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;
transmitting, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward determination location;
calculating reward information based at least in part upon the transmitted activity information;
requesting a comparison of the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and
communicating 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; transmitting, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward determination location; calculating reward information based at least in part upon the transmitted activity information; requesting a comparison of the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and communicating the comparison information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; and a memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, are configured to cause the apparatus to at least; measure, by a measurement device, activity information indicating performance of a physical activity by a first user; transmit, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward determination location; calculate reward information based at least in part upon the transmitted activity information; request a comparison of the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and communicate the comparison information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions that, when executed, are configured to 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; transmit, by the measurement device, the activity information to a reward determination location; calculate reward information based at least in part upon the transmitted activity information; request a comparison of the transmitted activity information with athletic activity information corresponding to a second user; and communicate the comparison information. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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