smoking cessation device

Abstract

Electronic cigarettes with memory and the ability to record the amount and duration of nicotine smoke inhaled. The e-cigarette may be integrated with a smartphone app or other software to record usage and provide feedback to the smoker. The application may include algorithms for the development of a withdrawal schedule for the user to stop smoking or vaping.

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[0001] Cross-reference of related applications [0002] This application claims priority for the U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 897,149 filed on October 29, 2013 under the name "SMOKING CESSATION DEVICE", the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical field [0003] The invention relates to aids for stopping smoking or vaping, including electronic cigarettes. Background technique [0004] Cigarette smoke contains more than 4800 chemicals, 69 of which are related to carcinogenesis. Smoking reduces life expectancy, reducing it 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 common sources of preventable deaths worldwide. [0005] As we all know, it is difficult to stop smoking and smoking e-cigarettes. It is estimated that 52% of smokers try to quit. However, 90% of smokers who try to quit smoking smoke again. Man...

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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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