System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to performing an interactive activity using a band. In one embodiment, a method includes touching a subset of inputs, associated with a touch sensor of a first band, relating to an interactive activity with a second band. The method may also include communicating, by the first band, first data to a first mobile device, the first data including information that identifies completion of the interactive activity and indicates a time that the subset are selectively touched. The method may also include the first band triggering the first mobile device to communicate second data to a second mobile device to replicate the interactive activity.

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to performing an interactive activity using a band. In one embodiment, a method includes touching a subset of inputs, associated with a touch sensor of a first band, relating to an interactive activity with a second band. The method may also include communicating, by the first band, first data to a first mobile device, the first data including information that identifies completion of the interactive activity and indicates a time that the subset are selectively touched. The method may also include the first band triggering the first mobile device to communicate second data to a second mobile device to replicate the interactive activity.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a counting information updating method for a portable electronic device having a plurality of spheres connected with each other. The method includes: generating an angular velocity signal by a first sensor of the portable electronic device and generating an acceleration signal by a second sensor of the portable electronic device in response to a sphere moving operation; and estimating counting information corresponding to the sphere moving operation by using the angular velocity signal with an assistance of the acceleration signal.

This tool for recording the number of swings in a ball game includes a plurality of holed beads 20 and a cord 30 that is passed through the holes 20H of the beads 20 and that holds the beads 20 so that the beads 20 can slide, the cord 30 is formed from a cord material that does not stretch in an axial direction but that stretches in a diametrical direction and that is normally urged in a diameter-expanding direction, and the cord 30 constrict in diameter so as to elastically interlock with the walls of the holes 20H of the beads 20 and hold the beads 20 in position, whereby the beads do not shift even if a player strongly shakes the tool, the number of swings in the ball game can be reliably recorded and confirmed, and the tool is easily assembled.

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to performing an interactive activity using a band. In one embodiment, a method includes touching a subset of virtual inputs, on a touch sensor associated with a first band, relating to an interactive activity with a second band. The method may also include communicating, by the first band, first data to a first mobile device, the first data including information that identifies completion of the interactive activity and indicates a time that the subset are touched. The method may also include the first band triggering the first mobile device to communicate second data to a second mobile device to replicate the interactive activity.

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to performing an interactive activity using a band. In one embodiment, a method includes touching a subset of virtual inputs, on a touch sensor associated with a first band, relating to an interactive activity with a second band. The method may also include communicating, by the first band, first data to a first mobile device, the first data including information that identifies completion of the interactive activity and indicates a time that the subset are touched. The method may also include the first band triggering the first mobile device to communicate second data to a second mobile device to replicate the interactive activity.

An apparatus for praying the rosary includes a flexible elongate member and a plurality of beads and transition objects carried thereby, a display fixedly attached to each of the transition objects, and a unitary structure that is connected to each end of the conductive wire bundle. The plurality of beads includes sets of beads separated by respective transition objects, wherein one portion of the flexible elongate member is a conductive wire bundle having a plurality of wires for providing power and ground for use by the transition objects. Each display includes a plurality of sections which are individually illuminated by a respective light source to reveal or visually highlight an image in the respective section. The plurality of wires is electrically connected to the display to provide power and ground to the respective light sources. The unitary structure houses a clock, a logic circuit, and a power source for the clock and logic circuit. The logic circuit is electrically connected to the conductive wire bundle so as to output power to one of the respective wires of the conductive wire bundle in accordance with a day of the week as determined by the current state of the clock, and thereby illuminate one of the plurality of sections in each of the transition objects.

An apparatus for praying the rosary includes a flexible elongate member and a plurality of beads and transition objects carried thereby, a display fixedly attached to each of the transition objects, and a unitary structure that is connected to each end of the conductive wire bundle. The plurality of beads includes sets of beads separated by respective transition objects, wherein one portion of the flexible elongate member is a conductive wire bundle having a plurality of wires for providing power and ground for use by the transition objects. Each display includes a plurality of sections which are individually illuminated by a respective light source to reveal or visually highlight an image in the respective section. The plurality of wires is electrically connected to the display to provide power and ground to the respective light sources. The unitary structure houses a clock, a logic circuit, and a power source for the clock and logic circuit. The logic circuit is electrically connected to the conductive wire bundle so as to output power to one of the respective wires of the conductive wire bundle in accordance with a day of the week as determined by the current state of the clock, and thereby illuminate one of the plurality of sections in each of the transition objects.

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to performing an activity by a band. In one embodiment, a method includes touching a subset of virtual inputs, on a surface sensitive to touch associated with a first band, for an activity with a second band. The method may also include communicating, by the first band, first data to a first mobile device. The first data may include information that identifies completion of the activity and indicates a time period that the subset are touched. The method may also include communicating, by the first mobile device, second data to a second mobile device to replicate the activity.

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to performing an activity by a band. In one embodiment, a method includes touching a subset of virtual inputs, on a surface sensitive to touch associated with a first band, for an activity with a second band. The method may also include communicating, by the first band, first data to a first mobile device. The first data may include information that identifies completion of the activity and indicates a time period that the subset are touched. The method may also include communicating, by the first mobile device, second data to a second mobile device to replicate the activity.