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Method and system for identify, treatment and weaning from Internet and computer addiction

US9017078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 2012
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B7/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Self controlled method and system for identified, treatment and weaning from computer and Internet addiction. On one embodiment of the invention, the system analyzed user activity on the computer and while surfing the Internet, and presents results of his addictive level visually on user's interface. Supporting the whole information of addictive level to the user, give him the power to fight against the phenomena and prevent to increase it.The user can decide whether he wants treatment and act to have it by personal actions or by involvement of third parties such as parents, therapist, support group or even a specific social website. For weaning from the addiction the system can provide positive feedbacks, special treatment and even presents and prizes if the user reduced dramatically his addictive level.

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