Weight Loss Engagement Score Algorithm

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Solution Overview

Problem

Individuals often disengage from weight loss programs due to lack of progress, stress, instability, decreased communication, or non-adherence, leading to weight gain or stability, necessitating a system to maintain engagement.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that tracks demographics, weight loss, subjective motivation, and other health metrics to calculate an engagement score, generating customized messages to maintain motivation and adjust support levels based on real-time data processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional weight loss programs are used without continuous monitoring, then program simplicity is maintained, but individual engagement and long-term success deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveengagement maintenanceVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the weight loss program into multiple monitoring dimensions (weight loss rate, motivation level, communication frequency, adherence metrics) and evaluates each separately to generate an overall engagement score. This segmentation allows comprehensive monitoring without requiring a single complex unified system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically calculates engagement scores and generates customized messages based on input data, reducing the need for manual intervention. The automated processing of weight, motivation, and adherence data enables the system to self-manage engagement monitoring and intervention strategies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If continuous monitoring and customized messaging are implemented, then individualized engagement support is improved, but data processing and communication infrastructure complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepersonalization capabilityVSAvoiddata processing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses multiple可变 parameters (weight loss rate, motivation level, communication frequency) to dynamically adjust the engagement score and message customization. By changing these parameters based on individual progress, the system achieves high adaptability without requiring complex algorithmic structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If frequent communication and support are provided, then individual motivation is maintained, but resource consumption and communication burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemotivation maintenanceVSAvoidcommunication resource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic monitoring at defined intervals (weight tracking frequency, motivation assessment periods) rather than continuous monitoring. Messages are sent at scheduled intervals based on engagement score thresholds, providing consistent support while managing communication resources efficiently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20230316948A1System and method for maintaining engagement in a weight loss program

Publication Date: 2023.10.05 SCINTA WENDY

AI summary

A system and method for maintaining engagement in a weight loss program includes a software application stored on a patient's smart phone. The application provides for the patient to initially enter demographic, weight loss plan, and other information into a database, and then periodically update the data The stored data is processed by a processor and customized messaging is generated and transmitted to the patient's smart phone device. The data is also made available to the patient's medical provider for monitoring the patient's weight loss progress.