A device and method for monitoring a subject and providing feedback back
to the subject that is pertinent to a behavior of the subject. The device
includes a source of light having first and second wavelengths wherein
the first wavelength does not equal the second wavelength; at least one
image sensor producing a first signal indicative of reflected light
having the first wavelength and a second signal indicative of reflected
light having the second wavelength; a controller receiving the first and
second signals and producing a third signal indicative of the first
signal subtracted from the second signal; and an interface in
communication with the controller providing informational content to the
subject in response to the third signal, wherein the informational
content is associated with a behavior of the subject. The method includes
directing light having a first wavelength toward a subject; directing
light having a second wavelength toward the subject, wherein the first
wavelength does not equal the second wavelength; capturing a first image
of light reflected by the subject having the first wavelength; capturing
a second image of light reflected by the subject having the second
wavelength; subtracting a signal indicative of the first image from a
signal indicative of the second image and producing a third signal; and
providing informational content to the subject in response to the third
signal.