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Physical Activity Reward System

a reward system and physical activity technology, applied in the field of physical activity reward system, can solve problems such as obesity and fitness problems among adults and children

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-20
LIFE4KIDS
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[0007]Embodiments of the invention relate to a physical activity reward system comprising a physical activity monitor capable of storing or transmitting physical activity information related to physical activity and a communication device for transferring the activity information from the physical activity monitor to a computer or other processing device wherein the computer or other processing device is configured to convert the activity information to reward information or points. The reward information may be proportional to the amount of physica

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There is a developing obesity and fitness problem among adults and children.

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[0024]FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the physical activity reward system and method. In this embodiment, the physical activity monitor 300 is an accelerometer type activity monitor such as the POLAR™ FA20 Activity Computer wristwatch. The POLAR™ FA20 Activity Computer may be worn at all times or may be worn only when the user wishes to measure their activity. A POLAR FA20 Activity Computer measures effective active movement and displays the active movement graphically. The measured active movement may be combined with personal data concerning the user such as, but not limited to, age, gender, height and weight. The POLAR FA20 performs calculations that convert this data into activity information. The activity information may include, for example, active time, calories burned during active times, active steps, distance, as well as other activity information.

[0025]The activity monitor may store activity information or may communicate the activity information directly to the computer as...

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A physical activity reward system and method which rewards a person performing physical activity with a reward, such as use of an appliance such a TV viewing time. The system includes a physical activity monitor capable of generating activity information proportionate to the amount of exertion or work done. The system may be used to record and keep track of the reward points or information. The system may further control the supply of electricity to an appliance through an electrical control module. The electrical control module may be interposed between a source of household electrical current and an electrical appliance such as a TV set.

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[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 115,219 filed on Nov. 17, 2008 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Embodiments of the invention are directed to a physical activity reward system and methods of rewarding physical activity. A physical activity reward system may be used to motivate individuals to engage in physical activity. Embodiments of a physical activity reward system comprise components that are capable of measuring the amount of physical activity that a person engages in and convert that measure of physical activity into reward information or points (“reward points”). The reward points may be allocated, used, or “cashed in” for a desired reward or allow them to participate in a desired activity such as a trip to an amusement park, a new bicycle, another gift, time playing computer games or watching television, or any other desired activity or reward.BACKGROUND OF THE INVEN...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/00
CPCA63B24/0059A63B24/0062A63B2220/12A63B2230/75A63B2220/30A63B2225/50A63B2230/06A63B2220/20
Inventor HEPPERT, MICHAEL
Owner LIFE4KIDS
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