Bladder and bowel training system with removable voice module system
First Claim
1. A system for providing an audio message responsive to activation of a device comprising:
- circuitry for storing and playing back said audio message, a housing for containing said circuitry, said housing provided with a first set of electrical contacts for conveying power and signal levels to and from said circuitry, a receptacle associated with said device for coupling said housing to said device, said receptacle provided with a second set of electrical contacts, one of each of said second set of electrical contacts contacting a respective one of said first set of electrical contacts, activation means responsive to activation of said device so that upon activation of said device, said circuitry is energized to play said audio message.
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Abstract
Circuitry for providing playback of an audio message responsive to activation of a device is provided. The playback circuitry and storage for the voice signal may be provided in the form of a module that plugs into a receptacle in the device, and receives an activation signal and electrical power from the device. In some embodiments, the module may be recorded by an instructor or clinician for instructional or therapeutic purposes and changed as a subject progresses. In other embodiments the module may be prerecorded and selected depending on a situation. Applications range from instructional audio messages in a toothbrush or rental car, to advertising modules responsive to proximity of a potential customer or instructions in a medical device such as a defibrillator or glucose monitor. In another embodiment, the module may record audio responsive to activation of a driver upon which a crime is being committed, such as a carjacking.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for providing an audio message responsive to activation of a device comprising:
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circuitry for storing and playing back said audio message, a housing for containing said circuitry, said housing provided with a first set of electrical contacts for conveying power and signal levels to and from said circuitry, a receptacle associated with said device for coupling said housing to said device, said receptacle provided with a second set of electrical contacts, one of each of said second set of electrical contacts contacting a respective one of said first set of electrical contacts, activation means responsive to activation of said device so that upon activation of said device, said circuitry is energized to play said audio message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for providing an audio message responsive to activation of a device comprising:
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a separate, discrete housing, circuitry within said housing for storing and playing back an audio message, a first set of electrical contacts on an exterior side of said housing for conveying power and signals to said circuitry, a receptacle in said device for removably receiving said housing, said receptacle having a second set of electrical contacts for contacting a respective one of said first set of electrical contacts, whereby said housing is removable and replaceable within said housing, activation means responsive to activation of said device so that upon activation of said device, said circuitry is energized to play said audio message. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A device for replicating an audio message system comprising:
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a housing, audio storage and playback circuitry mounted in said housing, said circuitry provided with a first set of electrical contacts for at least providing power and an energizing signal to said circuitry, a mating socket in said device for removably receiving said housing, said socket provided with a second set of electrical contacts physically communicating with said first set of contacts for conveying said power and said energizing signal to said circuitry, a switch associated with said device for energizing said audio circuitry. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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