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Computerized method and system for analysing the movement of a user in a predetermined area of interest Download PDF

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WO2016199036A1
WO2016199036A1 PCT/IB2016/053364 IB2016053364W WO2016199036A1 WO 2016199036 A1 WO2016199036 A1 WO 2016199036A1 IB 2016053364 W IB2016053364 W IB 2016053364W WO 2016199036 A1 WO2016199036 A1 WO 2016199036A1
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  • This invention relates to a method and computerized system for analysing the movement of a user to increase the physical activity due to the movement of a user (in particular the use of a bicycle) in a predetermined area of interest.
  • a particularly sedentary lifestyle in that sense, the need is particularly felt to provide incentives for the performance of physical activity due to the movement.
  • a particularly strongly need is that of providing incentives which can encourage physical activity due to movement in predetermined area.
  • the aim of this invention is therefore to satisfy the above-mentioned need. More specifically, the aim of this invention is to provide a method and a computer-implemented system for analysing physical movement of a user along a path to encourage the physical activity of the user in a predetermined area which satisfies the above-mentioned need.
  • a further aim of the invention is to provide a method and a computerized system for analysing physical activity of a user due to the movement which is particularly simple and fast.
  • the above-mentioned aim is achieved by a method and a computerized system according to this invention for monitoring the physical activity of a user.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of the computerized system for analysing physical movement according to this invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a method for validating the path followed by the user
  • FIGS 3 and 4 illustrate some displays made available by the mobile device and relating to computerized instructions forming part of the system according to this invention. Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention
  • the numeral 1 denotes a computerized system for analysing the physical movement of a user 4 due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user 4 in a predetermined area (illustrated in Figure 2 as a circular area).
  • the invention defines a method implemented by computer analysing the physical movement of a user due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user in a predetermined area (illustrated for example in Figure 2), comprising the following steps:
  • processing instructions 6 configured for being executed on a mobile device 3 of a user 4 and installing the processing instructions 6 on the mobile device 3 of a user 4;
  • the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring at least the latitude and the longitude of each position.
  • the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring the altitude of each position.
  • the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring (that is, calculating) the speed of the user 4 in each position.
  • the mobile device 3 is any device which can be transported by the user 4 (a tablet, a mobile phone, etc.).
  • the mobile device 3 is a mobile phone.
  • the mobile device 3 is equipped with a communication interface which is able to connect to a mobile phone network.
  • the method comprises the following steps: - preparing a remote computer 2 configured for receiving and transmitting data, the remote computer 2 being provided with at least a processor; - transmitting information regarding the positions measured by the mobile device 3 to the remote computer 2.
  • the step of increasing the credit or score in the database 5 is executed by the remote computer 2.
  • the step of comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions of the portion are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest is executed by the remote computer 2.
  • the step of setting up the position and the extension of the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of setting up and storing spatial reference coordinates of the geographical region.
  • the step of setting up the position and the extension of the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of setting up and storing spatial reference coordinates of a central point of the region, and a step of setting up and storing a radial extension of the predetermined region starting from the central point, so as to define a predetermined region having a substantially circular extension.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a path followed by the user and also illustrates an example of a set geographical region of interest (labelled N I ???) .
  • the step of comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region comprises a step of determining a percentage of positions measured inside the predetermined region and the step of increasing the credit or score in the database comprises a step of increasing the credit or score by a value greater than zero if the percentage of positions inside the predetermined region is greater than a predetermined first threshold.
  • the predetermined first threshold is greater than 50%. still more preferably it is greater than 90%.
  • the credit or score is actually increased (by a value greater than 0) if the user performs the movement inside the predetermined area.
  • the positions detected are compared with the area set so as to check whether the path followed is contained at least for a predetermined percentage inside the area.
  • the credit or score is actually increased by (by a value greater than 0) only if the user has executed a significant part of the movement inside the predetermined region: it should be noted that, according to this aspect, the movement of the user inside the area is effectively encouraged, by means of an increase in the credit or score made available.
  • the credit is a credit which can be converted into telephone services.
  • the method comprises a step of associating a mobile network telephone number to the mobile device 3 and a step of transmitting to the remote computer 2 information regarding the telephone number of the mobile network.
  • the identification information of users 6 in the data base 5 comprises a telephone number of a mobile network.
  • the method comprises a step of reconstructing a path starting from the positions measured and a step of displaying, on the mobile device 3, the path PS followed by the user 4 on a map.
  • the method comprises a step of deriving on the basis of two or more different positions detected at least a measurement of an average speed of the user 4 and a step of comparing the at least a derived measurement with a predetermined first threshold value, for adjusting the increase value of the credit or score.
  • the step of comparing the at least one measurement of average speed derived with a first predetermined speed threshold value comprises a step of checking if the average speed measurement exceeds the first predetermined speed threshold value and if the derived average speed measurement exceeds the first predetermined speed threshold the value of increasing the credit or score is adjusted to a value of zero.
  • the method comprises the step of deriving on the basis of two or more different positions detected at least a measurement of maximum speed of the user 4 along the path PS and a step of comparing the at least a measurement of maximum speed derived with a predetermined second threshold value, for adjusting the increase value of the credit or score.
  • the step of comparing the at least one measurement of maximum speed derived with a second predetermined speed threshold value comprises a step of checking if the maximum speed measurement exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold value and if the derived average speed measurement exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold the value of increasing the credit or score is adjusted to a value of zero.
  • the method comprises a step of preparing (second) processing instructions configured to be performed on a remote server 3 and a step of installing the (second) instructions on the remote server 3.
  • These instructions of the remote server 3 are configured to implement a social network service, that is to say, a virtual social network environment (platform) wherein different users can share information, files or write messages.
  • a social network service that is to say, a virtual social network environment (platform) wherein different users can share information, files or write messages.
  • the social network is a social network for urban cyclists and cycling tourists.
  • the social network may allow the users to share routes, such as, for example, urban and tourism routes which are ideal for safe use with a bicycle (for example, cycle tracks and paths).
  • routes such as, for example, urban and tourism routes which are ideal for safe use with a bicycle (for example, cycle tracks and paths).
  • the social network may allow information to be shared relating to the characteristics and features of the area (landscape beauty of a certain territory, nature aspects of a certain territory).
  • the social network allows the cyclists (urban and tourism) to make contact with each other on a geographical basis.
  • the instructions of the server are configured to group together users inside the social network based on the geographical position of the users.
  • a plurality of users is inserted in a same group if their geographical position satisfies a preset rule.
  • a plurality of users is inserted in a same group if their geographical position is inside a predetermined region.
  • the instructions of the server are configured to group together users inside the social network on the basis of a selection of a place of interest (or path or town).
  • a plurality of users is inserted in a same group if they have all selected the same place of interest.
  • each user can enter into contact with other users who have made the same selection (for example, users from the same town, geographical area, or who have interest in a certain place or path).
  • the method comprises a step of displaying on the mobile device 3 maps containing cycle routes.
  • the user can easily have an overview of the cycle routes in the area.
  • the method comprises a step of displaying on the mobile device 3 information relative to a predetermined selected geographical area (information regarding, for example "Green" points of interest: such as urban cycle paths, interesting routes from an artistic-landscape and food & drink point of view, details of events etc.).
  • a predetermined selected geographical area information regarding, for example "Green” points of interest: such as urban cycle paths, interesting routes from an artistic-landscape and food & drink point of view, details of events etc.
  • the method comprises a step of displaying the status of the users who are members of the social network
  • the method comprises a step of allowing the exchange, through the social network platform, of messages between the various users.
  • the method comprises a step of making available and displaying medical information on the mobile device 3, regarding aspects regarding fitness.
  • the method comprises a step of making available and displaying information on the mobile device 3 regarding the condition of paths or routes.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show two displays relative to the application resident on the mobile device 3.
  • the displays illustrate the presence of an interface suitably configured to allow activation of the function for increasing the credit or score.
  • this function can be activated following the entering of a code, or by acquiring a code (for example QR-CODE) through a camera or video camera (integrated in the mobile device 3).
  • a code for example QR-CODE
  • a camera or video camera integrated in the mobile device 3
  • the invention also defines a computerised system for analysing the physical movement of a user 4 due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user 4 in a predetermined area, comprising:
  • a remote computer 2 configured for receiving and transmitting data and provided with at least a processor
  • a database 5 containing information identifying at least a user 4 and a credit or score associated with the user 4;

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Abstract

Described is a method implemented by computer analysing the physical movement of a user due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user in a predetermined area, comprising the following steps: - preparing a database (5) comprising information identifying the user (4) and a credit or score associated with the user (4); - preparing processing instructions (6) configured for being executed on a mobile device (3) of a user (4) and installing the processing instructions (6) on the mobile device (3) of a user (4); - measuring, by executing the processing instructions (6), a plurality of positions of the mobile device (3) of a user (4) at predetermined time intervals; - storing data identifying the positions of a user (4); - setting up the position and the extension of a predetermined geographical region of interest; - comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions measured are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest; - deriving, on the basis of the positions detected, a measurement representing the length of a path followed by the user (4) during the movement; - increasing the credit or score in the database (5) by a value calculated on the basis of the measurement representing the length derived and as a function of the result of the comparison.

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DESCRIPTION
COMPUTERIZED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYSING THE MOVEMENT OF A USER IN A PREDETERMINED AREA OF INTEREST.
Technical field
This invention relates to a method and computerized system for analysing the movement of a user to increase the physical activity due to the movement of a user (in particular the use of a bicycle) in a predetermined area of interest.
Background art
As is known, there is a strongly felt need for monitoring and encouraging physical activity moving along a path (in particular the use of bicycles for urban and suburban travel).
Medical studies have confirmed that a certain amount of physical activity to be performed daily or weekly due to movement along a path has extremely positive effects on the health of the individuals concerned.
More specifically, as is known, most of the population has a particularly sedentary lifestyle: in that sense, the need is particularly felt to provide incentives for the performance of physical activity due to the movement. In particular, a particularly strongly need is that of providing incentives which can encourage physical activity due to movement in predetermined area.
In fact, it has been found statistically that, in some areas, even with particularly modern infrastructures for pedestrians and cyclists, the physical activity due to the movement of the users, by either walking, running cycling or with other means of manual movement (skates, skateboards, etc.), is not particularly high. In that sense, there has been a long felt need to be able to selectively encourage, in predetermined areas of interest, physical activity due the movement of the users. Disclosure of the invention
The aim of this invention is therefore to satisfy the above-mentioned need. More specifically, the aim of this invention is to provide a method and a computer-implemented system for analysing physical movement of a user along a path to encourage the physical activity of the user in a predetermined area which satisfies the above-mentioned need.
A further aim of the invention is to provide a method and a computerized system for analysing physical activity of a user due to the movement which is particularly simple and fast.
The above-mentioned aim is achieved by a method and a computerized system according to this invention for monitoring the physical activity of a user.
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The technical features of the invention, with reference to the above aims, are clearly described in the claims below and its advantages are apparent from the detailed description which follows, with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate a non-limiting example embodiment of the invention and in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic view of the computerized system for analysing physical movement according to this invention;
Figure 2 is a schematic view of a method for validating the path followed by the user;
Figures 3 and 4 illustrate some displays made available by the mobile device and relating to computerized instructions forming part of the system according to this invention. Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention
With reference to the accompanying drawings, the numeral 1 denotes a computerized system for analysing the physical movement of a user 4 due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user 4 in a predetermined area (illustrated in Figure 2 as a circular area).
The invention defines a method implemented by computer analysing the physical movement of a user due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user in a predetermined area (illustrated for example in Figure 2), comprising the following steps:
- preparing a database 5 comprising information identifying the user 4 and a credit or score associated with the user 4;
- preparing processing instructions 6 configured for being executed on a mobile device 3 of a user 4 and installing the processing instructions 6 on the mobile device 3 of a user 4;
- measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals;
- storing data identifying the positions of a user 4;
- setting up the position and the extension of a predetermined geographical region of interest;
- comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions measured are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest;
- deriving, on the basis of the positions detected, a measurement representing the length of a path followed by the user 4 during the movement;
- increasing the credit or score in the database 5 by a value calculated on the basis of the measurement representing the length of the path followed derived and as a function of the result of the comparison. Preferably, according to an aspect, the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring at least the latitude and the longitude of each position.
In addition, preferably, the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring the altitude of each position.
According to yet another aspect, the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions 6, a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring (that is, calculating) the speed of the user 4 in each position.
It should be noted that the mobile device 3 is any device which can be transported by the user 4 (a tablet, a mobile phone, etc.).
More preferably, the mobile device 3 is a mobile phone.
It should be noted, more generally speaking, preferably the mobile device 3 is equipped with a communication interface which is able to connect to a mobile phone network.
According to another aspect, the method comprises the following steps: - preparing a remote computer 2 configured for receiving and transmitting data, the remote computer 2 being provided with at least a processor; - transmitting information regarding the positions measured by the mobile device 3 to the remote computer 2.
According to this aspect, the step of increasing the credit or score in the database 5 is executed by the remote computer 2.
According to yet another aspect, the step of comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions of the portion are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest is executed by the remote computer 2. According to yet another aspect, the step of setting up the position and the extension of the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of setting up and storing spatial reference coordinates of the geographical region.
More specifically, the step of setting up the position and the extension of the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of setting up and storing spatial reference coordinates of a central point of the region, and a step of setting up and storing a radial extension of the predetermined region starting from the central point, so as to define a predetermined region having a substantially circular extension.
Figure 2 illustrates a path followed by the user and also illustrates an example of a set geographical region of interest (labelled N I ???) .
It should be noted that the path followed by the user is only partly contained inside the geographic region.
According to an embodiment of the method, the step of comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region comprises a step of determining a percentage of positions measured inside the predetermined region and the step of increasing the credit or score in the database comprises a step of increasing the credit or score by a value greater than zero if the percentage of positions inside the predetermined region is greater than a predetermined first threshold.
Preferably, the predetermined first threshold is greater than 50%. still more preferably it is greater than 90%.
It should be noted that, in this way, the credit or score is actually increased (by a value greater than 0) if the user performs the movement inside the predetermined area.
In effect, the positions detected are compared with the area set so as to check whether the path followed is contained at least for a predetermined percentage inside the area.
In this way, advantageously, the credit or score is actually increased by (by a value greater than 0) only if the user has executed a significant part of the movement inside the predetermined region: it should be noted that, according to this aspect, the movement of the user inside the area is effectively encouraged, by means of an increase in the credit or score made available.
According to another aspect, the credit is a credit which can be converted into telephone services.
According to another aspect, the method comprises a step of associating a mobile network telephone number to the mobile device 3 and a step of transmitting to the remote computer 2 information regarding the telephone number of the mobile network.
It should be noted that, according to this aspect, the identification information of users 6 in the data base 5 comprises a telephone number of a mobile network.
It should also be noted that the method comprises a step of reconstructing a path starting from the positions measured and a step of displaying, on the mobile device 3, the path PS followed by the user 4 on a map.
According to one aspect, the method comprises a step of deriving on the basis of two or more different positions detected at least a measurement of an average speed of the user 4 and a step of comparing the at least a derived measurement with a predetermined first threshold value, for adjusting the increase value of the credit or score.
According to this aspect, preferably, the step of comparing the at least one measurement of average speed derived with a first predetermined speed threshold value comprises a step of checking if the average speed measurement exceeds the first predetermined speed threshold value and if the derived average speed measurement exceeds the first predetermined speed threshold the value of increasing the credit or score is adjusted to a value of zero.
According to yet another aspect, the method comprises the step of deriving on the basis of two or more different positions detected at least a measurement of maximum speed of the user 4 along the path PS and a step of comparing the at least a measurement of maximum speed derived with a predetermined second threshold value, for adjusting the increase value of the credit or score.
According to this aspect, preferably, the step of comparing the at least one measurement of maximum speed derived with a second predetermined speed threshold value comprises a step of checking if the maximum speed measurement exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold value and if the derived average speed measurement exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold the value of increasing the credit or score is adjusted to a value of zero.
According to another aspect, the method comprises a step of preparing (second) processing instructions configured to be performed on a remote server 3 and a step of installing the (second) instructions on the remote server 3.
These instructions of the remote server 3 are configured to implement a social network service, that is to say, a virtual social network environment (platform) wherein different users can share information, files or write messages.
More specifically, the social network is a social network for urban cyclists and cycling tourists.
It should be noted that, advantageously, the social network may allow the users to share routes, such as, for example, urban and tourism routes which are ideal for safe use with a bicycle (for example, cycle tracks and paths).
Moreover, the social network may allow information to be shared relating to the characteristics and features of the area (landscape beauty of a certain territory, nature aspects of a certain territory).
Further, the social network allows the cyclists (urban and tourism) to make contact with each other on a geographical basis.
According to this aspect, the instructions of the server are configured to group together users inside the social network based on the geographical position of the users.
According to this aspect, a plurality of users is inserted in a same group if their geographical position satisfies a preset rule.
According to an embodiment, a plurality of users is inserted in a same group if their geographical position is inside a predetermined region.
According to another aspect (combined, if necessary, with the previous one), the instructions of the server are configured to group together users inside the social network on the basis of a selection of a place of interest (or path or town).
According to this aspect, a plurality of users is inserted in a same group if they have all selected the same place of interest.
According to this aspect, advantageously, each user can enter into contact with other users who have made the same selection (for example, users from the same town, geographical area, or who have interest in a certain place or path).
According to another aspect, the method comprises a step of displaying on the mobile device 3 maps containing cycle routes.
According to this aspect, the user can easily have an overview of the cycle routes in the area.
More generally speaking, according to another aspect, the method comprises a step of displaying on the mobile device 3 information relative to a predetermined selected geographical area (information regarding, for example "Green" points of interest: such as urban cycle paths, interesting routes from an artistic-landscape and food & drink point of view, details of events etc.).
According to yet another aspect, the method comprises a step of displaying the status of the users who are members of the social network
(connected status, that is, "on-line", or disconnected status, that is, "offline").
According to another aspect, the method comprises a step of allowing the exchange, through the social network platform, of messages between the various users.
According to another aspect, the method comprises a step of making available and displaying medical information on the mobile device 3, regarding aspects regarding fitness.
According to another aspect, the method comprises a step of making available and displaying information on the mobile device 3 regarding the condition of paths or routes.
Figures 3 and 4 show two displays relative to the application resident on the mobile device 3.
More specifically, the displays illustrate the presence of an interface suitably configured to allow activation of the function for increasing the credit or score.
It should be noted that this function can be activated following the entering of a code, or by acquiring a code (for example QR-CODE) through a camera or video camera (integrated in the mobile device 3).
The invention also defines a computerised system for analysing the physical movement of a user 4 due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user 4 in a predetermined area, comprising:
- a remote computer 2 configured for receiving and transmitting data and provided with at least a processor;
- a database 5 containing information identifying at least a user 4 and a credit or score associated with the user 4;
- a plurality of first operational instructions 6 configured for being installed and executed on a mobile device 3 of a user 4, the instructions 6 being configured for implementing the following operations during their execution:
- measuring a plurality of positions of the mobile device 3 of a user 4 at predetermined time intervals;
- transmitting information regarding the positions to the remote computer 2;
- a plurality of second operational instructions 7 configured for being installed and executed on the remote computer 2 and configured for implementing the following operations during their execution:
- comparing the positions received with a predetermined geographical region to determine whether the positions of the region are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest;
- deriving, on the basis of the positions, a measurement representing the length of a path followed by the user 4 during the movement;
- increasing the credit or score in the database 5 associated with the user 4 on the basis of the measurement representing the length derived and as a function of the result of the comparison.

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1. A method implemented by computer analysing the physical movement of a user due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user in a predetermined area, comprising the following steps:
- preparing a database (5) comprising information identifying the user (4) and a credit or score associated with the user (4);
- preparing processing instructions (6) configured for being executed on a mobile device (3) of a user (4) and installing the processing instructions (6) on the mobile device (3) of a user (4);
- measuring, by executing the processing instructions (6), a plurality of positions of the mobile device (3) of a user (4) at predetermined time intervals;
- storing data identifying the positions of a user (4);
- setting up the position and the extension of a predetermined geographical region of interest;
- comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions measured are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest;
- deriving, on the basis of the positions measured, a measurement of the length of a path followed by the user (4) during the movement;
- increasing the credit or score in the database (5) by a value calculated on the basis of the length derived and as a function of the result of the comparison.
2. The method according to claim, also comprising the following steps:
- preparing a remote computer (2) configured for receiving and transmitting data, the remote computer (2) being provided with at least a processor; - transmitting information regarding the positions measured by the mobile device (3) to the remote computer (2), and wherein the step of increasing the credit or score in the database (5) is executed by the remote computer (2).
3. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the step of comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions of the portion are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest is executed by the remote computer (2).
4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of setting up the position and the extension of the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of setting up and storing spatial reference coordinates of the predetermined geographical region of interest.
5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of setting up the position and the extension of the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of setting up and storing spatial reference coordinates of a central point of the region of interest, and a step of setting up and storing a radial extension of the predetermined region of interest starting from the central point, so as to define a predetermined region of interest having a substantially circular extension.
6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of comparing the positions with the predetermined geographical region of interest comprises a step of determining a percentage of positions measured inside the predetermined region of interest and wherein the step of increasing the credit or score in the database comprises a step of increasing the credit or score by a value greater than zero if the percentage of positions inside the predetermined region of interest is greater than a predetermined first threshold.
7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions (6), a plurality of positions of the mobile device (3) of a user (4) at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring at least the latitude and the longitude of each position.
8. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions (6), a plurality of positions of the mobile device (3) of a user (4) at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring the altitude of each position.
9. The method according claims 7 or 8, wherein the step of measuring, by executing the processing instructions (6), a plurality of positions of the mobile device (3) of a user (4) at predetermined time intervals comprises a step of measuring the speed of the user (4) in each position.
10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the is credit is a credit convertible credit in phone services.
1 1. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of associating a telephone number of a mobile network to the mobile device (3) and a step of transmitting to the remote computer (2) information regarding the telephone number of a mobile network and wherein the identification information of users (6) in the database (5) comprises a telephone number of a mobile network.
12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of reconstructing a path starting from the positions measured and a step of displaying, on the mobile device (3), the path (PS) followed by the user (4) on a map.
13. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of preparing processing instructions configured for being executed 5 on a remote server (3) and a step of installing the instructions on the remote server, the instructions being configured for implementing a social network platform for sharing information, files or written messages between users. 0
14. The method according to the preceding claim, wherein the instructions of the remote server (3) are configured to create user groups inside the social network platform on the basis the geographical position of the users.
15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the instructions of5 the remote server (3) are configured to create groups of users inside the social network platform on the basis of a selection of a place of interest.
16. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of displaying on the mobile device (3) information relative to a o predetermined geographical area selected.
17. A computerised system for analysing the physical movement of a user (4) due to the movement to encourage the physical activity due to the movement of the user(4) in a predetermined area, comprising:
5 - a remote computer (2) configured for receiving and transmitting data and provided with at least a processor;
- a database (5) containing information identifying at least a user (4) and a credit or score associated with the user (4);
- a plurality of first operational instructions (6) configured for being installed 0 and executed on a mobile device (3) of a user (4), the instructions (6) being configured for implementing the following operations during their execution:
- measuring a plurality of positions of the mobile device (3) of a user (4) at predetermined time intervals;
- transmitting information regarding the positions to the remote computer (2);
- a plurality of second operational instructions (7) configured for being installed and executed on the remote computer (2) and configured for implementing the following operations during their execution:
- comparing the positions received with a predetermined geographical region of interest to determine whether the positions of the predetermined region of interest are contained inside or outside the geographical region of interest;
- deriving, on the basis of the positions, a measurement representing the length of a path followed by the user (4) during the movement;
- increasing the credit or score in the database (5) associated with the user (4) on the basis of the measurement representing the length derived and as a function of the result of the comparison.
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