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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2011
Michael Wayne Brown, Georgetown, TX (US);
Rabindranath Dutta, Austin, TX (US);
Michael A. Paolini, Austin, TX (US);
Newton James Smith, Jr., Austin, TX (US);
Michael Wayne Brown, Georgetown, TX (US);
Rabindranath Dutta, Austin, TX (US);
Michael A. Paolini, Austin, TX (US);
Newton James Smith, Jr., Austin, TX (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A particular consumable item, purchased by an individual for potential consumption, is detected. Separate health index values each associated with a separate one of multiple health index components are determined for consumption of the particular consumable item. At least one electronic incentive for the individual is selected based on the separate health index values matching at least one health index value requirement specified in a database of electronic incentives.