Jason C Holmes

US Patent:

20150050972, Feb 19, 2015

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/387225

Inventors:

- Oakland CA, US
Jason Holmes - La Canada CA, US
Jordan Mendler - Tarzana CA, US
Simran Basi - Pleasanton CA, US
Diego Villasenor - El Centro CA, US
Bita Zadeh - Anaheim Hills CA, US
Daniel Sebastian Pan - Arcadia CA, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/212

US Classification:

463 7

Abstract:

Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring, classifying and encouraging activity through the use of an accelerometer or other sensor in a toy or other accessory (such as a backpack or watch) that records activity are disclosed. The activity is classified, using various motion classification algorithms, to determine the specific types and amount of activities performed and the times and duration for which they were performed. The classified data is used in the rest of the system, which allows users to view activity history, recommendations for how to improve health, and play games in which the player's game performance is effected by their activity levels. In games and on the website, feedback is also given to users to encourage and reward exercise, while handicapping users that are not active.