GB2373070A - Personal Diet Monitor - Google Patents

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GB2373070A
GB2373070A GB0105577A GB0105577A GB2373070A GB 2373070 A GB2373070 A GB 2373070A GB 0105577 A GB0105577 A GB 0105577A GB 0105577 A GB0105577 A GB 0105577A GB 2373070 A GB2373070 A GB 2373070A
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    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
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    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
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Abstract

The personal diet monitor calculates the amount of calories consumed by an end user. It is programmable for each user in order to deliver personal progress and advice on next calories target. The normal frequencies for portion entry in the unit is reminded by mean of a blip(sound alarm). The unit also calculates the Body/Mass Index (BMI).

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Product Description Personal Diet Monitor Background The invention relates to a portable programmable calories target indicator involving sportive activities record with evaluations.
Problems that it solves Calories'counting is well known, but it involves a difficult and dedicated task affecting a lot of people in terms of discouragement and in getting satisfactory results. It involves people who want to reduce, increase or control their eating habits. In order to help them to change their habits and to raise consciousness, the indication of appropriate frequencies (Time), range of normal calorie consumption and friendly encouragement is needed.
What it does.
An object of this invention is to provide a portable-programmable calories target indicator set for each i user which allows ease of access and use, programming facilities, progress evaluation and challenging sportive activity record.
Essential features.
This invention provides an electronic unit (hardware and software), a screen (for display and data entry), a keypad and the main box with its lid (Some important features but not essential) (Plastic or metallic)
Besinnin2 of the description. A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to accompanying drawing in which : Figure 1 shows a front view of the whole electronic calories target indicator.
Figure 2 is a section view showing hardware and electronic parts.
Principle of the nrosram.
In order to set a daily target for each individual, calculations have to be done: Calculation 1: To determine if body is underweight, healthy or overweight - The BMI. Body Mass Index.
BMI= Weight/ (Weight *Height) Weight in kg, Height m meter If BMI equal to: 16-18 Underweight 20-25 healthy weight 27-30 Overweight Calculation 2: Fmd a ratio which compare the normal calories consumption for an individual and the new calories target that have to be taken to loose or gain weight (maximum I pounds a week).
Set up for each individual: - Entry of data to calculating the BAI Body Mass Index, which evaluates if body is healthy The data will comprise, sex, weight, height, age, body shape and level of activity (option).
- Entry of data to setting beep reminder for personal frequencies of daily consumption if desired Example : Breakfast usually taken at 7: 30, Morning break at 10 : 30 am etc.
PS. The beep reminder can be deactivated if not required Storing information : Entry of information by daily meal aimed to give indications on meals taken during the day Selection of the desired function, Breakfast, Morning Break, Lunch, Afternoon Break, Dinner, Evening Break
Selection of the desired type of portion, Drink, Fruit, Meat, Vegetable, Desert and MiscellaneouslMeals.
Selection of the desired portion, Eg : Under Dnnk, Water, Juice, Alcohol, coffee and the.
Selection of the desired quantity, 25 cl, 50, cl, 100 cl, 1 pint, 1.5 pints and 2 pints.
BLOCK DIAGRAMM Representation of Product for Actions
Setting up day no. 1 1. Enter Name ? 2. Date of birth ? 3. Enter Height ? 4. Enter Weight ? Welcome"Morad"tothenewPDC.
Your new target is 1500 calories and 200 g of fat Wishing you best of luck on your new program
First Reminder. You have not entered Blip from PDC at 8: 00 the portion. am j (every 10 minutes until portion is entered, can be "Nothing ") Portion Key activated Please enter the portion Enter Key activated Please enter the quantity (1,2 gram) Enter Key activated Congratulation !!!! Second Reminder. You have not entered Blip from PDC at 10: 30 the portion. am Portion Key activated Please enter the portion Enter Key activated Please enter the quantity Enter Key activated Congratulation !!!! Third Reminder. You have not entered Blip from PDC at 13: 00 the portion. am Portion Key activated Please enter the portion Enter Key activated Please enter the quantity (1,2 .. or gram) Enter Key activated Congratulation !!!! Fourth Reminder. You enterede Blip from PDC at 16: 30 the portion. am Portion Key activated Please enter the portion Enter activated Please enter the quantity (1,2 .. or gram) Enter key activated Congratulation !!!!
Fifth Reminder. l You have not entered Blip from PDC at 19: 30 ! the portion. : am : Portion Key activated j Please enter the portion Enter Key activated Please enter the quantity (1,2 .. or gram) Enter Key activated Congratulation !!!! Last Reminder. You entered Blip from PDC at 22: 00 the portion. am Portion Key activated Please enter the portion Enter Key activated Please enter the quantity (1,2 or gram) Enter Key activated Congratulation !!!!!
Evaluation of Previous Day : Congratulation your achieved your target, I am proud of you.
Your new target is 1450 calories and 190 g of fat Wishing you best of luck on your new target or Yesterday you were below your target, Try again today you can do it, wishing you good luck

Claims (3)

  1. Claims 1. A Personal Diet Monitor comprises an electronic unit (harware and software), a screen (for display and data entry), a keypad and the main box with its lid. The product is portable and programmable and delivers progress of consumption of calories with recommendations for the next day defined by an amount of calorie target. It also records sportives activities done by end user and awarding credits according to progress.
  2. 2. A Personal Diet Monitor as claim 1 wherein normal frequencies of food consumption are signaled by a blip as reminder.
  3. 3. A Personal Diet Monitor as claim 1 wherein touch keys represent the different meals of the day.
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US4321674A (en) * 1979-06-20 1982-03-23 Lester Krames Nutritional value accumulating and display device
WO1997028738A1 (en) * 1996-02-07 1997-08-14 Awni Zuabe Portable apparatus for monitoring food intake
US6095949A (en) * 1997-06-18 2000-08-01 Adk Corporation Health management device

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US4321674A (en) * 1979-06-20 1982-03-23 Lester Krames Nutritional value accumulating and display device
WO1997028738A1 (en) * 1996-02-07 1997-08-14 Awni Zuabe Portable apparatus for monitoring food intake
US6095949A (en) * 1997-06-18 2000-08-01 Adk Corporation Health management device

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http://www.cc.gatech.edu/classes/AY2000/cs6750a_fall/projects/Team1/part2/part2_body.html - see particularly "Design III". Web page last modified 25 October 1999. *

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