Smoking cessation device

Abstract

An electronic cigarette is equipped with a memory and ability to record the amount and duration of inhalation of nicotine vapor. The electronic cigarette may be integrated with a smart phone application or other software to record usage and provide feedback to the smoker. The application may include an algorithm for the development of a withdrawal schedule for the user to quit smoking or vaping.

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[0001] Cross-references to related applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61 / 897,149, filed October 29, 2013, entitled "SMOKING CESSATION DEVICE," the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to aids for cessation of smoking or vaping, including electronic cigarettes. Background technique [0004] Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which have been linked to cancer. Smoking reduces life expectancy by 13.2 years for men and 14.5 years for women. In the United States, smoking causes more than 440,000 deaths each year. According to the American Lung Association, smoking is one of the most prevalent causes of preventable death worldwide. [0005] Stopping smoking and vaping is notoriously difficult. An estimated 52% of smokers attempt to quit. However, 90% of smokers who try to quit smoke again. Many aids have been developed for smok...

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[0007] However, despite these aids, the failure rate of smokers trying to quit smoking is still significantly high and the death toll is increasing

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