Method for mining virtual currency according to physical reaction of user

Abstract

The present invention may provide a method for varying the mining volume of virtual currency according to the physical reaction of a user. The server for mining virtual currency according to the user's physical condition, according to an embodiment, may include the steps of: obtaining physical activity information from a user terminal; determining on the basis of the physical activity information the physical condition of the user; and outputting on the basis of the physical condition of the user a signal for mining virtual currency.

Description

[Revised 31.10.2023 by Rule 26] Method of mining virtual currency based on user's physical reactions

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for mining virtual currency based on a user's physical response.

[0002]

[0003] Virtual currency (also known as virtual currency or virtual money) refers to digital currency or electronic money used electronically in a specific virtual community (virtual space) connected through a network without any physical counterparts such as banknotes or coins. According to definitions by the European Central Bank (ECB), the U.S. Treasury Department, and the European Banking Authority, virtual currency is a type of digital currency not controlled by any government, issued and managed by its developer, and a means of payment used only in a specific virtual community.

[0004] While most blockchain-based cryptocurrencies are decentralized in that they lack a central point of control, they can also be implemented in centralized systems with a central point of control. A blockchain is a data structure that stores a list of transactions and is a distributed ledger that records transactions between source identifiers (or sets of identifiers) and destination identifiers (or sets of identifiers). Computer resources (or nodes, etc.) maintain the blockchain and can cryptographically verify each new block and the transactions contained within it. Consequently, with growing interest in blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, research on mining methods is also actively underway. In particular, mining virtual currencies consumes significant electricity and places significant load on the equipment, making efficient work distribution necessary. Furthermore, active research is underway to vary the weighting of virtual currency mining based on a user's physical activity.

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[0006] The present invention can provide a method for varying the amount of virtual currency mined depending on the user's physical reaction.

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[0008] In one embodiment, a virtual currency mining server according to a user's physical condition may include: a step of obtaining physical activity information from a user terminal; a step of determining the user's physical condition based on the physical activity information; and a step of outputting a signal for mining the virtual currency based on the user's physical condition.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the physical activity information may include the user's brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, pupil movement information, and breathing pattern information.

[0010] In one embodiment, a virtual currency mining server according to a user's physical condition may further include a step of determining a sleep state based on the user's physical condition; and the step of outputting a signal for mining the virtual currency based on the user's physical condition may include a step of setting a different amount of virtual currency to be mined according to the user's physical condition.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the sleep state of a user is classified into stage 1 sleep, stage 2 sleep, and stage 3 sleep based on the brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, and breathing pattern information, and the step of outputting a signal for mining the virtual currency based on the physical state of the user may include a step of differently setting the mining amount of the virtual currency for the stage 1 sleep, the stage 2 sleep, and the stage 3 sleep.

[0012] The step of classifying the sleep state of the user as the stage 1 sleep according to one embodiment may include the step of classifying the sleep state of the user as the stage 1 sleep if, based on the pupil movement information of the user, the pupil of the user moves at least once a predetermined distance for at least a predetermined first time during a predetermined first time period, and based on the breathing information of the user, the number of breathing cycles of the user is less than or equal to a predetermined cycle, and the sound of the user's breathing is at least a predetermined decibel.

[0013]

[0014] The present invention can maximize user satisfaction by varying the amount of virtual currency mining according to the user's sleep pattern.

[0015] The present invention can improve the efficiency of virtual currency mining by analyzing a user's sleep pattern and then mining virtual currency using the analysis.

[0016]

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are included as part of the detailed description to aid understanding of various embodiments, provide various embodiments and, together with the detailed description, describe technical features of the various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a processor according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a server according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for setting a different amount of virtual currency mining according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of setting the mining amount differently depending on the sleep stage according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of mining virtual currency according to a user's sleep state according to one embodiment.

[0023]

[0024] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Throughout the description of each drawing, similar reference numerals have been used to designate similar components.

[0025] Terms such as first, second, A, and B may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the first component. The term "and / or" includes any combination of multiple related listed items or any one of multiple related listed items.

[0026] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0027] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0029] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail. In order to facilitate an overall understanding in describing the present invention, identical reference numerals are used for identical components in the drawings, and redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a processor belonging to a server (100) according to one embodiment. Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, at least one processor (110) may refer to a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which methods according to embodiments of the present invention are performed. Each of the memory (120) and the storage device (160) may be configured with at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory (120) may be one of a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM), and the storage device (160) may be a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or various memory cards (e.g., a micro SD card).

[0031] In addition, the server (100) may include a transceiver (130) that may be included in the server and performs communication via a wireless network. In addition, the server (100) may further include an input interface device (140), an output interface device (150), a storage device (160), etc. Each component included in the server (100) may be connected by a bus (170) and communicate with each other.

[0032] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a server according to one embodiment.

[0033] Looking specifically at FIG. 2, in a virtual currency mining server according to the physical condition of a user (10), physical activity information can be obtained from a user (10) terminal (11), the physical condition of the user (10) can be determined based on the physical activity information, and a signal for mining the virtual currency can be output based on the physical condition of the user (10). The virtual currency mining server is a server that can mine virtual currency according to the physical condition of the user (10). The mining referred to here refers to the process of adding transaction records to a public ledger of virtual currency, for example, Bitcoin, called blockchain. Mining or mining can refer to an act of creating a block that records the transaction history of a cryptocurrency and obtaining cryptocurrency in return. At this time, it can refer to a process of leaving a record of the performance using computer processing power. Here, the blockchain can refer to a distributed public ledger in which all virtual currency transactions, such as Bitcoin, are recorded. Cryptocurrencies, without a central bank or other issuing authority, store transaction records in a distributed ledger across a global network. To maintain this blockchain, a reward is provided to the creator of each block. For example, Bitcoin generates a new block every 10 minutes, and the person who finds the 64-digit hash of the block name (represented in hexadecimal) can be issued a Bitcoin and paid. Cryptocurrency mining can be performed directly on a server capable of mining virtual currency, or an external server can be used to send a signal to mine virtual currency. The server can perform virtual currency mining methods based on the user's physical condition.

[0034] Physical activity information may include brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, pupil movement information, and breathing pattern information of the user (10). The brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, pupil movement information and breathing pattern information of the user (10) can be obtained from the user (10) terminal (`), or can be obtained through information transmitted to the user (10) terminal after obtaining the brain wave information of the user (10) using another device. In addition, physical activity information can include personal information, health information and disease information of the user (10) in a broad sense. That is, the amount of virtual currency mining can be set to vary depending on the health or disease state or preferred information of the user (10). Mining of virtual currency can be done using a universal method. As an example, data can be processed through hash processing, which is a data processing method, as a POW (proof of work) method, and a mining device such as a graphics card can be used in this process. In addition, POS (proof of stake) can be used, which can indicate a method in which a user has a share of a coin, has the right to create a block with the share, and is compensated with interest for this. In addition, currency can be mined through the user (10) terminal, and this is not limited to a specific method and can be done in various ways. It can be done in a universal way.

[0035] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for setting a different amount of virtual currency mining according to one embodiment.

[0036] Looking specifically at Figure 3, the server can obtain physical activity information (301), determine a physical condition (302), determine a sleep condition (303), and output a virtual currency mining signal (304). As will be described in detail later, a signal can be output to vary the amount of virtual currency mined depending on the sleep condition, and at this time, the sleep condition can be set differently depending on the amount of sleep, breathing rate, brain wave information, and the degree of pupil movement.

[0037] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of setting the mining amount differently depending on the sleep stage according to one embodiment.

[0038] Specifically, looking at Figure 4, the user can fall asleep from Awakening, that is, from an awake state to REM sleep (the first sleep state), and then gradually fall asleep in the second sleep state, the third sleep state, the fourth sleep state, and the fifth sleep state. The sleep-wake cycle can be delicately controlled by the body's circadian rhythm, in which homeostatic processes and changes in daylight conditions play a significant role. A longer wake period or a high load on the body (caused by a large amount of vigorous physical activity in one embodiment) can increase the homeostatic drive for sleep and increase deep sleep for recovery the next night. At this time, a higher value of n in the n-th state can mean a deeper sleep state. At this time, sleep onset latency (SOL) (20) can indicate a light sleep state, which can mainly indicate the user's state within a specific first hour after falling asleep. The Brief Awakening state (21) can indicate a state of temporary awakening, i.e., a state of light sleep, while the SWS (slow wave sleep) level (22) can indicate the baseline for the stage of deep sleep. The graph represents each sleep state, and as described above, each sleep state can be configured to mine virtual currency with different weighting amounts. In this case, virtual currency mining can be performed using a standard method.

[0039] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of mining virtual currency according to a user's sleep state according to one embodiment.

[0040] Looking specifically at Figure 5, the server can classify the user's sleep state into sleep states of stages 1 to 5 (501) and set different mining weights (502) depending on the classified sleep state.

[0041] The server can determine the user's sleep state based on their physical condition. As described below, sleep states can be categorized into Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, and Stage 5 based on brainwave, pulse, body temperature, pupillary movement, and breathing pattern information. However, sleep states can also be categorized as Stage 3, Stage 4, or Stage 6 or higher. The server can also set different virtual currency mining amounts based on sleep states.

[0042] The user's sleep state is classified into stage 1 sleep, stage 2 sleep, stage 3 sleep, stage 4 sleep, and stage 5 sleep based on the brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, pupil movement information, and breathing pattern information, and the signal for mining the virtual currency based on the user's physical state can be set to have different amounts of virtual currency mined according to stage 1 sleep, stage 2 sleep, stage 3 sleep, stage 4 sleep, and stage 5 sleep. Pupil movement information during sleep can be obtained using a universal method, and can also be obtained through information stored in the user terminal.

[0043] At this time, the user's sleep state can be classified based on the following conditions, but is not limited to the above. A method can be used to recognize the weight of each section by utilizing recordings of breathing and sounds during sleep, including brain waves or heart rate, and then differentiate this and mine it in the form of a technology proof.

[0044] Stage 1 to Stage 5 sleep may be classified based on the following criteria. Stage 1 may represent REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Classification as Stage 1 sleep may be performed based on the user's pupil movement information when the user's pupil moves a predetermined distance or more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined first time period, based on the user's breathing information, when the user's breathing frequency is less than a predetermined cycle, and when the user's breathing sound is greater than a predetermined decibel, the user's sleep state may be classified as Stage 1 sleep.

[0045] In one example, the corresponding virtual currency mining weight (hereinafter referred to as the mining weight) may be 1.5. Stage 1 sleep may be characterized by brain waves corresponding to gamma waves (30 Hz to 45 Hz), and can utilize the period of active brain activity and dreaming, characterized by rapid brain wave cycles and frequent eye movements. The average heart rate at this time may be approximately 60 to 90 bpm, and although the heart rate increases due to active brain activity and eye movement, it may still be lower than the early stages of sleep.

[0046] Stage 2 sleep can represent NREM (non-REM) sleep. In one example, stage 2 sleep can have a mining weight set to 1.0, and the brain waves can be alpha waves (8-13 Hz). At this time, the fast and irregular brain waves can be utilized as a section where muscle tension decreases and fast and small brain waves appear, and the average heart rate can be approximately 60-100 bpm. Although heart rates in the early stages of sleep can empirically be faster, the section that is generally higher than that of a normal sleep state can be utilized.

[0047] The third sleep stage can represent NREM2 (Stage 2) sleep, and in one example, the mining weight can correspond to 1.3. At this time, the brain waves can be based on theta waves (4-7 Hz), and the brain waves become more complex as a mixture of fast brain wave cycles (spindles) and delta brain wave cycles. The intermediate stage without eye movement can be utilized as a section where dreaming begins. At this time, the average heart rate can be approximately 60-100 bpm, and the section where the heart rate slightly decreases and stabilizes within the normal range can be utilized.

[0048] Stage 4 sleep may be NREM3 (Stage 3). In one example, the mining weight may be 1.7, and brain waves may be based on delta waves (0.5–0.7 Hz). This period, primarily delta brain wave cycles, can be utilized as muscle tension decreases and the body enters a deep sleep state. The average heart rate may be approximately 40–60 bpm. During this deep sleep stage, the heart rate is lowest and most stable. The period where the heart rate is at its lowest within the normal range can be utilized.

[0049] Stage 5 sleep may be NREM4 (Stage 4), with a mining weight of 1.9 as an example. Brain waves may be delta waves (0.5–0.7 Hz), and the delta brainwave cycle can be utilized during this period, where muscle tension decreases and the body enters a deep sleep state. The average heart rate during this period may be approximately 40–60 bpm, with the heart rate being the lowest and most stable during the deep sleep stage. The lowest heart rate within the normal range can be utilized during this period.

[0050] In the total of 5 stages, additional weights may be added according to the total amount of sleep, or may be added as the following weights. The more sleep you have, the more additional weights you can set. At this time, for example, for the first time, when you sleep less than 4 hours, the mining weight can be set to be the total amount of sleep * 1.0, for the second time, which is longer than the first time, for example, when you sleep less than 6 hours, the mining weight can be set to be the total amount of sleep * 1.38, for the third time, which is longer than the second time, for example, when you sleep less than 8 hours, the mining weight can be set to be the total amount of sleep * 1.7, and for the fourth time, which is longer than the third time, for example, when you sleep more than 10 hours, the mining weight can be set to be the total amount of sleep * 2.0. In addition, the weights for each sleep stage can be set to increase during a specific period.

[0051] In one example, the mining weight can be set to be 3.0 times the REM sleep period. The above-mentioned examples are merely exemplary and are not limited thereto. Furthermore, the mining weight can be set to increase upon achieving a specific weekly or monthly sleep target after declaring it. Furthermore, the mining weight can be set to increase when holding a specific NFT (Non-Fungible Token).

[0052] Additionally, mining weights can be set to increase when beneficial sounds are produced or provided to users during sleep. These beneficial sounds can represent predefined sounds.

[0053] At this time, the amount of virtual currency mining can be calculated using the following mathematical formula 1.

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[0055] Above α valuemay represent the amount of virtual currency mining. The b may represent the number of sleep states including the first sleep state, the second sleep state, the third sleep state, the fourth sleep state, and the fifth sleep state, and may represent 5 in one embodiment. The x a-seepv represents the sleep reward corresponding to the a-th sleep state, which can represent the virtual currency reward value obtained through sleep. The sleep reward is a basic reward given to the user, and can be set to vary depending on the situation, such as period and region, or can be a fixed value. In one example, it can be fixed to 1.

[0056] above y a-sleepw represents the weight of each sleep stage, and may represent the weight corresponding to the a-th sleep state in the above embodiment. As described above, different weights may be set according to the sleep state so that the mining revenue of the corresponding time zone can be weighted averaged. In one embodiment, the first sleep state, REM, may be set to a weight of 1.5, the second sleep state, NREM1, may be set to a weight of 1.0, the third sleep state, NREM2, may be set to a weight of 1.3, the fourth sleep state, NREM3, may be set to a weight of 1.7, and the fifth sleep state, NREM4, may be set to a weight of 1.9. The mathematical expression 1 may be converted to a square root through the square root function (sqrt). The above Q δ Based on the above breathing pattern information, a random weight between 1 and 24 can be displayed. At this time, the virtual currency mining profit can be added differentially according to the average breathing rate set in advance through the user information. The above TIME a-sleep can represent the time corresponding to the above a-th sleep state.

[0057] Q above δ can be derived by the following mathematical formula 2.

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[0059] The above T breath may represent the number of breaths during a predetermined time. At this time, the predetermined time may be determined based on the user's usual breathing cycle and the user's usual sleeping breathing cycle. The predetermined time may be set so that the user's breathing number is 24 or less during the predetermined time based on the user's usual breathing cycle and the user's usual sleeping breathing cycle. At this time, the predetermined time may be set differently for each sleep stage. In one embodiment, the time may be set to become longer or shorter as it goes from stage 1 to stage 5. y a-sleepw can represent a weight corresponding to the a-th sleep state.

[0060] Using this formula, you can focus on your desired stage and adjust your mining activity, while varying your expected returns through individual breathing rate weighting. As described above, you can obtain differentiated mining values ​​for each individual through combined weighting, root function, and other variables.

[0061] Once the amount of cryptocurrency to be mined is determined, the server can output a signal to mine that amount. The amount of cryptocurrency to be mined is not limited to this amount and can be proportional to the number of pupil movement data points. The amount can also be set differently based on body temperature, brainwave status, or health status.

[0062] For example, it could be set to mine more if the brainwaves correspond to a certain frequency, it could be set to mine more if the user's body is judged to be healthier, and it could also be set to mine more if the body temperature is within a certain body temperature range.

[0063] The amount of cryptocurrency mining can also be determined by comparing the user's sleep patterns with the user's sleep.

[0064] In one embodiment, the user's sleep pattern is obtained for a predetermined specific period of time, and then the sleep pattern is determined based on an average or a user-specified value (in one embodiment, the user's average REM sleep time and the degree of breathing during REM sleep, body temperature, degree of pupil movement, heart rate, etc.). By comparing this, if the user sleeps more deeply than usual, the amount of mining can be increased, and if the user sleeps more lightly than usual, the amount of mining can be decreased. At this time, depending on the difference in the degree of deep or light sleep, the amount of mining can be set to change more or less. In this case, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and conversely, if the user sleeps deeply, the amount of mining can be decreased. In addition, mining can be set to be enabled only at specific times set by the user, and the mining amount can be set to decrease or not be mined according to a date pre-specified by the user, an event schedule, or a specific user-specified date, linked to the user's schedule information. In addition, the amount of mining can be set to change to reflect trends based on SNS information or news information acquired from a specific event or an external server. In one example, the mining amount can be set to be reduced or decreased if the stock market index rises or falls above a certain standard or if a certain amount of information on a certain topic is uploaded for a certain period of time due to news information.

[0065] In an electronic device including at least one processor, the at least one processor may obtain physical activity information from a user terminal, determine the user's physical condition based on the physical activity information, and output a signal for mining virtual currency based on the user's physical condition. In addition, a communication interface, memory, and the like may be included, and may include commonly used devices.

[0066] The methods according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either singly or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable medium may be those specifically designed and constructed for the present invention, or may be known and available to those skilled in the computer software art.

[0067] Examples of computer-readable media may include hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions may include not only machine language codes generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate with at least one software module to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0068] In addition, the above-described method or device may be implemented by combining all or part of its configuration or function, or may be implemented separately.

[0069] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

[0070] The methods according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either singly or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable medium may be those specifically designed and constructed for the present invention, or may be known and available to those skilled in the computer software art.

[0071] Examples of computer-readable media may include hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions may include not only machine language codes generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate with at least one software module to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

[0072] In addition, the above-described method or device may be implemented by combining all or part of its configuration or function, or may be implemented separately.

[0073] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. In a virtual currency mining method based on the user's physical condition performed by the server, A step of obtaining physical activity information from a user terminal; A step of determining the physical condition of the user based on the physical activity information; A method for mining virtual currency based on a user's physical condition, comprising: a step of outputting a signal for mining virtual currency based on the user's physical condition.

2. In paragraph 1, A method for mining virtual currency based on a user's physical condition, wherein the physical activity information includes at least one of the user's brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, pupil movement information, and breathing pattern information.

3. In paragraph 2, Further comprising a step of determining a sleep state based on the physical condition of the user; The step of outputting a signal for mining the virtual currency based on the physical condition of the user is as follows: A method for mining virtual currency according to a user's physical condition, comprising: a step of setting a different mining weight of the virtual currency according to the sleep state; 4. In paragraph 3, The user's sleep state is classified into N-stage sleep based on at least one of the brain wave information, pulse rate information, body temperature information, pupil movement information, and breathing pattern information. The step of outputting a signal for mining the virtual currency based on the physical condition of the user is as follows: A step of setting the mining weight of virtual currency differently according to the above N-stage sleep; A method of mining virtual currency based on the physical condition of a user, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 1.

5. In paragraph 4, The above N stage sleep includes stage 1 sleep, The step of classifying the user's sleep state as stage 1 sleep is as follows: Based on the pupil movement information of the user, the user's pupil moves at least once a predetermined distance for a predetermined first time period, Based on the user's breathing information, the user's breathing frequency is less than or equal to a predetermined cycle, A method for mining virtual currency based on a user's physical condition, comprising: a step of classifying the user's sleep state as stage 1 sleep if the user's breathing sound is above a predetermined decibel level; 6. In an electronic device including at least one processor, At least one processor, Obtain physical activity information from the user terminal, Determine the physical condition of the user based on the above physical activity information, An electronic device that outputs a signal for mining virtual currency based on the physical condition of the user.

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