Wearable Activity Tracker With Goal-Streak Rewards and Data Upload
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing athletic performance monitoring systems have limitations such as limited data upload capabilities, inability to track multiple types of activities, and insufficient feedback, prompting the need for a wearable device that can record, monitor, and provide comprehensive athletic performance data in a user-friendly manner.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device assembly featuring a USB storage device connected to a carrier, equipped with sensors and a controller, which includes illuminating features to convey information, supports data transmission, and offers various user interfaces for activity tracking, goal setting, and social sharing, allowing users to track and visualize their performance data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If athletic performance monitoring systems use separate portable electronic devices for audio and performance data, then device functionality is specialized, but user convenience and data integration deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines audio playback functionality and athletic performance monitoring into a single integrated wearable device. The device includes both an audio player component and a performance monitoring component with sensors, processor, and display, eliminating the need for users to carry and coordinate multiple separate devices during exercise activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it plays audio files, monitors athletic performance metrics through integrated sensors, displays data on its screen, and provides feedback to the user. This multi-functional design allows one device to replace what previously required separate portable electronic devices.
2Productivity
If athletic performance monitoring systems have limited data upload capabilities, then device simplicity is maintained, but data transfer efficiency and comprehensiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a computer as an intermediary device that facilitates comprehensive data transfer and processing. The wearable device can upload performance data to the computer, which then serves as a central repository and analysis platform. This intermediary approach allows for complete data transfer without requiring complex built-in processing capabilities within the wearable device itself.
3Adaptability or versatility
If athletic performance monitoring systems monitor only single type of activity, then device simplicity is maintained, but tracking comprehensiveness and versatility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device incorporates multiple sensor types (accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate monitor, GPS) that enable it to detect and track various types of athletic activities including running, cycling, swimming, and strength training. The processor analyzes data from these different sensors to provide comprehensive activity monitoring and performance tracking across multiple sport disciplines.
4Ease of operation
If athletic performance monitoring systems provide limited feedback, then device simplicity is maintained, but user engagement and motivation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the device's display shows real-time athletic performance data and the audio player provides auditory feedback during exercise. The system monitors performance metrics and presents this information to the user through the display screen and audio output, enabling users to receive immediate feedback on their athletic performance without requiring complex additional components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The wearable device effectively monitors and records multiple types of athletic activities, provides comprehensive feedback, and facilitates easy data upload and sharing, enhancing user engagement and performance tracking.
Implementation Method 1
The wearable device may include illuminating features configured to convey various types of information to the user
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AI summary
An apparatus comprising a processor and memory, the memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the apparatus to: receive activity information from a wearable activity monitoring device, the activity information corresponding to recorded activity of a user of the wearable activity monitoring device; determine whether the user of the wearable activity monitoring device completed a current activity goal; in response to determining that the user completed the current activity goal: determine whether a first number of most recent consecutive activity goals, including the current activity goal, have been completed, wherein the first number of most recent consecutive activity goals is greater than or equal to 2; and in response to determining that the first number of most recent consecutive activity goals have been completed, provide the user with a first reward.