Reminder phone
First Claim
1. An apparatus for providing reminders comprising:
- a microprocessor under program control;
an internal clock in communication with said microprocessor;
storage in communication with said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor, said internal clock and said storage are co-operative (i) to store a reminder message having an expiration time, (ii) to play the reminder message to a user at a predetermined time, and (iii) to detect a response of the user prior to the expiration of the reminder message;
a telephone in communication with said microprocessor; and
a personal emergency response system in communication with said telephone and said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor triggers an alarm for activating said personal emergency response system if said reminder message expires without said microprocessor detecting a response thereto.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a personal emergency response system having a home communicator with fully integrated capabilities to provide messages and reminders on a timed basis for the well being, safety and comfort of the subscriber as well as providing the emergency response capabilities of present systems. The invention may be embodied in a small tabletop device which can include a speakerphone and other telephone functions and which is plugged into the telephone line at the subscriber'"'"'s home or other facility. The unit includes microprocessor-based circuitry including an internal clock and data storage for containing control and message information. Data storage can be via a digital storage chip such as an EPROM. The invention serves as an interactive attendant for the subscriber by which the subscriber can have an increased sense of security in the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency, and in being provided with timely reminders in the course of daily activities.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus for providing reminders comprising:
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a microprocessor under program control;
an internal clock in communication with said microprocessor;
storage in communication with said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor, said internal clock and said storage are co-operative (i) to store a reminder message having an expiration time, (ii) to play the reminder message to a user at a predetermined time, and (iii) to detect a response of the user prior to the expiration of the reminder message;
a telephone in communication with said microprocessor; and
a personal emergency response system in communication with said telephone and said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor triggers an alarm for activating said personal emergency response system if said reminder message expires without said microprocessor detecting a response thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus for providing reminders comprising:
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a microprocessor under program control;
an internal clock in communication with said microprocessor;
storage in communication with said microprocessor and wherein said microprocessor, said internal clock and said storage are operative to provide a reminder to a user at a predetermined time;
a telephone in communication with said microprocessor; and
a personal emergency response system in communication with said telephone and said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor, said internal clock and said storage are operative to require a user to login periodically and wherein absence of a login is indicative of a condition requiring attention and activating said personal emergency response system.
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