Health Data Sharing via Instant Messaging Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies for sharing exercise and health data between users are complex and inefficient, wasting time and resources, and fail to effectively motivate users to engage in exercise and sports activities.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for sharing information between users through a computer system with processors and memory, using modules to acquire, send, and display data from health monitoring devices via instant communication software, allowing users to compete and rank their exercise and health metrics in real-time, enhancing user engagement and motivation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If exercise data is shared through cloud servers and instant communication software, then user motivation and engagement are improved, but system complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that mediates between health monitoring devices and user terminals. The server receives data from devices, processes it, and distributes it to relevant users, simplifying the overall system architecture while enabling complex sharing functionality. This intermediary approach resolves the contradiction by centralizing processing logic and reducing direct peer-to-peer complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The server is designed as a multi-functional component that handles data collection, processing, storage, and distribution simultaneously. It serves multiple users and multiple types of health monitoring devices through a unified interface, reducing system complexity by consolidating multiple functions into a single universal platform rather than requiring separate systems for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If exercise data is shared through cloud servers and instant communication software, then user motivation and engagement are improved, but time and electricity consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The server performs preliminary processing of health data immediately upon receipt from monitoring devices, organizing and validating data before it needs to be shared. This preliminary action reduces the time required for data processing when users request shared information, as the data is already prepared and stored in an accessible format rather than requiring real-time processing during sharing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where users receive timely notifications and updates about their health data and comparisons with others. This immediate feedback loop keeps users engaged and motivated without requiring them to manually check or process data, reducing their time investment while maintaining high engagement levels.
3Adaptability or versatility
If exercise data is shared through cloud servers and instant communication software, then user motivation and engagement are improved, but electricity consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex data processing, storage, and distribution functions from user terminals and concentrates them on the server side. User terminals only need to perform simple data transmission and display received information, significantly reducing their energy consumption. The server, which has access to mains power, handles the computationally intensive tasks that would otherwise drain battery resources on mobile devices.
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AI summary
Methods, devices and systems for sharing information related to exercise/health activities are disclosed. A user terminal can acquire a device identifier associated with a health monitoring device, such as a monitoring wristband or a treadmill, through a communication program (e.g., an instant messaging application). The user terminal can communicate with a server of the communication program so that the server binds the device identifier with a user ID. The association of the user ID and the device identifier allows the user to share the health monitoring information from the health monitoring device with other users through the server. In addition, the connected users can participate in real-time competitions and share information related to the competition. The server also generates ranking lists or other sharing formats for the competition, improving user experience and making exercise and competition more attractive.