Method and device to facilitate the cognitive development of alternative response behaviour
CA 2072040 C · Owner: Ramsay-Borg, Michelle Rosita · Inventors: Borg, Charles
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This invention relates to a device and method for assisting people in changing their behaviour and in particular assisting people to stop performing an acquired behavioural response such as using tobacco products using, alcohol, or over-eating. The device and method interrupt a user's acquired behavioural response to stimuli before a decision regarding a course of action is made. A set of symbols representing alternative responses to the acquired behavioural responses is then displayed to the user to encourage the user to perform an alternative response. The user acknowledges whether the acquired behavioural response was performed or whether one of the alternative behavioural responses was …
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- Filed June 23, 1992 and granted June 11, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 23, 2012.
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