Michelle M Melendez

Author:

Michelle Melendez

ISBN #:

0759105618

US Patent:

20070011027, Jan 11, 2007

Filed:

Jul 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/482266

Inventors:

Michelle Melendez - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
A63B 71/00
G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705002000, 482008000

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for integrating physical fitness instruction using a specialized accountability approach and integrating personal growth and professional development in a collaborative accountable environment. The apparatus, in one embodiment, is configured to develop a personalized physical fitness plan from information received from one or more participants in a selected group. The apparatus may be connected to a computer network in order to distribute information, including physical fitness instruction, to participants. In one embodiment, information for personal growth and professional development is integrated with the physical fitness instruction. Alternatively or in addition, information for personal growth and professional development may be provided separately and may be tailored to a participant, group, or company.

US Patent:

20090305772, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/479680

Inventors:

Michelle Melendez - Mountain View CA, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 23

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed in which players achieve various lifestyle goals through interactive game-playing. A plurality of game elements is provided, wherein information regarding an activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal is displayed on a surface of each game element. A game framework is provided, comprising a spatial representation of an actual accomplishment by a player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal. A journal is also provided, comprising a written representation of the actual accomplishment by the player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal. A timing device may also be provided that times the actual accomplishment of the activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal by the player, according to a timing criterion that comprises at least one of a lower time limit and an upper time limit.