REPROGRAMMABLE INTERACTIVE SMART CARD TO AID COMPLIANCE

目标是使智能卡成为个人的辅助工具 坚持治疗性医疗方案。这些微电子产品 设备具有TMS系列微处理器，具有64K位 EEPROM(可重编程)、触敏键盘和LC 展示。内部电池提供的电力可持续一年 每天间歇运行。 具体目标是：(1)使这些设备适用于称重 控制程序，以及(2)测试这些设备在 在IPM/循道卫理公会建立体重控制计划 德克萨斯州休斯顿的一家医院。 方法包括：(1)程序代码开发使用 与智能卡接口的ATI./XDS开发系统 仿真系统，(2)通过外部设备加载和卸载数据 设备中的触点(3)记录行为数据和食物 记录，以及(4)比较过程变量和处理 参加体重控制计划的受试者使用 智能卡设备和那些使用传统 技巧。 技术创新的潜力存在于适应中 用于个人的带有EEPROM的微处理器 遵守规定的医疗方案是由自我帮助的 在一台小型袖珍计算机中报告定量数据。

The objective is to adapt Smart Cards as aids for individuals in adhering to therapeutic medical regimens. These microelectronic devices have a TMS series microprocessor with 64K bits of EEPROM (reprogrammable), a touch sensitive keypad, and an LC display. An internal battery supplies power that lasts for one year of daily intermittent operation. Specific aims are: (1) to adapt the devices for use in a weight control program, and (2) to test the use of these devices in an established weight control program at The IPM/The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Methodology includes: (1) program code development using aT.I./XDS Development System interfaced to a Smart Card emulation system, (2) on- and offloading data through external contacts in the devices (3) recording behavioral data and food records, and (4) comparing process variables and treatment outcomes of subjects enrolled in weight control programs who use the smart card devices and those who use conventional techniques. The potential for technological innovation exists in the adaption of a microprocessor with EEPROM for individuals where adherence with prescribed medical regimens is aided by self- reports of quantitative data in a small pocket-sized computer.