Method and device for modifying behavior
First Claim
1. A device adapted to modify specific behavior of a user of said device, said specific behavior comprised of a plurality of behavior sequences further comprised of a sequence of discrete behavior actions and behavior intervals between said discrete behavior actions, said device comprising:
- a) a control means adapted to produce operational states of said device;
b) a parameter set provided by said control means, said parameter set including one or more parameters and adapted to determine the operation of said control means;
c) an adjustment means adapted to adjust one or more said parameters in said parameter set to one or more values;
d) a display means adapted to display said values of one or more said parameters in said parameters set to a user;
e) an output means adapted to produce one or more signals for a single said discrete behavior action;
f) an activation parameter contained within said parameter set, said activation parameter having at least two states corresponding toi) active state, wherein said signals are generated to prompt the user in said behavior sequence;
ii) inactive state, wherein said device is not in said active state;
g) a pace parameter contained within said parameter set, said pace parameter relating to a time duration between said signals during said active state, said time duration corresponding to said behavior intervals; and
h) a timing means provided by said control means, said timing means adapted to generate said time duration between said signals according to said pace parameter;
whereby when a user activates said device using said adjustment means to select said active state, said timing means determines said time duration between said signals according to said pace parameter, and said output means generates said signals such that, by following said signals the user engages in a said behavior sequence adapted to modify said specific behavior.
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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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1. A device adapted to modify specific behavior of a user of said device, said specific behavior comprised of a plurality of behavior sequences further comprised of a sequence of discrete behavior actions and behavior intervals between said discrete behavior actions, said device comprising:
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a) a control means adapted to produce operational states of said device; b) a parameter set provided by said control means, said parameter set including one or more parameters and adapted to determine the operation of said control means; c) an adjustment means adapted to adjust one or more said parameters in said parameter set to one or more values; d) a display means adapted to display said values of one or more said parameters in said parameters set to a user; e) an output means adapted to produce one or more signals for a single said discrete behavior action; f) an activation parameter contained within said parameter set, said activation parameter having at least two states corresponding to i) active state, wherein said signals are generated to prompt the user in said behavior sequence; ii) inactive state, wherein said device is not in said active state; g) a pace parameter contained within said parameter set, said pace parameter relating to a time duration between said signals during said active state, said time duration corresponding to said behavior intervals; and h) a timing means provided by said control means, said timing means adapted to generate said time duration between said signals according to said pace parameter;
whereby when a user activates said device using said adjustment means to select said active state, said timing means determines said time duration between said signals according to said pace parameter, and said output means generates said signals such that, by following said signals the user engages in a said behavior sequence adapted to modify said specific behavior. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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