Audio Feedback for Medical Conditions

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed that comprises a sensor to detect a medical condition; a processor to evaluate the signals from the sensor; an input device and read / write medium to record cues that correspond to the various condition(s) detected by the sensor; and an audio output device to play prerecorded audio cues when a particular medical condition is detected. The audio cue provides a unique reminder message to encourage a person to take a certain action that is healthy.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 727,800, filed Nov. 19, 2012, entitled “Audio Feedback for Medical Conditions,” the contents of which are fully incorporated by reference herein.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This invention relates to the field of applications designed to monitor and provide audio feedback for human medical conditions.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Some people have a medical condition that is exacerbated by physical conditions. For example, some people look down habitually when they walk. This is especially noticeable in people who develop osteoporosis because their neck no longer straightens, and it is easier and more natural for them to look down. Physical therapists encourage patients to keep their head up to prevent them from getting dizzy. The consequences of dizziness can be serious, such as a fall resulting in a broken bone.[0004]Recordable greeting cards have been d...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an apparatus that can detect medical conditions or other body measurements through a sensor and evaluate them through a processor. It can also record audio cues that correspond to different conditions and play them back to provide immediate feedback when a particular condition is detected. The components of the apparatus can be connected or separate electronic devices that communicate using wired or wireless techniques.

Problems solved by technology

The consequences of dizziness can be serious, such as a fall resulting in a broken bone.

Some of these sensors may emit vibrations or sounds.

Unfortunately, the physical therapist isn't always with the patient who needs a reminder in response to a physical condition, such as to lift the head up.

Although a vibration could be useful for as a reminder for a single condition, a vibration does not readily differentiate among various multiple physical conditions.

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