Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1985-12-26
1989-08-01
Jablon, Clark A.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
131270, 364569, 36470902, 36471002, 368 10, 368108, A24F 4700, G04G 1302
Patent
active
048538540
ABSTRACT:
A human behavior modification method and apparatus aid in withdrawing from a particular habit. A behavioral event such as smoking a cigarette may be associated with the habit numerous times over a period of time. The present method and apparatus aids withdrawal from the habit by providing a structured environment which enables one to reduce the occurrence rate of such behavioral events over a period of time in a way specifically personalized to characteristics of the user's habit. The base line behavioral pattern of a person for a specific habit is measured and used to generate a personalized withdrawal program for the specific habit and user. The user is notified of the withdrawal schedule by means of audio and/or visual stimuli, and the withdrawal program is modified as necessary based on the user's progress during withdrawal. The user interacts with the apparatus by data inputs which are processed by a microprocessor employing a series of computer programs embedded in memory.
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Behar Albert
Behar Orna
Frederiksen Lee W.
Howard-Link Donald A.
Timmerman Catherine
Health Innovations, Inc.
Jablon Clark A.
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