MERIT-BASED INCENTIVE TO-DO LIST APPLICATION SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

• US 20140297348A1
• Filed: 01/20/2014
• Published: 10/02/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ellis, David A.
• Original Assignee: Ellis, David A.
• Inventors: ELLIS, David A.
• Application Number:
  US14/159,435
• Publication Number:
  US 20140297348A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/7.15
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/063114 Status monitoring or status determination for a person or group

Abstract

A system, method and/or computer program product may provide an application for managing a list of tasks, assignable by assignor to be performed by assignee. The method may provide a multi-platform application, including a method when executed on a processor include receiving a plurality of tasks to be performed, tracking completion, and tracking points associated with successful completion. Tasks may be assigned and confirmed completed by assignor, and performed by assignee. The system may include an point value system enabling redemption upon completion of tasks having point value. The point reward system may be integrated with other technologies to dispense exemplary currency or other benefit. The method may include: receiving, by processor, a plurality of tasks; and managing, a point system associated with completion of a task. The system may provide steps of how to perform a task. The system may provide proof of accomplishment, initiation, or completion of a task. The system may receive and/or provide an assessment of an assignor of the completion of the task.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

receiving, by at least one computer processor, a plurality of tasks,

wherein each of said plurality of tasks is assigned by an assignor to be performed by an assignee; and

managing, by the at least one computer processor, a point system associated with completion of said plurality of tasks.

2. The method according to claim 1,

wherein the assignor comprises at least one of:

a guardian;

a boss, a neighbor, an employer, a partner, a provider, a vendor, a merchant, an advertiser, a third party, or a parent, and

wherein the assignee comprises at least one of;

a dependent;

an employee;

or a child.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein said receiving said plurality of said tasks comprises at least one of:

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a numeric value associated with task;

or

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, data about each task of said plurality of tasks.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said managing comprises at least one of:

maintaining, by the at least one computer processor, a point balance associated with each assignee;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, at least one indication of an adjustment to said point balance comprising at least one of;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, at least one point value adjustment associated with at least one assignee, upon completion of at least one task of said plurality of tasks;

or

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, an adjustment to said point balance comprising at least one of;

at least one indication of at least one credit to the balance of at least one assignee;

or

at least one indication of at least one debit to the balance of at least one assignee;

or

storing, by the at least one computer processor, said point balance.

5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to transfer at least a portion of points of said point system.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein said receiving said request to transfer points comprises at least one of:

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to exchange points for a wish list item;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to gift points by a first assignee to second assignee;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to gift points within a group or family;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to buy intragroup or intrafamily value goods or services;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to trade points within a group or family for a value;

or

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to convert at least a portion of said point system value to a monetary spend equivalent value comprising at least one of;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to convert at least a portion of said point system value into a gift card value;

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to convert at least a portion of said point system value into a third party payer equivalent value;

or

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to convert at least a portion of said point system value into at least one of;

a prepaid online account value;

a prepaid account value;

a merchant account value;

a merchant account bank card value;

a merchant account debit card value;

or

a merchant account charge or credit card value.

7. The method according to claim 5, wherein said receiving said request to transfer comprises:

receiving a request to transfer at least a portion of said point system value for at least one of;

an intragroup good or service;

or

an intrafamily good or service.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein said intragroup or said intrafamily goods or services comprise at least one of:

a chore;

a communication device;

a computing device;

a networked device;

a wireless network device;

a gaming device;

a time period or duration of use of a communication device;

a time period or duration of use of a computing device;

a time period or duration of use of a networked device;

a time period or duration of use of a wireless network device;

a time period or duration of use of a gaming device;

time period or duration with a toy;

a time period or duration of use of with a screen device;

a time period or duration of use of with a device;

a time period or duration of use of with a friend;

a time period or duration of use of with a parent;

a time period or duration of use of with an individual;

a time period or duration of use of with a group;

or

a time period or duration of use of with a tool.

9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

receiving, by the at least one computer processor, a request to receive in a table an indication of a point value associated with a given task.

10. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

communicating with a third party comprising at least one of a partner, a provider, a vendor, a merchant, an advertiser, a neighbor, a task assigner, a task reviewer, a supervisor, or an assignor;

wherein said communicating comprising at least one of;

providing access by the third party to at least one of;

at least one wish list;

at least one point balance;

at least one relevant task;

at least one wish list of the assignee;

at least one point balance of the assignee;

at least one relevant task of the assignee;

at least one wish list of the assignor;

at least one point balance of the assignor;

at least one relevant task of the assignor;

at least one wish list of the third party;

at least one point balance of the third party;

or

at least one relevant task of the third party;

receiving instructional content;

receiving instructional content on how to perform an associated task;

receiving instructional content from the third party;

receiving instructional content from an assignor;

receiving instructional content from another assignor;

receiving at least one communication from a social network community;

receiving at least one communication from a community;

receiving at least one profile;

receiving at least one request to share at least a portion of at least one profile;

receiving at least one rating from at least one community comprising an assignor, one or more assignees, or a third party;

receiving a sensor based indication;

receiving a passive sensor based task assignment;

receiving an indication of completion of a task by passive sensor;

receiving an indication of a queue of a list of potential tasks for user selection or assignment;

receiving a social media community profile;

receiving a posting or rating;

receiving a request to transfer at least a portion of a point system value;

receiving a request to transfer at least a portion of a point system value in exchange for a 3P partner value;

receiving a request to transfer at least a portion of a point system value into an online commerce company gift card value;

or

receiving at least one of;

a coupon, an offer, a deal, a bid, a discount from at least one of;

a merchant, an online merchant, an offline merchant, or a 3^rd party online partner.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein said receiving said plurality of tasks comprises:

receiving a request to create at least one of said plurality of tasks.

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein said receiving a plurality of tasks comprises:

receiving a request to create at least one task comprising at least one;

receiving a request to receive or capture content of a given task comprising at least one of;

media,

multiple content,

image,

video,

audio,

multimedia,

text,

hyper text,

file,

text instructions, or

picture;

receiving a request to receive or capture content of proof of completion of a given task comprising at least one of;

receiving a request to authenticate comprising capturing proof of completion by the assignee or the assignor;

receiving a request to verify by the assignee or the assignor;

receiving a request to acknowledge completion by the assignee or the assignor;

or

receiving a request to confirm by the assignee or the assignor;

or

receiving a request to receive or capture at least one instruction related to a given task, comprising at least one of;

capturing from at least one of;

the assignor;

or another assignor;

or

capturing from a third party comprising at least one of;

an assignor;

another assignor;

a community, or vendor.

13. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

receiving a request to convert at least a portion of said point system value into a monetary value, and further comprising;

providing at least one of;

providing at least one controlled account with preauthorization rules of restrictions for usage of said monetary value;

or

providing at least one non-controlled account with no restrictions on use.

14. The method according to claim 1, wherein said receiving said plurality of tasks comprises:

receiving a request to assign at least one task by the assignor to at least one assignee of a plurality of assignees comprising;

receiving a request to assign the at least one task to at least one of said plurality of assignees comprising at least one of;

receiving a request to capture at least one said plurality of assignees to perform the at least one task;

receiving a request to capture or assign a task leader of a plurality of said assignees;

or

receiving a proportional division of points for each of a plurality of assignees.

15. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

receiving a request to capture comprising at least one of;

receiving a request to capture at least one positive action;

receiving a request to capture at least one negative action;

receiving a request to capture at least a passive data collection associated with an action, wherein said capture is received from at least one of;

a sensor;

a MEMS sensor;

a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag;

a low energy wireless communication device;

a bluetooth device;

a near field communication capable device;

an accelerometer based device;

or

a location sensing or triangulation device;

receiving a request to capture at least one code comprising at least one of;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises indicating at least one of initiation of, or completion of at least one action or task;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises recording initiation or completion of at least one action or task;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises playing or recording of video at initiation or completion of at least one action or task;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises recording how the at least one action or task was performed;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises capturing a proximity to a location, or a distance traveled, determined by a location tracking system to initiate or complete the at least one action performed;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises receiving an indication of an identified at least one of a barcode, an RFID tag, a sensor, a MEMS sensor;

or a QR code, wherein said code is affixed in a vicinity of a location where a task is to be performed, and is scanned or sensed at initiation or completion of the task;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises receiving at least one of a barcode, an RFID tag, a sensor, or a QR code, wherein said code is wherein said code has been affixed to at least one receptacle or device or apparatus related to a task;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises receiving a time stamp, receiving an indication of at least one of a kick off, initiation or completion, of a task comprising at least one of providing task details, points available, list of instructions, or list of other tasks to be performed;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises receiving an indication of initiation or completion of a task based on a passive data collection apparatus or device from at least one of;

a sensor;

an RFID tag;

a wireless communication device;

a MEMS sensor;

a BLUETOOTH device;

a near field communication equipped device;

an accelerometer equipped device;

or a location sensing, or triangulation based device;

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises receiving a passive data collection from at least one micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor;

or

wherein said receiving said at least one code comprises receiving at least one near field communication based sensor indication.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein said at least one negative action comprises at least one of:

receiving a request to capture at least one habitual action or a list of habitual action or unwanted behavior by at least one offending assignee and to associate a negative point value to each of said at least one habitual action;

receiving a request to capture from the assignor at least one specific instance of said at least one habitual action or unwanted behavior, or any item on the list of habitual action or unwanted behavior;

receiving a request to capture evidence of at least one instance of said at least one habitual action or unwanted behavior through at least one form of content comprising at least one of;

a media,

a multiple content,

an image,

a video,

an audio,

a multimedia,

a text,

a hyper text,

a file,

a text instruction,

a picture,

a voice,

receiving a request to deduct the associated negative point value from the offending assignee;

or

receiving a request to notify the offending assignee of a specific instance of said at least one habitual action or unwanted behavior and the associated negative point value.

17. The method according to claim 15, wherein said receiving a request to capture of at least one positive action by assignees comprises at least one of:

receiving a request to capture an ad hoc or other observation of performance of an instance of a positive, non-assigned task by an assignee;

receiving a request to capture an observation of an instance of a positive action of the assignee that demonstrates a behavior of deserved merit;

receiving a request to deposit points, or depositing in a points system account of the assignee of a points system value received from the assignor;

or

receiving a request to notify or notifying the assignee of the specific instance of positive behavior and the points system value received by the assignor.

18. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

receiving a request to modify points system value for a given task comprising at least one of;

receiving a base point value for said given task;

receiving rules that may modify the base point value for said given task;

storing rules in at least one database table;

comparing rules with the outcome of the task;

calculating a modification to the baseline point value for said given task;

displaying the modified point value for said given task to at least one of the assignee, or assignor;

receiving an adjustment of the assignor to the base or modified point value of said given task of the assignee resulting in the final point value of said given task;

receiving an increase or bonus in the points value system for completion of a task at least one of;

prior to, or by a deadline;

receiving a decrease in the points value system for completion of a task after a deadline;

receiving an indication of completion, or initiation of a task;

receiving an indication of completion or initiation of a task based on sensed information;

receiving a scanned code associated with a task,

wherein said scanned code comprises at least one of;

a barcode,

a multiple dimension barcode,

an radio frequency tag (RFID) tag,

a passive sensor,

a MEMS sensor,

a location based sensor,

an accelerometer based sensor, or

a QR code;

or

depositing the final point value of said given task in the points value system account of the assignee.

19. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

receiving or providing a status of a given task comprising at least one of;

receiving or providing a current status of at least one or all tasks;

comparing the status of at least one or all tasks with a table of at least one rule;

performing at least one calculation based on at least one rule;

capturing at least one time stamp;

measuring time between at least two time stamps of a status change of at least one task;

displaying at least one message;

receiving a request to prioritize at least one task;

receiving a request to designate an order to perform a plurality of tasks;

receiving a request to perform a task before a deadline;

or

sending at least one reminder or alert based on at least one rule associated with the status.

20. A system comprising:

at least one memory; and

at least one computer processor coupled to said at least one memory,

wherein said at least one computer processor is adapted to;

receive a plurality of tasks,

wherein each of said plurality of tasks is assigned by an assignor to be performed by an assignee; and

manage a point system associated with completion of said plurality of tasks.

21. A computer program product embodied on a nontransitory computer accessible medium, comprising program logic, which when said program logic is executed on at least one computer processor performing a method comprising:

receiving, by at least one computer processor, a plurality of tasks,

wherein each of said plurality of tasks is assigned by an assignor to be performed by an assignee; and

managing, by the at least one computer processor, a point system associated with completion of said plurality of tasks.