An Overview of BioKid A Biofeedback Game For Kids and Their Health Camille Dodson Daniel Off Robert Scoville Ghassan Zaynoun Sponsored by: The Wild Divine Project

2 Focus of this Presentation The Wild Divine Project The Problem The Solution BioKid Game Conceptual Overview Requirements Architecture Prototype Camille Dodson BioKid

3 Introduction Biofeedback Wild Divine games The new game makers Camille Dodson BioKid

4 The Wild Divine Project Boulder based company Lightstone TM biofeedback device Journey to the Wild Divine game Specializing in stress reduction & body health Camille Dodson BioKid

5 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 Camille Dodson BioKid

6 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 BioKid Ghassan Zaynoun

7 Solution: BioKid Purpose of BioKid Conceptual view of BioKid Major Requirements BioKid Architecture Prototype BioKid Ghassan Zaynoun

8 Solution: BioKid A game for kids: Adventure Fun Easy to play Teaches how to be healthy BioKid Ghassan Zaynoun

9 BioKid Conceptual Diagram Ghassan Zaynoun BioKid

10 User Interface Diagrams Main MenuChoose a Character Game Screen Robert Scoville BioKid

11 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) Robert Scoville BioKid

12 System Architecture Robert Scoville BioKid

13 Prototype - Pathfinding Daniel Off BioKid

14 Prototype – Lightstone Input Daniel Off BioKid

15 Summary The Wild Divine Project The Problem The Solution BioKid Game Requirements Conceptual Overview Architecture Prototype Daniel Off BioKid