Patent ID: 6236317
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: G08B,Y10T

Abstract:
A monitoring apparatus for promoting hygienic practices, said apparatus comprising:a central processing unit (CPU);a sensor, coupled to said CPU, for sensing a performance of a desired action by a user;a transmitter, coupled to said CPU, for transmitting a satisfactory signal to said user, when said CPU determines that said desired action has been performed by said user;a badge worn by said user;a receiver mounted to said badge from receiving said satisfactory signal from said transmitter;at least one communication medium or reminder indicator mounted to said badge and operatively connected to said receiver for communicating to said user that said desired action has been performed by said user; andat least one switch mounted to said badge and operatively connected to said communication medium or reminder indicator for configuring settings of said communication medium or reminder indicator in response to an electronic or electrical signal from outside said badge.