APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND ENCOURAGING PHYSICAL EXERCISE

摘要

An apparatus, such as a hand held smart device, including a cell phone and the like, also includes a functionality module, such as a game, an exercise sensor and a controller. The exercise sensor determines when a user performs certain exercise, such as walking, running, etc. and provides this information to the controller. The controller selectively restricts access to the functionality module until a predetermined exercise regime is performed by the user. Alternatively, or additionally, the user is rewarded points for completing the exercise regime, and which can be used to obtain goods or services from third parties.

主权项

1. An exercise monitoring and reward apparatus comprising:
a plurality of functionality modules selectively performing predetermined functionalities; an exercise sensor sensing when a user is performing an exercise; a rule memory storing a rule related to the operation of at least one of said functionality modules; and a controller coupled to said exercise sensor and said rule memory, said controller being adapted to affect the operation of said one functionality module in accordance with said rule in said rule memory and an output of said exercise sensor.