Music and Accelerometer Combination Device for Collecting, Converting, Displaying and Communicating Data

Abstract

A method for integrating and managing data is provided that includes interacting with an end user via a music and health component combination device, the device including: a health component that is operable to track data by the user and a music module operable to play music for the user. The device further includes a memory and a processor operable to convert data from the health component into one or more metrics based on data received from the memory. In other embodiments, the device can display a category of music, such as an album or a play list. The device also includes a dimming function that allows certain parameters being displayed by the device to be highlighted, emphasized, or deemphasized.

1 . An apparatus for integrating and managing data, comprising:
 a health and entertainment device that includes:   a health component, wherein the health component is operable to track data for an end user;   a music module operable to play music for the user;   a memory, wherein the memory stores data manually inputted by the user, and data received from the health component; and   a processor, wherein the processor is operable to convert data from the health component into one or more metrics based on data received from the memory.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device includes a first button for activating the music module and a second button for activating the health component. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device includes audio feedback for the user. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the audio feedback includes trigger features such that the device provides configurable music selections that crescendo as benchmarks for the end user are reached, or provides speech feedback that is triggered if the end user crosses below selected performance parameters. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device is operable to fit into one or more locations of smart clothing that includes fabricated receptacles for receiving the device. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device attaches via a magnetic association. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a web portal located on one or more servers, the web portal operable to interact with the health and entertainment device, one or more servers coupled to a communication network providing access to the World Wide Web.   
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device further comprises a center button that starts a specific event and displays a stopwatch that records the specific event, the center button activating a stopwatch that is displayed to record a time for the specific event. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the device includes an active-man mode in which the end user can see their KAM points, speed, distance, calories, or pace for the specific event such that metrics are recorded for the specific event, whereby the device also records aggregate data for an entire day for the end user. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein an accelerometer function and a specific event function exist concurrently for the device such that all activity data is gathered during both time periods. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the center button can change colors depending on an end user preference inputted via a personal computer, whereby a background of a data displayed by the device is what changes. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device can send and receive training data to and from a personal computer, whereby a workout can be designed on the computer and then sent to the device, and wherein the end user can read the workout and check-off the workout as he completes it, whereby when the device is docked, information on a completed workout can be sent to the personal computer. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device can include a workout that is calendar specific, the end user being able to load different workouts for different days and record data on the workouts as a day progresses. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device automatically logs the user into a web portal, the web portal being operable to receive information relating to a user's age, height, weight, and sex, and wherein the web portal allows the user to create one or more goals for one or more modes. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device allows the end user to select between songs, albums, or play lists, and, further, to shuffle stored music data. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device displays a category of music, the category being selected from a group of categories, the group consisting of a song, an album, and a play list. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device includes a dimming function that allows certain parameters being displayed by the device to be highlighted, emphasized, or deemphasized. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device is further operable to provide one or more default screens for the end user such that if the activity data is accessed during exercise by the end user, after a predetermined time, a display of the health and entertainment device returns to displaying data relating to music. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device is further operable to interface with one more additional health instruments in order to collect data about the end user, the additional instruments being included in a group, the group consisting of a heart rate monitor, a weight scale, a blood-pressure monitor, and a glucometer. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device is further operable to display parameters relating to exercise performed by the end user, the parameters being included in a group of parameters, the group consisting of pace for a time period, distance over the time period, average speed over the time period, and top speed during the time period, whereby the end user can select which of the parameters is to be displayed by the health and entertainment device. 
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the health and entertainment device further comprises a skin, wherein the skin is replaceable with one or more skins, and wherein the one or more skins are a different color, material, and texture. 
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes an auxiliary mode that allows for manual input into the device, whereby the auxiliary mode is used as a food management system, allowing the end user to input food data during a day. 
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes an auxiliary mode that allows for manual input into the device, whereby the auxiliary mode is used to record a number of physician-prescribed pills that were taken by the end user. 
   
   
       24 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device can be configured in a customized format via a personal computer operated by the end user, the customized format allowing the end user to choose metrics to display on the device, to log aerobic activity without user input, or to log resistance training. 
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device is programmable such that the end user can receive direction from a physician, who prescribes exercise prescriptions remotely with a personal computer, the direction being communicated over a network and ultimately delivered to the device. 
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device is programmable such that selected music can be configured for selected workouts and data about the selected workouts and the selected music can be sent from a personal computer to the device. 
   
   
       27 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes a piggybacking function such that the device can send and receive data packets from other devices.