WO2015100326A1 - Dispositif de communication d'appareil de massage, système et procédé - Google Patents

Dispositif de communication d'appareil de massage, système et procédé Download PDF

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WO2015100326A1
WO2015100326A1 PCT/US2014/072157 US2014072157W WO2015100326A1 WO 2015100326 A1 WO2015100326 A1 WO 2015100326A1 US 2014072157 W US2014072157 W US 2014072157W WO 2015100326 A1 WO2015100326 A1 WO 2015100326A1
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  • the present invention relates generally to massagers, and more particularly, to massagers with communication capability.
  • Massagers are used to massage muscles or other body parts for relaxation, pain relief, or stimulation of sexual pleasure.
  • conventional massagers can induce such physical relaxation, relief, or sexual stimulation/pleasure, they leave a void as to psychological stimulation, for example, suggestions, kind words, encouragement, or erotic feedback relating to the use of the massager.
  • embodiments of the present invention provide a massager comprising: a vibration unit; and at least one computing device comprising a processor and memory, the memory comprising instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the at least one computing device to: receive user input comprising a user preference; analyze usage data for the massager; determine that an event has occurred based on a user data message; and communicate at least one user feedback message, the at least one user feedback message comprising at least one item of content, selected based on the user preference, to a target in response to the
  • embodiments of the present invention provide a computer- implemented method comprising: receiving user input comprising a user preference; receiving a user data message comprising usage data of a massager; determining that an event has occurred based on the usage data; and communicating at least one message, the at least one message comprising at least one item of content, selected based on the user preference, to a target in response to the determination.
  • embodiments of the present invention provide a system comprising: a massager; and an application server, wherein the application server comprises a processor and memory, the memory comprising instructions to: receive user input comprising a user preference; receive a user data message from the massager; determine that an event has occurred based on the user data message; and communicate at least one message, the at least one user feedback message comprising at least one item of content, selected based on the user preference, to a target in response to the determination.
  • FIGURE 1 shows a block diagram view of a massager in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 2 shows a diagram of a system in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 3 shows a massager in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 3 A shows a massager in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 4 shows a flow diagram of a method for programming operation of the massager/ system.
  • FIGURE 5 shows a flow diagram of a method for generating and sending a user feedback message to a target.
  • FIGURE 6 shows a flow diagram of a user interface for associating the massager with a user account.
  • FIGURE 7 shows a user interface for prompting a user to enter a message medium type, target, event, and reminder.
  • FIGURE 8 shows a user interface for prompting a user to make content generation selections.
  • FIGURE 9 shows a flow diagram of a method for generating content.
  • FIGURES 10A - 10D show flow diagrams of methods for generating content based on usage parameters:
  • FIGURE 10A shows a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on duration of use.
  • FIGURE 10B shows a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on usage pressure.
  • FIGURE IOC shows a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on user heart rate.
  • FIGURE 10D shows a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on temperature setting.
  • FIGURE 11 shows an example database table for storing and organizing items of content.
  • FIGURE 12 shows a user interface for prompting a user to enter other customizations for a user feedback message.
  • FIGURES 13A and 13B show a flow diagram of a method for appending customized content items to content items determined according to a user-selected method.
  • FIGURE 14 shows a user interface for prompting a user to enter information for a purchase order to accompany a user feedback message.
  • FIGURE 15 shows a user interface for displaying content of a user feedback message received at a target.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide a massager that is configured to communicate (directly or indirectly) a user feedback message to a remote device in response to a determination that an event has occurred.
  • the massager may be configured to induce muscle relaxation and/or pain relief when applied to an area of the body.
  • the massager may be configured as a sexual aid when applied to "erogenous zone(s)" of the body (i.e. sex organ(s)).
  • User feedback messages may be automatically generated based on various pre-sets or user selections established to determine the target, event, content, message medium type, and other customizations. Content of the user feedback messages may be generated based on a variety of options, such as random, categorical , customized, or based on usage parameters, such as biometric, temporal, and user settings information.
  • Massager refers to a device configured to induce stimulation to one or more body parts for example, without limitation, genetalia, anus, or breasts.
  • stimulation is induced via at least a vibration unit, but may include, instead of or in addition, further apparatus(es) to enhance such stimulation, for example, without limitation, beads, various textures of the housing, rotation of portions of the housing, etc.
  • a user feedback message is a communication.
  • a user feedback message is of a "message medium type", such as, for example, an email message, a text message (such as short message service (SMS) message), an instant message (such as AOL® instant message), a multimedia message (such as MMS message), a voice message, a voice mail message, a video message, an automated telephone call, a voice- over IP call, a social media message (such as Facebook® message, Twitter message®, Linked-In message®, etc.), a social media post (such as a post to a Facebook® Wall®, a "tweet” on Twitter®, etc.), a blog post, or any other form of electronic or automated communication now known or hereafter developed.
  • SMS short message service
  • AOL® instant message such as AOL® instant message
  • MMS message multimedia message
  • voice message such as Facebook® message, Twitter message®, Linked-In message®, etc.
  • a social media post such as a post to a Facebook® Wall®
  • User data message is a message/data structure containing information about the user and/or usage of the massager.
  • a user data message may contain information about the most recent usage of the massager.
  • the usage data may include, but is not limited to, duration of usage, time of day when the massager transitions from an ON state to an OFF state, biometric readings, such as heart rate or pulse, and/or user settings, such as heat and vibration intensity settings.
  • the "content" of the user feedback message may include one or more of text (e.g., a phrase, etc.), image (e.g., photograph, illustration, etc.), video, audio (e.g., MP3, LCPM, or other suitable format), webpage (implemented with HTML, Java, or any other suitable language), website link, and any other suitable form of content.
  • text e.g., a phrase, etc.
  • image e.g., photograph, illustration, etc.
  • video e.g., audio (e.g., MP3, LCPM, or other suitable format
  • webpage emented with HTML, Java, or any other suitable language
  • website link e.g., a particular instance of such content (e.g., a particular phrase, image, photo, illustration, video, audio clip, webpage, or website link, etc.) may also be referred to herein as an "item of content" or a "content item”.
  • a "target”, as used herein, is an intended recipient address/destination of a user feedback message.
  • the target may be a phone number, email address, voicemail box, social media receptacle (like Facebook® private messenger inbox, Twitter® private messenger inbox, Facebook® Wall®, Twitter feed, Linked-In® account, etc.), instant message inbox (e.g., AOL® instant messenger inbox), or any other address/destination for receipt of messages now known or hereafter developed.
  • An “event”, as used herein, is a trigger for sending a user feedback message to the target(s).
  • An event may be, for example, deactivation of a vibration unit of the massager (transitioning the vibration unit from an ON to OFF state), activation of the vibration unit, powering off the massager, powering on the massager, and/or a predetermined duration of time elapsing after any of the aforementioned events. These are examples, and any other suitable event is included within the scope of the invention.
  • a “button”, as used herein, is control on a graphical user interface that, in response to being selected by a user, performs a function. Typically, a button is embodied as an icon, which may be selected by clicking on by a user using a mouse.
  • a “field”, as used herein, is a section of a graphical user interface in which text may be entered by the user.
  • a “drop box”, as used herein, is a menu box, which when an associated icon, for example, an arrow, is selected, a menu of choices (from which the user may select) appears.
  • a “radio button”, as used herein, is a type of graphical user interface element that allows the user to choose one of a predefined set of options.
  • a "check box”, as used herein, is any of a set of options from which multiple ones may be selected at a given time.
  • Check boxes are typically embodied as open squares, each of which is in proximity to a set of associated options. When a user clicks with a mouse, or otherwise selects one or more boxes, a check mark typically appears on the GUI in the box. It will be recognized these mechanisms for accepting user input are examples, and they may be interchanged with one another (or with suitable other mechanisms not herein described) where feasible without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the massager has a housing 102, which may be made of plastic, glass, composite material, or any other suitable material now known or hereafter developed.
  • a power source 116 receives and/or supplies electricity to power the various other components, which may include communications interface 108, computer 109, and at least one usage parameter detector 104 (which may be biometric or any other suitable sensor/encoder/timer for sensing usage parameters), user interface 106, speaker 119, and microphone 115.
  • massager 100 may have a vibration unit 112, which may be mechanically coupled to external shaft 118. In some embodiments, the vibration unit can be substituted with another suitable massage mechanism.
  • shaft 118 of massager 100 is configured for applying pressure to one or more human body parts, and/or in some embodiments, animal body parts.
  • the shaft 118 and/or massager 100 may be configured for stimulation of a human penis, stimulation of/insertion into a human vagina or anus, and/or to apply pressure to one or more of those areas.
  • the housing is shaped ergonomically to fit a gripping hand.
  • the shaft 118 is elongated with a bulbous head 105 to mimic the look and/or feel of a human penis.
  • the shaft 118 and/or the massager 100 itself, may be shaped like a tube, a "bullet”, an “egg”, a “ring”, a sphere, or any other suitable shape or combination of shapes (e.g., a ball on the end of a tube, etc.), each of which is included within the scope of the invention.
  • the shaft 118 and/or the massager 100 may be configured generically for massage, for example, comprising a substantially cylindrical shape or other suitable shape.
  • the shaft 118 may be configured for ergonomic massage of a neck, shoulder, knee, foot, back, hand, fingers, or any other suitable body part(s).
  • the shaft 118 and the housing 102 are one and the same (i.e. a single apparatus), or are substantially contiguously connected. In some embodiments, more than one shaft may be included.
  • the shaft 118 and/or massager 100 may be any suitable mechanism for delivery of the vibration of the massager to the body part(s). Some embodiments may not include a shaft per se.
  • the massager can be configured as a massage chair, a dual-headed neck massager, or a sphere-shaped hand massager, etc. So the term “shaft” shall be interpreted herein to include any suitable massage delivery mechanism.
  • the vibration unit 112 is any suitable apparatus for producing oscillation of massager 100.
  • a vibration unit 112 may be a geared motor mechanism, which may have, e.g., an asymmetrical load affixed to a rotating shaft, a linear resonant actuator, or a pancake vibration motor, etc.
  • the power source 116 includes batteries, which may be replaceable, or internally sealed rechargeable batteries.
  • the power source may be AC power.
  • the power source may be a combination of AC and/or battery power. It will be recognized that any suitable powering mechanism now known or hereafter developed may be substituted for, or used in addition to, the examples disclosed herein without departing from the scope and purpose of the present invention.
  • User interface 106 comprises a mechanism for massager 100 to receive input from a user (and in some embodiments, to present feedback to the user).
  • the input may be selection of power on/power off, selection of the vibration settings (e.g., high, medium, or low intensity, or a particular pattern, etc.), and/or selection of other settings such as, for example, a temperature of a
  • the heating/cooling mechanism 107 may be configured and disposed to provide heat and/or cooling to the external shaft 118.
  • the heating may be achieved through a resistive heat process.
  • heating or cooling may be accomplished using a thermoelectric component, such as a thermoelectric cooler (Peltier cooler) disposed within shaft 118.
  • user interface 106 includes at least one of: button, slider switch, screen, keypad, any combination thereof, or any other suitable input interface, now known or hereafter developed.
  • the screen can be a light-emitting diode (LED) display, liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma, or any other suitable display mechanism.
  • LED light-emitting diode
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • plasma or any other suitable display mechanism.
  • the screen may be a "touch screen”.
  • input may be entered additionally or alternatively through voice recognition commands via microphone 115. For example, a user may speak a phrase such as "send message one hour after" in order to have a user feedback message (e.g. e-mail) sent one hour after usage.
  • massager 100 includes an on-board or attached (via wires or wirelessly) computer 109 including a processor 114, memory 110, and bus 111.
  • Memory 110 may be a computer-readable storage medium, such as flash, ROM, battery-backed SRAM, and/or other suitable technology now known or hereafter developed. In some embodiments, memory 110 may be non-transitory.
  • Processor 114 is configured and disposed to access instructions stored in memory 110 and execute them to provide one or more of the various functionalities of massager 100.
  • the on-board computer 109 implements the message processing unit (“MPU") 121, i.e., the at least one computing device which holds the instructions (and repository, where required) to provide one or more of the various functionalities of the massager.
  • MPU message processing unit
  • the message processing unit is remote from the massager, such as MPU 209 at application server 210, or as MPU 211 at remote device 204.
  • the message processing unit includes both an on-board computer 109 and at least one of an application server 210 and remote device 204, as each may perform some, but not all of the functionalities described herein.
  • the message processing unit is a distributed computing system.
  • portions of the message processing unit may be implemented on massager 202 (computer 109) and application server 210, and in other embodiments, additionally, on remote device 204.
  • massager 202 may be configured to communicate (directly or indirectly) over a network with an application server 210.
  • Massager 202 may have all or any subset of the features of massager 100.
  • application server 210 implements the message processing unit, which includes a processor 203, bus 205, and memory 207 to hold the repository and instructions to provide one or more of the various functionalities of massager 202.
  • Memory may include a computer storage device which may be, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other suitable medium/device.
  • massager 202 is configured to communicate with application server 210 directly through network 208.
  • massager 202 includes a communication interface 108 for wirelessly transmitting information over network 208 to application server 210.
  • the message processing unit acts on a user data message - in response to determination that an event has occurred, the message processing unit generates user feedback messages that are sent to a target for presentation to a user.
  • massager 202 may communicate with a remote device 204 (such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or any other suitable device now known or hereafter developed), which in turn communicates with application server 210 via communication link 219 to network 208.
  • a remote device 204 such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or any other suitable device now known or hereafter developed
  • communication interface 108 may be a near field communication protocol like Bluetooth® or Zigbee®, or any other suitable technology now known or hereafter developed, for wirelessly transmitting information over network 208 to remote device 204.
  • Remote device 204 may be a mobile device, including, but not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, or a laptop/desktop computer.
  • network 208 may be any suitable network such as a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), a virtual private network (VPN), a cloud computing network, the Internet, any combination thereof, and/or any other suitable network now known or hereafter developed.
  • WAN wide area network
  • LAN local area network
  • VPN virtual private network
  • cloud computing network the Internet, any combination thereof, and/or any other suitable network now known or hereafter developed.
  • Application server 210 may receive a user feedback message (directly or indirectly) from the massager 202, and in response a a determination that an event has occurred, communicate a message to a target, for example, without limitation, for display on the remote device 204 or another client device 206.
  • the massager 202 transmits and receives data over network 208 via direct communication path 217.
  • the massager 202 comprises a communication interface 108 that has such capability, which may include WiFi (wireless internet), cellular network interface, or other suitable interface for communication with network 208 without using remote device 204.
  • WiFi wireless internet
  • FIGURE 2 the components shown in FIGURE 2 are meant to be examples, and in some embodiments, more or fewer components may be connected to the network.
  • the features of massager 202 described herein are examples, and that some embodiments may include more or fewer features.
  • the on-board computer implements the message processing unit.
  • a massager in accordance with such embodiments may communicate messages directly from the computer 109 to the target over the network 208.
  • the massager may be a "self-contained" system (i.e., function without network connectivity) with user interface 108 including a screen 106 and/or a speaker 119 for input of user preferences and delivery of the user feedback message to a user.
  • the message processing unit is implemented by the on-board computer.
  • massager 100 may still include communication interface 108 providing network (e.g., network 208 of FIGURE 2) connectivity for accessing updates, or connecting to an application server.
  • FIGURE 3 shows massager 300 in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • Massager 300 includes housing 302. Disposed on housing 302 is a user interface, shown here as two components including (slider) controls 304 and biometric sensor 306.
  • Controls 304 may include vibration settings. Additionally, controls 304 may include temperature settings (if the massager includes a mechanism for temperature control, such as a heating/cooling element 107 of FIGURE 1) or light settings (if the massager includes a mechanism 308 for illumination). Illumination/light source mechanism 308 may include incandescent light, fluorescent light, black light, CFL, light emitting diode (LED), or any other suitable lighting). In some embodiments, the controls may include more or fewer settings options.
  • massager 300 includes at least one detector 308 for monitoring one or more usage parameters.
  • Detector may include, for example, a sensor, encoder, or any other suitable mechanism.
  • the detector(s) include at least one of a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a body temperature sensor, a pulse sensor, a skin conductivity sensor, a moisture sensor, a pressure sensor, a grip pressure sensor, a timer, a temperature setting switch encoder, a vibration setting switch encoder, and a light setting switch encoder. Accordingly, one or more physiological parameters of a user may be measured.
  • the user's hand or fingers may make contact with biometric sensor 306, such that one or more such physiological parameters can be measured.
  • Physiological parameters include, but are not limited to: heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, body temperature, skin conductivity, moisture, grip pressure, usage pressure, and any other suitable parameters.
  • the biometric sensor 306 may include a strain gauge (which serves as a grip pressure sensor).
  • the biometric sensor 306 may include electrodes for contact with the user's skin to measure the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature (thermometer), and/or pulse.
  • the biometric sensor may include sensors, which sense moisture (for example, sweat or other bodily fluids). It will be recognized that any suitable physiological parameters may be measured with sensors or other mechanisms now know or hereafter developed without departing from the scope and purpose of the present invention. Using such a sensor (e.g. grip pressure) embodiments of the present invention send a user feedback message based on an exerted grip pressure during last usage.
  • the detector 308 may be configured to measure usage parameters other than biometric parameters.
  • the other usage parameters include but are not limited to the speed/intensity of the vibration, the pattern of the vibration, a brightness and/or pattern (i.e., strobe, color-changes, etc.) of an illumination/light source mechanism, a temperature of an on-board heating/cooling mechanism, amount of time the vibration unit was activated, the amount of time the massager was powered up, the amount of pressure applied to the body area (i.e., how hard the user pushed the shaft against her/his skin), and any other suitable setting.
  • a strain gauge may be present within the massager, and used to measure the applied force.
  • massager 300 is examples, and that some embodiments may include more or fewer features.
  • FIGURE 3 A shows a massager 301 in accordance with alternative embodiments of the invention.
  • a user display 326 is integrated into the massager 301.
  • the user display 326 is a touch screen, such as a capacitive touch screen or a resistive touch screen.
  • user display 326 can serve as an input device as well as an output device, and the user can press buttons to enter information, such as options and preferences.
  • a user feedback message 332 is displayed on user display 326. This type of message is displayed upon a transition of the vibration unit from the ON state to the OFF state (e.g. when the user is finished using the device). That is, a transition of the vibration unit from the ON state to the OFF state may serve as an event, which when detected, triggers the display of a message.
  • An OK button 328 may be pressed to acknowledge the message 332.
  • button 330 may be pressed to generate a new user feedback message to be displayed on user display 326.
  • the user feedback user feedback message 332 may also be output via an on-board speaker (see 119 of FIG. 1) utilizing a text-to-speech function implemented by the on-board processor (see 114 of FIG. 1).
  • FIGURE 4 there is shown a flow diagram of a method for programming operation of the massager/system according to user input of user preferences.
  • the user is prompted to enter at least one target.
  • the target is an intended recipient address or destination of a user feedback message. In some embodiments, multiple targets may be established.
  • the user is prompted to select a medium type of a user feedback message she wishes to be sent.
  • the user is prompted to select a method of content generation for the user feedback message.
  • the user is prompted to enter a (triggering) event.
  • step 410 the user is prompted to enter other customizations, if any.
  • step 412 the user is prompted to enter automated purchase information, if any.
  • the entered data is received at the message processing unit. It will be recognized that in some embodiments of the invention, more or fewer steps could be included, some of the steps may be performed simultaneously, and/or the order of the steps may be different. It will also be recognized that in some embodiments, one or more of these options can be default or standard settings, rather than user-defined. For example, the user may only be required to enter a target, while the content, event, and message medium type may be preprogrammed without input from the user. In another example, there may be a single content selection method, so user selection of such method would not be available. As yet another example, steps 410 and 412 could be omitted.
  • the message processing unit e.g., the application server may be monitoring for occurrence of the event.
  • a determination is made that the event has occurred.
  • a message medium type is determined based on user input.
  • a target is identified based on user input.
  • content for the message is generated. In embodiments, the content may be generated based on a user-selected method and customizations, if any.
  • a message of the identified message medium type containing the generated content and having the determined customizations is sent to the target(s) (and an automated purchase made if pre-selected by the user) in response to the determination that the event has occurred.
  • the target(s) and an automated purchase made if pre-selected by the user
  • a message of the identified message medium type containing the generated content and having the determined customizations is sent to the target(s) (and an automated purchase made if pre-selected by the user) in response to the determination that the event has occurred.
  • the massager may contain various capabilities on-board, such as a content repository
  • the massager may still be enabled to communicate with a remote device or network (wirelessly or wired, e.g., USB) for sending user feedback messages, accessing an application server, and/or accessing software updates, etc., so registration capabilities may still be provided.
  • a remote device or network wirelessly or wired, e.g., USB
  • a user may need to visit a website of a solution service provider to access the application server.
  • a user either may enter a domain name of a website associated with the solution service provider into an appropriate field of a web browser appearing on an interface of a computing device or click on the domain name from a search engine or other page. It will be recognized that these methods of accessing the application server are examples, and that any suitable method is included within the scope of the invention.
  • the user may then be prompted to create an account, if she has not done so previously. Once the user is logged into her/his account, she may be prompted to register/associate her/his massager with her/his account, if she has not done so previously.
  • each massager may have a unique label/tag/identifier identifying the particular massager.
  • the tag/label/identifier may be an alphanumerical/symbolic sequence, e.g., a serial number 120 (FIGURE 1), to be entered manually by a user, or a barcode, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag/label, a quick response (QR) code, represented as 122 (FIGURE 1) to be scanned using a camera or other device.
  • RFID radio-frequency identification
  • QR quick response
  • a mechanism for receiving a manual input of the identifier of the massager (e.g., a serial number).
  • a mechanism e.g., a button for submitting the input for transmission to the message processing unit.
  • the message processing unit is contained within an application server, e.g., 210 of FIGURE 2)
  • the application server 210 associates the massager as identified by the identifier with an account of the user, the account having one or more message preferences, as input/selected by the user (at FIGURE 5). Once the user has registered her/his massager with the application server, the user may input other selections to the user interface presented while she is logged into her/his online account with the solution service provider.
  • a user interface 700 for prompting a user to enter a message medium type, target, event, and reminder.
  • a mechanism e.g., a drop box
  • Message medium type selection may be achieved by a user inputting one or more types of message she/he wishes to be sent.
  • Message medium type options are, for example, an email message, a text message (such as short message service (SMS) message), an instant message (such as an AOL® instant message), a multimedia message (such as MMS message), a voice message, a voice mail message, a video message, an automated telephone call, a voice-over IP call, a social media message (such as a Facebook® message, Twitter message®, Linked-In message®, etc.), a social media post (such as a post to a Facebook® Wall®, a "tweet” on Twitter®, etc.), a blog post, or any other form of electronic or automated message now known or hereafter developed.
  • SMS short message service
  • an instant message such as an AOL® instant message
  • MMS message multimedia message
  • voice message such as a voice mail message
  • video message such as a video message
  • an automated telephone call such as a voice-over IP call
  • a social media message such as a Facebook® message, Twitter message®, Linked-In message®,
  • a mechanism e.g., a field for receiving a target selection.
  • a mechanism e.g., a field for receiving a target selection.
  • the target may be a phone number, email address, voicemail box, social media receptacle (like Facebook® private messenger inbox, Twitter® private messenger inbox, Facebook® Wall®, Twitter account, Linked-In® account, etc.), instant message inbox (e.g., AOL® instant messenger inbox), or any other address for receipt of messages now known or hereafter developed.
  • social media receptacle like Facebook® private messenger inbox, Twitter® private messenger inbox, Facebook® Wall®, Twitter account, Linked-In® account, etc.
  • instant message inbox e.g., AOL® instant messenger inbox
  • a mechanism for receiving a selection of an event to trigger sending of the user feedback message(s).
  • An "event” is a trigger for sending a message, for example, to the target.
  • Event selection may be achieved by a user selecting an event which will trigger sending of a message(s). Examples of events are deactivation of the vibration unit of the massager, activation of the vibration unit, powering down the massager, powering on the massager, and/or a predetermined duration of time elapsing after any of the aforementioned events. These are examples, and any other suitable event is included within the scope and purpose of the invention.
  • the event is based on a lapse of time. A default setting may be 1 hour after deactivation of the vibration unit of the massager. It will be recognized that these events are examples, and any other suitable event is included within the scope and purpose of the present invention.
  • a mechanism for receiving a selection of a time period for a reminder.
  • the reminder may be associated with a particular message or message medium type.
  • the reminder may be established, such that a random or specific "reminding content item" is set as a user feedback message to a target in response to a "reminder event", which may be, for example, the message processing unit detecting an elapse of time of a predetermined duration (e.g., two weeks) from the last use of the massager (e.g., no receipt of a user feedback message in the last two weeks).
  • the message processing unit may monitor for the occurrence of the reminder event, e.g., an elapse of the time duration.
  • a reminding item of content such as a phrase like "Where have you been?", "Is everything OK?", "I miss you”, etc.
  • the message processing unit may interrogate or query the massager periodically.
  • the query could be internal within a message processing unit of the massager.
  • the query could be sent from a message processing unit at an application server for receipt at the massager. For example, if the application server has not received a user data message from the massager after a predetermined duration (e.g. 1 week), then the application server may send a query message to the massager. In response, the massager may respond with a user data message. The application server receives the user data message in response to the query of the massager.
  • a predetermined duration e.g. 1 week
  • a mechanism e.g., a button for submitting the input for receipt at the message processing unit.
  • Example options include:
  • a mechanism for receipt of a selection corresponding to random computer-generated content.
  • the application server may automatically generate user feedback messages using a content repository having a pool/bank of preset items of content, e.g., instances of phrases, images, photos, illustrations, videos, audio clips, webpages, website links, and/or any other suitable items of content now known or hereafter developed.
  • a mechanism for receipt of a selection corresponding to content from one or more categories.
  • mechanisms e.g., drop boxes
  • a user may respectively choose (a) one or more categories, and (b) an intensity level of the content from such category, as discussed further herein below.
  • a mechanism for receipt of a selection of a customized, or user-created, item of content.
  • a user may input customized items of content of her/his own, which are saved to the repository, and made available to the user, and in some embodiments, for selection by other users as well.
  • a mechanism e.g., a field
  • capturing the input text for the message, upload of a multimedia video, etc.
  • a mechanism e.g., a radio button for receipt of a selection of preset content.
  • mechanisms e.g., check boxes for receipt of selections from a set of pre-set items of content. It will be recognized that in some implementations, more or fewer than three pre-set items of content may be provided.
  • a mechanism for receipt of a selection of content based on detected usage parameters.
  • a mechanism e.g., a drop box
  • a mechanism e.g., a drop box
  • the user's selection of the radio button for usage parameter detection from which a user can further select a particular category from which content may be selected based on the usage parameters (e.g., level of erotemia, comical effect, assistive effect, etc.).
  • mechanisms e.g., check boxes
  • Example parameters shown are duration between activation and deactivation of the vibration unit, i.e.
  • session time 818a grip pressure 818b, amount of moisture 818c, heart rate 818d, pulse 818e, blood pressure 818f, vibration intensity 818g, temperature setting 818h, and illumination settings 818i.
  • a mechanism e.g., a button for submitting the input for receipt at the message processing unit.
  • FIGURE 9 there is shown a flow diagram of a method for generating content. It will be recognized that this method is an example, and that any other suitable method is included within the scope of the invention.
  • the selected content selection method is identified based on previously established user preferences (e.g., received at user interface 800 of FIGURE 8). In this example, options include, but are not limited to, random, categorical, customized, pre-set, usage parameter detection, any combination thereof, and any other suitable method.
  • usage parameter detection option is identified, the process continues to usage parameter processing 906, more fully described with respect to FIGURES 10A-10D.
  • usage parameter detection is not selected, one or more content items is retrieved at 908 by the selected method. If the selected method is random, content from the content repository is randomly retrieved. If the selected method is categorical, one or more content items from the associated category of the determined intensity are retrieved. If the selected method is custom, one or more custom content items is retrieved. If the selected method is preset, one or more of the selected pre-set content item(s) is retrieved. At 910, the retrieved content item(s) is sent as a user feedback message to a target in response to a determination that an event has occurred.
  • content items may be selected for inclusion in user feedback messages from the at least one chosen category.
  • content stored in a message repository is categorized according to a schema.
  • a schema could be based on, for example, levels of "eroticism".
  • the categorizations may be based on pre-set defaults (e.g., as set by a manufacturer) and/or an analysis of user ratings of the items of content.
  • users could be asked to rate the content of user feedback messages based on level of eroticism, where the intensity level is graded on a numerical scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being sterile, 3 being friendly, 5 being flirty, 7 being romantic, and 10 being erotic.
  • the category/schema may be based on level of comical effect (i.e. how funny the content is). In some embodiments, the category/schema may be based on assistive effect.
  • assistive categories may include “helpful suggestions” for use of the massager (e.g., “Next time, press a little harder", or “Try a different angle”, etc.), general “encouraging words” ("You must feel a lot better now! or “Great massage!, etc.), “cautionary warnings” ("Use a low vibration setting if you are close to bone”, etc.), etc.
  • helpful suggestions for use of the massager (e.g., “Next time, press a little harder”, or “Try a different angle”, etc.), general “encouraging words” ("You must feel a lot better now! or “Great massage!, etc.), “cautionary warnings” ("Use a low vibration setting if you are close to bone”, etc.), etc.
  • the category may be selected by the user.
  • the category is a default setting.
  • the massager could be configured for use as a neck massager, and only "assistive effect" items of content are available. Therefore, in such a case, the user may only choose intensity level, rather than category.
  • the items of content may be randomly identified from the one or more selected categories.
  • the items of content from the one or more selected categories, or from all of the categories (e.g., in tandem) may be selected from a queue or other suitable mechanism for inclusion in user feedback messages.
  • a user may not choose an intensity level, and the items of content are, therefore, identified according to random intensity levels or from a queue (e.g., highest intensity to lowest, or lowest to highest, etc.).
  • FIGURES 1 OA- 10D there are shown flow diagrams of methods for generating content for a user feedback message based on usage parameter detection (e.g., 816 of FIGURE 8 and 906 of FIGURE 9). It will be recognized that the usage parameters chosen for illustration in such figures as well as the associated methods shown herein are examples, and that any suitable usage parameters and associated methods are included within the scope of the invention.
  • Such methods can account for one or more usage parameters including, without limitation, temporal (e.g., duration between activation and deactivation of the vibration unit of the massager), a set of device settings (e.g., a temperature setting of a heating/cooling mechanism (e.g., 107 of FIGURE 1) associated with the massager during the use, a setting of an illumination mechanism associated with the massager, etc.), and/or a set of
  • physiological parameters may include, without limitation, heart rate, blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, skin
  • a massager may have a detector (104 of FIGURE 1), which may include a timer and/or at least one biometric sensor (e.g., 306 of FIG. 3) and/or at least one settings encoder.
  • the usage parameter(s) to be included within the method may be a preprogrammed or default selection, and/or in some embodiments, a user may select which usage parameters will be included within the method (e.g., 818a-818i of FIG. 8).
  • a user may enter (and an application server may receive) demographic or preference information to the user interface of the massager or into an appropriate mechanism at her/his account, so that the thresholds as more fully described below are set appropriately for her/his gender, age, or other demographic, or according to her/his preferred threshold levels.
  • the thresholds are set according to demographic data. For example, a heart rate threshold would be higher for a 25 year old as compared to a 50 year old.
  • FIGURE 10A there is shown a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on a time (duration) of usage with which the user applied the massager to a body area ("time usage").
  • time usage a time (duration) of usage with which the user applied the massager to a body area
  • the event has been set as a transition of the vibration unit of the massager from an ON state to an OFF state.
  • a usage time is received (e.g., in minutes) at the message processing unit in the form of a user data message.
  • the reading may be obtained by a timer in the massager.
  • the user data message may also include a notification that the vibration unit has been turned from ON to OFF.
  • step 1015 a determination is made as to whether the usage time is less than a predetermined time interval threshold (e.g., 120 seconds) depicted as "X" in FIGURE 10A. If the usage is less than the predetermined time interval (threshold), then a short usage item of content is sent to the target(s) in a user feedback message in step 1018. If the usage is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold, then a long usage item of content is sent to the target(s) in a user feedback message, in step 1020.
  • a predetermined time interval threshold e.g. 120 seconds depicted as "X" in FIGURE 10A.
  • multiple time thresholds may be used, such that a short item of content is sent to the target if the usage time is below a first threshold, and an "extra long” item of content is sent if the usage time exceeds a second predetermined threshold. For example, if the usage time is less than 120 seconds, the content of the user feedback message sent to the target may read: “That was quick! or "In a hurry?" If the usage time exceeds the second predetermined threshold (e.g., 1200 seconds), the "extra long" item of content in a message sent to the target(s) may include a phrase like: "Way to take your time" or "Finally!
  • FIGURE 10B there is shown a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on a pressure with which the user applied the massager to a body area ("usage pressure").
  • usage pressure a pressure with which the user applied the massager to a body area
  • the event has been set as a transition of the vibration unit of the massager from an ON state to an OFF state.
  • a pressure reading is received (e.g., in maximum pounds of force exerted on the body surface during the last usage), at the message processing unit in the form of a user data message.
  • the reading may be obtained by a sensor, for example, in the shaft of the massager.
  • the user data message may also include a notification that the vibration unit has been turned from ON to OFF. .
  • step 1024 it is determined whether an event has occurred based on an analysis of the user data message. If no, the information from the user data message may be recorded, and stored for later use when an event has occurred, in step 1025. If yes, in step 1026, a determination is made as to whether the usage pressure is greater than a predetermined threshold (e.g., 110 pounds) depicted as "P" in FIGURE 10B. If the usage pressure is less than the predetermined threshold, no additional content item is added to the user feedback message in step 1028. If the usage is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold.
  • a predetermined threshold e.g. 110 pounds
  • a high pressure content item is added to the user feedback message that is sent to the target(s) in step 1030.
  • the high pressure content item may include a phrase like "Awesome deep tissue massage!, "I love it when I'm so close to you!” etc.
  • FIGURE IOC there is shown a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on a heart rate (pulse rate) of usage with which the user applied the massager to a body area ("user heart rate").
  • the event has been set as a transition of the vibration unit of the massager from an ON state to an OFF state.
  • a user heart rate is received (e.g., in beats per minute) at the message processing unit in the form of a user data message.
  • the reading may be obtained by a biometric heart rate senor in the massager.
  • the user data message may also include a notification that the vibration unit has been turned from ON to OFF.
  • step 1034 it is determined whether an event has occurred based on an analysis of the user data message. If no, the information from the user data message may be recorded, and stored for later use when an event has occurred, in step 1035.
  • step 1036 a determination is made as to whether the maximum heart rate is greater than a predetermined heart rate threshold (e.g., 140 beats per minute) depicted as "R" in FIGURE IOC. If the heart rate is less than the predetermined threshold, then no additional content item is added to the message in step 1038. If the heart rate is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold, then a high heart rate content item is added to the message that is sent to the target(s), in step 1040.
  • a predetermined heart rate threshold e.g. 140 beats per minute
  • the high heart rate content item may include a phrase like "Great workout!, "You burned some calories that time!”, and/or words of caution/warning, like "Your heart rate was up - Be careful, my friend", etc.
  • a warning may be incorporated into the content according to potentially harmful levels for any of the detected usage parameters.
  • embodiments of the present invention send a user feedback message based on a detected maximum heart rate during last usage.
  • FIGURE 10D there is shown a flow diagram of a method for generating content for a user feedback message based on a temperature setting (heat setting) of usage with which the user applied the massager to a body area ("temperature setting").
  • a temperature setting heat setting
  • the event has been set as a transition of the vibration unit of the massager from an ON state to an OFF state.
  • a temperature setting is received (e.g., in degrees, or in a numerical value indicating a temperature setting of the device) at the message processing unit in the form of a user data message.
  • the reading may be obtained by a temperature switch settings encoder of the massager.
  • the user data message may also include a notification that the vibration unit has been turned from ON to OFF. .
  • step 1045 a determination is made as to whether the maximum temperature setting is greater than a predetermined temperature threshold (e.g., 35 degrees Celsius) depicted as "T" in FIGURE 10D. If the temperature setting is less than the predetermined threshold, then no additional content item is added to the user feedback message in step 1048. If the maximum temperature setting is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold, then a high temperature setting content item is added to the user feedback message that is sent to the target(s) in step 1050.
  • a predetermined temperature threshold e.g. 35 degrees Celsius
  • the high temperature setting may include a phrase like "That was HOT!”, “You really raised the heat!”, “Muscle pain doesn't stand a chance to that heat!, etc.
  • minimum temperature setting can be substituted, and phrases modified accordingly, like "That was cool!”
  • embodiments send a user feedback message based on the
  • the various encoders record the current user settings such that they can be relayed to the application server.
  • the current user settings may be managed by the computer 109, instead of, or in addition to, using encoders, and these settings may be made available to the application server as system calls.
  • the user data messages as described in the examples of FIGURES 10A -10D, are internal messages from a usage parameter detector to a message processing unit, both implemented by a processor of the massager.
  • the user data messages are sent over a network from the usage parameter detector to a message process unit at a remote device or application server.
  • a user data message may be sent to the message processing unit in response to deactivation (transition from ON to OFF) of the vibration unit of the massager, at predetermined time intervals, in real-time, in response to a query from the message processing unit, in response to an event, or any other suitable time.
  • a composite of content items for a user feedback message may be formed by appending content items from the respective usage parameters.
  • the user feedback message in the aforementioned case may read "That was quick! I love it when I'm so close to you! Great workout! That was HOT!”
  • the repository table is an example, and any other suitable repository is included within the scope of the invention.
  • the repository for storing the content items may be at least one database, table, or other storage device.
  • when a user enters a customized content item it may be stored and made available to that user, and in some embodiments, other users as well.
  • Table 1100 includes column 1102 that stores an intensity value, column 1104 that stores a rating, column 1106 that stores an attribute word, and column 1108 that stores a content item or identifier/address of a content item (e.g., a link to a website, such as shown in the content item column of row 1128).
  • the content may further include a video, image, other content types, and/or a uniform resource locator or other pointer pointing thereto.
  • Other embodiments may include more, fewer, or different columns and/or rows.
  • the intensity column 1102 may represent a rank level of a content item (e.g., ranked similarly to the categorizations on a scale like the "category" schema).
  • the intensity ranking may be entered by a user or an administrator of the application server.
  • a crowdsourcing approach may be used to determine the intensity ranking (e.g., by tabulating votes from a plurality of users regarding the intensity of various phrases).
  • the intensity ranking is based on a category/schema, such as eroticism, comical effect, assistive effect, etc. like as described above with respect to the categorical content selection method.
  • the rating column 1104 may represent the aggregate user ratings (e.g., from crowdsourcing user ratings) for a particular content item in terms of how much a particular content item is "liked", i.e., how highly it is ranked.
  • the rating may be, for example, without limitation, on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being most favorable, and 1 being least favorable.
  • the attribute word column 1106 contains an attribute word.
  • the attribute word may be a bitmask indicating various usage parameter data associated with the content item. Examples of usage parameters include, for example, long usage, short usage, high pressure, low pressure, high moisture, low moisture, high heat, low heat, etc. For example, if the content item is intended for short usage (e.g., 1018 of FIG. 10A), then bit 0 of the attribute word may be set, as is the case for row 1122. If the content item is intended for high pressure, as in the case of 1030 of FIG. IOC, then bit 1 of the attribute word may be set, as is the case with row 1126. In some embodiments, these content items may be selected based on the detections and from the selected category chosen at 817 of FIGURE 8.
  • FIGURE 12 there is shown a user interface 1200 for prompting a user to enter other customizations for a user feedback message.
  • any customization options are included within the scope of the invention. Those discussed herein are examples, and in embodiments, more, fewer, or other options may be available. In some embodiments, customization options may not be available.
  • a mechanism for receiving an input of a recipient name/identifier (or name/identifier of the user or a third party, e.g., user of third party client device 206 of FIGURE 2) so the content of a user feedback message may include her/his name appended thereto.
  • This recipient name/identifier is also referred to herein as a "to" identifier as it typically serves to identify to whom the user feedback message is directed.
  • one or more items of content e.g., a phrase
  • a mechanism e.g., a field for receiving an input of a
  • From name/identifier. This identifier is referred to as a “from” identifier as it typically serves to indicate from whom the user feedback message will appear to come, i.e. the "sender". In some embodiments, a user may enter a “from” identifier, which may be enabled in the same manners as the "to” identifier as described herein above.
  • a mechanism for receiving an input of a color in which to render any textual content in the user feedback message.
  • a mechanism e.g., a drop box to receive a selection of the color in which to render the background of the content of the user feedback message. Other such selections could include font type, line spacing, a background image, etc.
  • a mechanism e.g., a radio button
  • TOD time of day
  • content item(s) e.g., a phrase, etc.
  • a mechanism for enabling of a geographic location ("geo-location") and/or weather-related content item(s).
  • a geographic location e.g., a radio button
  • a location-aware system/technology such as global positioning system (GPS) signal (i.e. GPS system 113 of FIGURE 1), Wi-Fi triangulation, cellular signal triangulation, IP -based location services (based on the IP address of the massager), or other suitable technology now known or hereafter developed
  • GPS global positioning system
  • Wi-Fi triangulation i.e. GPS system 113 of FIGURE 1
  • Wi-Fi triangulation i.e. GPS system 113 of FIGURE 1
  • cellular signal triangulation based on the IP address of the massager
  • IP -based location services based on the IP address of the massager
  • the geographic location of the massager may be detected during use (e.g., the massager is powered on, or the vibration unit is activated, etc.), and/or at the time of the event occurrence,
  • a geographic location content item may be appended to other content item(s) of the user feedback message, for example, the text of: "Wow, that was a fun time in Acapulco! and/or a photograph of a beach.
  • a user feedback message based on a location of last usage is issued.
  • the user can elect to assign a name/title to one or more locations. For example, at 1214, there is shown a check box for enabling an association of the word "home” with a geographic location to be received in field 1216.
  • more associations can be made, like a particular location as: “John's house", etc. This functionality enables sexualized geographic location content items, like: “Haven't had that much fun at home in a while”.
  • a mechanism for enabling weather- related content item(s).
  • a weather report can be accessed (e.g., by the application server from a website through the Internet) for the sensed geographic location to enable weather-related content items like: "What a way to spend a rainy day!"
  • textual items of content e.g., a phrase, etc.
  • the stored content item may read: "Wow, that was a fun time in #", with the geographic location entered in place of the # when the content item is included in a user feedback message.
  • geographic and/or weather items of content may be entered to a user feedback message through process, for example, as shown in FIGURES 13A-13B.
  • a mechanism e.g., a button for submitting the input for receipt at the message processing unit.
  • FIGURES 13A and 13B there is shown a flow diagram of a method for appending customized content items to content items determined according to a user-selected method.
  • an item of content is located based on the user- selected method (e.g., random, categorical, customized, usage parameter detection, any combination thereof, or any other suitable method).
  • it is determined whether a TO IDENTIFIER was specified e.g., at 1202 of FIGURE 12). If not, at 1306, a TO IDENTIFIER is not retrieved. If so, at 1308, the TO IDENTIFIER is retrieved. The process then proceeds to 1310, where it is determined whether a FROM IDENTIFIER was specified (e.g., at 1204 of FIGURE 12).
  • a FROM IDENTIFIER is not retrieved. If so, at 1314, the FROM IDENTIFIER is retrieved. The process then proceeds to 1316, where is it determined whether TIME OF DAY was enabled (e.g., at 1210 of FIGURE 12). If not, at 1318, no TIME OF DAY content item is retrieved. If so, at 1320, an appropriate TIME OF DAY content item is retrieved. The process then proceeds to 1322 where it is determined whether GEO-LOCATION was enabled (e.g., at 1212 of FIGURE 12). If not, at 1324, no geo-location is determined, and the process proceeds to 1326 where the retrieved content items are assembled into a user feedback message.
  • a geo-location is determined, and the process proceeds to 1330, where it is determined whether WEATHER ITEMS was enabled (e.g., at 1218 of FIGURE 12). If not, at 1332, an appropriate content item is retrieved based on the location, and the process proceeds to 1326 where the retrieved content items are assembled into a user feedback message. If so, at 1334, a weather report is accessed, and a content item based on the weather report is retrieved. The process then proceeds to 1326 where the retrieved content items are assembled into a user feedback message. It will be recognized that this method is an examples, and that any suitable method is included within the scope of the invention. It will be recognized that in some embodiments of the invention, more or fewer steps could be included, some of the steps may be performed simultaneously, and/or the order of the steps may be different.
  • a user interface 1400 for prompting a user to enter information for execution of an automated purchase to accompany a user feedback message in response to a determination that an event has occured.
  • a purchase order may be executed.
  • the massager vibration unit (see 112 of FIG. 1) transitions from an ON state to an OFF state
  • a UDM is sent to the application server (see 210 of FIG. 2).
  • the UDM contains usage parameters that indicate the massager was recently used.
  • the application server may store account and/or user profile information that lists user preferences that include random and/or prearranged purchases.
  • the application upon receiving the UDM, processes a purchase order upon detecting a usage of the massager.
  • the order may be for an object (or service), for example, a floral arrangement, which is delivered to the user's home/work address with a paper note having the content of the user feedback message thereon.
  • an electronic gift card is delivered electronically to the user's email address with the note in the email body or as an attachment.
  • the electronic gift card may be a credit redeemable for goods or services from a particular retailer, store, website, etc.
  • a code and other identifying information may be sent as content item(s) in the user feedback message, or by a separate user feedback message to the target.
  • a mechanism for receiving a selection of the object(s) to be purchased (e.g., flowers, credit, etc.).
  • a mechanism e.g., a button
  • the pool of items may include, candy, flowers, fruit baskets, or other gifts. With the random option selected, the user does not know what the gift is until it is received.
  • a mechanism e.g., a field
  • a mechanism e.g., a field for receiving payment information, such as credit card information.
  • a mechanism e.g., a radio button
  • a mechanism for receiving a selection that the user agrees to the terms of the sale.
  • a mechanism e.g., a button
  • message processing unit for example, implemented by an application server, performs the necessary e-commerce transactions to complete the sale, for example, communicating order and payment information to a third-party vendor's website.
  • an automated purchase is performed.
  • a user interface 1500 for displaying content of a user feedback message received at a target.
  • a time of day content item there is shown a name of a user ("a "to" identifier).
  • a high heart rate content item there is shown a composite location and weather item of content.
  • a sender name (a "from” identifier).
  • a photographic item of content having a 5 rating. It should be recognized that the user interface 1500 can be displayed on any suitable interface, such as a computer screen, mobile device screen, telephone screen, or even massager user interface screen.
  • the user feedback message received at the target may be an interface for acquisition of feedback from the user.
  • a mechanism e.g., a drop box
  • Ratings received by such mechanism may be aggregated by the application server and used to rank content items. The rankings may in turn be used to determine which content items are presented in future messages.
  • An example of a ranking schema is, for example, based on favorability, e.g., at 1514, as determined by the voting of a plurality (one or more) of users.
  • the content items may be ranked in a prioritized manner, and the content items deemed most favorable are prioritized higher for inclusion in messages.
  • a learning mechanism can be implemented to enhance the messages sent to the user, and to other users.
  • a mechanism e.g., a drop box
  • a categorization of the message for example, to help categorize the message according to the schema for categorical content selection, etc.
  • a mechanism e.g., a button for submitting the input/feedback for receipt at the message processing unit.
  • user interfaces such as those of FIGURES. 6-8, 12, 14, and 15 may be accessed by the user either from a computer, remote/mobile device, or on-board user display on the massager itself (such as 326 of FIGURE 3 A).
  • a message processing unit receives the input submitted at user interfaces, such as those of FIGURES. 6-8, 12, 14, and 15, and executes the functionality of embodiments of the invention, such as functionality shown in FIGURES. 4, 5, 10A-10D, 11, 13A, and 13B.
  • submission of the input for receipt at the message processing unit varies depending on the identity of the message processing unit.
  • the message processing unit may be an application server.
  • submitting the input may comprise transmission of the input to the application server by sending the information from the user interface (such as a remote device) to the application server via the internet by using a WiFi and/or cellular network.
  • a computer may be used to enter the information into a user form, which may be an HTML form rendered via a standard browser.
  • the information may be entered directly on the massager using a user interface (see 326 of FIG. 3 A), and submitting the input includes sending such input directly to the application server.
  • the massager operates in a stand-alone mode, in which case, the message processing unit is the on-board computer (see 109 of FIG. 1).
  • submitting the input includes recording the input within memory of the on-board computer, and the appropriate content items/messages are either sent directly from the massager to the target or displayed via the on-board user interface (see 326 of FIG. 3 A).
  • the options displayed in FIG. 8 are entered directly into the massager using a user interface that is on the massager itself.
  • the massager (see 202 of Figure 2) communicates via Bluetooth to a mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet, or the like, see 204 of Figure. 2)).
  • the mobile device has internet access and can communicate with the application server (see 210 of Figure. 2) via the internet.
  • the user uses her device for massaging. Every time the device vibration unit transitions from an ON state to an OFF state, it sends a message via Bluetooth, to the mobile device, referred to as a user data message (UDM).
  • UDM user data message
  • the mobile device has an app and/or background service installed and running, and receives, via Bluetooth, the UDM, which serves as a notification of the vibration unit transition from an ON state to an OFF state.
  • the user data message contains a unique device identifier, and information about how long the device was in the ON state (e.g. number of minutes).
  • the mobile device (204 of Figure 2) then sends a message to the application server (210 of FIG. 2) via the internet (see 208 of Figure 2).
  • the application server (210) receives the UDM with the unique device identifier, and associates it with a user account that was previously established. Within the account records are settings for various preferences. In this example, suppose that in FIG.
  • the time box 818a is checked, indicating that time (duration of most recent (last) usage) is used as a criterion for processing the UDM.
  • the application server (210 of FIG. 2) then, using its processor (203 of FIG. 2), executes instructions in its memory (207 of FIG. 2) that process the algorithm depicted in Figure 10A.
  • time X see 1016 of FIG. 10A
  • the usage time in the UDM is 4 minutes
  • a short message is sent from the application server to the user via e-mail (see 1018 of FIG. 10A). That e-mail may be received on the mobile device, or any other device capable of receiving e-mail.
  • the massager is equipped with a WiFi and/or cellular transceiver which provides capability to communicate to the application server without the need for a mobile device. That is, the UDM is sent directly to the application server without the need for a mobile device.
  • the user experience is similar to as described for the previous embodiment in that, after usage, the user receives an e-mail (and/or text message or other communication) from the application server based on the UDM.
  • the massager operates as a standalone system.
  • a user display (see 326 of FIG. 3 A) provides feedback to the user after usage.
  • the processor on board the massager (see 114 of FIG. 1) implements an application server function.
  • the massager comprises it's own WiFi or other network connectivity. So, for example, upon transitioning from the ON state to the OFF state, the on-board computer of the massager, using its processor (203 of FIG. 2), executes instructions in its memory (207 of FIG. 2) that process the algorithm depicted in Figure 10A, and sends the message to a target, e.g., user's email address. That e-mail may be received on the mobile device, or any other device capable of receiving e-mail.
  • a target e.g., user's email address
  • the on-board computer instead of sending a message via a network, displays the user feedback message through the user display.
  • the processor on board the massager upon transitioning from the ON state to the OFF state, the processor on board the massager (see 114 of FIG. 1) performs the algorithm depicted in Figure 10A, and provides a message on the user display (see 326 of FIG. 3 A).
  • the massager together with an application server including instructions for execution (to provide functionalities of the invention), comprises a system.
  • the system includes software operating on, or for operating on, an application server (to provide functionalities of the invention).
  • the message processing unit functionality may be implemented in the application server, massager, a remote (mobile) device, or a combination of two or more of such entities.
  • the invention provides a computer-readable storage medium that includes computer program code to enable a computer
  • the computer-readable storage medium includes program code that implements each of the various processes of the invention. It is understood that the term computer-readable storage medium comprises one or more of any type of physical embodiment of the program code.
  • the computer-readable/useable medium can comprise program code embodied on one or more portable storage articles of manufacture (e.g., a compact disc, a magnetic disk, a tape, etc.), on one or more data storage portions of a computing device, such as memory 28 (Fig. 1) and/or storage system 34 (Fig. 1) (e.g., a fixed disk, a read-only memory, a random access memory, a cache memory, etc.).
  • “Computer-readable storage medium” includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable computer storable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable
  • the invention provides a method that performs the process of the invention on a subscription, advertising, and/or fee basis. That is, a service provider, such as a Solution Integrator, could offer to provide massager communication functionality.
  • the service provider can create, maintain, and support, etc., a computer infrastructure, such as computer system 12 (Fig. 1) that performs the processes of the invention for one or more consumers.
  • the service provider can receive payment from the consumer(s) under a subscription and/or fee agreement and/or the service provider can receive payment from the sale of advertising content to one or more third parties.
  • the invention provides a computer-implemented method for transaction authorization.
  • a computer infrastructure such as computer system 12 (Fig. 1)
  • one or more systems for performing the processes of the invention can be obtained (e.g., created, purchased, used, modified, etc.) and deployed to the computer infrastructure.
  • the deployment of a system can comprise one or more of: (1) installing program code on a computing device, such as computer system 12 (Fig. 1), from a computer-readable medium; (2) adding one or more computing devices to the computer infrastructure; and (3) incorporating and/or modifying one or more existing systems of the computer infrastructure to enable the computer infrastructure to perform the processes of the invention.
  • program code and "computer program code” are synonymous and mean any expression, in any language, code, or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a computing device having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after either or both of the following: (a) conversion to another language, code, or notation; and/or (b) reproduction in a different material form.
  • program code can be embodied as one or more of: an application/software program, component software/a library of functions, an operating system, a basic device system/driver for a particular computing device, and the like.
  • a data processing system suitable for storing and/or executing program code can be provided hereunder and can include at least one processor communicatively coupled, directly or indirectly, to memory elements through a system bus.
  • the memory elements can include, but are not limited to, local memory employed during actual execution of the program code, bulk storage, and cache memories that provide temporary storage of at least some program code in order to reduce the number of times code must be retrieved from bulk storage during execution.
  • Input/output and/or other external devices can be coupled to the system either directly or through intervening device controllers.
  • Network adapters also may be coupled to the system to enable the data processing system to become coupled to other data processing systems, remote printers, storage devices, and/or the like, through any combination of intervening private or public networks.
  • Illustrative network adapters include, but are not limited to, modems, cable modems, and Ethernet cards.
  • the user interfaces depicted herein may be rendered via, e.g., an HTML web page (or other suitable mechanism), on a personal computer, tablet, smart phone, or other suitable device.
  • the application server e.g., 210 of FIGURE 2
  • the network e.g., 208 of FIGURE 2.
  • the features of the user interfaces may be arranged differently from the arrangements depicted herein. In some embodiments, more or fewer features may be included on the user interfaces depicted herein, or the features shown on each user interface could be split among a plurality of user interfaces. In some embodiments, the features of user interfaces depicted herein could be combined to appear in a single interface. In some
  • mechanisms shown on the user interfaces or otherwise associated with the massager may be substituted with any other suitable mechanisms.
  • These user interfaces are examples, and the scope of the invention includes any interface capable of receiving the information described herein.

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L'invention concerne, dans des modes de réalisation, un dispositif de massage, un système et un procédé. Un appareil de massage est conçu pour communiquer (directement ou indirectement) un message de retour d'informations d'utilisateur à une cible en réponse à une détermination de survenue d'un événement. L'appareil de massage peut être une aide à la sexualité. Des messages de retour d'informations d'utilisateur peuvent être générés sur la base de divers réglages préalables et/ou de sélections par l'utilisateur établis pour déterminer un type de support de message, un contenu d'inclusion dans le message de retour d'informations d'utilisateur, la cible, l'événement et d'autres personnalisations. Le contenu des messages de retour d'informations d'utilisateur peut être généré selon un procédé de sélection de contenu, tel que des paramètres aléatoires, personnalisés par l'utilisateur, prédéfinis, catégoriels ou basés sur l'utilisation, tels que des données biométriques, des réglages d'appareil de massage et des données temporelles.
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