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Systems and methods for providing audio and visual cues via a portable electronic device

US8001472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2007
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2230/755
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.

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