Behavior modification apparatus and method of use thereof

• US 9,454,859 B2
• Filed: 11/12/2013
• Issued: 09/27/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michael D. Roth
• Original Assignee: Michael D. Roth
• Inventors: Roth, Michael D.
• Primary Examiner(s): BLOUNT, ERIC
• Application Number:
  US14/078,112
• Publication Number:
  US 20150130611A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,050 Days
• Field of Search: 340/539.13, 340/573.1, 340/573.4
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 28/063 preventing starting of vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 5/02 Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only apparatus forming part of taximeters G07B13/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/28 the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/22 responsive to presence or absence of persons

Abstract

The invention comprises a personal tracking system that identifies an individual, tracks achievements and/or failures of the individual, reports the achievements and/or failures to an authority within an authority system, and provides rewards for the achievements and/or provides punishments for the failures. In one example, the identification system is a personal identification bracelet used as part of an ignition interlock breathalyzer system. Generally, any information associated with the personal identification device and/or the peripheral tracking/monitoring device is maintained in a secure format warranting true information, which is usable in a legal setting, in a training program, or as part of a reward/punishment system.

Claims

1. A method for tracking personal achievements of an individual, comprising the steps of:

using a personal identification system to warrant identity of the individual, said personal identification system comprising a wearable microchip;

using an achievement tracking system to track achievements of the individual;

an authority system awarding rewards to the individual using output comprising both;

(1) warranted identity of the individual transmitted from said personal identification system; and

(2) personal achievements of the individual transmitted from said achievement tracking system; and

using said achievement tracking system to track behavior of the individual;

using a personal communication device of the individual to relay said output to at least one of said achievement tracking system and said authority system in the form of a secure digital certificate;

wherein said output comprises a compiled history log digitally transmitted in a secure chain of true and accurate data using transaction stamps admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence,

wherein the tracked behavior of the individual comprises at least one of;

education;

passed alcohol tests collected as part of use of a vehicle ignition interlock system; and

personal aid to others.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of:

using a vehicle driven by the individual to track said behavior, said behavior comprising tracking position of the individual'"'"'s driving location relative to at least one of;

a court ordered geographical zone;

a virtual fence;

an approved route to work;

a restricted location;

departure from a county; and

departure from a state.

3. The method of claim 1, said behavior comprising driving performance as measured through use of at least one of:

sudden stops, sudden starts, and sudden swerves as measured by a vehicle driven by the individual.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of:

using a personal communication device of the individual to relay output from said personal identification system and said achievement tracking system to said authority system in the form of a secure digital certificate.

6. The method of claim 5, said authority system comprising an authority figure authorized to administer a reward to the individual, said authority figure comprising at least one of:

a parole officer;

a probation officer;

a correctional officer; and

a court appointed administrator.

7. The method of claim 6, said authority figure granting a reward of at least one of:

a reduced fine; and

removal of a fine.

8. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of:

combining use of said achievement tracking system with a vehicle ignition system, said vehicle ignition system providing to said achievement tracking system a summary of driving performance of the individual.

11. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of:

using said achievement tracking system to track at least one failure of the individual the at least one failure comprising entry into a restricted area, the restricted area comprising at least one of;

a playground, a school, and a bar; and

using said authority system to administer punishment for tracked failures of the individual.

4. A method for tracking personal achievements of an individual, comprising the steps of:

using a personal identification system to warrant identity of the individual, said personal identification system comprising a wearable microchip;

using an achievement tracking system to track achievements of the individual;

an authority system awarding rewards to the individual using output comprising both;

(1) warranted identity of the individual transmitted from said personal identification system; and

(2) personal achievements of the individual transmitted from said achievement tracking system; and

using said achievement tracking system to check for impairment of at least one of;

an airline pilot;

a heavy machinery operator;

a police officer; and

a court official,

said achievement tracking system comprising a kiosk testing station; and

using said kiosk to generate a secure digital certificate comprising results of said check for impairment,

wherein said output comprises a compiled history loci digitally transmitted in a secure chain of true and accurate data using transaction stamps admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence.

9. A method for tracking personal achievements of an individual, comprising the steps of:

using a personal identification system to warrant identity of the individual, said personal identification system comprising a wearable microchip;

using an achievement tracking system to track achievements of the individual;

an authority system awarding rewards to the individual using output comprising both;

(1) warranted identity of the individual transmitted from said personal identification system; and

(2) personal achievements of the individual transmitted from said achievement tracking system; and

using output from said wearable microchip in setting a velocity regulator control of a vehicle,

wherein said output comprises a compiled history loci digitally transmitted in a secure chain of true and accurate data using transaction stamps admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence.

10. A method for tracking personal achievements of an individual, comprising the steps of:

using a personal identification system to warrant identity of the individual, said personal identification system comprising a wearable microchip;

using an achievement tracking system to track achievements of the individual; and

an authority system awarding rewards to the individual using output comprising both;

(1) warranted identity of the individual transmitted from said personal identification system; and

(2) personal achievements of the individual transmitted from said achievement tracking system,

wherein said output comprises a compiled history loci digitally transmitted in a secure chain of true and accurate data using transaction stamps admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence,

wherein said achievement tracking system comprises at least one of;

said personal identification system further comprising;

using a live chat system to provide witness to an alcohol breath test;

a physical fitness tracking program; and

a financial arrangement tracking program.

12. An apparatus for tracking personal achievements of an individual, comprising:

a personal identification system, comprising a wearable microchip configured to warrant identity of the individual;

an achievement tracking system configured to track achievements of the individual, said achievement tracking system further comprising;

a kiosk configured for monitoring at least one of;

presence of an illegal substance; and

concentration of a controlled substance; and

an authority system configured and authorized to use output of both said personal identification system and said achievement tracking system in disposition of rewards to the individual, said output comprising both;

(1) warranted identity of the individual transmitted from said personal identification system; and

(2) personal achievements of the individual transmitted from said achievement tracking system,

wherein said output comprises a compiled history log digitally transmitted in a secure chain of true and accurate data admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, said personal identification system further comprising:

a bracelet configured for wearing by the individual, said microchip embedded in said bracelet, said bracelet used in warranting presence and proximity of the individual.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, said bracelet further comprising:

a lock, said lock openable only through use of at least one of a form of a key and destructive force, said bracelet configured for use on a wrist of the individual.

15. The apparatus of claim 13, said achievement tracking system further comprising:

a receiver, said receiver configured to receive communication from said bracelet,

a vehicle ignition system configured to operate based upon said communication.