Activity monitoring device
First Claim
1. A device for monitoring the activity of a user, comprising a carrier for positioning adjacent a user, a motion sensor mounted on the carrier and adapted to detect the user performing a predefined type or amount of motion, a timer connected to the motion sensor so as to be reset should the predefined motion be detected, and an alarm connected to the timer for triggering thereby, should the timer count a preset time period without being reset.
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Abstract
A device for monitoring the inactivity of a user, wich device finds particular use in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers and other travellers. The device comprises a carrier (20) for positionig adjecent a user, a motion sensor (10) mounted on the carrier (20) and adapted to detect the user performing motion, a timer (12) connected to the motion sensor (10) and reset when the predefined motion is detected, and an alarm (14) operated should the timer (12) count a preset time period without being reset. The carrier (20) is preferably a small container that can be strapped around the limb of a wearer. Failure to undertake the required motion will cause the alarm (14) to be activited, thus notifying the wearer of the onmission.
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- 1. A device for monitoring the activity of a user, comprising a carrier for positioning adjacent a user, a motion sensor mounted on the carrier and adapted to detect the user performing a predefined type or amount of motion, a timer connected to the motion sensor so as to be reset should the predefined motion be detected, and an alarm connected to the timer for triggering thereby, should the timer count a preset time period without being reset.
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22. A device as claimed in any of the preceding, in which the device is controlled by a microcomputer embedded in the carrier, which microcomputer is reprogrammable to allow for multiple uses of the device
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