Interactive use and athletic performance monitoring and reward method, system, and computer program product
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- measuring, by a measurement device, activity information indicating performance of a physical activity by a first user, wherein the measurement device is removably attachable to a piece of athletic equipment;
transmitting, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward kiosk, wherein the kiosk is associated with and operatively connected to a remote reward determination location;
transmitting, by the measurement device and to the reward kiosk, an identification code identifying the measurement device;
receiving input corresponding to a user identification code that distinguishes between users of the piece of athletic equipment;
determining, by the measurement device, reward information based on the transmitted activity information, wherein the reward information comprises at least a redeemable reward;
requesting, from a computing device, information comparing the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and
receiving the comparison information.
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Abstract
A method, computer program product, and system for monitoring and rewarding athletic performance and use of a product worn by a person, thereby motivating use of the product and promoting customer loyalty. The present invention includes and system and method for measuring, tracking, and recording use of the product, preferably related to the athletic performance of an athlete, using a portable, remote device; transferring that data from the remote device to a common location, such as an Internet web site service; calculating, assigning, and tracking rewards based on the level of use determined from the data; and allowing the user to redeem his or her rewards or compare his or her performance level with other athletes using other remote devices.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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measuring, by a measurement device, activity information indicating performance of a physical activity by a first user, wherein the measurement device is removably attachable to a piece of athletic equipment; transmitting, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward kiosk, wherein the kiosk is associated with and operatively connected to a remote reward determination location; transmitting, by the measurement device and to the reward kiosk, an identification code identifying the measurement device; receiving input corresponding to a user identification code that distinguishes between users of the piece of athletic equipment; determining, by the measurement device, reward information based on the transmitted activity information, wherein the reward information comprises at least a redeemable reward; requesting, from a computing device, information comparing the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and receiving the comparison information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus removably attachable to a piece of athletic equipment, the apparatus comprising:
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one or more processors; and memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to at least; measure activity information indicating performance of a physical activity by a first user; transmit the activity information to a reward kiosk, wherein the kiosk is associated with and operatively connected to a remote reward determination location; transmit, to the reward kiosk, an identification code identifying the apparatus; receive input corresponding to a user identification code that distinguishes between users of the piece of athletic equipment; determine reward information based on the transmitted activity information, wherein the reward information comprises at least a redeemable reward; request, from a computing device, information comparing the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and receive the comparison information. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions that, when executed, cause an apparatus to at least:
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measure, by a measurement device, activity information indicating performance of a physical activity by a first user, wherein the measurement device is removably attachable to a piece of athletic equipment; transmit, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward kiosk, wherein the kiosk is associated with and operatively connected to a remote reward determination location; transmit, to the reward kiosk, an identification code identifying the measurement device; receive input corresponding to a user identification code that distinguishes between users of the piece of athletic equipment; determine, by the measurement device, reward information based on the transmitted activity information, wherein the reward information comprises at least a redeemable reward; request, from a computing device, information comparing the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and receive the comparison information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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