
US Patent No: 5,908,301
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Method and device for modifying behavior
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Jun 1, 1999
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Jan 3, 1997
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08/778,815
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Abstract
An interactive pre-set and adjustable behavior modification device suitable for encouraging modification of various behaviors, such as reduced or increased food intake, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption for example, having a plurality of parameters from which a user may selectably choose and adjust a program or accept the default program. The device monitors, and if selected by a user, adjusts, any behavior sequence which includes behavior actions and behavior intervals. If a preset program is selected and the default used, no record of any behavior action or interval is maintained. All other programs selected are recorded and automatically adjusted for the next behavior sequence. A display on the device shows the user what has been selected and the operation of the program. It has a multiple output signals alerting a user of when to begin the next behavior action; when the pre-determined number of behavior actions has been attained; when the pre-determined number of behavior actions is being exceeded; and a special alert signal. The device is configured to accept, and modify automatically or manually, a user's intended goal and the rate at which the user desires to attain the goal. In relation to goal and rate, it is configured to accept and modify the user's physical condition at the start of each program which, when so entered, re-evaluates the progress and adjusts related programs accordingly.
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