COUPON REDEEMABLE UPON COMPLETION OF A PREDETERMINED THRESHOLD OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
A coupon for providing an incentive for a user to participate in physical activity. The coupon detects the physical activity of a user and indicates to the user when the threshold of physical activity has been reached. Once the coupon has indicated that the threshold has been reached, the user may redeem the coupon for a reward.
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38 . A redeemable coupon comprising:
a motion detector to detect a predetermined amount of motion of the coupon; and
an indicator activated by the motion detector upon detecting the predetermined amount of motion.
39 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises two or more chemicals adapted to mix together upon motion of the coupon.
40 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises a chemical solution and the indicator is the change in color of the chemical solution.
41 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises microencapsulated spheres and an abrasive that breaks the spheres upon motion of the coupon.
42 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises a magnet, a coiled wire, and an inductor adapted to generate an electrical current upon motion of the coupon.
43 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises at least one ratchet gear adapted to turn upon motion of the coupon.
44 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises a conductive object within a channel bounded by one or more electrical contacts whereby a circuit is closed upon contact of the conductive object and one of the electrical contacts.
45 . The coupon of claim 44 , wherein the conductive object is coupled to at least one end of the channel including a spring.
46 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises a conductive object in a space bound by a plurality of electrical contacts.
47 . The coupon of claim 46 , wherein the space is a cross-shaped channel.
48 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises one or more conductive members suspended adjacent to one or more electrical contacts adapted to close a circuit between the one or more conductive members and the one or more electrical contacts upon motion of the coupon.
49 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the indicator is a code which may be used for redeeming the coupon from a remote location
50 . The coupon of claim 49 , wherein the coupon may be redeemed via a web site.
51 . The coupon of claim 49 , wherein the coupon may be redeemed via a portable electronic device.
52 . The coupon of claim 51 , wherein the portable electronic device is a telephone.
53 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector activates a plurality of indicators upon the attainment of a plurality of predetermined limits.
54 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector is adapted to deactivate the indicator when a predetermined threshold of inactivity is reached.
55 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises a micro-pump which is activated by motion and adapted to combine a plurality of chemicals.
56 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the motion detector comprises a plurality of micro-pumps which are activated by motion and adapted to combine a plurality of chemicals.
57 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the coupon is a bracelet.
58 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the coupon is formed of flexible material.
59 . The coupon of claim 38 , wherein the coupon is wearable.