539results about "Acoustic signals" patented technology

A portable medication compliance device (10) having a body (12) and compartments (22) formed in the body. A microprocessor (120) is disposed in the body (12) and is coupled to each of the compartments (22). The microprocessor (120) is programmable to determine relative time intervals for dispensing medication from each of the compartments, to notify the user when a dose of medication is to be taken from each of the compartments, and to record the opening of each of the compartments in a memory. Programming buttons (24) are positioned proximate the body and are coupled to the microprocessor (120). The programming buttons (24) enable a user to program the microprocessor. The device may also be programmed via a remote computer through communication means (47A). A display means (16) such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is positioned on the body and is coupled to the microprocessor (120). The LCD (16) displays data including the relative time intervals for dispensing medication determined by the microprocessor (120).

A portable device comprising a modular movement is disclosed. The modular movement has a body housing a plurality of layers that include a top layer of glass, and a movement subassembly for displaying information, including time, wherein the modular movement includes all parts necessary for power and operation, including the displaying of the information, such that the modular movement is fully functional standalone. The portable device further includes a case, which includes a receptacle for removably receiving the modular movement without need for a tool, such that the modular movement is user-interchangeable with another case of another portable device.

This present invention is for new user-friendly electronic pill reminder devices that convert regular conventional pill bottles to automatic reminder pill bottles. The reminder device is compatible and can be retrofitted inside a regular conventional pill bottle cap. This reminder device is installed inside the conventional pill bottle between the bottle cap and the bottle container. When the user closes the pill bottle cap on the bottle container, the electronic timer, with factory predetermined time interval, is automatically activated. That activated timer will generate alert signals not only remind user last pill has taken but also to remind the user to take his / hers next dose at time-out. The reminder device and alert signals are automatically deactivated and reset when the user opens the pill bottle cap (to take contents from the bottle container). This present reminder device works with both conventional safety (child-resistant) and non-safety pill bottle caps.

A notification system that reminds and / or alerts a digital media capture device that a media event that warrants capture is imminent. The notification system is implemented in conjunction with a digital planner such that event reminders are placed in the digital planner of a digital device and alerts are then sent to an associated digital media capture device proximate to the occurrence of the media event. The alerts may be sent to internal digital media capture devices or the alerts may be sent to external digital media capture devices that are remote from the device on which the digital planner is implemented.

The present invention relates to a portable caregiver personal alert device to facilitate the improvement in the delivery of bedside patient care. The device assists caregivers in ensuring time-sensitive tasks are performed within a specific time frame and in a specific sequence to ensure efficiency, compliance with standard of care or regulation and patient comfort. The device of the present invention comprises a display, a microprocessor that monitors various tasks for multiple patients, and at least one user input feature and at least one alarm, capable of alerting a caregiver when it is time to perform the task. The device preferably includes various functions such as a bed assignment mode, a task mode for choosing applicable tasks associated with the needs of one or more bed numbers, and at least one clock for coordinating a plurality of alarms to one or more corresponding bed number and associated task.

The invention discloses a method and a system for automatically reminding users to go to bed and a wearable device. The method comprises the steps of acquiring and storing users' daily activity information, and calculating users' activity integrated intensity on that day according to the acquired users' daily activity information; calculating users' required sleep time according to the activity integrated intensity on that day and a function relationship between the activity integrated intensity on that day and the sleep time; acquiring wake-up alarm clock time set by users, and calculating users' go-to-bed time by means of wake-up alarm clock time and users' required sleep time; automatically reminding users to go to bed when go-to-bed time arrives. By means of a sensor arranged in a wearable consumer electronic product and an alarm clock function, users' optimal sleep time is judged by analyzing users' daily activities and past histories, and users are reminded in advance.

The present invention provides a timepiece and a portable device. In the timepiece that produces sound by vibrating when struck, the elastic force of each spring can be easily set, and superior sound can be produced. The timepiece (1) having a movement (1A) having a hammer (40) and a hammer drive device (40) that drives the hammer, a sound source (20) that produces sound by vibrating when struck by the hammer, and a striking force transmission member (50) that can move bidirectionally between the hammer and the sound source, and transmits the striking force of the hammer (40) to the sound source (20).

A system for monitoring a time sensitive medical product includes a medical product; a packaging containing the medical product; and at least one label associated with the packaging or the medical product. The at least one label includes at least one permanent region having permanent indicia; at least one transformable region having time sensitive indicia wherein the time sensitive indicia is non-detectable in a first state and detectable in a second state; a micro-controller operatively connected to at least one of the at least one permanent region and the at least one transformable region, wherein the micro-controller monitors elapsed time and causes the at least one transformable region to change from the first state to the second state thereby revealing the time sensitive indicia in the second state; and a power source operatively connected to the micro-controller. A clock and a keypad for inputting data relating to an expiration date for the medical product are operatively connected to the micro-controller respectively.