EP2472488A1 - Drinking device with reminder and notification function - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a drinking device with reminder function, which reminds a wearer of this device at regular time intervals to the intake of liquid.
- Such devices are used, for example, in elderly care facilities or seniors living in their familiar environment to check whether a sufficient amount of fluid has been taken over a defined period of time.
- This group of people has due to age little to no feeling of thirst. Inadequate intake of fluid can cause the body to dry out, resulting in fluid depletion of the whole organism. This can lead to an immediate illness of the person as well as consequential illnesses which carry high treatment costs.
- a permanent monitoring of the person in need of care by a caregiver or the like is not permanently possible from an economic point of view. Instead, it is often resorted to ensuring adequate fluid supply by the addition of a fluid infusing the body.
- Cup-like drinking vessels are known, which are provided with a scale for displaying the amount to drink, an evaluation device for determining the amount of liquid drunk, a memory device for determining the number of times the vessel has been tilted or a time detecting device for determining a period of time after the liquid again should be consumed.
- a scale for displaying the amount to drink
- an evaluation device for determining the amount of liquid drunk
- a memory device for determining the number of times the vessel has been tilted
- a time detecting device for determining a period of time after the liquid again should be consumed.
- bottles also have the disadvantage that they require a considerable amount of coordination and force to guide this bottle periodically from a storage area to the mouth to drink from.
- the US 6,212,959 B1 a system for ensuring the supply of a person with fluid and the US 6,990,860 B1 discloses a hydration system with an audibly or perceptibly perceptible monitor.
- the invention has for its object to provide a drinking device with reminder function, which solves the known problems of the prior art and is also adapted to enable the wearer to absorb the liquid to be drunk easily and without substantial effort ,
- the invention is based on the idea of designing the drinking device in such a way that it facilitates the intake of liquid and the reminder of the intake of liquid.
- the remembering drink device of the present invention comprises a body-portable container adapted to be filled with a drink liquid, a mouthpiece connected to the container, and a memory unit adapted to attach a carrier of the drinking device to the container To pick up liquid from the container.
- a container that can be worn on the body according to the invention is any kind of container that is suitable for being filled with liquid.
- the container can be made of a deformable material or of a solid material.
- the mouthpiece according to the invention may be connected directly or indirectly (for example by means of a hose) to the container.
- the drinking device With the drinking device according to the invention it is particularly advantageous possible to allow the wearer of the drinking device drinking continuously and with little effort, without having to raise a drinking vessel or the like or without having to interrupt his current activity. In this way, it becomes more comfortable for the wearer to provide the body with fluid. Further, the portable container on the body has the advantage that he always puts the wearer in a position to always carry this (carry with him) and thus the annoying interruption of an activity performed to accommodate a drinking vessel from a shelf and time-consuming to the mouth to lead, deleted.
- the reminder unit is designed to remind the wearer of the drinking device of drinking by means of a stored audio sequence and / or by means of a vibration.
- a stored audio sequence for example, a familiar voice, such as the voice of the daughter, which encourages the mother to drink ("Drink Mama!) Or the tune of a well-known drinking song, such as "drinking, drinking brothers "Drink", represents.
- the provision of a vibration mode is also very beneficial.
- the memory unit can be advantageously designed so that it reminds the wearer of the drinking device at regular intervals to drink.
- the drinking device is provided with a flow meter for detecting the consumed amount of liquid from the container. In this way, it is particularly advantageous possible to easily recognize whether the wearer of the drinking device has consumed a sufficient amount of liquid or not.
- the drinking device according to the invention is provided with a radio notification device, which is designed to carry out a notification, in particular a notification of third persons, as a function of the flow rate measured by the flow meter.
- a radio notification device which is designed to carry out a notification, in particular a notification of third persons, as a function of the flow rate measured by the flow meter.
- the notification device can perform the notification in any way.
- a notification via radio such as an integrated mobile phone or over the Internet by means of an integrated wireless LAN receiver is preferred.
- the container can be made deformable and / or integrable into a garment.
- a deformable container increases the comfort of the Drinking device considerably because the wearer is not constantly reminded by the presence of edges and corners of the presence of the drinking device.
- the deformable container due to the deformable container, the risk of injury in case of a fall of the wearer of the drinking device, since no hard objects can hit the body.
- the container which can be integrated into the garment also has the advantage that the fashionable aspect of the drinking device can be made much more pleasing and thus the drinking device can no longer easily be recognized as such for a third party.
- the drinking device is provided with a fixing unit, in particular a belt fixing unit, for fastening the drinking device to the body, in particular in the area of the breast.
- a fixing unit in particular a belt fixing unit
- the drinking device for both the wearer and for third parties, such as family members or nursing staff, easily accessible, so that the level of the drinking device can be easily checked and possibly corrected.
- the attachment of the drinking device in the chest area has the advantage that the drinking device, in contrast to an attachment in the back area does not interfere with sitting and thus above all well worn by wheelchair users and bedridden persons.
- the strap fixation unit still allows for quick attachment and removal of the drinking device to the body.
- the drinking device can be designed such that the mouthpiece can be arranged in the worn state of the drinking device in the vicinity of the mouth of the wearer. In this way, it is possible for the wearer of the drinking device to receive liquid from the drinking device, without having to move complex, since, for example, a slight turning of the head towards the mouthpiece may already be sufficient to absorb fluid.
- an extendible and / or bendable hose is provided between the mouthpiece and the container.
- the drinking device 10 with reminder function has to a portable on the body container 12, which is adapted to be filled with a drinking liquid and preferably has an internal volume which corresponds approximately to a "daily ration" of liquid that should be consumed by a growing human per day.
- the container 12 may, as in Fig. 1 and 3 can be seen, are fastened by means of a belt unit 18 in the chest region of the carrier 20, so that the drinking device 10 on the one hand can always be carried on the body and on the other hand is not distracting when sitting.
- a mouthpiece 14 which is in fluid communication with the container 12 so that the carrier 20 can introduce the mouthpiece 14 into the mouth, preferably only by turning the head, and then liquid according to the "straw" principle can be removed from the container 12. In this way, the continuous absorption of liquid is facilitated.
- the drinking device 10 has a memory unit 16, which is designed to remind the carrier 20 of the intake of liquid from the container 12.
- the reminder unit 16 is in the Fig. 1 shown embodiment provided on the container, but it may also be provided on the fixing unit 18 or the like. In the in Fig. 1 In the embodiment shown, the reminder unit 16 is further detachable from the container 12, so that a good cleaning of the container can be ensured.
- the reminder unit 16 is designed such that it can be recorded by playing an audio sequence such as a voice message ("Drink yet mother") or a melody (for example a drinking song), so that the carrier 20 automatically hears this audio sequence is enticed to take up liquid. Possibly.
- a conditioning of the carrier 20 is required in advance.
- the reminder unit 16 may be configured to switch between a mode in which the audio sequence is played and a silent mode in which, for example, a vibration of the reminder unit 16 is reminiscent of drinking by operating a switching device.
- a flow meter which may for example be integrated in the memory unit 16, may be provided to easily detect the amount of liquid consumed by the carrier 20.
- a notification device in conjunction with the flowmeter may also be provided on the reminder unit 16, in order to possibly carry out a notification of third parties, and the carrier 20 of the drinking device 10 does not consume liquid to a sufficient extent.
- the notification device can carry out the notification by radio using a mobile radio telephone network or a W-LAN network, so that further steps can be initiated more quickly.
- the belt fixing unit 18 is designed so that the drinking device 10 can be worn approximately in the chest region of the carrier 20.
- the strap fixation unit 18 may also be configured to allow it to be worn at different positions on the body (for example, in the upper or lower chest area or on the back).
- the drinking device 10 can be designed such that it can be integrated into a garment 22.
- a belt fixing unit is not essential in this case.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Trinkvorrichtung (10) mit Erinnerungsfunktion, umfassend einen am Körper tragbaren Behälter (12), der dazu ausgebildet ist, mit einer Trinkflüssigkeit befüllt zu werden,ein Mundstück (14), das mit dem Behälter (12) verbunden ist, und eine Erinnerungseinheit (16), die dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Träger (20) der Trinkvorrichtung (10) an das Aufnehmen von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter (12) zu erinnern. The present invention relates to a drinking device (10) with reminder function, comprising a body-portable container (12) adapted to be filled with a drinking liquid, a mouthpiece (14) connected to the container (12), and a memory unit (16) adapted to remind a wearer (20) of the drinking device (10) to pick up liquid from the container (12).
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Trinkvorrichtung mit Erinnerungsfunktion, die einen Träger dieser Vorrichtung in regelmäßigen zeitlichen Abständen an die Aufnahme von Flüssigkeit erinnert.The present invention relates to a drinking device with reminder function, which reminds a wearer of this device at regular time intervals to the intake of liquid.
Derartige Vorrichtungen werden beispielsweise in Seniorenbetreuungseinrichtungen oder bei in ihrem gewohnten Umfeld lebenden Senioren eingesetzt, um zu überprüfen, ob eine ausreichende Menge an Flüssigkeit über einen definierten Zeitraum hinweg eingenommen wurde. Dieser Personenkreis besitzt altersbedingt wenig bis kein Durstgefühl mehr. Eine unzureichende Aufnahme an Flüssigkeit kann dazu führen, dass der Körper austrocknet und somit eine Unterversorgung des Gesamtorganismus mit Flüssigkeit stattfindet. Dies kann zu einer unmittelbaren Erkrankung der Person führen sowie Folgeerkrankungen, die hohe Behandlungskosten mit sich tragen, zur Konsequenz haben. Eine permanente Überwachung der pflegebedürftigen Person durch einen Pfleger oder dergleichen ist aus wirtschaftlichen Gesichtspunkten nicht dauerhaft möglich. Stattdessen wird oft dazu übergegangen, eine ausreichende Flüssigkeitsversorgung mittels der Hinzugabe einer den Körper mit Flüssigkeit versorgenden Infusion sicherzustellen.Such devices are used, for example, in elderly care facilities or seniors living in their familiar environment to check whether a sufficient amount of fluid has been taken over a defined period of time. This group of people has due to age little to no feeling of thirst. Inadequate intake of fluid can cause the body to dry out, resulting in fluid depletion of the whole organism. This can lead to an immediate illness of the person as well as consequential illnesses which carry high treatment costs. A permanent monitoring of the person in need of care by a caregiver or the like is not permanently possible from an economic point of view. Instead, it is often resorted to ensuring adequate fluid supply by the addition of a fluid infusing the body.
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Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Trinkvorrichtung mit Erinnerungsfunktion zur Verfügung zu stellen, die die bekannten Probleme aus dem Stand der Technik löst und ferner dazu geeignet ist, den Träger in die Lage zu versetzen, die zu trinkende Flüssigkeit leicht und ohne wesentliche Kraftanstrengung aufzunehmen.The invention has for its object to provide a drinking device with reminder function, which solves the known problems of the prior art and is also adapted to enable the wearer to absorb the liquid to be drunk easily and without substantial effort ,
Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1. Bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Trinkvorrichtung mit Erinnerungsfunktion ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.The object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the drinking device according to the invention with reminder function emerge from the subclaims.
Der Erfindung liegt der Gedanke zugrunde, die Trinkvorrichtung so zu gestalten, dass mit ihr die Aufnahme von Flüssigkeit sowie das Erinnern an das Aufnehmen von Flüssigkeit erleichtert wird.The invention is based on the idea of designing the drinking device in such a way that it facilitates the intake of liquid and the reminder of the intake of liquid.
Demgemäß umfasst die erfindungsgemäße Trinkvorrichtung mit Erinnerungsfunktion einen am Körper tragbaren Behälter, der dazu ausgebildet ist, mit einer Trinkflüssigkeit befüllt zu werden, ein Mundstück, das mit dem Behälter verbunden ist, und eine Erinnerungseinheit, die dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Träger der Trinkvorrichtung an das Aufnehmen von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter zu erinnern.Accordingly, the remembering drink device of the present invention comprises a body-portable container adapted to be filled with a drink liquid, a mouthpiece connected to the container, and a memory unit adapted to attach a carrier of the drinking device to the container To pick up liquid from the container.
Ein am Körper tragbarer Behälter im Sinne der Erfindung ist dabei jede Art von Behältnis, das dazu geeignet ist, um mit Flüssigkeit befüllt zu werden. Der Behälter kann dabei aus einem verformbaren Material oder aus einem festen Material hergestellt werden. Ferner kann das Mundstück im Sinne der Erfindung direkt oder indirekt (beispielsweise mittels eines Schlauches) mit dem Behälter verbunden sein.A container that can be worn on the body according to the invention is any kind of container that is suitable for being filled with liquid. The container can be made of a deformable material or of a solid material. Furthermore, the mouthpiece according to the invention may be connected directly or indirectly (for example by means of a hose) to the container.
Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Trinkvorrichtung ist es besonders vorteilhaft möglich, dem Träger der Trinkvorrichtung das Trinken kontinuierlich und mit wenig Aufwand zu ermöglichen, ohne dass er dafür ein Trinkgefäß oder dergleichen anheben muss bzw. ohne dass er seine momentane Tätigkeit unterbrechen muss. Auf diese Weise wird es für den Träger angenehmer, den Körper mit Flüssigkeit zu versorgen. Ferner weist der am Körper tragbare Behälter den Vorteil auf, dass er den Träger stets in die Lage versetzt, diesen immer mitzuführen (bei sich zu tragen) und somit das lästige Unterbrechen einer durchgeführten Tätigkeit, um ein Trinkgefäß von einer Ablagefläche aufzunehmen und zeitaufwändig zum Mund zu führen, entfällt.With the drinking device according to the invention it is particularly advantageous possible to allow the wearer of the drinking device drinking continuously and with little effort, without having to raise a drinking vessel or the like or without having to interrupt his current activity. In this way, it becomes more comfortable for the wearer to provide the body with fluid. Further, the portable container on the body has the advantage that he always puts the wearer in a position to always carry this (carry with him) and thus the annoying interruption of an activity performed to accommodate a drinking vessel from a shelf and time-consuming to the mouth to lead, deleted.
Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Erinnerungseinheit dazu ausgebildet, um den Träger der Trinkvorrichtung an das Trinken mittels einer gespeicherten Audiosequenz und/oder mittels einer Vibration zu erinnern. Dabei ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die gespeicherte Audiosequenz beispielsweise eine bekannte Stimme, wie beispielsweise die Stimme der Tochter, die die Mutter zum Trinken auffordert ("Trink doch Mama!") oder die Melodie eines bekannten Trinkliedes, wie beispielsweise "Trink, trink Brüderlein, trink", darstellt. Bei lauten Umgebungen bzw. um eine unauffällige Erinnerung an das Trinken sicherzustellen, ist das Vorsehen eines Vibrationsmodus ebenfalls sehr von Vorteil.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the reminder unit is designed to remind the wearer of the drinking device of drinking by means of a stored audio sequence and / or by means of a vibration. It is particularly advantageous if the stored audio sequence, for example, a familiar voice, such as the voice of the daughter, which encourages the mother to drink ("Drink Mama!") Or the tune of a well-known drinking song, such as "drinking, drinking brothers "Drink", represents. In noisy environments or to ensure a discreet reminder of drinking, the provision of a vibration mode is also very beneficial.
Die Erinnerungseinheit kann dabei mit Vorteil so ausgebildet sein, dass sie den Träger der Trinkvorrichtung in regelmäßigen zeitlichen Abständen an das Trinken erinnert. Zusätzlich ist es denkbar, die Erinnerungseinheit derart auszuführen, dass sie den Träger in Abhängigkeit von dessen Aktivität bzw. in Abhängigkeit von der Tageszeit unterschiedlich oft an das Trinken erinnert.The memory unit can be advantageously designed so that it reminds the wearer of the drinking device at regular intervals to drink. In addition, it is conceivable to execute the memory unit in such a way that it reminds the wearer of drinking differently depending on its activity or depending on the time of day.
Gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Trinkvorrichtung mit einem Durchflussmengenmesser zum Erfassen der konsumierten Menge an Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter versehen. Auf diese Weise ist es besonders vorteilhaft möglich, leicht zu erkennen, ob der Träger der Trinkvorrichtung eine ausreichende Flüssigkeitsmenge konsumiert hat oder nicht.According to a further particularly preferred embodiment, the drinking device is provided with a flow meter for detecting the consumed amount of liquid from the container. In this way, it is particularly advantageous possible to easily recognize whether the wearer of the drinking device has consumed a sufficient amount of liquid or not.
Zusätzlich ist die erfindungsgemäße Trinkvorrichtung mit einer Funkbenachrichtigungseinrichtung versehen, die dazu ausgebildet ist, um in Abhängigkeit von der von dem Durchflussmengenmesser gemessenen Durchflussmenge eine Benachrichtigung, insbesondere eine Benachrichtigung von dritten Personen, durchzuführen. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, sobald festgestellt wird, dass von dem Träger der Trinkvorrichtung keine ausreichende Flüssigkeitsmenge aufgenommen wird, eine Benachrichtigung von beispielsweise einer Pflegeeinrichtung bzw. Familienmitgliedern durchzuführen, so dass ggf. mehr Flüssigkeit in den Behälter eingefüllt wird oder die Person verstärkter an das Trinken erinnert wird. Die Benachrichtigungseinrichtung kann dabei die Benachrichtigung auf jede Art durchführen. Bevorzugt wird derzeit eine Benachrichtigung über Funk, wie beispielsweise einem integrierten Mobilfunktelefon oder über das Internet mittels eines integrierten W-LAN-Empfängers.In addition, the drinking device according to the invention is provided with a radio notification device, which is designed to carry out a notification, in particular a notification of third persons, as a function of the flow rate measured by the flow meter. In this way it is possible, as soon as it is determined that the wearer of the drinking device does not receive a sufficient amount of liquid to carry out a notification from, for example, a care facility or family members, so that possibly more liquid is filled into the container or the person more intensely the drinking is remembered. The notification device can perform the notification in any way. Currently, a notification via radio, such as an integrated mobile phone or over the Internet by means of an integrated wireless LAN receiver is preferred.
Ferner kann der Behälter deformierbar und/oder in ein Kleidungsstück integrierbar ausgeführt sein. Mittels eines deformierbaren Behälters erhöht sich der Tragekomfort der Trinkvorrichtung erheblich, da der Träger nicht fortwährend durch das Vorhandensein von Kanten und Ecken an das Vorhandensein der Trinkvorrichtung erinnert wird. Ferner sinkt durch den deformierbaren Behälter das Verletzungsrisiko bei einem Sturz des Trägers der Trinkvorrichtung, da keine harten Gegenstände auf den Körper treffen können. Zusätzlich zu den gerade angeführten Vorteilen des deformierbaren Behälters, bietet der in das Kleidungsstück integrierbare Behälter noch den Vorteil, dass sich der modische Aspekt der Trinkvorrichtung wesentlich gefälliger gestalten lässt und somit die Trinkvorrichtung nicht mehr ohne weiteres als solche für einen Dritten zu erkennen ist.Furthermore, the container can be made deformable and / or integrable into a garment. By means of a deformable container increases the comfort of the Drinking device considerably because the wearer is not constantly reminded by the presence of edges and corners of the presence of the drinking device. Furthermore, due to the deformable container, the risk of injury in case of a fall of the wearer of the drinking device, since no hard objects can hit the body. In addition to the advantages of the deformable container just mentioned, the container which can be integrated into the garment also has the advantage that the fashionable aspect of the drinking device can be made much more pleasing and thus the drinking device can no longer easily be recognized as such for a third party.
Gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Trinkvorrichtung mit einer Fixiereinheit, insbesondere einer Riemenfixiereinheit, zum Befestigen der Trinkvorrichtung am Körper, insbesondere im Bereich der Brust, versehen. Auf diese Weise ist die Trinkvorrichtung sowohl für den Träger als auch für dritte Personen, wie Familienangehörige oder Pflegepersonal, leicht zugänglich, so dass der Füllstand der Trinkvorrichtung leicht überprüft und ggf. korrigiert werden kann. Ferner bietet das Befestigen der Trinkvorrichtung im Brustbereich den Vorteil, dass die Trinkvorrichtung im Gegensatz zu einer Anbringung im Rückenbereich beim Sitzen nicht stört und somit vor Allem auch gut von Rollstuhlfahrern und bettlägerigen Personen getragen werden kann. Letztlich ermöglicht die Riemenfixiereinheit noch ein rasches Befestigen und Entfernen der Trinkvorrichtung am Körper.According to a further particularly preferred embodiment, the drinking device is provided with a fixing unit, in particular a belt fixing unit, for fastening the drinking device to the body, in particular in the area of the breast. In this way, the drinking device for both the wearer and for third parties, such as family members or nursing staff, easily accessible, so that the level of the drinking device can be easily checked and possibly corrected. Furthermore, the attachment of the drinking device in the chest area has the advantage that the drinking device, in contrast to an attachment in the back area does not interfere with sitting and thus above all well worn by wheelchair users and bedridden persons. Finally, the strap fixation unit still allows for quick attachment and removal of the drinking device to the body.
Ferner ist es möglich, den Behälter der Trinkvorrichtung von der Fixiereinheit lösbar auszuführen, Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, ohne dass die Fixiereinheit, insbesondere die Riemenfixiereinheit, vom Körper gelöst werden muss, den Behälter abzunehmen und neu zu befüllen bzw. den Flüssigkeitsstand in dem Behälter zu kontrollieren.Furthermore, it is possible to detachably carry out the container of the drinking device from the fixing unit. In this way it is possible, without the fixing unit, in particular the belt fixing unit, to be detached from the body, to remove the container and refill it or to adjust the liquid level in the container To control containers.
Ferner kann die Trinkvorrichtung gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform derart ausgeführt sein, dass das Mundstück im getragenen Zustand der Trinkvorrichtung in der Nähe des Mundes des Trägers anordenbar ist. Auf diese Weise ist es für den Träger der Trinkvorrichtung möglich, Flüssigkeit aus der Trinkvorrichtung aufzunehmen, ohne sich dabei kompliziert bewegen zu müssen, da beispielsweise ein leichtes Drehen des Kopfes hin zu dem Mundstück bereits ausreichen kann, um Flüssigkeit aufzunehmen.Furthermore, according to a further particularly preferred embodiment, the drinking device can be designed such that the mouthpiece can be arranged in the worn state of the drinking device in the vicinity of the mouth of the wearer. In this way, it is possible for the wearer of the drinking device to receive liquid from the drinking device, without having to move complex, since, for example, a slight turning of the head towards the mouthpiece may already be sufficient to absorb fluid.
Dazu ist es gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform von Vorteil, wenn zwischen Mundstück und Behälter ein verlängerbarer und/oder biegbarer Schlauch vorgesehen ist.For this purpose, according to a further embodiment, it is advantageous if an extendible and / or bendable hose is provided between the mouthpiece and the container.
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Fig. 1 zeigt eine Vorderansicht einer von einer Person getragenen Trinkvorrichtung,Fig. 1 shows a front view of a drinking device worn by a person, -
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Fig. 4 zeigt eine in ein Kleidungsstück integrierte Trinkvorrichtung.Fig. 4 shows a built-in garment drinking device.
Im Folgenden wird eine erfindungsgemäße Trinkvorrichtung anhand rein beispielhafter Ausführungsformen unter Bezugnahme auf
Die Trinkvorrichtung 10 mit Erinnerungsfunktion weist dazu einen am Körper tragbaren Behälter 12 auf, der dazu ausgebildet ist, um mit einer Trinkflüssigkeit befüllt zu werden und vorzugsweise ein inneres Volumen aufweist, das in etwa einer "Tagesration" an Flüssigkeit entspricht, die von einem erwachsenden Menschen pro Tag konsumiert werden sollte. Der Behälter 12 kann, wie in
An der Trinkvorrichtung 10 ist ein Mundstück 14 befestigt, dass derart in Fluidverbindung mit dem Behälter 12 steht, so dass der Träger 20, bevorzugt lediglich durch ein Drehen des Kopfes, das Mundstück 14 in den Mund einführen kann und anschließend gemäß dem "Strohhalmprinzip" Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter 12 entnehmen kann. Auf diese Weise wird das kontinuierliche Aufnehmen von Flüssigkeit erleichtert.Attached to the
Ferner weist die Trinkvorrichtung 10 eine Erinnerungseinheit 16 auf, die dazu ausgebildet ist, den Träger 20 an die Aufnahme von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter 12 zu erinnern. Die Erinnerungseinheit 16 ist in dem
Die Erinnerungseinheit 16 ist derart ausgeführt, dass sie durch das Abspielen einer Audiosequenz, wie einer Sprachnachricht ("Trink doch Mutter") oder einer Melodie (beispielsweise einem Trinklied) bespielt werden kann, so dass der Träger 20 beim Hören dieser Audiosequenz automatisch zum Aufnehmen von Flüssigkeit verleitet wird. Ggf. ist dazu vorab eine Konditionierung des Trägers 20 erforderlich. Zusätzlich kann die Erinnerungseinheit 16 so gestaltet sein, dass durch Betätigung einer Schalteinrichtung zwischen einem Modus, in dem die Audiosequenz abgespielt wird und einem Lautlosmodus, in dem beispielsweise eine Vibration der Erinnerungseinheit 16 an das Trinken erinnert, gewechselt werden kann.The
Ein Durchflussmengenmesser, der beispielsweise in die Erinnerungseinheit 16 integriert sein kann, kann vorgesehen sein, um die von dem Träger 20 konsumierte Flüssigkeitsmenge leicht festzustellen.A flow meter, which may for example be integrated in the
Ferner kann auch eine Benachrichtigungseinrichtung in Verbindung mit dem Durchflussmengenmesser an der Erinnerungseinheit 16 vorgesehen sein, um ggf. eine Benachrichtigung Dritter durchzuführen sowie der Träger 20 der Trinkvorrichtung 10 Flüssigkeit nicht in ausreichendem Maße konsumiert. Die Benachrichtigungseinrichtung kann beispielsweise über Funk unter Ausnutzung eines Mobilfunktelefonnetzes oder eines W-LAN-Netzes die Benachrichtigung durchführen, so dass weitere Schritte schneller eingeleitet werden können.Furthermore, a notification device in conjunction with the flowmeter may also be provided on the
Um ein rasches An- und Ablegen der Trinkvorrichtung 10 zu ermöglichen, ist diese, wie in den
Ferner ist es vorgesehen, dass die Trinkvorrichtung 10 derart gestaltet werden kann, dass sie in ein Kleidungsstück 22 integrierbar ist. Eine Riemenfixiereinheit ist in diesem Fall nicht unbedingt notwendig.Furthermore, it is provided that the
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dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Trinkvorrichtung (10) mit einer Funkbenachrichtigungseinrichtung versehen ist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, um in Abhängigkeit von der von einem Durchflussmengenmesser gemessenen Durchflussmenge eine Benachrichtigung, insbesondere eine Benachrichtigung von dritten Personen, durchzuführen.
characterized in that
the drinking device (10) is provided with a radio notification device, which is designed to carry out a notification, in particular a notification of third persons, in dependence on the flow rate measured by a flow meter.
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