METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERSONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE
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1. A network-based personal support system for at least one user, the system comprising:
- (a) a central processor accessible on a computer network;
(b) a database in communication with the central processor, the database configured to store user information;
(c) a controller interface in communication with the central processor;
(d) at least one personal interaction unit in communication with the central processor and disposed at a user location, the personal interaction unit comprising;
(i) a unit processor associated with the personal interaction unit;
(ii) a user interface associated with the personal interaction unit; and
(iii) at least one speaker associated with the personal interaction unit;
(e) location software associated with the system, the location software configured to transmit instructions to the unit to perform an initial search for a specified user;
(f) entertainment software associated with the system, the entertainment software configured to transmit instructions to the unit to actuate an entertainment module, wherein the entertainment module comprises music, a video broadcast, or an interactive game; and
(g) reminder software associated with the system, the reminder software configured to transmit at least one reminder to the user via the user interface regarding an impending deadline or event.
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Abstract
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to network-based personal support systems and related methods. The systems and methods relate to providing support to a user through various types of interactions between the user and a personal support unit. The systems and methods can also relate to collecting and analyzing data relating to the interactions and further can include adjusting or modifying future interactions with the user based on the analysis of the data.
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1. A network-based personal support system for at least one user, the system comprising:
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(a) a central processor accessible on a computer network; (b) a database in communication with the central processor, the database configured to store user information; (c) a controller interface in communication with the central processor; (d) at least one personal interaction unit in communication with the central processor and disposed at a user location, the personal interaction unit comprising; (i) a unit processor associated with the personal interaction unit; (ii) a user interface associated with the personal interaction unit; and (iii) at least one speaker associated with the personal interaction unit; (e) location software associated with the system, the location software configured to transmit instructions to the unit to perform an initial search for a specified user; (f) entertainment software associated with the system, the entertainment software configured to transmit instructions to the unit to actuate an entertainment module, wherein the entertainment module comprises music, a video broadcast, or an interactive game; and (g) reminder software associated with the system, the reminder software configured to transmit at least one reminder to the user via the user interface regarding an impending deadline or event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A network-based personal support system for at least one user, the system comprising:
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(a) a central processor accessible on a computer network; (b) a database in communication with the central processor, the database configured to store user information; (c) a controller interface in communication with the central processor; (d) at least one personal interaction unit in communication with the central processor and disposed at a user location, the personal interaction unit comprising; (i) a user interface associated with the personal interaction unit; and (ii) at least one speaker associated with the personal interaction unit; (e) exercise software associated with the system, the exercise software configured to transmit instructions to the user via the user interface regarding an exercise routine; (f) reminder software associated with the system, the reminder software configured to transmit at least one reminder to the user via the user interface regarding an impending deadline or event; and (g) feedback software associated with the system, the feedback software configured to process user interaction information and transmit feedback information to the user via the personal interaction unit. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A network-based personal support system for a plurality of users, the system comprising:
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(a) a central processor accessible on a computer network; (b) a database in communication with the central processor, the database configured to store user information relating to a plurality of users; (c) a controller interface in communication with the central processor; (d) a plurality of personal interaction units, each of the plurality of units being in communication with the central processor and disposed at a multi-user location, the personal interaction unit comprising; (i) a user interface associated with the personal interaction unit; and (ii) at least one speaker associated with the personal interaction unit; (e) exercise software associated with the system, the exercise software configured to transmit instructions to the user via the user interface regarding an exercise routine; (f) reminder software associated with the system, the reminder software configured to transmit at least one reminder to the user via the user interface regarding an impending deadline or event; and (g) feedback software associated with the system, the feedback software configured to process user interaction information and transmit feedback information to the user via the personal interaction unit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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