Programmable audio device

Abstract

An apparatus allowing the recording and storage of data with a programmable timer alarm/alert. This data that can be either retrieved manually or automatically via audio playback or computer link. For certain embodiments, the audio device is configured for mounting on a consumable item. In a further embodiment the audio device may include and collect information regarding the consumer item on which it is mounted. In yet another embodiment the audio device contains a timing device and an alarm function coupled to an actuator that can be set at predetermined intervals.

1 . A programmable audio device including:
 (a) a memory circuit/static memory for storing audio data informational data;   (b) an audio processor and amplifier coupled to the microcontroller;   (c) a realtime clock and crystal to keep time for alarm circuit attached to microcontroller;   (d) a micro controller to run the operations;   (e) an actuator for switching the device between an on condition and an off condition;   (f) an actuator for switching the device between an open condition and closed condition;   (g) a speaker for emitting the audio data when the device is in the on condition; and   (h) a power source for supplying power to the device.   
     
     
         2 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 1 , wherein the programmable audio device is configured for mounting on a consumer item. 
     
     
         3 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 2 , wherein the audio data includes information regarding the consumer item on which the programmable audio device is mounted. 
     
     
         4 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 1 , further including a connection port to facilitate connection of the device to a computing device for uploading the audio data 
     
     
         5 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 1 , further including a timing device coupled to the actuator to cause the actuator to switch to an on condition at predetermined intervals. 
     
     
         6 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 1 , wherein the programmable audio device is configured to be mounted on a container for dispensing a consumable. 
     
     
         7 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 1 , wherein the programmable audio device is configured to be mounted on a container for dispensing medication. 
     
     
         8 . A programmable audio device configured to be mounted on a container for dispensing a consumable, the device including:
 (a) a memory circuit/static memory for storing audio data informational data;   (b) an audio processor and amplifier coupled to the microcontroller;   (c) a realtime clock and crystal to keep time for alarm circuit attached to microcontroller;   (d) a microcontroller to run the operations;   (e) an actuator for switching the device between an on condition and an off condition;   (f) an actuator for switching the device between an open condition and closed condition;   (g) a speaker for emitting the audio data when the device is in the on condition;   (h) a power source for supplying power to the device; and   wherein the audio data includes information regarding the consumable stored within the container.   
     
     
         9 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 8  wherein the information regarding the consumable includes one or more of the following:
 (a) a description of the consumable; 
 (b) a series of instructions for consuming the consumable; 
 (c) a series of instructions for storing the consumable; 
 (d) an expiry date of the consumable; 
 (e) a description of a promotion associated with the consumable; or 
 (f) a series if encrypted information for emergency services in reference to the consumable. 
 
     
     
         10 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 8 , further including a timing device coupled to the actuator to cause the actuator to switch to an on condition at predetermined intervals. 
     
     
         11 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 10 , wherein the audio data further includes an alert signal. 
     
     
         12 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 11 , wherein the alert signal is an audio alert emitted at predetermined intervals. 
     
     
         13 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 8 , further including a connection port to facilitate connection of the device to a computing device for uploading and or downloading the audio data and informational data. 
     
     
         14 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 8 , wherein the alert signal includes a visual alert. 
     
     
         15 . A programmable audio device according to  claim 8 , wherein the alert signal includes a vibratory mechanism.