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Wearable device and application for behavioral support

US11399575B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2018
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/02438
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments can provide a wearable device for nicotine cessation behavioral support, comprising a top surface; a first surface; a second surface; an underside surface; a communication device; one or more buttons; an internal storage medium; and a power supply; wherein the one or more buttons are configured to log a NRT use event to the internal storage medium when depressed and subsequently released within a predetermined timeframe; wherein the one or more buttons are configured to log a tobacco use event to the internal storage medium when depressed and released at a time longer than the predetermined timeframe; wherein the one or more buttons, when depressed, are configured to log a craving event to the internal storage medium, wherein an intensity of the craving event is determined by a time duration between depression and release of the one or more buttons.

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