Overview

The Jogger™ system is comprised of a commercially available personal digital assistant (PDA), a web server (for interactive communication and database storage), patient software, management software (therapist and/or caregiver) and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Rehabilitation practitioners work closely with the patient, family members and work supervisors to develop the individualized content. The content is then loaded onto the device to work with The Jogger™ software. The user interacts with the content and software by pressing "buttons" on the PDA screen.

The Jogger is very robust thanks to the flexibility of its software. When information is no longer needed, it can be removed. If assistance is needed for a new task or more detail is required for an existing one, it can be added. It's that easy.

How the Software Works

The Jogger™ system consists of two software modules--one resides on the patient PDA, the other, the management software, resides on the web server. If the patient is capable of scheduling his routines, the management software can also reside on the PDA.

The therapist or caregiver will enter tasks through the management software and download them to the patient's PDA either directly or through an ISP to the web server; in the later situation, the patient will retrieve the information through an ISP connecting with the web server.

The PDA will prompt the patient of an impending task through one or more modalities (voice, chimes and LED readout). The PDA records the patient's response to each and every prompt and the time it takes to complete the task. Even if the patient takes no action an "ignored" response is recorded. The responses are then uploaded via the web server to the therapist's computer.

Features

• Multiple cueing options
• Ability to specify number and duration of cues
• A way to easily change activities/tasks and related information as needed
• The ability to provide information in both text and natural voice
• The ability to record the responses of the patient; track changes in a patient's performance and to adjust the patient's therapy accordingly
• The ability to remotely interact with the patient
• Unobtrusive - doesn't attract attention

Technical Specifications

• Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Operating System w/32MB SDRAM
• Size (5.3" x 3.3" x 0.6"); Weight (6.3 oz Including Battery)
• Long Battery Life; Expansion slot for Modem
• Color Display (Clear under any lighting condition)