Physiological data acquisition for integration in a user's avatar via a mobile communication device

Abstract

A system and method is implemented with use of a mobile communication device and at least one sensor configured to sense a parameter associated with a user's physiology. One or more parameters associated with the user's physiology are sensed, the sensed one or more parameters defining physiological data associated with the user. The physiological data is analyzed relative to training regimen data, the training regimen data comprising one or both of range limits and durations associated with an exercise regimen. The physiological data is transferred to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device provides the physiological data in a form suitable for integration into an avatar representative of the user.

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RELATED PATENT DOCUMENTS [0001] This is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 185,899, filed on Jun. 28, 2002, to which Applicant claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120, and which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to communication of user information via a mobile communication device and, more particularly, to systems and methods for acquiring physiological sensor data of a user for integration in an avatar representative of the user with use of a mobile communication device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Good physical fitness is key to maintaining good health and fighting disease. Medical evidence has shown that excess body fat, for example, poses a major threat to health and longevity. Excess body fat is linked to major physical threats, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Consistent exercise is an important factor in maintaining proper weight and good health. [0004] Motivation plays ...

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[0007] The present invention is directed to a system and method for acquiring physiological sensor data of a user for integration in an avatar representative of the user with use of a mobile communication device. According to one embodiment, a method implemented with use of a mobile communication device and at least one sensor configured to sense a parameter associated with a user's physiology involves sensing one or more parameters associated with the user's physiology, the sensed one or more parameters de

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Medical evidence has shown that excess body fat, for example, poses a major threat to health and longevity.

Although exercise videos, programming, and literature abound, many people quickly lose interest in such short-term motivational tools.

Such conventional exercise enhancements generally fail to provide the requisite feedback needed to keep an individual motivated in a given exercise regimen.

The inability to provide real-life information concerning fitness training that associates exercise to physical fitness results in an easily perceivable manner limits the usefulness of conventional exercise motivational techniques over the long term.

As contemporary lifestyles have become increasingly fast-paced and complicated, the number of personal electronic devices carried on the person has increased.

The inconvenience of physically transporting and accounting for such devices often results in eliminating certain devices from one's personal inventory of devices.

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