US 8069073

Of course. Here is a concise summary of US Patent 8,069,073.

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Summary of US Patent 8,069,073

• Title: Method and system for providing health and nutrition related information
• Assignee: Healthy Circles, LLC (Bala Cynwyd, PA)
• Inventors: Steven A. Krein, Robert C. Mortensen, Michael C. Krupit, Scott G. Scherer
• Filing Date: September 14, 2007
• Issue Date: November 29, 2011
• Abstract: "A method and system for providing health and nutrition related information are described. User data associated with a user is received. The user data includes consumption data associated with at least one food product consumed by the user. A level of at least one ingredient included in the at least one food product is determined based on the consumption data. The level of the at least one ingredient is compared to reference data. A health-related recommendation is provided to the user."

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims

A patent's independent claims define the core, broadest scope of the invention. This patent has three independent claims: 1, 11, and 18.

• Claim 1 (A Method): This claim describes a computerized method for giving health advice. The process involves:

  1. Receiving data about a food product a user has consumed.
  2. Calculating the amount of at least one specific ingredient (e.g., sugar, sodium, Vitamin C) in that food.
  3. Comparing that calculated amount to a reference standard (like a recommended daily value or a health limit).
  4. Providing a health-related recommendation to the user based on that comparison.
  • In short: A system that tracks what you eat, analyzes the ingredients, and gives you personalized health tips based on how your intake compares to health guidelines.

• Claim 11 (A Broader Method): This claim describes a similar but broader computerized method. The process involves:

  1. Receiving user data, which can be either food consumption data or biometric data (like weight, blood pressure, etc.).
  2. Comparing this user data to reference health data.
  3. Determining a general "health status" for the user based on the comparison.
  4. Generating a health recommendation and providing it not just to the user, but also potentially to a third party authorized by the user (like a doctor or family member) or a content provider.
  • In short: A system that analyzes your diet or body measurements to determine your health status and then sends recommendations to you, your doctor, or others you authorize.

• Claim 18 (A System): This claim describes the physical or logical structure of the system itself, rather than the steps it performs. It consists of:

  1. A first computer system designed to receive the user's food consumption data.
  2. A second computer system that stores the reference health data (the nutritional guidelines).
  3. A third computer system that performs the analysis by comparing the user's data to the reference data and then provides the health recommendation.
  • In short: An invention comprised of three main computer components: one to get user input, one to hold the health rules, and one to do the comparison and give advice.

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Disclaimer: This is a simplified summary for informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. The full scope of the patent is defined by the complete text and prosecution history.