter is integrated with the support at a level of this insertion portion, so that these control means are disposed along the support part of the hand and can be actuated by another part of the hand termed the actuator part.

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La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de télécommande d'un appareil électronique d'exercice physique. Elle trouve plus particulièrement son application dans le domaine des appareils de fitness.The present invention relates to a remote control device of an electronic exercise device. It is particularly applicable in the field of fitness equipment.

Généralement, les appareils électroniques de fitness disposent d'un module ou d'une centrale de commande électronique permettant de contrôler un ou plusieurs paramètres d'opération de l'appareil, souvent liés à la difficulté de l'exercice et/ou à l'effort physique nécessaire à la réalisation de l'exercice. Dans le cas d'un appareil de type rameur, Il peut s'agir par exemple du paramètre de résistance des rames. Dans le cas d'un appareil de type « stepper », il peut s'agir par exemple du paramètre de déclivité.Generally, the electronic fitness equipment has a module or an electronic control unit for controlling one or more operating parameters of the device, often related to the difficulty of the exercise and / or the physical effort required to complete the exercise. In the case of a rower-type apparatus, it may be for example the resistance parameter of the trains. In the case of a device of the "stepper" type, it may be for example the slope parameter.

La centrale de commande électronique, ou encore console centrale, dispose généralement de boutons de commande permettant notamment de modifier la valeur d'un ou plusieurs des paramètres d'opération de l'appareil.The electronic control unit, or central console, usually has control buttons for changing the value of one or more of the operating parameters of the device.

On comprend que, dans un certain nombre de cas, l'utilisateur doit interrompre son exercice pour pouvoir actionner ces boutons de commande. Même si l'utilisateur peut parfois continuer l'exercice tout en actionnant ces boutons, l'actionnement de ces boutons nécessite un ou plusieurs gestes inutiles à la pratique de l'exercice lui-même. Ces gestes viennent donc perturber la pratique.It is understood that in a certain number of cases, the user must interrupt his exercise to be able to operate these buttons. Even if the user can sometimes continue the exercise while operating these buttons, the actuation of these buttons requires one or more unnecessary gestures to the practice of the exercise itself. These gestures come to disrupt the practice.

C'est pourquoi il est nécessaire de disposer d'un moyen de commande déporté permettant à l'utilisateur d'agir sur les paramètres d'opération de l'appareil sans avoir ni à interrompre l'exercice ni à le perturber.This is why it is necessary to have a remote control means allowing the user to act on the operating parameters of the device without having to interrupt or disrupt the exercise.

Dans ce but, on connait des dispositifs de type boîtier de télécommande, avec ou sans fil, qui évitent à l'utilisateur d'avoir à actionner des boutons de commande situés dans ou à proximité d'une console centrale.For this purpose, there are known device type remote control devices, with or without wire, which avoid the user to have to operate control buttons located in or near a central console.

Toutefois, de tels dispositifs présentent encore des inconvénients. En effet, l'utilisateur est obligé soit de porter le dispositif sur lui, dans une poche par exemple, soit de garder la dispositif en main en permanence, soit encore de garder le dispositif à proximité, sur le sol par exemple, ou accrocher à l'appareil lorsque l'appareil le permet.However, such devices still have disadvantages. Indeed, the user is obliged either to wear the device on him, in a pocket for example, or to keep the device in hand permanently, or to keep the device nearby, on the ground for example, or hang on the device when the device allows it.

Dans le premier et le troisième cas, l'utilisateur est donc obliger de saisir la télécommande pour agir sur les paramètres, ce qui vient forcément perturber la pratique de l'exercice, surtout lorsque la télécommande n'est pas placée à portée de main.In the first and the third case, the user is forced to enter the remote control to act on the parameters, which necessarily disrupts the practice of exercise, especially when the remote is not placed at hand.

Dans le deuxième cas, on comprend que le fait de garder ta télécommande en permanence en main est peu voire pas du tout praticable, notamment avec des appareils de type rameur par exemple. Ici encore, la pratique de l'exercice s'en trouve perturbée, parfois dans une mesure importante.In the second case, it is understood that the fact of keeping your remote control permanently in hand is little or not at all practicable, especially with rowing-type devices for example. Here again, the practice of exercise is disturbed, sometimes to a significant extent.

On connaît par ailleurs, du document US 5 910 070 , un dispositif de télécommande sans fil qui présente l'avantage que le boîtier de télécommande classique est combiné avec un ou plusieurs poids. Le porté des poids faisant partie de l'exercice, l'utilisateur est obligé de garder la télécommande en main de sorte qu'il n'a pas à se saisir de la télécommande pour modifier les paramètres de l'exercice, Un élément de type sangle permet effectivement à l'utilisateur de relâcher l'étreinte sur les poids pour actionner les boutons de la télécommande sans perdre le dispositif. L'exercice, en sa composante porté de poids, s'en trouve malgré tout perturbé.In addition, document US 5,910,070 , a wireless remote control device which has the advantage that the conventional remote control unit is combined with one or more weights. The weight of the weight being part of the exercise, the user is obliged to keep the remote control in hand so that he does not have to seize the remote control to change the parameters of the exercise, A type element strap effectively allows the user to release the grip on the weights to operate the buttons on the remote without losing the device. The exercise, in its weighted component, is still disturbed.

Par ailleurs, on comprend que ce dispositif ne résout pas les problèmes mentionnés ci-dessus relatifs à l'interruption ou à la perturbation de l'exercice dans les cas d'autres appareils électroniques de fitness tels qu'un rameur par exemple.Furthermore, it is understood that this device does not solve the aforementioned problems relating to the interruption or disruption of exercise in the case of other electronic fitness equipment such as a rowing machine for example.

De plus, ce dispositif ne peut être miniaturisé, notamment en raison de la présence des poids.In addition, this device can not be miniaturized, in particular because the presence of weights.

On connaît également des dispositifs tels que ceux décrits dans le documents US 2005/0052412 , WO 02/088918 . Dans ce document, le dispositif comprend un émetteur, des moyens de commande connectés à l'émetteur et un support d'insertion d'une partie de la main de l'utilisateur. Les moyens de commande sont intégrés au support et peuvent être actionnés par une autre partie de la main de l'utilisateur.Devices such as those described in the documents are also known. US 2005/0052412 , WO 02/088918 . In this document, the device comprises a transmitter, control means connected to the transmitter and a support for inserting part of the user's hand. The control means are integrated in the support and can be actuated by another part of the user's hand.

L'émetteur est porté au niveau du poignet, le poignet n'étant pas Inséré dans la support d'insertion. Il est donc nécessaire d'assurer la liaison entre les moyens de commande intégrés au support et cet émetteur, par des moyens de connexion.The transmitter is worn at the wrist, the wrist not being inserted into the insertion support. It is therefore necessary to ensure the connection between the control means integrated with the support and this transmitter, by connection means.

Ces dispositifs ne résouent donc pas non plus les problèmes mentionnés ci-dessus relatifs à la perturbation de l'exercice, dans la mesure où c'est l'ensemble de la main plus le poignet qui portent le dispositif.These devices do not solve the problems mentioned above pertaining to the disturbance of the exercise, as it is the whole of the hand plus the wrist that carry the device.

En outre, le support et l'émetteur sont deux composants distincts et non intégrés sur un même élément, ce qui rend l'ensemble fragile notamment au niveau de la connexion entre l'émetteur et les moyens de commande.In addition, the support and the transmitter are two separate and non-integrated components on the same element, which makes the assembly fragile especially at the connection between the transmitter and the control means.

On connaît encore, du document WO 03/005176 , un dispositif qui comprend un émetteur, des moyens de commande connectés à l'émetteur et un support d'insertion d'une partie de la main de l'utilisateur, avec les moyens de commande intégrés au support et actionnables par une autre partie de la main de l'utilisateur.We still know from the document WO 03/005176 , a device which comprises a transmitter, control means connected to the transmitter and a support for inserting a part of the user's hand, with the control means integrated into the support and operable by another part of the user's hand.

L'émetteur est certes intégré au support. Cependant, il y est intégré à une partie distincte de la partie le long de laquelle sont intégrés les moyens de commande.The transmitter is certainly integrated into the support. However, it is integrated in a separate part of the part along which the control means are integrated.

Ce type de dispositif doit donc être porté par un support enveloppant toute la main, ou la majeure partie de la main. En effet, il est nécessaire d'insérer toute la main dans le support, qui reste ainsi encombrant et peu pratique d'utilisationThis type of device must be carried by a support wrapping the whole hand, or most of the hand. Indeed, it is necessary to insert all the hand in the support, which remains so bulky and impractical to use

Ici encore, un tel dispositif ne résout donc pas non plus les problèmes relatifs à la perturbation de l'exercice, dans la mesure où c'est l'ensemble de la main, plus une partie du poignet qui portent le dispositif.Here again, such a device does not solve either the problems relating to the disruption of the exercise, insofar as it is the whole of the hand, plus a part of the wrist that carry the device.

Le problème qui se pose alors est donc de proposer un dispositif permettant de contrôler un ou plusieurs paramètres d'opération d'un appareil électronique, notamment pour la pratique d'un exercice physique, qui puisse se fixer sur différentes parties du corps, et qui soit suffisamment petit et léger, dans le souci de perturber au minimum les mouvements et gestes liés à la pratique de l'exercice.The problem that arises then is to propose a device for controlling one or more operating parameters of an electronic device, particularly for the practice of physical exercise, which can be fixed on different parts of the body, and which is small and light enough, in order to disturb at least the movements and gestures related to the practice of the exercise.

L'objet de l'invention est donc d'apporter une solution au problème précité parmi d'autres problèmes.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a solution to the aforementioned problem among other problems.

L'invention se rapporte donc, à un dispositif de télécommande d'un appareil électronique d'exercice physique notamment de fitness, selon la revendication 1.The invention thus relates to a remote control device of an electronic exercise and fitness apparatus, according to claim 1.

De la sorte les moyens de commande sont disposés le long de la partie support de la main de l'utilisateur, et peuvent être actionnés par une autre partie de la main de l'utilisateur dite partie actionneur.In this way the control means are arranged along the support portion of the user's hand, and can be actuated by another part of the hand of the user called actuator part.

Ainsi, par simple action sur les moyens de commande, par l'intermédiaire de la partie de la main dite partie actionneur, l'utilisateur peut agir sur un ou plusieurs paramètres d'opération de l'appareil, en réduisant la perturbation dans la pratique de l'exercice au minimum, voire en la supprimant.Thus, by simple action on the control means, through the part of the so-called actuator part hand, the user can act on one or more operating parameters of the device, reducing the disturbance in practice exercise at least, or even remove it.

En effet, avec un tel dispositif, les mouvements et gestes liés à l'actionnement des moyens de commande restent compatibles avec la pratique de l'exercice. Réciproquement, les mouvements et gestes liés à la pratique de l'exercice ne sont pas ou peu perturbés.Indeed, with such a device, the movements and gestures related to the actuation of the control means remain compatible with the practice of exercise. Conversely, movements and gestures related to the practice of exercise are not or slightly disturbed.

En outre, l'intégration de l'émetteur directement au niveau de la portion d'insertion allège et simplifie le dispositif, augmentant encore le confort d'utilisation et la réduction des perturbations des mouvements et gestes liés à la pratique d'un exercice, et réduit la fragilité du dispositif.In addition, the integration of the transmitter directly at the insert portion alleviates and simplifies the device, further increasing the comfort of use and the reduction of disturbances movements and gestures related to the practice of an exercise, and reduces the fragility of the device.

En effet, le dispositif n'est porté que par une partie de la main de l'utilisateur et intègre de façon unitaire tous les composants nécessaires, y compris l'émetteur.Indeed, the device is worn only by a portion of the hand of the user and integrates unitarily all the necessary components, including including the issuer.

Selon l'invention, la portion dite d'insertion est une portion d'insertion d'au moins un doigt support de l'utilisateur, de sorte que les moyens de commande sont disposés le long de ce doigt support de l'utilisateur, et que les moyens de commande peuvent être actionnés par au moins un des autres doigts, ou bien la paume, de la main de l'utilisateur.According to the invention, the so-called insertion portion is an insertion portion of at least one user's support finger, so that the control means are arranged along the user's support finger, and that the control means can be actuated by at least one of the other fingers, or the palm, of the hand of the user.

Le support comprend une base recevant l'émetteur, de préférence, destinée à être positionnée à proximité de la base du ou des doigts supports de l'utilisateur.The support comprises a base receiving the transmitter, preferably, intended to be positioned near the base of the user's finger or fingers.

La base est au moins partiellement rigide.The base is at least partially rigid.

En combinaison avec une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques précédentes, le support présente un retour au moins partiellement rigide dont la face supérieure reçoit les moyens de commande.In combination with one or more of the preceding features, the support has an at least partially rigid return, the upper face of which receives the control means.

Selon l'invention, alors, la portion d'insertion est formée par au moins une partie de la face inférieure du retour, au moins une partie de la face inférieure de la base, et par un élément flexible permettant l'insertion d'au moins un doigt support de l'utilisateur.According to the invention, then, the insertion portion is formed by at least a portion of the lower face of the return, at least a portion of the lower face of the base, and by a flexible element allowing the insertion of the least one finger of the user.

Cet élément flexible peut être un élément extensible qui s'étend de la face inférieure du retour à la face inférieure de la base.This flexible element may be an expandable element that extends from the underside of the return to the underside of the base.

Alternativement, cet élément flexible peut s'étendre sous la face inférieure de la base et présenter au moins une projection inférieure servant d'appui à au moins un des doigts supports de l'utilisateur.Alternatively, this flexible element may extend below the bottom face of the base and have at least one lower projection serving as support for at least one of the user's support fingers.

Eventuellement, en combinaison avec une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques précédentes concernant l'élément flexible, cet élément flexible est en matériau de type mousse ou élastique.Optionally, in combination with one or more of the above features concerning the flexible element, this flexible element is made of foam or elastic material.

Dans encore une autre variante de réalisation, toujours éventuellement en combinaison avec l'une ou plusieurs quelconques des précédentes, la ou les portions d'insertion présentent au moins une ouverture au niveau de chaque articulation du ou des doigts supports, en sorte de favoriser la flexion du ou des doigts supports une fois ceux-ci insérés dans la ou les portions d'insertion.In yet another variant embodiment, still possibly in combination with any one or more of the preceding embodiments, the insertion portion or portions have at least one opening at each articulation of the at least one support finger, so as to favor the bending the support finger or fingers once these inserted into the insertion portion or portions.

Dans encore une autre variante de réalisation, toujours éventuellement en combinaison avec l'une ou plusieurs quelconques des précédentes, la ou les portions d'insertion présentent une ouverture en leurs extrémités, en sorte de laisser dépasser l'extrémité du ou des doigts supports de l'utilisateur.In yet another alternative embodiment, still optionally in combination with any one or more of the preceding embodiments, the insertion portion or portions have an opening at their ends, so as to allow the end of the at least one support finger to protrude. the user.

L'invention se rapporte également, selon un deuxième aspect, à un appareil électronique notamment pour la pratique d'un exercice physique qui comprend une centrale de commande pour contrôler au moins un paramètre d'opération de l'appareil, et un récepteur permettant de recevoir au moins un signal de commande émis par un émetteur et correspondant à au moins une valeur du paramètre d'opération de l'appareil.The invention also relates, in a second aspect, to an electronic device, in particular for practicing physical exercise, which comprises a control unit for controlling at least one operating parameter of the apparatus, and a receiver for receiving at least one control signal transmitted by a transmitter and corresponding to at least one value of the operating parameter of the apparatus.

De façon caractéristique, l'émetteur est intégré à un dispositif de télécommande selon l'invention et tel que présenté ci-dessus.Typically, the transmitter is integrated with a remote control device according to the invention and as presented above.

Dans une variante de réalisation, le récepteur est intégré dans ou positionné à proximité de la centrale de commande.In an alternative embodiment, the receiver is integrated in or positioned near the control unit.

Dans une autre variante de réalisation éventuellement en combinaison avec la précédente, l'appareil comprend un dispositif d'affichage pour le contrôle visuel de la réception du signal de commande par la centrale de commande.In another variant embodiment possibly in combination with the previous embodiment, the apparatus comprises a display device for the visual control of the reception of the control signal by the control unit.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement et de manière complète à la lecture de la description ci-après des variantes préférées de réalisation du dispositif, lesquelles sont données à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et en référence aux dessins annexés suivants :

  • figures 1a, 1b, 1c: représentent schématiquement une première variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention,
  • figures 2a, 2b : représentent schématiquement une deuxième variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention,
  • figures 3a, 3b : représentent schématiquement une troisième variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention,
  • figures 4a, 4b, 4c : représentent schématiquement une quatrième variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention,
  • figures 5a à 5e : représentent schématiquement un exemple de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly and completely on reading the following description of the preferred embodiments of the device, which are given as non-limiting examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. following:
  • Figures 1a, 1b, 1c : schematically represent a first variant embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention,
  • Figures 2a, 2b : schematically represent a second variant embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention,
  • Figures 3a, 3b : schematically represent a third variant embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention,
  • Figures 4a, 4b, 4c : schematically represent a fourth variant embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention,
  • Figures 5a to 5e : schematically represent an embodiment of the device of the invention.

Les figures 1 a, 1b et 1 c représentent schématiquement à titre d'illustration une première variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention porté sur la main de l'utilisateur, vu dans deux positions différentes de la main, en association avec un appareil de fitness particulier de type « stepper ».The figures 1 a, 1b and 1c show schematically by way of illustration a first embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand, in association with a particular fitness device type "stepper".

Le dispositif 1 de télécommande comprend des moyens de commande 5, constitués, dans cet exemple, par un bouton « plus » et un bouton « moins » destiné à augmenter ou diminuer la valeur du paramètre d'opération de l'appareil électronique 2.The remote control device 1 comprises control means 5 constituted, in this example, by a "plus" button and a "minus" button intended to increase or decrease the value of the operating parameter of the electronic device 2.

Le dispositif 1 comprend un support 6 au moins partiellement flexible, lui-méme comprenant une partie 7 dite portion d'insertion d'une partie support 9, 10 de la main de l'utilisateur.The device 1 comprises a support 6 at least partially flexible, itself including a portion 7 said insertion portion of a support portion 9, 10 of the hand of the user.

Par partie support de la main de l'utilisateur, on entend la partie qui supporte le dispositif de télécommande 1.By support part of the user's hand is meant the part that supports the remote control device 1.

Dans cet exemple, la partie support de la main de l'utilisateur est constituée des deux doigts 9 et 10.In this example, the support portion of the user's hand consists of two fingers 9 and 10.

En ce qui concerne le support 6, dans le dispositif 1, il s'agit du support des moyens de commande 5. Ces moyens de commande 5 sont en effet intégrés au support 6, le long de la portion d'insertion 7.With regard to the support 6, in the device 1, it is the support of the control means 5. These control means 5 are indeed integrated in the support 6, along the insertion portion 7.

Ainsi, les moyens de commande 5 sont disposés le long de la partie support 9, 10 de la main de l'utilisateur, en l'occurrence, dans cet exemple, le long des deux doigts support 9 et 10. Ces moyens de commande 5 peuvent alors être actionnés par une autre partie 11 de la main de l'utilisateur, dite partie actionneur. En l'occurrence, dans cet exemple, il s'agit du pouce 11.Thus, the control means 5 are arranged along the support portion 9, 10 of the user's hand, in this case, in this example, along the two support fingers 9 and 10. These control means 5 can then be actuated by another part 11 of the hand of the user, said actuator part. In this case, in this example, it is thumb 11.

Le support 6 étant au moins partiellement flexible, l'utilisateur peut facilement plier les doigts 9, 10, une fois ceux-ci insérés dans la portion d'insertion 7 du support 6.The support 6 being at least partially flexible, the user can easily fold the fingers 9, 10, once they are inserted into the insertion portion 7 of the support 6.

Pour faciliter la flexion, on peut prévoir une ou plusieurs ouvertures 23, de préférence au niveau des articulations des doigts support 9 et 10.To facilitate the flexion, one or more openings 23 may be provided, preferably at the joints of the support fingers 9 and 10.

La portion d'insertion 7, dans le support 6, présente une ouverture 27 en son extrémité, ce qui permet aux extrémités des doigts support 9 et 10 de dépasser de cette portion d'insertion 7.The insertion portion 7, in the support 6, has an opening 27 at its end, which allows the ends of the support fingers 9 and 10 to protrude from this insertion portion 7.

Ainsi, grâce notamment à la flexibilité du support 6 et au fait que les extrémités des doigts 9, 10 restent à l'air libre, l'utilisateur garde l'usage normal de ses mains pour saisir ou toucher, tout en portant le dispositif 1 de télécommande.Thus, thanks in particular to the flexibility of the support 6 and the fact that the ends of the fingers 9, 10 remain in the open air, the user keeps the normal use of his hands to grip or touch, while wearing the device 1 remote control.

L'utilisateur peut donc pratiquer l'exercice dans des conditions normales, et agir sur le paramètre d'opération contrôlé par la télécommande 1 par un simple geste du pouce 11 sur l'un des boutons des moyens de commande 5.The user can therefore practice the exercise under normal conditions, and act on the operation parameter controlled by the remote control 1 by a simple gesture of the thumb 11 on one of the buttons control means 5.

Le dispositif 1 comprend un émetteur auquel sont connectés les moyens de commande 5, qui permet de transmettre le signal de commande du paramètre d'opération de l'appareil 2. Cet émetteur et non visible sur les figures 1a et 1b (situé au dos de la main, à la base de la portion d'insertion 7).The device 1 comprises a transmitter to which the control means 5 are connected, which makes it possible to transmit the control signal of the operating parameter of the device 2. This transmitter is not visible on the Figures 1a and 1b (located on the back of the hand, at the base of the insertion portion 7).

Le signal de commande transmis par l'émetteur 4 est reçu par un récepteur 3 intégré dans la centrale de commande 28 de l'appareil 2. Le récepteur 3 peut tout aussi bien être situé à proximité de la centrale de commande 28.The control signal transmitted by the transmitter 4 is received by a receiver 3 integrated in the control unit 28 of the apparatus 2. The receiver 3 can equally well be located near the control unit 28.

L'appareil peut comprendre un dispositif d'affichage tel qu'un écran 29, permettant à l'utilisateur de contrôler visuellement la réception du signal de commande par la centrale de commande 28.The apparatus may comprise a display device such as a screen 29, allowing the user to visually control the reception of the control signal by the control unit 28.

Les figures 2a et 2b représentent schématiquement à titre d'illustration une deuxième variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention porté sur la main de l'utilisateur, vu dans deux positions différentes de la main.The Figures 2a and 2b schematically represent by way of illustration a second embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.

Dans cet exemple, la portion d'insertion 7, dans le support 6 flexible, est une portion d'insertion du pouce 9 de la main de l'utilisateur.In this example, the insertion portion 7, in the flexible support 6, is an insertion portion of the thumb 9 of the hand of the user.

A proximité de l'extrémité du pouce 11, le long de la portion d'insertion 7, sont intégrés les moyens de commande 5, qui comprennent dans cet exemple deux boutons sur lesquels l'utilisateur peut agir avec l'un de ces autres doigts 11, 12.Near the end of the thumb 11, along the insertion portion 7, are integrated the control means 5, which comprise in this example two buttons on which the user can act with one of these other fingers 11, 12.

La portion d'insertion 7 présente une ouverture, au niveau de la dernière articulation du pouce 9, ce qui facilite la flexion du pouce 9.The insertion portion 7 has an opening at the last articulation of the thumb 9, which facilitates the flexion of the thumb 9.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut actionner l'un des boutons des moyens de commande 5, soit en fléchissant l'un des autres doigts 11, 12 et en les ramenant vers l'extrémité du pouce 9, soit en fléchissant le pouce 9 et en ramenant son extrémité vers l'extrémité d'un des autres doigts 11, 12, soit encore, et plus fréquemment, en faisant le geste de préhension avec le pouce 9 et un des autres doigts 11, 12.Thus, the user can operate one of the buttons of the control means 5, either by bending one of the other fingers 11, 12 and bringing them towards the end of the thumb 9, or by bending the thumb 9 and bringing its end towards the end of one of the other fingers 11, 12, again, and more frequently, making the gripping gesture with the thumb 9 and one of the other fingers 11, 12.

Dans cet exemple, le support 6 comprend une base 15 recevant un émetteur 4, positionnée à proximité non loin de la base du doigt support 9 de l'utilisateur. L'émetteur 4, auquel sont connectés les moyens de commande 5, permet de transmettre le signal de commande du paramètre d'opération de l'appareil.In this example, the support 6 comprises a base 15 receiving a transmitter 4, positioned close to the base of the user's finger support 9. The transmitter 4, to which the control means 5 are connected, makes it possible to transmit the control signal of the operation parameter of the apparatus.

La base 15 est, dans ce cas, partiellement flexible et entoure la base de la main support de l'utilisateur, à proximité du poignet.The base 15 is, in this case, partially flexible and surrounds the base of the user's hand support, close to the wrist.

Cette base 15 recevant l'émetteur 4 est aussi présente dans la variante de réalisation décrite relativement aux figures 1a et 1b, mais non visibles sur ces dernières (située au dos de la main, à la base de la portion d'insertion 7).This base 15 receiving the transmitter 4 is also present in the embodiment variant described relative to the Figures 1a and 1b , but not visible on the latter (located on the back of the hand, at the base of the insertion portion 7).

Les figures 3a et 3b représentent schématiquement à titre d'illustration une troisième variante de réalisation d'un dispositif ne faisant pas partie de l'invention de l'invention porté sur la main de l'utilisateur, vu dans deux positions différentes de la main.The Figures 3a and 3b schematically represent by way of illustration a third embodiment of a device not forming part of the invention of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.

Cette troisième variante de réalisation est similaire à la première, mais diffère de celle-ci en ce que la portion dite d'insertion, dans le support, et divisée en deux parties distinctes 7 et 8 qui permettent respectivement d'insérer un premier doigt support 9 et un deuxième doigt support 10, laissant ces deux doigts support 9 et 10 séparés l'un de l'autre.This third embodiment is similar to the first, but differs from the latter in that the so-called insertion portion, in the support, and divided into two distinct parts 7 and 8 which respectively allow to insert a first support finger 9 and a second support finger 10, leaving these two supporting fingers 9 and 10 separated from each other.

A l'extrémité de la portion d'insertion 7 du doigt support 9, est disposée une première partie 13 des moyens de commande. A l'extrémité de la portion d'insertion 8 du doigt support 10, est disposée une deuxième partie 14 des moyens de commande.At the end of the insertion portion 7 of the support finger 9 is disposed a first portion 13 of the control means. At the end of the insertion portion 8 of the support finger 10 is disposed a second portion 14 of the control means.

La première partie 13 des moyens de commande est par exemple un bouton « moins », et la deuxième partie 14 des moyens de commande est par exemple une bouton « plus ».The first part 13 of the control means is for example a "minus" button, and the second part 14 of the control means is for example a "plus" button.

Les portions d'insertion 7 et 8 présentent également des ouvertures 23, 24, 25, 26 au niveau des articulations des doigts support 9 et 10, facilitant la flexion de ces doigts support 9 et 10.The insertion portions 7 and 8 also have openings 23, 24, 25, 26 at the joints of the support fingers 9 and 10, facilitating the flexion of these support fingers 9 and 10.

L'émetteur 4 est intégré à la base 15 du support 6. Cette base 15 est située à proximité de la base des doigts support 9 et 10.The transmitter 4 is integrated in the base 15 of the support 6. This base 15 is located near the base of the support fingers 9 and 10.

Ainsi, par une pression du pouce 11 sur l'un des boutons 13 et 14, à l'extrémité d'un des doigts support 9 et 10, l'utilisateur diminue ou augmente la valeur du paramètre d'opération de l'appareil, tout en gardant un usage normal de sa main : flexion des doigts, préhension, mouvements distincts de chaque doigt grâce notamment à la division de la portion d'insertion en deux portions distinctes 7 et 8.Thus, by a thumb pressure 11 on one of the buttons 13 and 14, at the end of one of the support fingers 9 and 10, the user decreases or increases the value of the operating parameter of the apparatus, while keeping a normal use of his hand: bending of the fingers, gripping, separate movements of each finger thanks in particular to the division of the insertion portion into two distinct portions 7 and 8.

La figure 4a représente schématiquement à titre d'illustration ne faisant pas partie de l'invention un dispositif de l'invention dans une quatrième variante de réalisation. Les figures 4b et 4c représentent schématiquement cette quatrième variante de réalisation porté sur la main de l'utilisateur, vu dans deux positions différentes de la main.The figure 4a schematically represents by way of illustration not forming part of the invention a device of the invention in a fourth variant embodiment. The Figures 4b and 4c schematically represent this fourth embodiment carried on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.

Cette quatrième variante de réalisation est similaire à la première et à la troisième, mais diffère de celles-ci en ce que la portion dite d'insertion, dans le support, permet d'insérer un seul doigt support 9, en l'occurrence l'index. Cette configuration laisse ainsi à la main toute son agilité.This fourth variant embodiment is similar to the first and the third, but differs from them in that the so-called insertion portion in the support makes it possible to insert a single support finger 9, in this case the 'index. This configuration leaves in hand all his agility.

L'émetteur 4 étant situé sur la base 15 du support 6, au niveau de la base de l'index 9, la flexion de l'index n'est pas entravéeSince the transmitter 4 is located on the base 15 of the support 6, at the base of the index 9, flexing of the index is not hampered.

Les autres éléments sont les mêmes que ceux décrits plus haut relativement aux précédentes variantes de réalisation, et ne sont donc pas repris ici.The other elements are the same as those described above with respect to the previous variants, and are therefore not repeated here.

Les figures 5C, 5D et 5E représentent schématiquement le dispositif de l'invention dans un exemple de réalisation. Les figures 5A et 5B représentent schématiquement cet exemple de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention porté sur la main de l'utilisateur, vu dans deux positions différentes de la main.The Figures 5C, 5D and 5E schematically represent the device of the invention in an exemplary embodiment. The Figures 5A and 5B schematically represent this embodiment of the device of the invention worn on the hand of the user, seen in two different positions of the hand.

Dans cet exemple de réalisation, le support 6 présente une base 15 partiellement rigide comprenant l'émetteur 4, positionnée à proximité de la base des doigts support 9, 10.In this embodiment, the support 6 has a partially rigid base 15 comprising the transmitter 4, positioned near the base of the support fingers 9, 10.

Le support 6 présente également un retour 16 partiellement rigide, dont la face supérieure 17, c'est-à-dire la face tournée vers l'extérieur, reçoit les moyens de commande 5.The support 6 also has a partially rigid return 16, of which the upper face 17, that is to say the face turned outwards, receives the control means 5.

Le dispositif 1 comprend également un élément flexible 20, par exemple un élément élastique ou en mousse.The device 1 also comprises a flexible element 20, for example an elastic or foam element.

Dans l'exemple des figures 5C et 5E, l'élément flexible 20 s'étend de la face inférieure 18 du retour 16, c'est-à-dire la face du retour 16 tournée vers la main, à la face inférieure 19 de la base 15, c'est-à-dire la face de la base 15 tournée vers la main.In the example of Figures 5C and 5E , the flexible element 20 extends from the lower face 18 of the return 16, that is to say the face of the return 16 facing the hand, to the lower face 19 of the base 15, that is to say say the face of the base 15 turned towards the hand.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 5D, l'élément flexible 20 s'étend sous la face inférieure 19 de la base 15, et présente une, de préférence deux, projections inférieures 21, 22.In the example of the figure 5D , the flexible element 20 extends under the lower face 19 of the base 15, and has one, preferably two, lower projections 21, 22.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut insérer un ou plusieurs doigts support 9, 10 entre la base 15, le retour 16, et l'élément flexible 20. Dans cette variante de réalisation, la portion dite d'insertion 7, présentée relativement aux variantes précédentes, est formée par une partie de la face inférieure 18 du retour 16, au moins une partie de la face inférieure 19 de la base 15, et par l'élément flexible 20.Thus, the user can insert one or more support fingers 9, 10 between the base 15, the return 16, and the flexible element 20. In this embodiment, the so-called insertion portion 7, presented relative to the previous variants , is formed by a portion of the lower face 18 of the return 16, at least a portion of the lower face 19 of the base 15, and by the flexible element 20.

Dans le cas particulier représenté à la figure 5D, les projections inférieures 21, 22 dans l'élément flexible 20 servent d'appui aux doigts support 9 et 10.In the particular case represented in figure 5D , the lower projections 21, 22 in the flexible element 20 serve to support the support fingers 9 and 10.

Dans cette variante également, l'utilisateur conserve l'usage normal de sa main, et peut donc pratiquer l'exercice sans perturbation des gestes tout en agissant au besoin sur le paramètre de contrôle de l'appareil.In this variant also, the user retains the normal use of his hand, and can practice the exercise without disruption of the gestures while acting if necessary on the control parameter of the device.

L'ensemble de la description ci-dessus est donné à titre d'exemple et n'est pas limitatif de l'invention. Les moyens de commande sont alors disposés, dans tous les cas, le long de la partie support de la main de l'utilisateur. Ils peuvent être actionnés par au moins une autre partie de la main de l'utilisateur dite partie actionneur de la main de l'utilisateur, qu'il s'agisse d'un ou plusieurs doigts ou encore de la paume.The whole of the description above is given by way of example and is not limiting of the invention. The control means are then arranged, in all cases, along the support portion of the hand of the user. They can be actuated by at least one other part of the user's hand called actuator part of the hand of the user, whether it is one or more fingers or the palm.

Egalement, la forme exacte des différents éléments du dispositif présenté dans cette description n'est pas limitative de l'invention. C'est le cas notamment de la base 15 recevant l'émetteur 4.Also, the exact form of the various elements of the device presented in this description is not limiting of the invention. This is particularly the case of the base 15 receiving the transmitter 4.

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  1. A remote control device (1) of electronic apparatus (2) for the practice of physical exercise, for controlling at least one operating parameter of said equipment (2) by means of a control signal received by a receiver (3) associated with said equipment, comprising a transmitter (4) for remitting said control signal, control means (5) connected to said transmitter (4) for selectively transmitting to said receiver (3) said control signal corresponding to at least one value of said operating parameter of said equipment (2), and an at least partially flexible support (6) comprising at least one insertion portion (7, 8) of a support part (9, 10) of the hand of the user,
    said control means (5) being integrated into said support (6) along said insertion portion (7, 8), and said transmitter (4) being integrated into said support (6) at the level of this said insertion portion (7, 8), such that these said control means (5) are placed along said support part (9, 10) of the hand of the user, and can be actuated by another part of the hand of the user termed the actuator part, the insertion portion (7, 8) being an insertion portion of at least one support finger (9, 10) of the user, such that the control means (5) are placed along said support finger (9, 10) of the user and these said control means (5) can be actuated by at least one of the other fingers (11, 12) or the palm (13) of the hand of the user,
    characterised in that the support (6) comprises a partially rigid base (15), receiving the transmitter (4) and positioned transversally in respect of several support fingers (9, 10) of the hand of the user, in that the support (6) has an at least partially rigid return (16) of which the upper face (17) receives the control means (5), and in that the insertion portion (7) is formed by at least part of the lower face (18) of the return (16), at least part of the lower face (19) of the base (15), and by a flexible element (20) enabling insertion of at least one support finger (9, 10) of the user.
  2. The device as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the flexible element (20) is an extensible element extends from the lower face (18) of the return (16) to the lower face (19) of the base (15).
  3. The device as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the flexible element (20) extends under the lower face (19) of the base (15) and has at least one lower projection (21, 22) serving as support to at least one of the support fingers (9, 10) of the user.
  4. The device as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the flexible element (20) is made of material of foam or elastic type.
  5. The device as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the base (15) is at least partially flexible.
  6. The device as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the insertion portions (7, 8) have an opening (27) at their ends, for letting through the end of the support finger(s) (9, 10) of the user.
  7. Electronic apparatus (2) for practising physical exercise, comprising a command centre for controlling at least one operating parameter of said equipment (2), a receiver (3) for receiving at least one control signal emitted by a transmitter (4) and corresponding to at least one value of said operating parameter of said equipment (2), characterised in that said transmitter (4) is integrated into a remote control device (1), as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 6.
  8. The equipment as claimed in Claim 7, characterised in that the receiver (3) is integrated in or positioned near the command centre (28).
  9. The equipment as claimed in any one of Claims 7 and 8, characterised in that it comprises a display device (29) for visual control of receipt of the control signal by the command centre (28).
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