WO2008000017A1

WO2008000017A1 - Mindwatch

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Publication number: WO2008000017A1
Application number: PCT/AU2007/000649
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marcus Freudenmann
Original assignee: Marcus Freudenmann
Priority date: 2006-06-28
Filing date: 2007-05-16
Publication date: 2008-01-03

Abstract

The present invention provides a MindWatch including a body portion, a display screen, at least one data entry means for entering information, including at least one conscious observation, a programmable microprocessor, at least one program, and a storage means whereby the MindWatch provides a means for enabling a person to recognise and improve their life situation by monitoring and recording their conscious awareness into the tool to be displayed to the user for further analysis.

Description

MindWatch

Field of the Invention

The invention relates to psychological implements including behaviour recognition and modification tools, and In particular, to a MindWatch which provides a means for enabling a person to monitor and record their conscious awareness Into the tool to be displayed to the user for further analysis.

Whilst the Invention may be applied to any application where H is necessary to record a particular state, action and/or other pre-determlned information at particular intervals to be monitored and/or evaluated, for convenience sake it shall be described herein in terms of a MindWatch which Is designed to be used by a person to monitor and record their immediate consoious awareness.

Background to the Invention

Over the years there have been a number of diverse theories and treatments which have been developed to deal with various psychological symptoms and behavioural disorders, In addition, there have been a number of theories and tools which have been designed to enable a person to become aware of their own state of mind/being and assist the user in recognising this and altering their behaviour and/or state of mind to regain control of their life and/or become more successful in life.

Certain devices of the prior art have been developed to function aβ a reminder tool for a person with a visual or audio alarm which, when activated, prompts a user to either be reminded of a behaviour in which they shouldn't be engaged in and/or prompts a user to enter whether they are currently engaged in an unwanted activity. Other methods of the prior art involve a person being subjected to an audio and/or visual medium or face-to-face contact In order to cause the person to experience certain feelings in response to the medium and/or express their experiences/feelings in response to the medium and record these for self-observation.

The prior art however, fails to provide a tool that is also applicable to healthy and successful people for enabling a person to recognise and improve their life situation themselves by recording their conscious observations and assessing their status over a certain timeframe.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to overcome or substantially ameliorate the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a MindWatch which provides a means for enabling a parson to recognise and improve their life situation by monitoring and recording their conscious awareness into the tool to be displayed to the user for further analysis. The MindWatch of the invention is basad upon the perception that happiness and consciousness in life lies within the control of the user thus, by maximising consciousness in particular areas of a person's life they can consequently enrich these areas.

It is a further object of the invention to be used as a tool which provides a user with a foundation from which they can learn new ways of thinking and/or new ways of utilising their consciousness.

Summary of the Invention

The present invention provides a MindWatch including: a body portion; a display screen; at least one data entry means for entering Information, including at least one conscious observation; a programmable microprocessor; at least one program; and a storage means whereby the MindWatch provides a means for enabling a person to recognise and improve their life situation by monitoring and recording their conscious awareness into the tool to be displayed to the user for further analysis.

The body portion can preferably be embodied in a number of different platforms including a watch, personal computer, mobile phone, memory stick, mp3 player or any other suitable hand-held device.

It is preferred that the storage means is in the form of memory such as random- access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM), The mind power tool preferably further includes a connection means which is adapted to enable the MindWatch to be connected to a computer or any other suitable device so that the information stored on the mind power tool can be downloaded for permanent storage.

It is preferred that the data entry means is In the form of at least one button. The button(s) may be colour-coded.

Preferably, Information to be entered into the mind power tool includes data/factors relating to a particular program and at least one conscious observation. The conscious observation(s) preferably include, but are not limited to, actions, thoughts, emotions, mind patterns (focusing on past, present or future issues), behaviours, Inadequacies, desires, intentions etc and/or any combination of the above. The conscious observation(s) Is/are adapted to include both positive and negative observations whereby each conscious observation(s) is/are represented by a colour.

The conscious observation(s) and/or information is displayed in the form a visual graph which is adapted to display the information which has been entered by a user over a certain period of time. A positive observation is preferably displayed as a vertical line extending upwardly from the centreline of the bar graph and a negative observation is preferably displayed as a vertical line extending downwardly from the centreline of the bar graph.

It is preferred that the MindWatch has a reminder function which is adapted to function as a prompt to a user to stop and Immediately consciously observe their current situation and state and record this as a conscious observation.

The program(s) is/are adapted tσ provide assistance with different life situations and/or requirements for a user including, but not limited to, obesity, addiction, business booster, spirituality and/or any other suitable category. The program(s) preferably has/have provided at least one conscious observation which is related to that program.

In order that the invention may be more readily understood we will describe by way of non-limiting example of a specific embodiment thereof. Brief Description of the Drawing Figures

Figure 1 shows a front view of the MindWatch In the form of a watch according to a preferred embodiment of the invention,

Figure 2 shows a front view of an alternate body portion for the MindWatch In a watch embodiment.

Figure 3 shows a front view of the MindWatch in the form of a PDA according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Figure 4 Bhowβ a front view of the MindWatch in the form of a mobile phone according to a preferred embodiment of the invention,

Description of a Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

Figures 1 to 4 show a MindWatch according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides a MlndWatch 1 which is adapted to provide a means for enabling a person to recognise and improve their life situation by monitoring and recording their conscious awareness and action(s) into the MindWatch 1 to be displayed to the user for further analysis. It is envisaged that the MindWatch 1 has a body portion 2 which can be embodied In a number of different platforms including a watch, personal computer, PDA, mobile phone, memory stick, mp3 player or any other suitable electronic device. However, for convenience sake, the MindWatch 1 shall be described herein in terms of a watch. It is preferred that the tool 1 is provided In a portable form so that a person can have it with them at all times to obtain maximum use and benefit from the tool 1. The MindWatoh 1 can be made of any suitable material so long as it is durable, water-resistant to prevent damage to the device, and meets the requirements of the invention. The shape, style and/or dimensions of the MindWatch 1 and/or its components may be varied as desired to suit different embodiments and/or applications.

The MindWatch 1 preferably has provided a programmable microprocessor (not shown). The microprocessor is adapted to interpret computer program Instructions and process data/information in order to perform specific functions. The MindWatch 1 has provided a storage means (not shown) which is adapted to store information and/or programs thareon, The storage means is preferably In the form of memory such as random-access memory (RAM) and/or read-only memory (ROM). The amount of memory provided by the MlndWatch 1 can be varied depending on the amount of information needed to be held before being erased. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the MlndWatch 1 may preferably have provided a connection means (not shown) which is adapted to enable the MindWatch 1 to bs connected to a computer or any other suitable device so that the information stored on the MlndWatch 1 can be downloaded and stored more permanently for future reference. The connection means may preferably be a USB connection however, it is envisaged that any other suitable connection means may also be adopted including wireless connection means such as Bluetooth or the like.

The MindWatch 1 preferably has provided at least one data entry means 10 for entering Information into the MindWatch 1, In a preferred embodiment, the data entry means is in the form of at least one button provided on the body of the tool however, it is envisaged that the data entry means could also be in the form of touch-screen selection/buttons, joggle buttons, scroll buttons, Keyboard or any other suitable means. It Is preferred that the buttons 10 may be provided In addition to, or in conjunction with, standard function buttons which are provided on the particular technological platform for example, in the case of a watch, the buttons 10 may be provided in addition to the function buttons normally provided on a watch which allow a user to set/adjust the time, and use a stopwatch, date, alarm, backlight etc. It Is envisaged that the MindWatch may also have provided at least one additional function/data entry button 11. These function/data entry buttons 11 may be provided in addition to, or be integrated with, the data entry buttons to enter observations and/or other information and/or perform functions. A central "ignore" button 13 may be provided which a user may press when they have no time to be aware of their conscious state. It is envisaged that these periods, where the conscious awareness is, ignored will be stored and highlighted to a user to indicate their stress level at that particular time. Any time at which the MindWatch 1 is turned off will also be recorded as a high stress period and be highlighted to the user to show the level and duration of unconscious time being engaged in during a given day. However, it is envisaged that the MindWatch 1 can preferably be switched to a sleep state for a period of 6-10 hours to allow for uninterrupted rest during the night. The data entry means 10 is adapted to enable a user to enter information including at least one conscious observations 20 which may be, but not limited to, actions, thoughts, emotions, mind patterns (focusing on past, present or future issues), behaviours, inadequacies, desires, intentions etc and/or any combination of theabove. Information may also include other factors related to a particular program such as calories for an obesity program, The conscious observations are adapted to include both positive 21 and negative 22 observations. Each conscious observation 20 which can be entered into the mind power tool 1 is preferably represented by a colour. Each colour may preferably be assigned both a positive 21 and negative 22 observation for example red can be utilised to represent energy which can be negative in the form or anger or impatience, but it can also represent positive energy when reflecting dynamics such as In sports and discipline. Similarly, purplg can be used negatively to represent indulgence or excessive lust, or positively to denote art and creativity. Due to the quantity of different observations 20 which a user could possibly enter into the MindWatch 1 each colour needs to be representative of a number of different observations 20. As it is not possible to display all the possible observations 20 to a user on the display screen 3, the invention may preferably have provided a manual (not shown), which details these to the user together with instructions on how to use and/or Implement the device 1 In their lives, It is envisaged that ihe manual/story will be In the form of a story whereby tha user will be able to read and recognise certain behaviours and associate their behavioura/actions/feelings with an observation 20 stored in the MindWatch 1. Thus, the combination of the mind power tool 1 and manual/story can be utilised as an educational tool or concept. The manual can be made available via media, handbook, online or any other suitable means.

In an alternate embodiment, the buttons 10 may be provided different in colours to correlate to a particular observation 20 to be entered. It is envisaged that the word/colour combinations in both positive and negative aspects can be altered at anytime, preferably through use of an adaption program, An example of the colours and attributes which could be used for the standard program provided with the MindWatch 1 is as follows:

Black - Greed, Depression, Fear

Brown - Illusion, Dream, Fantasy

Red - Anger, Impatience, Violence

Blue - Intoxication, Lazy, Dull Purple - Lust, Shopping, Food, Indulgence

Green - Ego, Jealousy, Gossip, Party, Talkative

Yellow - Reading, Meditating, Learning, Working, Teaching,

Concentrated

Orange - Driven, Focused, Goal orientated, Determined, Successful

White - Caring, Loving, Sharing, Healing, Mending

Silver - Stress Level, No Time, Unconscious

Provided on the body portion 2 of the MindWatch 1 is preferably a display screen 3 which is adapted to enable information to be displayed to the user. The display screen 3 may preferably be a colour LCD screen or any other suitable display screen 3. In addition, the display screen 3 may have touch-screen capabilities to enable the screen to be interactive. The display screen 3 is adapted to display information in the form a visual graph 30. which is adapted to display the Information which has been entered by a user over a certain period of time. The information is preferably displayed in the form of a bar graph. A positive observation 21 is preferably displayed as a vertical line extending upwardly from the centreline of the bar graph 30. A negative observation 22 is preferably displayed as a vertical line extending downwardly from the centreline of the bar graph 30. In an embodiment where the display screen 3 is not In colour, it is envisaged that a colour indication 23 may be provided. The colour Indication 23 is preferably in the form a symbol which represents a particular colour, The symbol 23 preferably comprises two alphabetical characters which are the first two letters of the colour. For example, BL Is blue and PU is purple. In a preferred embodiment, the visual graph 30 may be designed to show collective information on a dally, weekly, monthly, and/or yearly graph. The display can preferably be turned on and off for discretion with the possibility of having a dummy display or normal function of the device, such as time or the like, loaded/shown on the screen If the user wishes to keep the true self display secret.

The MindWatch 1 has provided a reminder function (not shown)which is adapted to function as a prompt to a user to stop and immediately consciously observe their current situation and state and record this conscious observation/awareness 20 in the tool 1 utilising the buttons 10. The reminder may preferably be in the form of an audio or vibration alert however, it is envisaged that a visual alert could also be employed, The reminder i$ adapted to be set at intervals which may be predetermined and set by the user, such as 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute intervals, or randomly occurring to decrease the possibility of signal densitization. The MindWatch 1 preferably has provided at least one program (not shown) which can be loaded onto the MindWatch 1. Each program is suited to provide assistance with different life situations and/or requirements for a user such as, but not limited to, the following: obesity, addiction, business booster, spirituality and/or any other suitable category. Accordingly, each program will preferably have provided at least one possible observation 20 which is related to that program. Each program will preferably adopt the same colour-coded methodology with the inclusion of both positive and negative options to allow for easy use. It is envisaged that the MindWatch 1 will be provided with at least one default program pre-installed onto the device with the capability for additional programs to be later installed onto the device via download from a service provider and/or separate purchase of the program as desired.

The MindWatch preferably has provided at least one workshop (not shown) which Is adapted to enable a user to gain the skills and training to use the MindWatch 1 and gain maximum results and benefit from its use. The workshop(s) may preferably be conducted periodically by a service provider and/or be downloadable online so that a person can complete the workshop at their own pace and at their own convenience. The MindWatch 1 may also have provided a discussion/email group (not shown) made available via an associated website, offered by a service provider, which enables users to share their experiences and learn from those who have achieved consciousness in all their actions.

In practice, the reminder on the MindWatch 1 will activate and the user will have the option of selecting a colour which represents their emotion, desire, thought, action and/or state at that moment and/or entering other information. The meanings for each of the colours can be displayed on the screen 3 to enable the user to immediately and easily select an observation 20 which Is most pertinent to them. The entry will be recorded and stored on the MindWatch 1 with the latest entry added to the visual graph 30 and displayed on the screen 3 for the user to see. In an alternate embodiment, additional entries may be entered at any time as desired by the user, A user can then look back and reflect upon the results at any stage to become aware of positive and/or negative patterns which may have been developed and stored in their consciousness in response to particular events or life situations, and can make a conscious effort to change their mindset and improve their chances of success and life. The MindWatch 1 is a device which is designed to awaken, develop, monitor and cultivate conscious living in any area of desire, tt is envisaged that conscious living will influence health, emotions, relationships and career-orientated decisions in a positive way, allowing a user to recognise they have a conscious choice and do not need to be forced Into situations they do not clearly recognize. The v is a device used to monitor the behavioural pattern and mind settings of which a user is generally unaware and has no conscious recognition. The possibility of irregular reminders allows the user to be caught in moments of unconscious living throughout the day. At this time they are reminded to step back into conscious observation at that moment to create a clear overview/identification of the situation. The user is able to disengage from emotions, habits, feelings and opinions to sea things with clarity and consequently make sound decisions and actions.

While we have described herein a partloular embodiment of a MindWatch 1, It is further envisaged that other embodiments of the invention could exhibit any number and combination of any one of the features previously described. However, It is to be understood that any variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.

Claims

claim:

1. A MindWatch including: a body portion; a display screen; at least one data entry means for entering information, including at least one conscious observation; a programmable microprocessor; at least one program; and a storage means whereby the MindWatch provides a means for enabling a person to recognise and improve their life situation by monitoring and recording their conscious awareness into the tool to be displayed to the user for further analysis.

2. A MlndWatch as claimed in claim 1 wherein the body portion can be embodied In a number of different platforms including a watch, personal computer, mobile phone, memory stick, mp3 player or any other suitable hand-held device.

3. A v as claimed in claim 2 wherein the storage means Ia in the form of memory such as random-access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM).

4. A MindWatch as claimed In claim 1 further including a connection means which is adapted to enable the MindWatch to be connected to a computer or any other suitable device so that the information stored on the MindWatch can be downloaded for permanent storage.

5. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 1 wherein the data entry means Is In the form of at least one button which can be used to enter observations and/or other information.

6. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 5 wherein at least one button(s) can be colour- coded.

7. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 1 wherein the information includes data/factors relating to a particular program.

8. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 1 wherein the conscious observatlon(s) include, but are not limited to, actions, thoughts, emotions, mind patterns (focusing on past, present or future issues), behaviours, inadequacies, desires, intentions etc and/or any combination of the above.

9. A MindWatch as claimed in daim 8 wherein the conscious observation(s) is/are adapted to include both positive and negative observations,

10. A MindWatch as claimed In claim 8 or claim 9 wherein one or more conscious observations is/are represented by a colour.

11. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 1 wherein the conscious observatlon(s) and/or Information is displayed in the form a visual graph which Is adapted to display the information which has been entered by a user over a certain period of time.

12. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 11 wherein a positive observation Is preferably displayed as a vertical line extending upwardly from the centreline of the bar graph and a negative observation is preferably displayed as a vertical line extending downwardly from the centreline of the bar graph.

13. A MindWatch as claimed In claim 1 having a reminder function which is adapted to function as a prompt to a user to stop and immediately consciously observe their current situation and state and record this as a conscious observation.

14. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 1 wherein the program(s) is/are adapted to provide assistance with different life situations and/or requirements for a user including, but not limited to, obesity, addiction, business booster, spirituality and/or any other suitable category.

15. A MindWatch as claimed in claim 14 wherein the ρrogram(s) has/have provided at least one conscious observation which is related to that program.

16. A MindWatch as substantially described herein with reference to the above examples and drawing figures.