PORTABLE ELECTRONIC REMINDER DEVICE
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1. A portable reminder device, comprising:
- a microprocessor running a software program;
a sound system for emitting prompts and recorded messages;
a microphone for receiving voice messages and instructions;
an audio processing system operatively connected to said microphone, to said sound system, and to said microprocessor, said audio processing system for digitizing received voice messages and instructions and for applying digitized voice messages and instructions to said microprocessor, said audio processing system further for emitting prompts and recorded messages to said sound system when said prompts and recorded messages are received from said microprocessor;
a memory operatively connected to said microprocessor, said memory for storing data from said microprocessor and for applying stored data to said microprocessor when commanded by said microprocessor;
a vibration system operatively connected to said microprocessor for signaling a user by vibration when commanded by said microprocessor;
a motion sensor operatively connected to said microprocessor, said microprocessor for sensing motion;
a motion mode controller for causing said microprocessor to enter a motion mode;
a clock system operatively connected to said microprocessor for providing a system time;
an internal battery for providing operating power; and
a switch for selectively supplying electrical power from said battery to operate the portable reminder;
wherein said software controls said microprocessor to enable receiving inputs from a user to record a message and to play it back at a predetermined time; and
wherein said software controls said microprocessor to play back the message when said microprocessor is in said motion mode.
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Abstract
The invention is a portable electronic device that enables anyone to quickly schedule multiple voice reminders to play back at a specified time, date and frequency. Reminders can be either entered via voice command or manually via device keypad. Operation modes include voice, various audible alerts, visual alerts including but not limited LED lights, silent or vibration as well as motion detection activated. A microprocessor running under the control of a software program controls the keypad and electronic subsystems to implement the device.
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1. A portable reminder device, comprising:
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a microprocessor running a software program; a sound system for emitting prompts and recorded messages; a microphone for receiving voice messages and instructions; an audio processing system operatively connected to said microphone, to said sound system, and to said microprocessor, said audio processing system for digitizing received voice messages and instructions and for applying digitized voice messages and instructions to said microprocessor, said audio processing system further for emitting prompts and recorded messages to said sound system when said prompts and recorded messages are received from said microprocessor; a memory operatively connected to said microprocessor, said memory for storing data from said microprocessor and for applying stored data to said microprocessor when commanded by said microprocessor; a vibration system operatively connected to said microprocessor for signaling a user by vibration when commanded by said microprocessor; a motion sensor operatively connected to said microprocessor, said microprocessor for sensing motion; a motion mode controller for causing said microprocessor to enter a motion mode; a clock system operatively connected to said microprocessor for providing a system time; an internal battery for providing operating power; and a switch for selectively supplying electrical power from said battery to operate the portable reminder; wherein said software controls said microprocessor to enable receiving inputs from a user to record a message and to play it back at a predetermined time; and wherein said software controls said microprocessor to play back the message when said microprocessor is in said motion mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for automated reminders comprising the steps of:
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providing a portable reminder device operable for providing automatic reminder alerts having an audio notification and/or a visual notification; activating the portable reminder device; creating a new reminder on the portable reminder device; activating a motion sensor on the portable reminder device so that when motion is detected, the portable motion sensor device automatically activates at least one reminder notification or alert. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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