At operation 350, when the hash of the body activity data of user 145 is validated at operation 340, the compute resource 210 of FIG. By way of example, and not limitation, such architectures include Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, Enhanced ISA (EISA) bus, Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) local bus, and Peripheral Component Interconnects (PCI) bus. 1. This technology uses cryptography (encryption and decryption methods) to secure data transfers. By varying the difficulty, a roughly constant rate of block generation may be kept. The system of any preceding and/or succeeding Concept(s), wherein the body activity data is generated using a hash algorithm converting human body activity into Among these, the most well known is a blockchain- based cryptocurrency. [0040] For example, operation 420 may use audio hash function, where the histogram of frequencies of the codified body activity are summed up, or bit manipulation, such as XOR [00105] Concept 20. April 20, 2020. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). [0080] The computer program product may comprise all the respective features enabling the implementation of the methodology described herein, and which - when loaded in a Most blockchain-based cryptocurrency is decentralized in the sense that it has no central point of control. Compare that to Microsoft’s patent number: wo (world organization)/2020 (year)/060606 (patent number). [0090] Concept 5. By the way, their patent number is WO2020 – 060606. 4, operation 330 may comprise operations 410 and 420. [0089] Concept 4. 1 illustrates an example environment 100 in which some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced. 10. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited by the specific illustrated embodiments, but only by the scope of the appended claims. In the blockchain, the task(s) may be included as a transaction in the public ledger 230. In some embodiments, one single vector may be generated at operation 710. Microsoft has filed a patent titled “Cryptocurrency system using body activity data” which was published yesterday. Recently, Lolli developed an online application that allows one to mine Bitcoin by shopping online. For example, hash functions include functions that map an initial input data set of an output data set. Not one bit (pardon the tech pun). or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a“circuit,”“module” or“system.” Furthermore, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product embodied in one or more computer readable medium(s) having computer readable program code embodied thereon. [0003] A blockchain is a data structure that stores a list of transactions and can be thought of as a distributed electronic ledger that records transactions between source identifier(s) and destination identifier(s). [0018] Corresponding numerals and symbols in the different figures generally refer to corresponding parts unless otherwise indicated. then be used to create a ledger, which is typically an append-only database. 8. However, it was only published this year—the same month Gates announced his decision to move on to humanitarian work. In still another example, user device 130 may filter a raw signal of the body activity using one or more filters to apply the filtered body activity signal to an audio hash function or algorithm at operation 420. The method of any preceding and/or succeeding Concept(s), wherein the body activity data is generated using a hash algorithm converting human body activity into an encryption output, and the generated body activity data comprises a hash of the sensed body activity of the user. The patent was submitted to the World In other words, a directive can be given to a specific user via a digital device such as a smartphone or perhaps an implanted microchip. [0075] Computer program code for carrying out operations for aspects of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language such as Java, Smalltalk, C++ or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the“C” programming language or similar programming languages, a scripting language such as Perl, VBS or similar languages, and/or functional languages such as Lisp and ML and logic-oriented languages such as Prolog. For example, the task performed by user 145 and the number of cryptocurrency units awarded to user 145, and/or contents linking data that links one block 520 to a previous block 510, and proof-of- work data, for example, the validated hash of the body activity, that ensures that the state of the blockchain 500 is valid and is endorsed/verified by a majority of the record keeping system. Human body activity associated with a task provided to a user may be used in a mining process of a cryptocurrency system. As described in detail above with respect to FIG. The system of any preceding and/or succeeding Concept(s), wherein the body activity data comprises one or more vectors produced from the body activity sensed by the sensor. [0069] Computer system 800 may also communicate with one or more external devices 860 such as a keyboard, a pointing device, a display 870, etc; one or more devices that enable a user to interact with computer system; and/or any devices (e.g., network card, modem, etc.) Body activity data may be generated based on the sensed body activity of the user. [0084] The system and method of the present disclosure may be implemented and run on a general-purpose computer or special-purpose computer system. The method of one of claims 10-12, wherein the body activity data comprises one or more vectors produced from the body activity sensed by the sensor. [2] https://www.coindesk.com/microsoft-files-patent-application-for-crypto-mining-system-powered-by-human-activity. Here is wisdom. This process is referred to as“mining”. The method of claim 13, further comprising: receiving, by the cryptocurrency system, from the device of the user, data of the body activity generated before the hash algorithm is applied and the hash of the body activity; rehashing, by the cryptocurrency system, the data of the body activity; and comparing, by the cryptocurrency system, the rehashed data with the hash of the body activity received from the device of the user to verify the body activity data. voxels of a brain image) and/or the vectors (or embeddings) may generate a“proof of work” and be transmitted to cryptocurrency system/network 150. [00106] Concept 21. The cryptocurrency system communicatively coupled to the device of the user may verify if the body activity data satisfies one or more conditions set by the cryptocurrency system, and award cryptocurrency to the user whose body activity data is verified. The system of one of claims 1-3, wherein the cryptocurrency system awards the cryptocurrency to the user by generating a block for the awarded cryptocurrency and adding the block to a blockchain stored in the cryptocurrency system. [0050] For example, in the blockchain cryptocurrency system, at operation 340, at least one of compute resources 210 of FIG. Body activity data may be generated based on the sensed body activity of the user. It has made lots of rounds on Reddit and many people are drawing their own conclusions in regard. [0021] FIG. coupons, rebates, offers or upsales, Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services, Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for anthropometrical measurements, such as weight, height, strength, TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. [0046] The target range of valid body activity may be set using statistical data so that normal body activity, activity that can easily happen, or faking body activity cannot be validated. In one example, the body activity can be codified by extracting one or more values from the sensed body activity, such as minimum and/or maximum amplitude(s) or frequency(ies) of a body activity signal (e g. brain waves). [00103] Concept 18. It will be further understood that the terms“comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. 060606. Microsoft’s new patent is for a new type of Crypto Mining System, or a new way to create cryptocurrency. modification detection codes [MDCs], MD5, SHA or RIPEMD, COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS, Computer systems based on biological models, Computer systems based on biological models using neural network models, Architectures, e.g. For example, to verify if the hash of the body activity of user 145, cryptocurrency system 150 2, can decide the legitimate vector and similarity. Bitcoin is one of the examples of blockchain-based cryptocurrency. 4 shows a flow diagram of an operation for generating body activity data according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; [0014] FIG. An algorithm stored in user device 130, or any device, server, system or network communicatively connected to user device 130 over communication network 120, may transform the data of the body activity generated by sensor 140 (or user device 130) into one or more vectors. the code of the body activity generated at operation 410 or the hash of the body activity generated at operation 420) may represent that the body activity of user 145 is within a target range. Microsoft has proposed a system that can mine cryptocurrencies using data collected from humans as they exercise or read an advertisement. However, blockchain-based cryptocurrency can also be implemented in a centralized system having a central point of control over the cryptocurrency. Did Microsoft file a patent application with the number 060606 for body-interfaced cryptocurrency to be implanted in humans, as well as include 5G wireless technology and vaccines? The system of any preceding and/or succeeding Concept(s), wherein the body activity data is generated by producing one or more vectors from the body activity sensed by the sensor and encrypting the one or more vectors. A cryptocurrency system using humans who have been chipped as the “Miners”. [0071] As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, aspects of the present disclosure may be embodied as a system, method or computer program product. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. [0008] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. Microsoft has filed for a patent for a new cryptocurrency mining system that will purportedly leverage the data collected from people via sensors, as they interact with advertising or exercise, instead of using equipment that requires massive amounts of power. cryptocurrency systems. 2 verifies if the hash of the body activity data of user 145 is valid. leading repeating digit pairs, such as“121212”, or triplets“123123”). receive, from the device of the user, data of the body activity generated before the hash algorithm is applied and the hash of the body activity; rehash the data of the body activity; and. [0055] At operation 710, user device 130 produces one or more vectors (or embeddings), such as an array of floating point numbers, from the data of the body activity generated by sensor 140 (or user device 130). The hardware and software components of the computer system of the present application may include and may be included within fixed and portable devices such as desktop, laptop, and/or server. The patent, which was published on March 26, 2020 on Patent Scope, describes how the human body and brain can be used to mine cryptocurrency. This validation process includes computationally solving a difficult problem that is also easy to verify and is sometimes called a“proof-of-work”. It should be understood that although not shown, other hardware and/or software components could be used in conjunction with computer system. For example, cryptocurrency system 150 may receive, from user device 130, data of the body activity generated before the hash algorithm is applied, rehash that data, and then compare the rehashed data with the hash received from user device 130 to check whether the body activity data is generated based on human, not random computer generated data. The system, method, and computer program products described herein may be applied to both centralized and Many cryptocurrencies include the use of a blockchain to provide security and prevent fraud as double spending. content sharing website, and cloud network or server), or any other information or service which may produce effects on users. [0087] Concept 2. WO2020060606 - CRYPTOCURRENCY SYSTEM USING BODY ACTIVITY DATA. [0049] At operation 350, when the body activity data transmitted from user device 130 satisfies one or more conditions set by cryptocurrency system 150, cryptocurrency system 150 awards cryptocurrency to user 145. [0041] In some embodiments, an analog hash function where the body activities themselves are hashes can be used. volatile computer system storage media. Now, what could possibly go wrong with that? The method of any preceding and/or succeeding Concept(s), wherein the verifying if the body activity data satisfies the one or more conditions set by the cryptocurrency system comprises determining if the hash of the sensed body activity includes repeated patterns or a mathematical property set by the cryptocurrency system. The tasks provided by task server 110 will be discussed in more detail below. The repeating number patterns may include a repeating number (e.g. The compute resource 210, which performed operations 340 and 350, may be also rewarded with transaction fees and/or cryptocurrency. The patent talks about a new cryptocurrency that uses body activity data for mining allowing users to mine the currency without needing an expensive mining rig. The sensor 140 may transmit information/data to user device 130. 4. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural, logical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, computer resource (or node) 210 of FIG. The method of claim 10, wherein the one or more conditions are set by the cryptocurrency system based on an amount of human body activity associated with the task provided to the device of the user. may determine, for example, but not limited to, (i) whether the hash of the body activity of user 145 has a specific certain pattern, repeated patterns, a mathematical properties or the number of leading numbers, characters or strings (e.g. Operation Corona – Microsoft Patent 060606 – Body interfaced digital currency “The cryptocurrency system communicatively coupled to the device of the user may verify if the body activity data satisfies one or more conditions set by the cryptocurrency system, and award cryptocurrency to the user whose body activity data is verified.” This is the patent information for the Microsoft device to buy and sell cryptocurrency using the human body, enjoy! user device 130, is within the target range set by cryptocurrency system 150, or comprises a desirable pattern set by cryptocurrency system 150. The concept was developed in the 1980s but gained steam with the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008. 7 shows a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a computer-implemented method using vectors (or embedding). cipher block chaining [CBC], electronic codebook [ECB] or Galois/counter mode [GCM], Key distribution or management, e.g. For example, the target range of valid body activity may be selected from a range that human miners cannot fake their own body activity to satisfy the target range to prove and validate the proof-of-work. For example, a compute resource 210 may only be connected to blockchain network 200 during a certain period of time each day or may only be connected to blockchain network 200 intermittently throughout the day. 2 can share their proof The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more conditions are set based on an amount of human body activity associated with a task which is provided to the device of the user. The cryptocurrency system communicatively coupled to the device of the user may verify if the body activity data satisfies one or more conditions set by the cryptocurrency system, and award cryptocurrency to the user whose body activity data is verified. [0019] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. [00113] Concept 28. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) This global leader will work in conjunction with a sidekick, known as The False Prophet, who is all too happy to do his evil bidding. The module 815 may be programmed into the integrated circuits of processor 810, or loaded from memory 820, storage device 840, or network 850 or combinations thereof. For example, cryptocurrency system 150 may determine whether the vector(s) of the body activity have similarity (or relationship) with a legitimate vector (or a baseline vector) set by an algorithm of cryptocurrency system 150. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the transaction may be the task performed by user 145. [0096] Concept 11. The method of any preceding and/or succeeding Concept(s), wherein the verifying if the body activity data satisfies the one or more conditions comprises determining if the body activity data represents more than an amount of the body activity set by the cryptocurrency system. [0061] If the vector(s) received from user device 130 have the mathematical property(ies) set by cryptocurrency system/network 150, cryptocurrency system/network 150 rehashes the data of the body activity, transmitted from user device 130 (Operation 750), and then compares the rehashed output with the vectors (or the hash) received from user device 130 (Operation 760). 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