Patent ID: 6425862
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: A47B,A47C,A61B,A63B,G01G,G16H,G16Z,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for interactive furniture group for use by a dieter, comprising:a) a table for placement thereupon of various items used with the apparatus; b) at least one scale for weighing food portions of the dieter; c) a chair for use by the dieter, said chair being moveable d) means for a plurality of sensors disposed on said chair, said sensors for gathering data about the dieter; e) a computer disposed on said table, said computer having a monitor and a keyboard, said computer for receiving and processing data from said means for a plurality of sensors and from said scale; f) said table is U-shaped for placement of said chair therein said U-shape; g) said table further comprises a lower access drawer internal thereof, said drawer disposed proximate to said chair, said access drawer for receiving said computer, said table further comprising a rear access panel; h) said monitor and said keyboard are disposed on top of said table, further comprising a wiring harness for connection to said computer; i) a movable suspension arm disposed on said table for receiving said monitor and said keyboard; j) said suspension arm further comprises a plurality of sections, said sections being pivotally joined, said sections being hollow for receiving said wiring harness for joining said computer to said monitor and said keyboard; k) said suspension arm further comprises means for a gear box whereby said arm is movably adjustable, wherein said means for a gear box further comprises a control handle, said control handle being disposed on said table; l) said scale further comprises a segmented platter having a plurality of removable food compartments therein, said food compartments for receiving different categories of food for consumption by the dieter; and m) said means for a plurality of sensors further comprises a weight sensor, a chewing sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a pulse sensor, and a microphone for gathering data from the dieter.