System and method for activating a device based on a record of physical activity
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63B-024/00
A63B-071/06
A61B-005/11
A61B-005/145
A61B-005/00
G06Q-030/02
G09F-003/00
A63F-013/20
G06F-019/00
G07F-017/32
출원번호
US-0869670
(2013-04-24)
등록번호
US-9089760
(2015-07-28)
발명자
/ 주소
Tropper, Seth A.
Batour, Amado
출원인 / 주소
Fitbit, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Martine Penilla Group, LLP
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
14인용 특허 :
106
초록▼
In a redeemable coupon there is a housing, a motion detector coupled to the housing, wherein the motion detector detects an amount of motion of the coupon, and an indicator coupled to the motion detector, wherein the indicator is activated by the motion detector upon detecting the amount of motion.
In a redeemable coupon there is a housing, a motion detector coupled to the housing, wherein the motion detector detects an amount of motion of the coupon, and an indicator coupled to the motion detector, wherein the indicator is activated by the motion detector upon detecting the amount of motion. Additionally, in a method of providing an incentive for a user to exercise, providing the user with a coupon to be coupled to the user, monitoring the motion of the user with a motion sensor included in the coupon, and activating the coupon when the motion sensor has detected a predetermined amount of motion such that the coupon becomes redeemable by the user.
대표청구항▼
1. An apparatus for encouraging physical activity of a user, the apparatus comprising: a wearable device comprising a removable component having one or more motion sensors that monitor physical activity of the user based on a motion of the removable component,wherein the removable component includes
1. An apparatus for encouraging physical activity of a user, the apparatus comprising: a wearable device comprising a removable component having one or more motion sensors that monitor physical activity of the user based on a motion of the removable component,wherein the removable component includes a computer memory,wherein the removable component includes circuitry configured to disregard physical activity monitored by the one or more motion sensors that is less than a value of a threshold amount of physical activity set in the computer memory, the circuitry further configured to record in the computer memory physical activity monitored by the one or more motion sensors that is greater than the value of the threshold amount of physical activity set in the computer memory,wherein the removable component includes a visual indicator that indicates an amount of the monitored physical activity recorded in the memory; andwherein the removable component wirelessly communicates information related to the monitored physical activity recorded in the memory to at least one secondary device. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one secondary device comprises a mobile device, a computer, a gaming console, or a toy. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wearable device further comprises a wearable housing that is securable to a body of the user, and from which the removable component is detached. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the wearable housing comprises a bracelet, anklet, necklace, headband, hat, scarf, glove, clothing, footwear, pin, clip, eyewear, belt, or neckwear. 5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the removable component is configured to fit into a second wearable housing. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the removable component wirelessly communicates information related to the monitored physical activity to the at least one secondary device via a wireless transmitter. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the computer memory is configured to store information related to multiple different types of activity represented in the monitored physical activity. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the visual indicator comprises a light-emitting diode (LED). 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more motion sensors are configured to detect one or more activity types comprising the monitored physical activity. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the one or more activity types include running and walking. 11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the visual indicator comprises a plurality of indicators, each of which corresponds to a different activity type. 12. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the at least one secondary device provides one or more rewards based on the information related to the monitored physical activity. 13. An apparatus, comprising: a wearable device including a removable component having one or more motion sensors that monitor physical activity of a user wearing the wearable device based on a motion of the removable component,wherein the removable component includes a memory configured to store a value for a threshold amount of movement, the threshold amount of movement indicating either a number of steps, or a number of stairs, or a combined number of steps and stairs,wherein the removable component includes a visual indicator that indicates an amount of the monitored physical activity, the visual indicator including a series of light emitting diodes arranged in a line and spatially separated from each other, the series of light emitting diodes configured to turn on in a progression from one end of the line toward another end of the line, an amount of the progression indicating a current progress of an amount of physical activity monitored by the one or more motion sensors toward the threshold amount of movement as recorded in the memory, andwherein the removable component includes a transmitter configured to wirelessly communicate information related to the monitored physical activity to at least one secondary device. 14. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the series of light emitting diodes includes at least three light emitting diodes. 15. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the series of light emitting diodes includes five light emitting diodes. 16. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, further comprising: an electrical contact provided at an exterior surface of the removable component. 17. The apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein the electrical contact is configured to connect with an electrical contact of a coupling device to enable charging of the removable component through the coupling device. 18. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the transmitter is configured to generate and transmit radio frequency signals in accordance with a communication protocol. 19. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the at least one secondary device is one or more of a computer, a game, a toy, a game controller, a computer interface device, a cell phone, a mobile data communication device, and a microprocessor. 20. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the wearable device includes a wristband having a pocket configured to receive and hold the removable component. 21. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the wristband includes a clasp. 22. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the light emitting diodes of the series of light emitting diodes are the only light emitting components of the visual indicator.
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