Online game to promote physical activity
US8506396B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1012
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An online game that promotes physical activity by visually representing the comparative biometric data of a group of people. The biometric data may be collected using a variety of biometric devices. Each individual in the group selects an avatar for use in representing the biometric data. The biometric data is transmitted to a server and displayed collectively on a computer screen. Each individual's avatar is displayed on the screen and animated according the biometric data. In an example embodiment in which avatars are fish that are displayed on a fish tank background and the biometric data is steps counted by a pedometer, avatars associated with individuals having a higher step count are positioned above avatars for individuals having a lower step count. Biometric data may be collected from biometric devices at various time intervals and the display updated to reflect the changes in biometric data.
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