An Overview of

BioKidA Biofeedback Game For

Kids and Their Health

Camille DodsonDaniel Off

Robert ScovilleGhassan Zaynoun

Sponsored by: The Wild Divine Project

10-24-06

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Focus of this Presentation

The Wild Divine Project The Problem The Solution

BioKid Game Conceptual Overview Requirements Architecture Prototype

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Introduction

Biofeedback Wild Divine games The new game

makers

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The Wild Divine Project

Boulder based company LightstoneTM biofeedback device Journey to the Wild Divine game Specializing in stress reduction & body

health

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The Wild Divine Project

Health Wellness 66% of Americans are seeking help for stress Stress causes 80-85% of all human illness

Biofeedback 30 years used for professional healthcare Heart rate and skin conductivity Patterns of the heart

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Problem: Game for Kids

Company in marketing mode: Exploring new markets New release in progress

Game to be developed for children: Age 3-12 Teach health/stress-relief techniques

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Solution: BioKid

Purpose of BioKid Conceptual view of BioKid Major Requirements BioKid Architecture Prototype

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Solution: BioKid

A game for kids: Adventure Fun Easy to play Teaches how to be healthy

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BioKid Conceptual Diagram

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User Interface Diagrams

Main Menu Choose a Character

Game Screen Robert ScovilleBioKid

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Important Requirements

Hardware and Software Environment Run on Windows XP and Mac OS X Interface with Lightstone biofeedback device

Other Interpret data from Lightstone and detect errors Game play will cater to young audience (~3-12)

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System Architecture

Game Logic

Artificial Intelligence

User Input

Graphics Engine

Sound OutputBeha

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Game Data

Graphics and Movies

Sound and Music

Software

Data Flow

File

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Prototype - Pathfinding

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Prototype – Lightstone Input

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Summary

The Wild Divine Project The Problem The Solution

BioKid Game Requirements Conceptual Overview Architecture Prototype

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