Method and system for interacting with a user in an experiential environment

a technology of experiential environment and user interaction, applied in the field of methods and apparatuses for interacting with users in an experiential environment, can solve the problems of not being able to provide rich information to a computer, devices cannot take advantage of the state of the user, and fail to take advantage of the experiential environment, etc., to achieve the effect of improving human ability or function

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-01
SHAZAM INVESTMENTS +1
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[0008] A method and system for interacting with the user includes capturing a sample of an experiential environment and delivering that sample to an interactive service to trigger one or more predetermined events. In exemplary embodiments of the invention such triggered events include the delivery of information and services to the user, the execution of tasks and instructions by the service on the user's behalf, communication events, surveillance events and other control-oriented events that are responsive to the user's wishes. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the triggered events include transaction-oriented events, entertainment events, and events associated with enhancements to human ability or function.

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These devices fail to take advantage of the experiential environment in which a user often finds oneself and therefore lack the ability to provide rich information to a computer as to the user's desires.
Yet these devices cannot take advantage of the state of the user, which otherwise provides valuable information to one attempting to ascertain the needs of the user.

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[0076] In the invention involving a triggerable surveillance or monitoring event, a chemical detection device or “sniffer” is employed by a user to sample the air in the environment. Such sniffers are known and may employ various sensory techniques, such as gas chromatography, to determine the presence and concentration of chemical elements or compounds in the air sample. A signal indicative of the elemental constituents of the sample is forwarded to the service provider whereby analysis of the signal is performed to derive characteristics of the sample used to trigger a desired event. For example, an agricultural user may desire to monitor the conditions of crops. By monitoring the emission of certain gases associated with the decomposition of fertilizer and organic matter, and other gases produced by the growing crops, the user may optimize the application of water, fertilizers and pesticides to produce the highest yield. The service provider can trigger an alert to the user, via ...

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[0079] In the invention involving a triggerable surveillance or monitoring event, a spectrum analyzer is configured to sample the strength of constituent wavelengths of light in an experiential environment. A particular spectral sample of the environment can be compared by the service provider against stored signatures to trigger a variety of surveillance or monitoring events. For example, the level of ultraviolet radiation in a warehouse may be compared against stored data to trigger remote control of vents, skylights, or other HVAC devices in the building by the service provider.

[0080] Block 178 in FIG. 1 indicates that various combinations of the events shown and described in blocks 182-188, and 170-176 are also contemplated as being advantageously used in some applications of the invention. That is, some applications may benefit by triggering multiple events, in sequence or in parallel, that may be of the same or differing types.

[0081] Other embodiments of the invention may be ...

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Abstract

A method and system for provides a user with an ability to capture a sample of an experiential environment and deliver that sample to an interactive service to trigger one or more predetermined events. In exemplary embodiments of the invention such triggered events include the delivery of information and services to the user, the execution of tasks and instructions by the service on the user's behalf, communication events, surveillance events and other control-oriented events that are responsive to the user's wishes. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the triggered events include transaction-oriented events, entertainment events, and events associated with enhancements to human ability or function.

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STATEMENT OF RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 734,949, filed Dec. 12, 2000, entitled “Method And System For Interacting With A User In An Experiential Environment,” which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatuses for interacting with a user, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for interacting with a user in an experiential environment. [0003] Methods and systems for interacting with a user exist. Examples include computer graphical user interfaces, computer pointing and clicking devices, sometimes referred to as “mice” to name just a few. These devices fail to take advantage of the experiential environment in which a user often finds oneself and therefore lack the ability to provide rich information to a computer as to the user's desires. [0004] A wide variety of media is available ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06Q30/02G06Q30/06
CPCG06Q30/02G06Q30/0207G06Q30/0217G06Q30/0277G06Q30/0633G06Q30/0641G06Q99/00G06Q30/0251G06Q30/0625G06Q30/0601G10H7/02
Inventor BARTON, CHRISTOPHER JACQUES PENROSEINGHELBRECHT, PHILIPMUKHERJEE, DHEERAJ SHANKARWANG, AVERY LI-CHUN
Owner SHAZAM INVESTMENTS
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