The present invention 10 discloses a horseshoe-shaped table 12 having a
computer 14 and a dual-purpose chair 16 associated therewith. The chair 16
adjusts to variously sized users 11 by using a piston 78 and piston
support mechanism disposed internally of the chair. The chair also serves
as a weight scale or sensor 18 which is disposed in the seat thereof and
has data input means, including a headset 27 with microphone 28 and
chewing sensor 24 disposed thereon. The arm 36 of the chair has a blood
pressure sensor 26 disposed thereon. Data gathered from the sensor input
devices is transmitted to a computer 14 disposed internally of the table
12 having a monitor 40 and keypad 42 disposed on the tabletop. Also shown
are a pair of scales 20, 22 which measure both the individual meal food
and the daily food allowance which data is also input into the computer
14. The scales are equipped with segmented platters 90 and non-segmented
platters 104, having various food compartments for receiving different
types of food. The monitor 42 is disposed on a suspension arm 58 which is
adjustable and is provided with a control crank 60 for adjusting the arm
58. The data inputs 48, 52 are disposed near the computer in order to
receive input data from the input devices. An alternative embodiment of
the present invention is disclosed wherein data is transmitted from the
chair 16 via electromagnetic means 111, 116 to the table 12 wherein the
chair is electrically operated and the monitor 40, and food scales 20, 22
are mounted internal of the table 12 being covered by panels 112 in the
closed position and having a control panel 114 for electrically raising
these elements from internal of the tables.