System for deterrence of unhealthy behavior
OwnerAvinash Patwardhaninventor
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Abstract
A system for deterring undesirable behavior may include a container with a sensor. The container may hold food that is prohibited for a user of the system, but not for non-users of the system. The sensor may be configured to sense information that is unique to the user. A microprocessor may receive a signal from the sensor and determine whether a user or a non-user of the system has engaged with the sensor. If the user activates the sensor, the microprocessor may provide a personalized cue to the user through an output device to deter the user from eating the prohibited food in the container.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a container;
- at least one sensor incorporated in the container;
- a microprocessor;
- and
- an output device;
- wherein the at least one sensor is configured to sense information unique to a user, the information being sufficient to distinguish the user from a non-user;
- and
- wherein the microprocessor is configured to:
- receive a signal from the at least one sensor corresponding to an attempt by the user to access contents of the container;
- and
- provide a personalized cue for the user through the output device, wherein the cue is provided before the access can occur.
A system comprising:
- a container;
- at least one sensor incorporated in the container;
- an internet program;
- and
- an output device;
- wherein the at least one sensor is configured to sense information unique to a user, the information being sufficient to distinguish the user from a non-user;
- and
- wherein the internet program is configured to:
- receive a signal from the at least one sensor corresponding to an attempt by the user to access contents of the container;
- and
- provide a personalized cue for the user through the output device, wherein the cue is provided before the access can occur.
A system comprising:
- a location sensor;
- a microprocessor;
- and
- an output device;
- wherein the location sensor is configured to determine a location a user;
- and
- wherein the microprocessor is configured to:
- receive a signal from the location sensor corresponding to an attempt by the user to go to a prohibited location;
- store a plurality of prohibited locations for the user;
- and
- provide a personalized cue for the user through the output device, wherein the cue is provided before the user gets to the prohibited location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.