US Patent:
20120178065, Jul 12, 2012
Inventors:
Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Albert Andrew Yen - Pearland TX, US
Haider Ali Hassan - Houston TX, US
David S. Panthagani - Houston TX, US
Gregory L. Hennig - Houston TX, US
Mortaza Mark Naghavi - Katy TX, US
Susan Michelle Spiering - Richmond TX, US
Timothy Allen Brinkley - Sugar Land TX, US
International Classification:
G09B 19/00
Abstract:
A mobile programmable device and method providing aural, visual or mechanical stimulus in a program for facilitating weight loss or maintenance. The device may be a mobile phone programmed with a downloadable mobile application. The application program may be modified as a result of user behavior or responses to the application. Thus the application can provide a personalized aid in weight loss control. The application may also provide a link for the user to live coaching assistance, support text messaging or email.