SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANAGING TASKS ASSIGNED TO AN INDIVIDUAL

• US 20080270240A1
• Filed: 04/30/2008
• Published: 10/30/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Inventors: Chu, Viva
• Application Number:
  US12/112,119
• Publication Number:
  US 20080270240A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/14
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/06375 Prediction of business process outcome or impact based on a proposed change
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0208 Trade or exchange of goods or services in exchange for incentives or rewards
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0209 Incentive being awarded or redeemed in connection with the playing of a video game
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0226 Incentive systems for frequent usage, e.g. frequent flyer miles programs or point systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0239 Online discounts or incentives
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 50/205 Education administration or guidance
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 5/00 Electrically-operated educational appliances working with questions and answers G09B7/00; simulators G09B9/00; advertising or displaying in general G09F

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention, a method for managing tasks comprises assigning a task to an individual, associating the task with a points value, receiving an indication that a task is completed, grading the completed task, and awarding points for a completed task to an individual. In other embodiments of the present invention, a method of rewarding individuals for completing assigned tasks may comprise providing a collecting, matching, and trading game facility, wherein the facility provides collectables and collectable packs for collecting, matching, and trading as a reward for having reached a level of task completion; and allowing the individual access to the collecting, matching, and trading game facility, wherein access is based on at least one of permission, a task completed, a number of tasks completed, and a value associated with task completion.

Claims

1. A method of rewarding individuals for completing assigned tasks, comprising:

providing a collecting, matching, and trading game facility, wherein the facility provides collectables and collectable packs for collecting, matching, and trading as a reward for having reached a level of task completion; and

allowing the individual access to the collecting, matching, and trading game facility, wherein access is based on at least one of permission, a task completed, a number of tasks completed, and a value associated with task completion.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising providing an additional reward for having reached a threshold level of task completion.

6. The method of claim 2, wherein the reward is dependent on an individual'"'"'s grades.

7. The method of claim 2, wherein the reward is dependent on an individual'"'"'s grade point average.

11. The method of claim 1, further comprising categorizing an assigned task by a category within a To Do chart.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising providing a level meter associated with a To Do Chart for indicating a status of task completion.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the collectable theme is associated with a level meter status.

32. The method of claim 1 further comprising, providing a quiz facility in association with the collecting, matching, and trading game facility.

40. The method of claim 32, wherein quizzes are associated with the completion of a task.

69. The method of claim 1, wherein points accumulated by tasks are summarized on a balance sheet.

84. The method of claim 1, wherein completing assigned tasks are associated with savings goals.

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120. A method for managing tasks, comprising:

assigning at least one task to an individual;

associating the at least one task with a points value;

receiving an indication that the at least one task is completed;

grading the completed task; and

awarding points for a completed task to an individual.

121. The method of claim 120, wherein points are accumulated.

122. The method of claim 120, wherein points are exchanged for a reward.

123. The method of claim 122, wherein the reward is selected from a catalog, the selection of items available to an individual is determined by at least one of a game level, a points or game token balance, and the types and number of tasks completed.

124. The method of claim 123, wherein the catalog is dynamic.

125. The method of claim 123, wherein the catalog is static.

127. The method of claim 122, wherein the reward is at least one of Internet time, a real world item, a virtual item, a downloadable item, and a privilege.

128. The method of claim 127, further comprising providing a policy restricting access to the Internet during Internet time.

129. The method of claim 128, wherein the policy may be implemented by a browser plug-in.

130. The method of claim 120, wherein points are exchanged for game play.

139. The method of claim 120, further comprising deducting points for at least one of an incomplete task, late completion of a task, a poorly completed task, and poor behavior.

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152. A method for managing Internet access, comprising:

selecting an individual for whom to create and/or edit an Internet access bookmark list;

selecting and approving Internet websites to include in an Internet access bookmark list;

optionally, customizing the name of the bookmark; and

configuring a browser plug-in to restrict Internet access by at least one of the Internet access bookmark list, a time, a points balance, a type of task completed, and a number of tasks completed.

153. The method of claim 152 wherein Internet access comprises access to at least one of a webpage, an online or downloadable movie, a streaming or downloadable video, an online or downloadable television show, a podcast, and online or downloadable music.