Creation and use of closely-matched groups to aid in initiating and sustaining behavioral change
US9514495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/285
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for sharing data between a plurality of users in an online group on a communications system includes receiving data from a plurality of users. The data includes personal characteristics about the users. The personal characteristics are analyzed to determine groups of personal characteristics. The users are clustered into closely matched groups based on the groups of personal characteristics. A plurality of activity information is generated about the users in each of the closely matched groups. The activity information may include a physical activity, a location, and a time of day. User may be allowed access to the activity information about other users in each of the closely matched groups, respectively.
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