Method and apparatus for encouraging consumption of a product
AssigneeAi Cure Technologies LLC
InventorsAdam Hanina, Lei Guan, Gordon Kessler
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for engaging consumers in the performance of predetermined action. The method comprises the steps determining performance of a predetermined action, providing feedback related to the determined performance of the predetermined action, and broadcasting confirmation of performance of the predetermined action along with at least a portion of the provided feedback. An incentive be provided based upon performance of the predetermined action, or upon broadcasting. The predetermined action may include eating a candy or other edible item. The feedback may include material related to an advertising campaign, or otherwise related to the candy or edible item.
Claims20
A method for confirming action, comprising the steps of:
- determining performance of a predetermined action;
- providing feedback related to the determined performance of the predetermined action;
- broadcasting confirmation of performance of the predetermined action along with at least a portion of the provided feedback;
- and
- providing incentive based upon the broadcasting.
A computer program stored on a non-volatile computer readable medium, the computer program causing a general purpose computer to perform the steps of:
- determining performance of a predetermined action;
- providing feedback related to the determined performance of the predetermined action;
- broadcasting confirmation of performance of the predetermined action along with at least a portion of the feedback;
- and
- providing incentive based upon the broadcasting.
A system for confirming action, comprising:
- an image acquisition system for acquiring an image of a participant performing an action;
- a processor for analyzing the acquired image to determine whether the participant has performed a predetermined action;
- a display for displaying feedback related to the determination of the performance of the action by the participant;
- and
- a transmission system for broadcasting confirmation of performance of the predetermined action along with at least a portion of the feedback;
- wherein the participant is provided an incentive based upon the broadcasting.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.