Patent ID: 6544199
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A behavioral modification device for modifying undesired behavioral patterns, wherein said undesired behavioral patterns are selected from the group consisting of bruxism, jaw clenching, and snoring, said device comprising;a monitor, wherein at least a portion of said monitor is adapted to fit within an ear channel of a user, said monitor detecting an indicator of a muscle flexure associated with said undesired behavioral pattern, said monitor including at least one muscle contraction measuring device for monitoring distortion of said ear channel due to said muscle flexure associated with said undesired behavioral pattern; a discriminator for comparing said indicator with a predetermined criteria, wherein said discriminator outputs a signal when said indicator matches said predetermined criteria; and an alert system for alerting said user of an occurrence of said undesired behavioral pattern, wherein said alert system responds to said output signal.