WO2005071502A1

WO2005071502A1 - Habit-breaking watch

Info

Publication number: WO2005071502A1
Application number: PCT/EP2005/000543
Authority: WO
Inventors: Björn Mathes
Original assignee: Mathes Bjoern
Priority date: 2004-01-23
Filing date: 2005-01-20
Publication date: 2005-08-04
Also published as: DE202004011486U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a watch for helping those dependent on addictive drugs or medicaments or behavioural patterns. Said watch comprises an electronic circuit containing: a timer; at least one memory for storing at least one characteristic factor concerning the addictive drug or behavioural pattern; a computer for determining at least one characteristic value that relates to a result of the treatment, with the aid of the characteristic factor and the duration of treatment; an input device, which is connected to the electronic circuit, for starting a time count relative to the duration of treatment at the start of said treatment; and an output device, which is connected to the electronic circuit, for issuing the duration of treatment and/or the determined characteristic value.

Description

weaning Suhr

The invention relates to a watch for aiding the weaning of smokers or other addicts of nicotine or other addictive or medicinal products or of behavior.

Weaning is a therapy that aims to release the addict's or drug addiction's attachment through psychological, social and medical support and to replace it with biographically meaningful goals and attachments. Many different therapies are known. However, the success of the therapy is by no means guaranteed. There is a need for further or improved therapies. This also applies to the weaning of other problematic behaviors or habits, e.g. B. Excessive use of cars instead of bicycles or public transport.

The invention has for its object to provide an aid that promotes the chances of success of a therapy for weaning addicts.

The object is achieved by a clock with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the clock are specified in the subclaims.

The watch according to the invention for supporting the weaning of addicts from drugs and medication or from behavior has an electronic circuit comprising a timer, - at least one memory for storing at least one characteristic factor relating to the addictive substance or the behavior and a computer for determining at least one characteristic number relating to a therapy effect with the aid of the characteristic factor and the therapy duration, an input device connected to the electronic circuit for starting a time measurement relating to the therapy duration at the beginning of the therapy and an output device connected to the electronic circuit for outputting the therapy duration and / or the determined key figure.

After starting the time measurement, the watch according to the invention continuously determines the duration of therapy. Furthermore, with the help of the therapy duration and at least one characteristic factor, it determines at least one characteristic number which characterizes the progress of the therapy. The duration of therapy and / or at least one key figure is output using the output device. The person to be weaned can get a positive interim assessment of the therapy from the watch at any time, which gives them a motivational aid that promotes therapy success.

The characteristic factor is e.g. the money saved by the mink not using the addictive substance or the behavior in the unit of time. From this, the watch uses the duration of the therapy to calculate the total amount of money saved since the start of therapy by not using the addictive substance as a key figure. Alternatively or additionally, the characteristic factor is e.g. the average lifespan gain per unit of time as a result of mink not using the addictive substance or behavior. From this, the watch uses the duration of therapy to calculate the lifespan gained since the start of therapy as a key figure.

According to one embodiment, the output device comprises an optical and / or acoustic output device. According to one embodiment, the optical Output device an ad. This is, for example, a screen or an LCD display.

According to one embodiment, the display has several display fields, e.g. for the simultaneous display of the therapy duration and at least one key figure, several key figures or a numerical and an analog display of at least one key figure. At the same time, the person to be weaned can record the key figures or other information that characterize the progress of their weaning.

According to another embodiment, the display has a single display field for the display of a single piece of information (for example therapy duration or key figure) or for a display which can be freely selected by means of an input device which is connected to the electronic circuit, or for a display which is automatically changed by the computer and is different Information (e.g. duration of therapy and at least one key figure). As a result, the person to be weaned can specifically retrieve or read the desired data one after the other.

The display field includes e.g. alphanumeric characters and / or other characters and / or graphic symbols. Graphic symbols assigned to the display fields can make it easier to read or understand the various data.

According to one embodiment, the display comprises at least one display field with a scale consisting of several display elements and controls the electronic circuit a number of display elements proportional to the value of the indicator. The display elements are, for example, lines, rectangles or dots that can be controlled individually by the electronic circuit. The scale enables the user to easily visualize the progress of weaning.

According to one embodiment, the display panel with the scale consisting of a plurality of display elements comprises at least one further display element for displaying a reference variable and the electronic circuit controls the further display element. The display of the reference variable "benchmark" makes it easier for the user to check how far he has moved from a certain starting point and / or has approached a milestone or a final target. The reference variable is, for example, a number of non-smoking days already achieved and / or a desired number, Total saved and / or saved money or a number of life days won and / or to be won.

According to one embodiment, the further display element is a number display and the electronic circuit controls a number output corresponding to the value of the scale in addition to the number display through the number display. The number display also makes it easier for the user to read an analog display on the scale.

According to a further embodiment, an input device for inputting a value of at least one reference variable is connected to the electronic circuit, which controls the output of the reference variable by the further display element. By actuating the input device, the user can enter output variables from which he wants to move away or enter target variables which he strives to achieve. According to a further embodiment, the further display element is arranged at one end of the scale. Further display elements are preferably present at both ends of the scale. The invention also includes at least one further display element which is arranged between the ends of the scale.

If the display reaches the end of the scale, the electronic circuit controls the display field according to one embodiment, so that the scale and the further display elements indicate a higher range of the key figures. The width of the new area preferably corresponds to the width of the previously displayed area and is calculated accordingly by the electronic circuit. However, the input of new area limits or reference values is also relevant.

The electronic circuit is connected to an input device for starting a time count relating to the therapy duration. According to one embodiment, the electronic circuit is connected to at least one input device for interrupting and / or resetting the time count. This enables the user to exclude weaning breaks from the control by means of the watch or to use the watch for a new weaning attempt after a failed weaning.

According to one embodiment, at least one characteristic factor, which comes from statistical determinations, is permanently stored in at least one memory. For example, a characteristic factor relating to the gain in lifetime per unit of time after the start of therapy is permanently stored.

According to one embodiment, the electronic circuit is electrically connected to at least one input device for inputting at least one characteristic factor into at least one memory. The characteristic factor is, for example, the consumption of Addictive substances or the practice of behavior in the unit of time ("2 cigarette packs per day") and / or the price for a specific dose (eg the cigarette pack) of the addictive substance or exercise of the behavior. With the help of the input device, individual values are the characteristic factors can be entered by the person to be weaned, which enables a precise personal calculation of the key figures, eg the money saved or the lifetime gained since the start of therapy.

According to one embodiment, an input device for switching over to normal clock operation and back is connected to the electronic circuit. The watch can then be used both as a normal watch and as a de-winding watch.

According to one embodiment, an input device for controlling a menu displayed on the display is connected to the electronic circuit. The menu makes it easier to enter data in the weaning clock.

According to one embodiment, the watch has a smoke alarm sensor which is connected to the electronic circuit which controls the output of an indication of the smoke oil concentration in the air by the output device. The smoke alarm sensor detects the current concentration of smoke (e.g. from cigarettes or other tobacco products or from cannabis) in the air. The watch gives an indication of the smoke concentration, for example the exact value of the smoke concentration. According to one embodiment, the electronic circuit controls the output of a warning signal by the output device when the smoke oil concentration reported by the smoke detection sensor exceeds a certain threshold value. This makes it easier for the user to avoid an environment in which they smoke and who is at risk of "passive smoking" with the Risk of relapse. The information on the smoke oil concentration is output optically, for example. It is preferably carried out acoustically. With acoustic output (eg "Warning! Passive smoking is a health hazard"), smokers can also be motivated to be considerate and to avoid smoking.

According to one embodiment, the clock is a table clock, grandfather clock, alarm clock, wrist watch, pocket watch or another portable watch.

In the case of immobile clocks (e.g. table clock or grandfather clock) that the user does not have to carry with him at all times, the power supply can be provided by the power supply and mains connection. In portable watches, at least one rechargeable battery or at least one battery and / or at least one solar cell is preferably present as the voltage source. These versions can additionally be provided with a mains connection and / or power pack for charging the battery.

Basically, the watch is only equipped with the functions of a weaning watch. Basically, the clock can be combined with other device functions. According to one embodiment, the clock is integrated in a landline and / or mobile phone, in a radio or in a television.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings of exemplary embodiments. The drawings show:

Figure 1 shows the clock in a block diagram.

Figure 2 shows the same clock in a front view. Fig. 3 the same clock in rear view;

4 shows another watch in a front view;

5 shows the same watch in a side view;

6a to c display of the same clock in different display modes.

1, the watch comprises a digital electronic circuit 1. This contains a timer 2 which is electrically connected to a computer 3 which e.g. is designed as a microprocessor.

The computer 3 is electrically connected to an electronic memory module 4 which e.g. is an EEPROM. There are three memories 5, 6, 7 in the memory module 4.

The electronic circuit 1 is electrically connected to a start and reset button 8, a menu button 9, two input buttons 10, 11 and a toggle button 12.

Furthermore, a display 13 having three display fields 14, 15, 16 is electrically connected to the electronic circuit 1.

According to FIG. 2, the display 13 designed as an LCD display is arranged on the front of a device housing 17. The display fields 14, 15, 16 are each assigned symbols 18, 19, 20 for the displayed data in the last line.

3, the keys 8 to 12 are located on the rear of the device housing 17th The individual and current settings are made using keys 8 to 12. The respective entries can be seen on the display 13 and are confirmed with the menu key 9.

By pressing the menu key 9 and the input keys 10, 11, the current cigarette price and the individual cigarette consumption per day can be stored in the memories 5, 6 as characteristic factors. The gain in lifetime per unit of time of the therapy is stored in the memory 7, depending on further individual parameters (e.g. previous cigarette consumption, age, gender, other risk factors etc.). If necessary, further individual data can be entered using the input keys 9, 10, 11 for an exact calculation of the lifetime obtained.

After starting the clock with the help of the button 8, the electronic circuit 1 uses the timer 2 and the computer 3 to determine the duration of the therapy and shows this in days / hours / minutes in the display field 14 to which the symbol 18 for the smoke-free time is assigned.

With the help of the data in memories 5 and 6 and the determined therapy duration, the computer 3 calculates the current money savings, e.g. in Euro. This is shown in display field 15, to which the symbol 19 for saving is assigned.

With the aid of the therapy duration determined and the data stored in memory 7, the computer 3 calculates the lifetime gained. This is shown in display field 16, to which a corresponding symbol 20 is assigned. A total of three displays on the watch show the elapsed time since the last cigarette, the current total of the money saved as a result and the average lifespan gained by not using cigarettes, according to statistics.

Pressing button 8 again resets the watch to its initial state. By pressing the button 12, the watch can be switched from operation as a weaning watch to normal watch operation. In normal clock operation, the display 13 switches to an hour / minute / second format, the other two displays 15, 16 lose their function. Pressing button 12 again switches the watch back to operation as a weaning watch.

The aforementioned clock is particularly suitable because of the box-shaped housing as a wall clock, grandfather clock, table clock or alarm clock. A mobile watch that can be carried by the user is shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.

4 and 5, this watch has an oval, flat device housing 17 'with a larger diameter at one end and a smaller diameter at the other end. A circular display 13 'designed as an LCD display is arranged centrally on the end with the larger diameter. On the front of the device housing 17 ', in addition to the display 13', buttons 8 ', 9', 10 'are arranged up to the end region with the smaller diameter.

On the side, the device housing 17 'has slots 21' through which smoke can get into the interior of the device housing 17 '. Furthermore, a cord or band 22 'for holding or hanging the non-smoking watch is present at the end region with the smaller diameter of the device housing 17'.

6, the non-smoking watch enables different display modes. For this purpose, the display 13 'comprises a display field 14' for the display of a code, a display field 15 'for the explanation of the numerical value displayed in the display field 14' and a display field 16 'with a scale with various display elements 16 "and numerical numbers 16"", 16 ^IV at the ends to illustrate the key figure or the weaning progress.

The respective display modes (non-smoking days - FIG. 6a, saved money - FIG. 6b, life days gained - FIG. 6c) are supported according to FIG. 6 to increase motivation by graphically displaying the progress in display field 16 '. A number of square display elements 16 "corresponding to the progress of weaning is displayed on the scale. When the scale is completely displayed, the progress display starts again with a display in the next area, the area limits being indicated by the numbers 16 ', 16 ™ the scale ends are displayed.

4 to 6 is equipped with an electronic circuit 1 corresponding to FIG. 1. In addition to this circuit there is a flue gas sensor 23 'which is arranged behind the slots 21' in the device housing 17 'and is connected to the computer 3. The input and output devices of the exemplary embodiment from FIGS. 4 to 6 are additionally entered in FIG. 1.

Further possible functions of a weaning watch according to the invention are shown in the following overview: Weaning watch / functions

Stop smoking

entries

Number of cigarettes smoked on average every day

Price of the pack

Number of cigarettes per pack

Time when you stopped smoking

Show

The time you don't smoke anymore

The number of cigarettes you have already saved your lungs from

The amount of money saved

The saved life

The dates on which you saved € 100, € 200, € 300 etc. (steps of 100)

The dates on which you saved 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, etc. lifetime (100s

Steps)

The dates on which one did not smoke 500, 1000, 1500 etc. cigarettes (500

Steps)

The dates on which you are smoke-free for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, etc.

(Month steps)

Stop drinking alcohol

entries

Regularly consumed alcoholic beverages (text input or click list) Per drink: Amount consumed per week Price per bottle of content per bottle of alcohol content Enter the subjective well-being every day (scale from l = slow to 10 = excellent)

Show

The time that you are already abstinent

The amount of pure alcohol not drunk

The money saved

The amount of brain cells saved

The increase in well-being as a curve

Stop smoking pot

entries

Smoked joints per week

Price per joint (approx.)

Time at which you stopped smoking

Show

The time you don't smoke anymore The number of joints you saved The money saved The amount of brain cells saved Stop snacking

entries

Regularly consumed sweets (text input or click list) Per sweets Packs consumed per week Price per purchase unit Weight per purchase unit Sugar content per 100 g (written on the pack) Average amount of money eaten so far every day

The mainly consumed sweets (e.g. sweets, cakes, cookies, bars, chocolate ...)

Indication of whether you want to give up snacking entirely, quarter it or cut it in half. Time at which you started to stop or limit snacking

Show

The time that is less sweet is the amount of money saved

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Cigarette smoke in the room (through smoke detectors)

time of day

Stopwatch function

The non-smoking watch is a motivational aid for everyone who finally wants to permanently quit smoking or another vice. The large display shows that prospective ex-smokers at any time the positive interim balance of the project and reminds in weak moments of the way already traveled.

Claims

Expectations

1. Clock for supporting the weaning of addicts of drugs or drugs or behavior with an electronic circuit (1) comprising a timer (2), - at least one memory (5, 6, 7) for storing at least one of the addictive or the behavior-relevant characteristic factor and a computer (3) for determining at least one characteristic number relating to a therapy effect with the aid of the characteristic factor and the therapy duration, - an input device (8) connected to the electronic circuit (1) for starting a time count relating to the therapy duration at the beginning of the therapy Therapy and - an output device (13) connected to the electronic circuit (1) for outputting the therapy duration and / or the determined characteristic number.

2. Clock according to claim 1, wherein the output device (13) comprises an optical and / or acoustic output device.

The watch of claim 2, wherein the optical output device (13) comprises a display.

4. Clock according to claim 3, wherein the display (13) has a plurality of display fields (14, 15, 16).

5. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display has a single display field (14) for displaying a single piece of information or for a display which can be freely selected by means of an input device which is connected to an electronic circuit (1) or for includes an automatically changing display of various information controlled by the computer.

6. Clock according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the display (13 ') comprises at least one display field (16') with a scale consisting of a plurality of display elements (16 ") and the electronic circuit (1) has a number proportional to the value of the indicator Controls display elements.

7. Clock according to claim 6, wherein the display field (16 ') with the scale consisting of several display elements (16 ") comprises at least one further display element (16'", 16 ™) for displaying a reference quantity and the electronic circuit (1) controls the further display element (16 '", 16 ™).

8. Clock according to claim 7, in which the further display element (16 '", 16 ™) is a number display and the electronic circuit (1) outputs a number corresponding to the value of the scale next to the number display (16'", 16 ™) Scale display (16 "', 16 ™) controls.

9. Clock according to one of claims 7 to 8, in which an input device for inputting a value of at least one reference variable, to which the electronic circuit (1) is connected, the output of the reference variable by the further display element (16 '", 16 ™ ) controls.

10. Clock according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the further display element (16 '", 16 ™) is arranged at one end of the scale.

11. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the electronic circuit (1) is connected to at least one input device (8) for interrupting and / or resetting.

12. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 10, in which at least one input device (9 to 11) for entering a characteristic factor is connected to the electronic circuit (1), which stores the characteristic factor entered by means of the input device in the memory (5, 6 , 7) controls.

13. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein an input device (12) for switching over to normal clock operation and back is connected to the electronic circuit (1), which outputs the time by the output device (13) depending on the Operation of the input device (12) controls to switch.

14. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 13 with a smoke detection sensor (23 ') which is connected to the electronic circuit (1) which controls the output of an indication of the smoke oil concentration in the air by the output device (13).

The clock according to claim 14, wherein the electronic circuit (1) controls the output of a warning signal by the output device (13) when the smoke oil concentration reported by the smoke detection sensor (23 ') exceeds a certain threshold value.

16. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 15, which is a table clock, grandfather clock, alarm clock, wrist watch, pocket watch or another portable watch.

17. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 16, which comprises at least one battery and / or at least one battery and / or at least one solar cell as the voltage source.

18. Clock according to one of claims 1 to 17, which is integrated into a telephone, a radio or a television.