System and Methods for using Electrodermal Activity to Change Behavior vis Hunger

This invention uses a wearable smart ring sensor that can predict when people are about to eat via data collected through electrodermal activity. This invention uses that information to predict when people are about to eat, and engages a system that immediately alerts the user that they are about to reach for food. The app can offer mindfulness exercises to help users become more aware of their eating habits and make healthier choices. This technology can be especially beneficial for individuals trying to lose weight or those looking to gain control over their eating behaviors. By providing real-time alerts and personalized mindfulness exercises, it helps users prevent mindless eating and develop a better understanding of their body's signals. The discreet and noninvasive nature of the smart ring makes it an appealing tool for promoting mindful eating.

Background: 
Mindless eating can lead to overeating and weight gain which can cause or exacerbate health issues. Current solutions to mindless eating include calorie counting apps, restrictive diets, and behavioral therapy; however, these methods often rely on the user's conscious effort and self-discipline, which can be challenging to maintain over time. This technology uses a proactive approach where physiological signals indicating an imminent urge to eat can prompt real-time alerts and interventions before the desire becomes conscious. This helps users become more mindful of their eating habits and make healthier choices without relying solely on willpower. 

Applications: 

• Health monitoring
• Diet and weight management
• Behavioral health
• Wellness and lifestyle enhancement
• Personalized health and fitness

Advantages: 

• Proactive approach based on prediction of eating behavior
• Allowing users to address potential overeating before it occurs
• Real-time alerts
• Offers proactive interventions with mindfulness exercises, helping users make more conscious dietary choices
• Enhances user awareness of physiological signals related to hunger, improving self-regulation and dietary habits
• Uses wearable technology for non-invasive, continuous monitoring, avoiding the need for manual tracking