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  Intergenerational interactive lifetime journaling/diary and advice/guidance systemUSPTO Application #: 20080109418Title: Intergenerational interactive lifetime journaling/diary and advice/guidance system Abstract: An interactive system provides journaling and life coaching. Storage of information, images and the like is provided. Users can request referrals to product and service vendors providing appropriate advice, goods and services as may be desired at specific stages of life. The system can be divided into life phase portions, to assist in keeping of journals or memories at specific phases of life, and to provide information and advice appropriate to experiences one encounters at those particular phases. (end of abstract) Agent: Drinker Biddle & Reath Attn: Intellectual Property Group - Philadelphia, PA, US Inventors: Saul Myron Shapiro, Rosario Maria Giacobbe USPTO Applicaton #: 20080109418 - Class: 707003000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Data Processing: Database And File Management Or Data Structures, Database Or File Accessing, Query Processing (i.e., Searching) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080109418. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to journals and recording lifetime events and history. [0002] Throughout our lives significant events, lessons, relationships, and other experiences are woven into the fabric of our lives, strand by strand. Lives pass too soon without rich and important stories, wisdom, and philosophies being passed on to children, grandchildren, and generations beyond. [0003] Journals are often begun with the intention of continuing them for some time. Yet we can easily become frustrated with not saying what we really want to about an experience, or forgetting the details about an important lesson learned. How many times have we stared at a blank page, eager to record an event but with no clear idea of what to say? A simple blank book does not inspire one to get to the real heart of an experience. This invention accomplishes that abundantly, through the use of thousands of carefully-constructed prompts tailored to life's specific stages. Questions get the writing process flowing, and create a deep and comprehensive inter-generational record of each life and a digital archive of those objects which are important to each life interactively through the Internet. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In accordance with the invention, a system is provided to collect one's life stories as the person lives them. Through different phases of one's life, the system prompts or otherwise interactively cooperates with the person so as to assist the person in describing in the person's own words the important things of each day, creating memories of births, marriages, loss, family events, work experiences and daily life experiences, for example. [0005] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved system for interactively collecting and archiving a lifetime history which is accessible to generations to follow. [0006] It is a further object of the present invention to furnish an improved lifetime story system to provide guidance and record events throughout a person's life and extending into future generations. [0007] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an improved journaling system and a device presenting publication. [0008] The subject matter of the present invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of this specification. However, both the organization and method of operation, together with further advantages and objects thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with accompanying drawings wherein like reference characters refer to like elements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING [0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system according to the present invention and related product lines. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0010] The system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises an intergenerational lifetime interactive diary/journaling/advice book system. [0011] Referring to FIG. 1, a block diagram of an exemplary structure of a system implementing the invention, a user's computer 10 interacts with the system computer 14, for example via the internet or other suitable communication link 12. A vault 13 may be provided on the central computer for storage of information as noted hereinbelow. One or more product vendors 16 or professional assistance providers 18 are also suitably linkable to the system computer, either by interactive communication therewith, or by entry in a database of contact information or an information library. Plural other users 10' may also suitably interact with the user 10. The system computer may be provided by an internet service provider, as an interactive web page, for example, accessed by a browser, whether operating on a computer, a phone, a pda device, or the like. The system is suitably accessible via the Internet or world wide web, for example. [0012] In use, the system as presented to the user is structured in a manner similar to the progress of a person's life, which may be provided in plural volumes or books. Therefore, the system begins with a first volume which may be called, for example, The Great Event, presenting the beginning of a person's life. [0013] This first volume in the series possesses a fundamental difference from other "baby books" indicative of the uniqueness the system of the present invention brings to a crowded market. The system is structured with the concept that an individual's history begins not with birth, but with conception, and that the record of a life must include the nine months of pregnancy. This first volume moves from conception through birth, following all the amazing milestones of early childhood and ends just at the very beginning of the school experience, that first big step away from home and into the big world. The first seven years of life's experiences are recorded through the use of interactive prompts that parents can respond to alone or with their child. Product sponsors may offer special discounts to users of the system, so in this first volume the new parent might find pages with coupons for diaper services, learning toys and children's furniture. The professional services links may suitably connect them to experts on breastfeeding, attachment parenting, how to deal with stubborn toddlers and whatever else the learning parent needs, just as he or she needs it, any time of the day or night. This volume may be completely self-contained, yet also completely integrated with its companion volumes, discussed hereinbelow. [0014] Hereinbelow are lists of exemplary questions as employed in a preferred embodiment, related to pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the like. Pregnancy [0015] 1. I knew I was pregnant on: [0016] 2. How we found out/how I told Dad [0017] 3. First trip to OB/GYN, confirming pregnancy, [0018] 4. Whom we told, and what they said [0019] 5. I felt . . . [0020] 6. Baby's projected due date [0021] 7. Record of each OB/GYN visit [0022] 8. Pre natal weight gain chart [0023] 9. Pregnancy cravings [0024] 10. Ultrasounds (include photo/print) [0025] 11. Mom felt the first flutter of life on: [0026] 12. Mom felt the first kicks on: [0027] 13. Dad felt the first kicks on: [0028] 14. Mom felt the first hiccups on: [0029] 15. Mom first heard the baby's heartbeat on: [0030] 16. Dad first heard the baby's heartbeat on: [0031] 17. Mom first needed to wear maternity clothes on: [0032] 18. Things mom did while pregnant (working, playing, exercising, hobbies, travel, holidays) [0033] 19. Date the first "outside" person noticed Mom's pregnancy: [0034] 20. Baby's movements felt like . . . [0035] 21. Special tests Mom had, and why [0036] 22. Preparing the house for baby planning/outfitting/decorating nursery w/photo [0037] 23. How Mom and Dad prepared for birth, incl. special classes, breathing exercises, nutrition, physical exercises, books read [0038] 24. Showers/gifts [0039] 25. Describe what is happening to Mom's body (including measurements) weekly/monthly [0040] 26. Dreams during pregnancy [0041] 27. As the baby's Mother, my hopes are (perhaps written to baby as letter): [0042] 28. As the baby's Father, my hopes are (perhaps written to baby as letter): [0043] Labor/Delivery [0044] 1. How We Want It To Be: Ask yourself . . . . Where are you when contractions start? What time of day is it? What positions would you like to labor in? What position would you like to deliver in? What medications (if any) are acceptable to you? What objects do you want to make sure you have with you during labor/delivery? Who do you want to be present through labor and/or delivery? How will you get to the place you plan to give birth? What will you wear during labor and delivery? What will you eat and drink after your baby is born? How long will you stay at the place you plan to give birth? What help will you receive at home after the baby arrives? [0045] 2. Will you prepare a birth plan, so those assisting you will know exactly what you want and expect? [0046] 3. How did you spend the days just before the time came? [0047] 4. What did you do to get prepared/packed/ready to go? What special things will you take with you to enhance the birth? [0048] 5. Describe the start of labor or the trip to the hospital/birthing center [0049] 6. The labor story (how long, who was there, how Mom felt, etc.) [0050] 7. The delivery story [0051] 8. What was the hospital stay like Visitors Gifts [0052] 9. What does baby look like? Length, weight, hair, eyes, who does baby resemble? [0053] 10. When baby first saw Mom and Dad first hugs first impressions [0054] 11. First days of baby's life [0055] 12. Name of doctor or midwife [0056] 13. Baby's name and why we chose it Girls' names we liked, boys names we liked, top 5 of each [0057] What was the World Like [0058] 1. Snapshot of the world on the day of baby's birth [0059] 2. Headlines; world leaders; world stage (politics) [0060] 3. Pop Culture: sports heroes; best movies; best books; best music/performers; actors/actresses; popular TV shoes, incl. what Mother and Father watched; fashions; cars; fads. [0061] 4. Headlines [0062] 5. What things cost (benchmark items like average annual salary; minimum wage; average home price; new car; a gallon of gasoline; a few things everyone owns like TV, computer, etc.; groceries, i.e. gallon of milk/candy bar/loaf of bread/cup of coffee; postage stamp; Baby's Firsts [0063] 1. Coming home: day/date/time, what was the weather like, what were you thinking on the car ride home, what did baby wear [0064] 2. Meeting brothers and sisters, other relatives; what they did, what baby did [0065] 3. First: smile, laugh, coo, lifted head, rolled over, found toes, played peek a boo, responded to name, slept through night, tooth, had all teeth by, sat up alone, started reaching for objects, crawled, stood up holding on to someone, stood up alone, cruised, danced, sang, ate solid food (what was it), fed self, haircut, word, started talking, walked, threw ball, baby initiated hug/kiss, first time child shows kindness/affection to a friend. [0066] 4. First outing: when and where, with whom Describe other "first" outings, i.e. first trip to park, zoo, relatives house, playgroup/playdate, party, etc. [0067] 5. First big trip in the big world: Plane, train, bus, car or boat? Baby's Development [0068] 1. Place for weekly picture of baby and developmental update (ongoing stats) [0069] 2. Growth chart (height/weight) [0070] 3. Baby's sleep patterns at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months Who is Baby? [0071] 1. Family tree [0072] 2. Favorites: sights and sounds, foods, songs and stories (update these each year) [0073] 3. Special toys, loveys, blankies, comforts [0074] 4. Baby's dislikes [0075] 5. "Early discoveries and bright sayings" what did baby do early and well? [0076] 6. Medical/immunization records [0077] 7. Baby's pets [0078] 8. Baby's travels Religion [0079] 1. Christening/Briss/Blessing Way describe ceremony, who attended, gifts. How will you bring up baby in your religion/belief system Birthdays [0080] 1. For each birthday who was invited/attended, themes, decorations, games played, cake, gifts received Mom and Dad [0081] 1. About Mom: I was born . . . What was happening that year . . . My own childhood favorites . . . Pets I had . . . About my family . . . [0082] 2. About Dad: I was born . . . What was happening that year . . . My own childhood favorites . . . Pets I had . . . About my family . . . Where/when/how Mom and Dad meet? Describe their first date. What did each of them do for a living at the time they met? What are their shared interests? What do they most like and love about each other? Baby's Family [0083] 1. Collected words of wisdom from relatives a sort of time capsule to collect family wisdom and stories [0084] 2. Baby Facts to teach to new big brother or sister (how to be one) [0085] 3. Family "lingo" the special language of your family [0086] Advice/Coaching [0087] 1. Month based pregnancy groups groupings of women/men/couples due in a particular month, so that they can make the journey of pregnancy together, sharing friendship, support and information along the way [0088] 2. Mother to mother connection, both before and after birth [0089] 3. Father to father connection, both before and after birth [0090] 4. Post partum depression/experts/counseling [0091] 5. How to find childcare in your town--what options are there--what public entities are in place to help--who can provide me with background and information about providers Products/Services [0092] 1. Birth announcements [0093] 2. First year calendar [0094] 3. Scrapbooks either created/stored 100% on the web or computer, with digitized photos completely integrated to the pages; pages designed on computer to add photographic prints to; or designs printed out and glued to acid free paper and photographic prints added. Links [0095] 1. Daily updates of your unborn baby's or born baby's development [0096] 2. Daily updates on change in mom's body [0097] 3. Mom's and baby's dietary needs and how to meet them, complete with recipes [0098] 4. Birth flower (meanings), birth stones (meanings), birth signs (reference book Our Baby Album, published by Burnes yellow book w/teddy bears/bunnies on cover [0099] 5. Freebies [0100] 6. Coupons [0101] 7. Fetal development calendar customizable to your individual baby, based on projected delivery date [0102] 8. Tooth chart (web interactive, like a chart to fill out) [0103] 9. Parental coaching/reference (i.e. How to stimulate your child's brain for maximum development [0104] 10. Best childrearing books (for example, the system advantageously includes the option to purchase these books right off the displayed page, for example, such as an Amazon books partner or the like, to provide additional revenue stream). Site could provide book rating system by subscribers to The Great Event (A-F, with space for comments) [0105] Sponsorship Opportunities Continue reading... 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