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Method and System for Preventing Virus-Related Obesity and Obesity Related Diseases

  • US 20180360394A1
  • Filed: 08/10/2018
  • Published: 12/20/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A kit for preventing infection by a virus, comprising:

  • a container for assaying an agent indicating the presence of antibodies to a predetermined virus, said agent present in a biological sample selected from the group consisting of a body fluid, feces, blood, and saliva, at least one sensor positioned near a person'"'"'s face;

    a signal generating device that employs a signal operatively associated with said at least one sensor;

    a semiconductor device programmed to select one of a plurality of predetermined distances of proximity so that a person'"'"'s hand triggers the signal generating device to warn a person that their hand is in the proximity of their face; and

    a transmitter for communicating from the sensor to a recording device the occurrence of said signal, said recording device recording the occurrence of said signal to indicate the number of hand-to-face contacts by said person, thereby reducing the risk that virus related infections will be acquired by said person;

    wherein said at least one sensor includes two spaced sensors; and

    wherein said semiconductor device is adapted to monitor movement of a hand of a person within at least 12 inches from the face of the person.

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