Proximity-Based Physical Activity Tracking Without Dedicated Wearables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals without a physical activity tracking device face challenges in monitoring and sharing their physical activity data with others, as existing solutions require direct device-to-device proximity or dedicated tracking hardware.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize a processor and memory to detect a second person in close proximity through wireless devices or voice profiles, allowing the tracking and transmission of physical activity data to their electronic identity, enabling attachment to their account without needing a dedicated tracking device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a dedicated tracking device is required for each person, then physical activity tracking accuracy is improved, but device accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking system is designed to serve multiple purposes: it tracks the device holder's own activity while simultaneously detecting and tracking activities of nearby persons. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate dedicated devices for each person while maintaining tracking accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses an intermediary detection mechanism (sensors, processors, and algorithms) that captures activity data from the environment and attributes it to the appropriate person. This intermediary layer enables accurate tracking without requiring direct device possession by each individual.
2Reliability
If direct device-to-device proximity is required, then data transmission reliability is improved, but system complexity and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs device detection, person identification, and data attribution without requiring users to manually pair devices or configure settings. The apparatus independently manages the complexity of proximity detection and data transmission, providing reliable tracking while maintaining simple user interaction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If proximity detection capabilities are added to track others, then tracking versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines the device holder's personal activity tracking functionality with environmental sensing and nearby person detection capabilities into a single integrated system. This merging approach enables versatile tracking of multiple persons while managing device complexity through unified architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses, methods, and program products are disclosed for tracking physical activity. One apparatus includes a processor, and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to detect, by use of the apparatus held by a first person, a second person in close proximity to the first person. The code is executable by the processor to track physical activity of the first person. The code is executable by the processor to transmit at least a portion of the tracked physical activity of the first person to an electronic identity corresponding to the second person to enable attaching at least the portion of the tracked physical activity of the first person to the electronic identity corresponding to the second person.