Proximity-Based Attribution of Rewards

Abstract

A computer system uses at least one sensor to facilitate a determination of the actual use of a product by a user, and attribution of a reward based on the use. The system determines the sensor-based actual use (SBAU) of a product by a user, monitors the product's use by the user, and attributes a reward to the user or to a third party, based on the actual use of the product by the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for providing a reward to a user based on the user's use of a product, comprising:
 a. a physical product;   b. a tag associated with the product, the tag capable of wirelessly communicating information to a mobile device;   c. a first communication wirelessly communicated by the tag to the mobile device, wherein the first communication comprises first information to facilitate a determination of proximity between the tag and the mobile device;   d. a second communication wirelessly communicated by the tag to the mobile device, wherein the second communication comprises second information to facilitate a determination of an identity of the tag [or the product];   e. a third communication wirelessly communicated by the tag to the mobile device, wherein the third communication comprises third information relating to a use of the product by a user;   f. a fourth communication wirelessly communicated by the mobile device to a remote server, wherein the fourth communication comprises fourth information derived from: first information, second information, and third information;   g. Based at least in part on the fourth information, determining an extent of use of the product by the user; and,   h. based on the determination of an extent of use of the product by the user, determining a reward.