Patent ID: 6341295
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: G06F,G16H

Abstract:
A caloric tabulator system, comprising:a self-contained portable hand-held computer having a processor, memory accessible by the processor, and input keys and a display both in communication with the processor; baseline means for receiving and storing basal metabolism rate (BMR) caloric information regarding a user, including the input keys for receiving the BMR information and the memory for storing the BMR Information; the processor configured to calculate a daily and weekly caloric balance and provide output data including icon representations for caloric addition items, caloric subtraction items, a selected one of the calculated daily or weekly balance, and positive feedback or negative feedback to the display responsive to the value selected balance; the display being operatively coupled to said processing means and adapted to receive and display the output data, including the icon representations; and the input keys configured to allow a user to select among the icon representations for at least one of caloric addition items, caloric subtraction items, calculated balances and feedback.