Wearable Goal Tracking Bracelet with Movable Button-Charms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mechanisms for tracking weight loss goals are not easily accessible, leading to distraction and loss of focus for individuals attempting to achieve healthy eating habits.

Innovation Solution

A goal tracking system comprising a bracelet with numeric indicia and button connectors that allows users to track weight loss progress, set goals, and remain motivated by visually representing accomplishments, encouraging improved eating habits and focus on weight loss objectives.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional weight loss tracking mechanisms are used, then weight loss goals can be tracked, but they are not easily accessible leading to distraction and loss of focus

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessibility of goal trackingVSAvoidDistraction and loss of focus

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The tracking mechanism is nested within a bracelet worn on the wrist, making it constantly accessible without requiring the user to access separate devices or systems. The button connectors and numeric indicia are integrated into the bracelet structure itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracelet serves as a self-motivating device that continuously reminds the user of their goals without requiring external intervention. The visual display of progress through movable buttons provides automatic feedback and encouragement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If a visual tracking system is implemented, then motivation and focus are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveMotivation and focus maintenanceVSAvoidBracelet structure with buttons and indicators

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tracking system is segmented into discrete numeric indicia (e.g., 100, 200, 300 calories) with corresponding button connectors. Each button represents a specific milestone, allowing the system to track progress through simple, discrete steps rather than complex continuous measurement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different parts of the bracelet have specialized functions: numeric indicia provide goal references, button connectors enable progress marking, and the movable button provides visual feedback. Each component is optimized for its specific role in the motivation system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9292785B1Goal tracking system

Publication Date: 2016.03.22 DAVIS KELLEY L

AI summary

A goal tracking system is described. The goal tracking system can include a bracelet having numeric indicia disposed thereon representing an accomplishment or a goal such as weight loss. A button connector is adjacent to each of the numeric indicia to maintain a button-charm. The button-charm is moved from numeric indicia to numeric indicia as a corresponding goal is achieved. In one aspect, the bracelet may be used to track weight loss results, set weight loss goals, promote improved eating habits, and serve as a reminder to stay focused and motivated towards reaching weight loss goals.