2. Overview and reason
Technology description: Interactive and portable virtual pet device
Objective:
Equip users with knowledge and motivation to engage in
moderate-intensity physical activities through fun gaming
experience
Target Audience:
Primary School Children and caregivers
Reason:
Increase in number of children who suffers from obesity

3. Problem Statement: People

4. Problem Statement: People
Solutions
Get parents involved - Buy
device to motivate children to
exercise
Personal responsibility

5. Problem Statement: Activities
Solutions
Incorporate competitive
games
– Motivation to exercise
Lessen hassle
– Portable

6. Problem Statement: Activities
Solutions
Incorporate competitive
games
– Motivation to exercise
Lessen hassle
– Portable

7. Problem Statement:
Context & Technology

8. Problem Statement:
Context & Technology
Solution
Physical engagement
Face to face interaction with
other users

9. “Profile” Touch-screen hPet
USB
connection Time
“Training”
“Battle”
Pulse
Measurement
System
Heart Rate
Indicator “Feed”

10. Points
Wishlist
Chat box
Friends

11. Happy
Fun gaming experience - competitive
Encourage physical interaction - bluetooth
Increased interactivity – hPet world

12. Healthy
Personal Responsibility
Lessen hassle of exercising – Portable
Motivation to Exercise – Points & Battles

13. Heart
Heart rate used as indicator of intensity & duration
of physical activities
Measure calories burnt
Freedom to choose ANY type of activities

14. Limitations
Non-water resistant
Other factors that affect heart rate (E.g.
excitement, irregular heart rate)
Hairy arms & dry skin may affect readings (Apply
gel to wrist area)
Children may not comprehend the device
(Parents assistance)