System and method for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications

Abstract

A system for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications includes a computing device including a first processor and a display, a biometric tracker including a second processor, and a server in electronic communication with the computing device via a first network connection and in electronic communication with the biometric tracker via a second network connection, the server including a third processor. The computing device is adapted to present third-party digital content to a user via the first display and the biometric tracker is adapted to collect biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user. The server is adapted to receive the biometric data from the biometric tracker via the second network connection, transmit the biometric data to the computing device via the first network connection, and integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

Description

[0001] Reference No. 531592 10051

[0002] SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING USER BIOMETRIC DATA WITH THIRD- PARTY DIGITAL CONTENT APPLICATIONS

[0003] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0004] The present teachings relate generally to digital content and, more particularly, to systems and methods for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications.

[0005] BACKGROUND ART

[0006] Stress has become a 21st century epidemic and a $300 billion profit killer that leads to burnout, reduced productivity, employee turnover, errors, poor decisionmaking, and even death by suicide. However, with the rise of the opioid epidemic, people have become more mindful of addiction and are less willing to treat stress and other related conditions (e.g., anxiety, insomnia, pain, etc.) with traditional pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, people have been looking to alternative treatments that can mimic the impact of some pain and anxiety medications without the side effects or addiction worries that come with pharmaceuticals. For example, in recent years, people have begun exploring the use of video, audio, 2-dimensional (2D) and / or 3-dimensional (3D), and immersive digital content that can mimic the impact of some pain and anxiety medications to treat stress and other related conditions (e.g., anxiety, insomnia, pain, etc.).

[0007] At least one challenge facing the providers (e.g., creators, distributors, developers, etc.) of digital content used to treat stress and / or other related conditions, however, is that these digital content providers are often restricted from accessing biometric data indicative of a viewer’s physiological response to consuming digital content. For example, a digital content provider may be restricted from accessing biometric data collected by a wearable biometric tracking device (e.g., a smartwatch, a fitness tracker, an EEG headband, a VR headset, etc.) that is worn by a viewer during consumption of digital content. Without an understanding as to how consumption of digital content impacts the physiology of a viewer, digital content providers are therefore less capable of generating, modifying, and / or recommending digital content that can Reference No. 531592 10051 achieve a desired physiological response (e.g., stress reduction, a calming effect, pain relief, etc.) in a viewer.

[0008] In many cases, restrictions on access to biometric data associated with a viewer of digital content are a result of hardware and / or software limitations of the digital content playback device (e.g., smartphones, televisions, laptops, tablets, etc.) used to present the digital content to the viewer and / or the biometric tracking device that collects biometric data associated with the viewer. For example, manufacturers of biometric tracking devices and / or digital content playback devices often impose restrictions on one or more of the types of data that can be shared between biometric tracking devices and / or digital content playback devices, whether external computing devices (e.g., third-party computing devices) are enabled to communicate with biometric tracking devices and / or digital content playback devices, which network channels and / or protocols are accessible to biometric tracking devices and / or digital content playback devices, and / or which software applications are compatible with biometric tracking devices and / or digital content playback devices.

[0009] Therefore, it would be beneficial to have alternative systems and methods for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications.

[0010] DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

[0011] The needs set forth herein as well as further and other needs and advantages are addressed by the present embodiments, which illustrate solutions and advantages described below.

[0012] The present teachings relate to systems and methods for integrating user biometric data within third-party digital content applications. At least one technical advantage of the present teachings relative to the prior art solutions is that, with the present teachings, restrictions that would otherwise prevent the integration of user biometric data with third-party digital content applications can be circumvented.

[0013] In one aspect, a system for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications. The system comprises a computing device including a first processor and a display, the computing device adapted to present third-party digital Reference No. 531592 10051 content to a user via the first display. The system further comprises a biometric tracker including a second processor, the biometric tracker adapted to generate biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user. The system further comprises a server in electronic communication with the computing device via a first network connection, the server in electronic communication with the biometric tracker via a second network connection, the server including a third processor, the server adapted to receive the biometric data from the biometric tracker via the second network connection, and the server adapted to transmit the biometric data to the computing device via the first network connection. The computing device adapted to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

[0014] In another aspect, a method comprising presenting, by a computing device including a display, third-party digital content to a user, establishing, using a first communication protocol, a first network connection between the computing device and a server, generating, via a biometric tracker, biometric data associated with the user, establishing, using a second communication protocol, a second network connection between the biometric tracker and the server, transmitting, via the second network connection, the biometric data from the biometric tracker to the server, transmitting, via the first network connection, the biometric data from the server to the computing device, and integrating, by the computing device, the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

[0015] Other aspects of the system and methods are described in detail below and are also part of the present teachings.

[0016] For a better understanding of the present embodiments, together with other and further aspects thereof, reference is made to the accompanying drawings and detailed description, and its scope will be pointed out in the appended claims.

[0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG. 1 is an illustration of one embodiment of a computing system, according to the present teachings. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0019] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a central computing device that may be implemented in conjunction with a computing system, according to the present teachings.

[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates an example integration of user biometric data with a third-party digital content application, according to the present teachings.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a biometric tracker that may be implemented in conjunction with a computing system, according to the present teachings.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a biometric data server that may be implemented in conjunction with a computing system, according to the present teachings.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram of method steps integrating biometric data within a third- party digital content application, according to the present teachings.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a third-party computing device that may be implemented in conjunction with a computing system, according to the present teachings.

[0025] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0026] The present teachings are described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the present embodiments are shown. The following description is presented for illustrative purposes only and the present teachings should not be limited to these embodiments. Any computer configuration and architecture satisfying the speed and interface requirements herein described may be suitable for implementing the system and method of the present embodiments.

[0027] In compliance with the statute, the present teachings have been described in language more or less specific as to structural and methodical features. It is to be understood, however, that the present teachings are not limited to the specific features shown and described, since the systems and methods herein disclosed comprise preferred forms of putting the present teachings into effect. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0028] For purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth such as particular architectures, interfaces, techniques, etc. in order to provide a thorough understanding. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known devices, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description with unnecessary detail.

[0029] A “computing system” may provide functionality for the present teachings. The computing system may include software executing on computer readable media that may be logically (but not necessarily physically) identified for particular functionality (e.g., functional modules). The computing system may include any number of computers / processors, which may communicate with each other over a network. In some examples, the computing system can also be connected to a processor that can normalize and transform data utilizing artificial intelligence. The computing system may be in electronic communication with a datastore (e.g., database) that stores control and data information. Forms of computer readable media include, but are not limited to, disks, hard drives, random access memory, programmable read only memory, or any other medium from which a computer can read.

[0030] Generally, all terms used in the claims are to be interpreted according to their ordinary meaning in the technical field, unless explicitly defined otherwise herein. All references to a / an / the element, apparatus, component, means, step, etc. are to be interpreted openly as referring to at least one instance of the element, apparatus, component, step, etc., unless explicitly stated otherwise. The steps of any method disclosed herein do not have to be performed in the exact order disclosed, unless explicitly stated. The use of “first”, “second,” etc. for different features / components of the present disclosure is only intended to distinguish the features / components from other similar features / components and not to impart any order or hierarchy to the features / components.

[0031] To aid the Patent Office and any readers of a patent issued on this application in interpreting the claims appended hereto, it is noted that none of the appended claims or claim elements are intended to invoke 35 U.S.C. 112(f) unless the words “means for” or “step for” are explicitly used in the particular claim. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0032] Recitations of numerical ranges by endpoints include all numbers within that range (e g., 1 to 5 includes 1 , 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3, 3.80, 4, 5, etc.). Where a range of values is “greater than”, “less than”, etc., of a particular value, that value is included within the range.

[0033] Any direction referred to herein, such as “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “upper,” “lower,” “above,” below,” and other directions and orientations are described herein for clarity in reference to the figures and are not to be limiting of an actual device or system or use of the device or system. Many of the devices, articles, or systems described herein may be used in a number of directions and orientations.

[0034] Any citation to a reference in this disclosure or during the prosecution thereof is made out of an abundance of caution. No citation (whether in an Information Disclosure Statement or otherwise) should be construed as an admission that the cited reference qualifies as prior art or comes from an area that is analogous or directly applicable to the present teachings.

[0035] Referring now to FIG. 1 , shown is one embodiment of a computing system 100 according to the present teachings. With the disclosed techniques, the computing system 100 is adapted to bypass hardware and / or software restrictions that may otherwise prevent biometric data collected via an application running on a biometric tracker from being shared and / or integrated with a third-party digital content application implemented on a digital content playback device. For example, the computing system 100 is adapted to transmit, via a first type of network connection, biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of a user 102 from a biometric tracker to a biometric data server. Then, the computing system 100 is adapted to transmit, via a second type of network connection, the biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of a user 102 from the biometric data server to a third-party digital content application running on a digital content playback device. In that regard, with the disclosed techniques, the computing system 100 is adapted to share biometric data between an application running on a biometric tracker and a third-party digital content application running on a digital content playback device without restriction. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0036] As described herein, the term digital content can refer to any one or more of virtual reality (VR) content, augmented reality (AR) content, mixed reality (MR) content, audio content, spatial content, video content, 2D video content, flat or non-spatial video content, audio-visual content, and / or other forms and types of content now known or hereafter developed. In that regard, the system 100 is configured to provide VR content, AR content, MR content, audio content, spatial content, video content, audiovisual content, and / or other suitable types of content to a user and monitor the biometrics of the user 102 resulting from the provided VR content, AR content, MR content, audio content, spatial content, video content, audiovisual content, aromatic, and / or other suitable types of content.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 1 , the computing system 100 includes a central computing device 104, a biometric tracker 106, a biometric data server 108, a backend server 110, and a third-party computing device 112 that are connected to each other via one or more network connections. Persons skilled in the art should understand that the computing system 100 can include more devices than the number of devices illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the computing system 100 can include more than one central computing device 104, more than one biometric tracker 106, more than one biometric data server 108, more than one backend server 110, and / or more than one third-party computing device 112. Moreover, in some examples, the computing system 100 can include additional types of computing devices not shown in FIG. 1 .

[0038] The one or more network connections in the computing system 100 can be implemented, for example, using a combination of one or more of a wide area network (WAN) (e.g., the Internet, a TCP / IP based network, a cellular network, such as, for example, a Global System for Mobile Communications [GSM] network, a General Packet Radio Services [GPRS] network, a Code Division Multiple Access [CDMA] network, an Evolution-Data Optimized [EV-DO] network, an Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution [EDGE] network, a 3 GSM network, a 4GSM network, a Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications [DECT] network, a Digital AMPS [IS- 136 / TDMA] network, or an Integrated Digital Enhanced Network [iDEN] network, etc.), a local area network (LAN), a neighborhood area network (NAN), a home area network (HAN), and / or a personal area network (PAN) employing any of a variety of communications protocols, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc. In some examples, Reference No. 531592 10051 the network connections can be implemented using a WebSocket connection and / or an HTTP connection.

[0039] In the illustrated example of FIG. 1 , the central computing device 104 is connected to the biometric data server 108 via a first network connection 114, the biometric tracker 106 is connected to the biometric data server 108 via a second network connection 116, the biometric data server 108 is connected to a third-party computing device 112 via a third network connection 118, and the central computing device 104 is connected to the backend server 1 10 via a fourth network connection 120. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 can be connected to the backend server 110 via a fifth network connection 122.

[0040] As will be described in more detail herein, the first network connection 114 between the central computing device 104 and the biometric data server 108 is established using a first type of communication protocol and the second network connection 116 between the biometric tracker 106 and the biometric data server 108 is established using a different, second type of communication protocol. For example, the first network connection 114 between the central computing device 104 and the biometric data server 108 is established using a WebSockets communication protocol and the second network connection 116 between the biometric tracker 106 and the biometric data server 108 is established using a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), such as HTTP 1.0. By using a first type of communication protocol to establish the first network connection 114 and a different, second type of communication protocol to establish the second network connection 116, the computing system 100 is enabled to bypass, or overcome, hardware and / or software restrictions that would otherwise prevent the integration of biometric data generated by an application running on the biometric tracker 106 with a third-party digital content application running on the central computing device 104.

[0041] The central computing device 104 can be implemented as, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, a pin, a wearable computing device (e.g., a smartwatch, smart glasses, a virtual reality (VR) headset, a smart necklace, earbuds, aromatic cartridges, a fitness band, or an augmented reality (AR) headset), a laptop, a desktop computer, a television, a smart television, audio device(s), and / or any other suitable computing Reference No. 531592 10051 device adapted to present digital content to the user 102 now known or hereafter developed. In operation, the central computing device 104 is adapted to run a third- party digital content application to present digital content to the user 102. In some examples, while the central computing device 104 presents digital content to the user 102, the central computing device 104 is further adapted to request and / or receive biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 from the biometric data server 108. For example, the central computing device 104 requests, via the first network connection 114, biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 from the biometric data server 108 and the biometric data server 108 transmits, via the first network connection 114, biometric data captured by the biometric tracker 106 to the central computing device 104.

[0042] As described herein, the first network connection 114 can be implemented, for example, using a WebSockets communication protocol. A WebSockets communication protocol is a real-time, bidirectional, and event-driven communication protocol that provides persistent connection between clients and servers. In that regard, when the first network connection 114 is established using a WebSockets communication protocol, a bidirectional connection persists between the central computing device 104 and the biometric data server 108.

[0043] In some examples, the central computing device 104 is further adapted to integrate biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 with playback of the digital content presented to the user 102. For example, the third- party digital content application running on the central computing device 104 can display information associated with biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 within a window overlaying the digital content being presented to the user 102, can modify the digital content being presented to the user 102 based on the biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102, can generate new digital content to present to the user 102 based on the biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102, can recommend one or more pieces of digital content to the user 102 based on the biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102, and / or can select a particular piece of digital content to present to the user 102 based on the biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0044] The biometric tracker 106 is adapted to monitor one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 and generate biometric data indicative of the one or more biometric parameters of the user 102. Hereinafter, biometric data indicative of the one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 can be referred to as “user biometric data.” User biometric data can include data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 such as, without limitation, heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), blood volume controlled by the heart's pumping actions, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, the rise and fall of a user’s chest, and / or any other biometric data associated with a user. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 can include one or more of an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, a heart rate monitor, a respiratory monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a skin temperature monitor, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) monitor, and / or a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 can be a single device capable of capturing data associated with multiple biometric parameters of the user.

[0045] In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 can be provided in the form of an integrated device with multiple sensing devices, wherein each sensing device can be designed to collect biometric data associated with one or more biometric parameters. In some embodiments, the biometric tracker 106 can be provided in the form of a personal consumer electronic or wearable monitoring device like a fitness tracker, smartwatch, smart ring, etc. In some embodiments, the biometric tracker 106 can be provided in the form of a pair of headphones that includes one or more integrated biometric sensors, a pair of earbuds that includes one or more integrated biometric sensors, and / or some other wearable device that includes biometric sensors.

[0046] Although shown as separate devices, in some examples, the central computing device 104 and the one or more biometric trackers 106 can be integrated within a single device. In some examples, the central computing device 104 can include one or more internal biometric trackers 106. In some examples, the central computing device 104 can be connected directly to one or more external biometric trackers 106 via a wired connection and / or a local wireless network connection. In some examples, the central computing device 104 can be connected to one or more biometric trackers 106 via the biometric data server 108. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0047] In operation, the biometric tracker 106 monitors one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 while the user 102 is presented with, or views, digital content. In that regard, the biometric tracker 106 generates user biometric data as the user 102 views digital content. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 establishes the second network connection 116 with the biometric data server 108 and then transmits, via the second network connection 116, the user biometric data to the biometric data server 108. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 continuously generates and transmits user biometric data to the biometric data server 108. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 generates and transmits user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 on a periodic basis (e.g., once per second, once per minute, etc.). In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 generates and transmits user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 intermittently and / or on an ad-hoc basis.

[0048] As described herein, the second network connection 116 can be implemented using an HTTP communication protocol. For example, the second network connection 116 can be implemented using an HTTP 1.0 communication protocol. HTTP communication protocols are request-response protocols that serve static resources and invoke server-side processing. When compared to WebSockets communication protocols, HTTP communication protocols scale better. However, HTTP communication protocols are not bidirectional.

[0049] The biometric data server 108 may be implemented using one or more servers, a cloud-based computing system, or any other suitable types of computing devices. As described herein, the biometric data server 108 can be adapted to connect, via the first and second network connections 114, 116, the central computing device 104 to one or more biometric trackers 106. For example, the biometric data server 108 can be used to relay user biometric data generated by the one or more biometric trackers 106 to the central computing device 104. The biometric data server 108 receives user biometric data from the biometric tracker 106 via the second network connection 116 and transmits the user biometric data to the central computing device 104 via the first network connection 114. In some examples, the biometric data server 108 processes the user biometric data received from the biometric tracker 106 and transmits the processed user biometric data to the central computing device 104. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0050] As will be described in more detail herein, in some examples, the biometric data server 108 hosts a third-party software development portal that is accessible to a user of the third-party computing device 112. In such examples, a user of the third-party computing device 112 can access the third-party software development portal to receive a software development kit (SDK) used for developing third-party digital content applications that integrate user biometric data. In that regard, with the SDK, the user of the third-party computing device 112 can develop a third-party digital content application that integrates user biometric data with digital content presented to the user 102 and / or that generates, modifies, selects, and / or recommends digital content to a user 102 based on the user biometric data. Third-party digital content applications developed with the SDK can be, for example, downloaded and run by the central computing device 104 to present third-party digital content to the user 102. In some examples, third-party digital content applications developed with the SDK comprise an application programmable interface (API) that enables integration of user biometric data generated by a biometric tracker 106 within third-party digital content presented to the user 102 by the third-party digital content application. In some examples, this API is implemented in the form of a user biometric data plug-in and / or extension integrated within the third- party digital content application.

[0051] In some examples, the backend server 110 is adapted to process user biometric data. For example, the central computing device 104 can transmit, via the fourth network connection 120, user biometric data to the backend server 110 for processing and the backend server 110 transmits, via the fourth network connection 120, the processed user biometric data back to the central computing device 104. In some examples, the backend server 110 can save user biometric data in database. In some examples, the backend server 110 hosts a third-party digital content library. In such examples, the backend server 110 can transmit, via the fourth network connection 120, third-party digital content to the central computing device 104 for playback to the user 102.

[0052] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the central computing device 104 that may be implemented in conjunction with the computing system 100, according to present teachings. As described herein, the central computing device 104 can be implemented as, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, a wearable computing device (e.g., a Reference No. 531592 10051 smartwatch, a virtual reality (VR) headset, or an augmented reality (AR) headset), a laptop, a desktop computer, a television, a smart television, an ear bud, and / or any other suitable computing device. Persons skilled in the art will understand that the central computing device 104 shown in FIG. 2 provides just one non-limiting example architecture that can be used to implement the central computing device 104 included in the computing system 100. Moreover, other suitable computing devices not described herein may be used to implement the central computing device 104.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 2, the central computing device 104 may include, without limitation, a processor 202, a graphics subsystem 204, an I / O device interface 206, a network interface 208, an interconnect 210, a memory subsystem 212, and a system disk 214. The interconnect, or bus, 210 can include one or more wires, cables, traces, contacts, analog components, digital components, wireless connection components, and / or other suitable means for interconnecting hardware components of the central computing device 104.

[0054] In some embodiments, the processor 202 (e.g., a CPU or similar processor) is adapted to retrieve and execute programming instructions stored in the memory subsystem 212. Similarly, the processor 202 is adapted to store and retrieve application data (e.g., software libraries) residing in the memory subsystem 212 and / or the system disk 214. The interconnect 210 is adapted to facilitate transmission of data, such as programming instructions and application data, between the processor 202, the graphics subsystem 204, the I / O devices interface 206, the network interface 208, the memory subsystem 212, and the system disk 214.

[0055] In some embodiments, the graphics subsystem 204 is adapted to generate frames of image and / or video data and transmit the frames of image and / or video data to display device 216. In some embodiments, the graphics subsystem 204 may be integrated into an integrated circuit, along with the processor 202. The display device 216 may comprise any technically feasible means for generating an image or other content for display. For example, the display device 216 may be fabricated using liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, cathode-ray technology, and light-emitting diode (LED) display technology. The display device 216 may include, for example, one or more physical and / or virtual monitors. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0056] The input / output (I / O) device interface 206 is adapted to receive input data from user I / O devices 218 and transmit the input data to the processor 202 via the interconnect 210. For example, user I / O devices 218 may comprise one or more buttons, a touchscreen, a keyboard, and a mouse or other pointing device. The I / O device interface 206 also includes an audio output unit adapted to generate an electrical audio output signal. User I / O devices 218 may comprise one or more speakers adapted to generate an acoustic output in response to the electrical audio output signal. In alternative embodiments, the display device 216 may include the speaker. In some examples, the I / O device interface 206 can also receive user biometric data from one or more biometric trackers 106 connected to the central computing device 104.

[0057] The network interface 208 is adapted to transmit and receive packets of data via one or more network connections. For example, the network interface 208 is adapted to transmit requests for user biometric data to and receive user biometric data from the biometric data server 108 via the first network connection 114. As described herein, the first network connection 114 can be implemented, or established, using a WebSockets communication protocol. As another example, the network interface 208 is adapted to receive third-party digital content for playback to the user 102 from the backend server 110 via a fourth network connection 120. In some embodiments, the network interface 208 is adapted to communicate using the well-known Ethernet standard. In some embodiments, the network interface 208 is adapted to communicate using the well- known wireless communication protocols. The network interface 208 is coupled to the processor 202 via the interconnect 210.

[0058] The system disk 214, such as a hard disk drive or flash memory storage drive, is adapted to store non-volatile data. For example, the system disk 214 stores one or more files, applications, and / or programs to be implemented by the processor 202. In some examples, the system disk 214 stores and / or streams digital content to be played back to the user 102.

[0059] In some embodiments, the memory subsystem 212 includes programming instructions and application data that comprise an operating system 220, a user interface 222, and a third-party digital content application 224. The operating system 220 performs system management functions such as managing hardware devices Reference No. 531592 10051 including graphics subsystem 204, I / O devices interface 206, the network interface 208, and system disk 214. The operating system 220 also provides process and memory management models for the user interface 222, and the third-party digital content application 224. The user interface 222, such as a window and object metaphor, provides a mechanism for user interaction with central computing device 104. Persons skilled in the art will recognize the various operating systems and user interfaces that are well-known in the art and suitable for incorporation into the central computing device 104.

[0060] When executed by the processor 202, the third-party digital content application 224 can be used to present, stream, or otherwise play back digital content to the user 102. For example, the third-party digital content application 224 can present digital content to the user via the display device 216 and / or one or more I / O devices 218. As described herein, the digital content can include any one or more of virtual reality (VR) content, augmented reality (AR) content, mixed reality (MR) content, audio content, spatial content, video content, 2D video content, flat or non-spatial video content, audiovisual content, and / or other forms and types of content now known or hereafter developed. In some examples, the third-party digital content played back by the digital content application 224 includes meditative digital content.

[0061] As described herein, in some examples, the third-party digital content application 224 integrates user biometric data generated by one or more biometric trackers 106 with digital content presented to the user 102. For example, the third-party digital content application 224 can generate and display a visual representation of user biometric data generated by a biometric tracker 106 during playback of third-party digital content to the user 102. In some examples, the third-party digital content application 224 can generate, modify, select, and / or recommend third-party digital content for playback to the user 102 based on user biometric data generated by the biometric tracker 106. As described herein, the third-party digital content application 224 can request and receive user biometric data from the biometric data server 108 via the first network connection 114. The first network connection can be, for example, established using a WebSockets communication protocol. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0062] As also described herein, in some examples, the third-party digital content application 224 can be developed (e g., by a user of the third-party computing device 112) with the use of an SDK. In some examples, the third-party digital content application 224 comprises an application programmable interface (API) that enables integration of user biometric data generated by a biometric tracker 106 within third-party digital content presented to the user 102 by the third-party digital content application 224. In some examples, this API is implemented in the form of a user biometric data plug-in 226 integrated within the third-party digital content application 224.

[0063] In some examples, the third-party digital content application 224 can store user biometric data generated for later use. For example, the third-party digital content application 224 can store user biometric data in a remote server (e.g., remote database), where the user biometric data is made accessible to creators of third-party digital content and / or developers of the third-party digital content application 224. In that regard, creators of third-party digital content and / or developers of the third-party digital content application 224 can view the user biometric data to gain insight regarding the physiological response of the user 102 to the third-party digital content. Moreover, in some examples, with predictive analytics and / or artificial intelligence techniques, the third-party digital content can be optimized and changed to have a great impact on the physiology of the user 102.

[0064] FIG. 3 illustrates an example integration of user biometric data with a third-party digital content application 224, according to the present teachings. As shown in FIG. 3, third-party digital content 300 can be presented to the user 102 within a window 302 of the third-party digital content application 224 displayed on the display device 216. A visual representation 304 of user biometric data is integrated within the third-party digital content 300 in the form of a window that overlays the third third-party digital content 300. As described herein, user biometric data is generated by a biometric tracker 106 and received from the biometric data server 108 (e.g., via the first network connection 114) while the user 102 views the third-party digital content.

[0065] In the illustrated example of FIG. 3, the visual representation 304 of the user biometric data comprises a numerical value of a biometric parameter of the user 102 (e.g., heart rate of the user 102) as the user 102 views the third-party digital content Reference No. 531592 10051

[0066] 300. However, in other examples, the visual representation 304 of the user biometric data can alternatively include a normalized representation of the user biometric data, an integer score indicating a bio-state of the user 102 and determined based in part on the user biometric data, and / or some other information associated with user biometric data generated while the user 102 views the third-party digital content 300. In some examples, the third-party digital content application 224 can further display a recommendation to the user 102 within the window 302, wherein the recommendation is determined based in part on the user biometric data.

[0067] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a biometric tracker 106 that may be implemented in conjunction with the computing system 100, according to present teachings. As described herein, the biometric tracker 106 can be implemented as one or more of an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, a heart rate monitor, a heart rate variability (HRV) monitor, a respiratory monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a skin temperature monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) monitor, and / or a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor. In some examples, the biometric tracker 106 can be a single device capable of capturing data associated with multiple biometric parameters of the user.

[0068] As shown, the biometric tracker 106 may include, without limitation, a processor 402, sensor hardware 404, a network interface 406, a serial bus interface 408, an interconnect 410, memory 412, and storage 414. The interconnect, or bus, 410 can include one or more wires, cables, traces, contacts, analog components, digital components, wireless connection components, or other suitable means for interconnecting hardware components of the biometric tracker 106.

[0069] The sensor hardware 404 includes one or more sensors adapted to generate user biometric data. As described herein user biometric data can include, without limitation, data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user 102 such as, without limitation, heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), blood volume controlled by the heart's pumping actions, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, the rise and fall of a user’s chest, and / or any other biometric data associated with a user 102. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0070] The processor 402 is adapted to control the biometric tracker 106 (e.g., the sensor hardware 404) to generate user biometric data and transmit the user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 while the user 102 views third-party digital content. For example, the processor 402 implements the biometric data application 416 stored in the memory 412 and / or storage 414 to generate and transmit user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 while the user 102 views third-party digital content.

[0071] The processor 402 uses, for example, the network interface 406 to transmit user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 via the second network connection 116. As described herein, the second network connection 116 can be established using an HTTP communication protocol. In some examples, the processor 402 uses the network interface 406 to establish the second network connection 116 with the biometric data server 108 and then transmit, via the second network connection 116, user biometric data to the biometric data server 108. In some examples, the processor 402 continuously generates (e.g., via the sensor hardware 404) and transmits (e.g., via the network interface 406) user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 as the user 102 views third-party digital content. In some examples, the processor 402 generates (e.g., via the sensor hardware 404) and transmits (e.g., via the network interface 406) user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 periodically (e.g., once per second, once per minute, etc.) as the user 102 views third-party digital content. In some examples, the processor 402 generates (e.g., via the sensor hardware 404) and transmits (e.g., via the network interface 406) user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 intermittently and / or on an ad-hoc basis as the user 102 views third-party digital content.

[0072] As described herein, in some examples, the biometric tracker 106 can be connected to the backend server 110 via a fifth network connection 122. In such examples, the biometric tracker 106 can receive information associated with the user 102 from the backend server 110 prior to connecting to the biometric data server 108.

[0073] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the biometric data server 108 that may be implemented in conjunction with the computing system 100, according to the present teachings. As described herein, the biometric data server 108 can be implemented as, for example, one or more servers, a cloud-based computing system, and / or any other Reference No. 531592 10051 suitable types of computing devices. Persons skilled in the art will understand that the biometric data server 108 shown in FIG. 5 provides just one non-limiting example architecture that can be used to implement the biometric data server 108 included in the computing system 100. Moreover, other suitable computing devices not described herein may be used to implement the biometric data server 108.

[0074] As shown, in FIG. 5, the user biometric data server 108 may include, without limitation, a processor 502, an input / output (I / O) devices interface 504, a network interface 506, an interconnect 508, a system memory 510, and a system disk 512. The interconnect, or bus, 508 can include one or more wires, cables, traces, contacts, analog components, digital components, wireless connection components, and / or other suitable means for interconnecting hardware components of the biometric data server 108.

[0075] The processor 502 is adapted to retrieve and execute programming instructions stored in the system memory 510. Similarly, the processor 502 is adapted to store application data (e.g., software libraries) and retrieve application data from the system memory 510. The interconnect 508 is adapted to facilitate transmission of data, such as programming instructions and application data, between the processor 502, I / O devices interface 504, the network interface 506, the system memory 510, and the system disk 512. The I / O devices interface 504 is adapted to receive input data from I / O devices 514 and transmit the input data to the processor 502 via the interconnect 508. For example, I / O devices 514 may include one or more buttons, a keyboard, a mouse, and / or other input devices. The I / O devices interface 504 is further adapted to receive output data from the processor 502 via the interconnect 508 and transmit the output data to the I / O devices 514.

[0076] The system disk 512 may include one or more hard disk drives, solid state storage devices, or similar storage devices. The system disk 512 is adapted to store non-volatile data such as files (e.g., audio files, video files, subtitles, application files, software libraries, etc.). For example, the system disk 512 can be adapted to store one or more user profiles, user biometric data, and / or other data associated with users 102. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0077] The system memory 510 includes a biometric data management application 516 and a third-party software development portal 518. When executed by the processor 502, the biometric data management application 516 manages the sharing of user biometric data between one or more biometric trackers 106 and the central computing device 104. For example, the biometric data management application 516 receives, via the second network connection 116, user biometric data from a biometric tracker 106 and transmits, via the first network connection 114, the user biometric data to the central computing device 104. In some examples, the biometric data management application 516 processes the user biometric data before transmitting the user biometric data to the central computing device 104.

[0078] The third-party software development portal 518 enables users to generate third- party digital content applications 224 that integrate user biometric data. For example, a user of a third-party computing device 112 can access, via the third network connection 118, the third-party software development portal 518 to retrieve and / or use a software development kit (SDK) for developing third-party digital content applications that integrate user biometric data.

[0079] FIG. 6 a flow diagram of method steps integrating biometric data within a third- party digital content application, according to the present teachings. Although the method steps are described with reference to the systems and processes of FIGS. 1-5, persons skilled in the art will understand that any system adapted to implement the method steps, in any order, falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0080] As shown, a method 600 begins at step 602, where a third-party digital content is presented to a user. For example, the third-party digital content application 224 running on the central computing device 104 presents, via the display device 216, third-party digital content to the user 102.

[0081] At step 604, user biometric data is collected while third-party digital content is presented to the user. For example, one or more biometric trackers 106 collect, or generate, user biometric data while the third-party digital content application 224 presents third-party digital content to the user 102. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0082] At step 606, a first network connection is established using a first communication protocol. For example, the central computing device 104 establishes the first network connection 114 with the biometric data server 108 using a WebSockets communication protocol.

[0083] At step 608, a second network connection is established using a second communication protocol. For example, the biometric tracker 106 establishes the second network connection 116 with the biometric data server 108 using an HTTP communication protocol.

[0084] At step 610, user biometric data is transmitted via the second network connection. For example, the biometric tracker 106 transmits the user biometric data to the biometric data server 108 via the second network connection 116.

[0085] At step 612, user biometric data is processed. For example, the biometric data server 108 can process and / or apply one or more conversions to the user biometric data received from the biometric tracker 106.

[0086] At step 614, user biometric data is transmitted via the first network connection. For example, the biometric data server 108 transmits the processed user biometric data to the central computing device 104 via the first network connection 114.

[0087] At step 616, the user biometric data is integrated with the third-party digital content. For example, the third-party digital content application 224 integrates the user biometric data with the third-party digital content presented to the user 102 via the display device 216. In some examples, integrating the user biometric data with the third-party digital content application 224 includes displaying a visual representation of the user biometric data along with the third-party digital content. In some examples, integrating the user biometric data with the third-party digital content application 224 includes generating and displaying new digital content altogether.

[0088] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the third-party computing device 112 that may be implemented in conjunction with the computing system 100, according to present teachings. The third-party computing device 112 can be implemented as one or more of a laptop, a desktop computer, a tablet, a smartphone, a server, and / or any other Reference No. 531592 10051 suitable computing device. Persons skilled in the art will understand that the third-party computing device 112 shown in FIG. 7 provides just one non-limiting example architecture that can be used to implement the third-party computing device 112 included in the computing system 100. Moreover, other suitable computing devices not described herein may be used to implement the third-party computing device 112.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 7, the third-party computing device 112 may include, without limitation, a processor 702, a graphics subsystem 704, an I / O device interface 706, a network interface 708, an interconnect 710, a memory subsystem 712, and a system disk 714. The interconnect, or bus, 710 can include one or more wires, cables, traces, contacts, analog components, digital components, wireless connection components, and / or other suitable means for interconnecting hardware components of the third-party computing device 112. In some examples, the third-party computing device can further include one or more non-contact sensors, such as but not limited to one or more cameras that measure heart rate based on capture images and / or video of the user’s eyes or other body part and / or based on captured images and / ro video of the rise and fall of a user’s chest.

[0090] In some embodiments, the processor 702 (e.g., a CPU or similar processor) is adapted to retrieve and execute programming instructions stored in the memory subsystem 712. Similarly, the processor 702 is adapted to store and retrieve application data (e.g., software libraries) residing in the memory subsystem 712 and / or the system disk 714. The interconnect 710 is adapted to facilitate transmission of data, such as programming instructions and application data, between the processor 702, the graphics subsystem 704, the I / O devices interface 706, the network interface 708, the memory subsystem 712, and the system disk 714.

[0091] In some embodiments, the graphics subsystem 704 is adapted to generate frames of image and / or video data and transmit the frames of image and / or video data to display device 716. In some embodiments, the graphics subsystem 704 may be integrated into an integrated circuit, along with the processor 702. The display device 716 may comprise any technically feasible means for generating an image for display. For example, the display device 716 may be fabricated using liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, cathode-ray technology, light-emitting diode (LED) display Reference No. 531592 10051 technology, and / or projector technology. The display device 716 may include, for example, one or more monitors and / or one or more projectors.

[0092] The input / output (I / O) device interface 706 is adapted to receive input data from user I / O devices 718 and transmit the input data to the processor 702 via the interconnect 710. For example, user I / O devices 718 may comprise one or more buttons, a touchscreen, a keyboard, and a mouse or other pointing device. The I / O device interface 706 also includes an audio output unit adapted to generate an electrical audio output signal. User I / O devices 718 may comprise one or more speakers adapted to generate an acoustic output in response to the electrical audio output signal. In alternative embodiments, the display device 716 may include the speaker.

[0093] The network interface 708 is adapted to transmit and receive packets of data via one or more network connections. For example, the network interface 708 is adapted to establish the third network connection 118 with the biometric data server 108. In some embodiments, the network interface 708 is adapted to communicate using the well- known Ethernet standard. In some embodiments, the network interface 708 is adapted to communicate using the well-known wireless communication protocols. The network interface 708 is coupled to the processor 702 via the interconnect 710.

[0094] The system disk 714, such as a hard disk drive or flash memory storage drive, is adapted to store non-volatile data. For example, the system disk 714 stores one or more files, applications, and / or programs to be implemented by the processor 702. In some examples, the system disk 714 stores an SDK that is retrieved, or downloaded, from the biometric data server 108 and / or some other server.

[0095] In some embodiments, the memory subsystem 712 includes programming instructions and application data that comprise an operating system 720, a user interface 722, and a third-party software development application 724. The operating system 720 performs system management functions such as managing hardware devices including graphics subsystem 704, I / O devices interface 706, the network interface 708, and system disk 714. The operating system 720 also provides process and memory management models for the user interface 722, and the third-party software development application 724. The user interface 722, such as a window and Reference No. 531592 10051 object metaphor, provides a mechanism for user interaction with third-party computing device 112. Persons skilled in the art will recognize the various operating systems and user interfaces that are well-known in the art and suitable for incorporation into the third- party computing device 112.

[0096] When executed by the processor 702, the third-party software development application 724 can be used to develop third-party digital content applications 224 that integrate user biometric data as described herein. In some examples, a user of the third-party computing device 112 can use the third-party software development application 724 to access (e.g., log in to) the third-party software development portal 518. As described herein, the third-party software development portal 518 can be used to obtain and / or interact with an SDK for developing third-party digital content applications 224 that integrate user biometric data. In that regard, with the third-party software development application 724, a user of the third-party computing device 112 can develop third-party digital content applications 224 that integrate user biometric data as described herein.

[0097] 1 . According to some embodiments, a system for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications. The system comprises a computing device including a first processor and a display; the computing device adapted to present third- party digital content to a user via the first display; a biometric tracker including a second processor; the biometric tracker adapted to collect biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user; a server in electronic communication with the computing device via a first network connection, the server in electronic communication with the biometric tracker via a second network connection, the server including a third processor; the server adapted to receive the biometric data from the biometric tracker via the second network connection; the server adapted to transmit the biometric data to the computing device via the first network connection; and the computing device adapted to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

[0098] 2. The system according to clause 1 , wherein the computing device is adapted to establish the first network connection with the server using a first communication protocol; and wherein the biometric tracker is adapted to establish the second network connection with the server using a second communication protocol. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0099] 3. The system according to clause 1 or clause 2, wherein the first communication protocol is different than the second communication protocol.

[0100] 4. The system according to any of clauses 1-3, wherein the first communication protocol is a WebSockets communication protocol.

[0101] 5. The system according to any of clauses 1-4, wherein the second communication protocol is a hypertext transfer protocol.

[0102] 6. The system according to any of clauses 1-5, wherein the biometric tracker includes at least one of an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, a heart rate monitor, a respiratory monitor, a camera adapted to monitor a rise and fall of a chest of the user, a heart rate variability (HRV) monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a skin temperature monitor, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) monitor, or a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor.

[0103] 7. The according to any of clauses 1-6, wherein to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content, the computing device is adapted to overlay the third- party digital content with a visual, audio, haptic, or aromatic representation of the biometric data.

[0104] 8. The system according to any of clauses 1-7, wherein the computing device is further adapted to determine, based on the biometric data, an integer score indicative of a bio-state of the user.

[0105] 9. The system according to any of clauses 1-8, wherein to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content, the computing device is adapted to present the integer score to the user via the display.

[0106] 10. The system according to any of clauses 1-9, wherein to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content, the computing device is adapted to modify the third-party digital content based on the biometric data, or generate new third- party digital content based on the biometric data. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0107] 1 1 . The system according to any of clauses 1-10, wherein the server is adapted to process the biometric data; and wherein to transmit the biometric data to the computing device via the first network connection, the server is adapted to transmit processed biometric data.

[0108] 12. According to some embodiments, a method comprising presenting, by a computing device including a display, third-party digital content to a user; establishing, using a first communication protocol, a first network connection between the computing device and a server; generating, via a biometric tracker, biometric data associated with the user; establishing, using a second communication protocol, a second network connection between the biometric tracker and the server; transmitting, via the second network connection, the biometric data from the biometric tracker to the server transmitting, via the first network connection, the biometric data from the server to the computing device; and integrating, by the computing device, the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

[0109] 13. The method according to clause 12, wherein the first communication protocol is different than the second communication protocol.

[0110] 14. The method of clause 12 or clause 13, wherein the first communication protocol is a WebSockets communication protocol.

[0111] 15. The method according to any of clauses 12-14, wherein the second communication protocol is a hypertext transfer protocol.

[0112] 16. The method according to any of clauses 12-15, wherein the biometric tracker includes at least one of an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, a heart rate monitor, a respiratory monitor, a camera adapted to monitor a rise and fall of a chest of the user, a heart rate variability (HRV) monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a skin temperature monitor, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) monitor, or a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor.

[0113] 17. The method according to any of clauses 12-16, wherein integrating the biometric data with the third-party digital content includes overlaying the third-party Reference No. 531592 10051 digital content with a visual, audio, haptic, or aromatic representation of the biometric data.

[0114] 18. The method according to any of clauses 12-17, wherein transmitting, via the first network connection, the biometric data from the server to the computing device includes processing the biometric data to created processed biometric data; and transmitting, via the first network connection, the processed biometric data from the server to the computing device.

[0115] 19. The method according to any of clauses 12-18, wherein integrating the biometric data with the third-party digital content includes integrating, by the computing device, the processed biometric data with the third-party digital content.

[0116] 20. One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media including instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform the method of any of clauses 12-19.

[0117] Any and all combinations of any of the claim elements recited in any of the claims and / or any elements described in this application, in any fashion, fall within the contemplated scope of the present disclosure and protection.

[0118] The descriptions of the various embodiments have been presented for purposes of illustration, but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

[0119] Aspects of the present embodiments may be embodied as a system, method, or computer program product. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a “module” or “system.” Furthermore, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product embodied in one or more computer-readable medium(s) having computer-readable program code embodied thereon. Reference No. 531592 10051

[0120] Any combination of one or more computer-readable medium(s) may be utilized. The computer-readable medium may be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer readable storage medium would include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. In the context of this document, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0121] Aspects of the present disclosure are described above with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, enable the implementation of the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks. Such processors may be, without limitation, general purpose processors, special-purpose processors, application-specific processors, or field-programmable processors.

[0122] The flowchart and block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable Reference No. 531592 10051 instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and / or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowchart illustration, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.

[0123] While the present teachings have been described above in terms of specific embodiments, it is to be understood that they are not limited to these disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and other embodiments will come to mind to those skilled in the art to which this pertains, and which are intended to be and are covered by both this disclosure and the appended claims. It is intended that the scope of the present teachings should be determined by proper interpretation and construction of the appended claims and their legal equivalents, as understood by those of skill in the art relying upon the disclosure in this specification and the attached drawings.

Claims

Reference No. 531592 10051CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:1 . A system for integrating user biometric data with third-party digital content applications, comprising: a computing device including a first processor and a display; the computing device adapted to present third-party digital content to a user via the first display; a biometric tracker including a second processor; the biometric tracker adapted to collect biometric data indicative of one or more biometric parameters of the user; a server in electronic communication with the computing device via a first network connection, the server in electronic communication with the biometric tracker via a second network connection, the server including a third processor; the server adapted to receive the biometric data from the biometric tracker via the second network connection; the server adapted to transmit the biometric data to the computing device via the first network connection; and the computing device adapted to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is adapted to establish the first network connection with the server using a first communication protocol; and wherein the biometric tracker is adapted to establish the second network connection with the server using a second communication protocol.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the first communication protocol is different than the second communication protocol.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the first communication protocol is a WebSockets communication protocol.Reference No. 531592 100515. The system of claim 3, wherein the second communication protocol is a hypertext transfer protocol.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the biometric tracker includes at least one of an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, a heart rate monitor, a respiratory monitor, a camera adapted to monitor a rise and fall of a chest of the user, a heart rate variability (HRV) monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a skin temperature monitor, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) monitor, or a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content, the computing device is adapted to overlay the third-party digital content with a visual, audio, haptic, or aromatic representation of the biometric data.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is further adapted to determine, based on the biometric data, an integer score indicative of a bio-state of the user.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content, the computing device is adapted to present the integer score to the user via the display.

10. The system of claim 1 , wherein to integrate the biometric data with the third-party digital content, the computing device is adapted to: modify the third-party digital content based on the biometric data, or generate new third-party digital content based on the biometric data.11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is adapted to process the biometric data; and wherein to transmit the biometric data to the computing device via the first network connection, the server is adapted to transmit processed biometric data.

12. A method, comprising: presenting, by a computing device including a display, third-party digital content to a user;Reference No. 531592 10051 establishing, using a first communication protocol, a first network connection between the computing device and a server; generating, via a biometric tracker, biometric data associated with the user; establishing, using a second communication protocol, a second network connection between the biometric tracker and the server; transmitting, via the second network connection, the biometric data from the biometric tracker to the server; transmitting, via the first network connection, the biometric data from the server to the computing device; and integrating, by the computing device, the biometric data with the third-party digital content.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first communication protocol is different than the second communication protocol.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the first communication protocol is a WebSockets communication protocol.

15. The method of claim 13, wherein the second communication protocol is a hypertext transfer protocol.

16. The method of claim 12, wherein the biometric tracker includes at least one of an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, a heart rate monitor, a respiratory monitor, a camera adapted to monitor a rise and fall of a chest of the user, a heart rate variability (HRV) monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a skin temperature monitor, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) monitor, or a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor.

17. The method of claim 12, wherein integrating the biometric data with the third-party digital content includes overlaying the third-party digital content with a visual, audio, haptic, or aromatic representation of the biometric data.

18. The method of claim 12, wherein transmitting, via the first network connection, the biometric data from the server to the computing device includes:Reference No. 531592 10051 processing the biometric data to created processed biometric data; and transmitting, via the first network connection, the processed biometric data from the server to the computing device.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein integrating the biometric data with the third-party digital content includes integrating, by the computing device, the processed biometric data with the third-party digital content.

20. One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media including instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform the method of claim 12.

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