FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIDING WELLNESS AMONG INDIVIDUALS IN A COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT;
GLOBAL RURAL NETCO LTD., A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF INDIA, WHOSE ADDRESS IS GLOBAL VISION, ES-ll, TTC INDUSTRIAL AREA, MIDC, MAHAPE, NAVI MUMBAI -400710, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

BACKGROUND
A. Technical Field
The present invention relates to an automated method and system for aiding wellness among Individuals in a competitive business environment.
B. Background of the Invention
In today's competitive business environment, each individual has aggressive professional ambitions and goals. Lifestyles of such individuals are very busy and stressful. Therefore, physical and mental well beings of such people are tremendously affected.
Generally, all the employer know that the ability to manage people effectively is a critical skill, in practice, managers are rarely selected based on their proficiency at dealing with their employees. Instead, technical skills are the usual criteria for promotion and increased responsibility, which more often than not means that people managerial skills are lacking.
Companies fail to overcome this skill shortage with appropriate training and support, the resultant of which is a workforce which is stressed, absent from work , giving sub-optimal performance, fearful and even when they are present in the work place, distrusting of its

employer, and generally not committed to the job. Such unbalanced work lives can lead to unhappiness, stress, physical and mental illness. Not surprisingly, many employees enduring such an environment intend to seek work elsewhere or become increasingly ill or disconnected from the organization. The result for employers may include reduced efficiency, effectiveness, profitability, a rising wage bill, and the loss of those key employees who will drive the business forward.
A significant number of companies are failing to recognize that absence and stress are major risks for employers, and must be effectively managed like any other risk. These phenomena are usually symptoms of a deeper-running organizational malfunction, often related to management styles and the overall relationship between workers and their employers indicating serious and growing problems in the workplace. Key 'measurables' such as employee retention and the trust between workers and their leaders provide a yardstick to define the depth of these problems, demonstrating starkly the need to pay more than lip service to employee well-being. There is clear evidence that there is a continued, growing and costly disconnect between employees and their organizations. It uncovers a correlation between workers' dissatisfaction with employers' stress and absence management efforts, employees' trust in their organizations, and the impact of these factors on employee commitment.

Wellness is not merely the absence of illness. It is a proactive, preventive approach designed to achieve optimum levels of health, social and emotional functioning. Thus, it is important to increase awareness among people regarding the virtue of 'wellness'.
The strong correlation between well being of an individual and performance highlights the need for organizations to better manage their staff through systematic approach to manage wellbeing of an individual by incorporating education, guidance, training etc.
To increase awareness about the wellness concept, various institutes and organizations have been indulging in innovative practices on de-stressing. However, such practices have come out to be non practical approaches and hence its time to realize that there is an urgent and immediate need to have a holistic approach on the subject which encompasses greater awareness , accountability and planned interventions,
For the reasons stated above, which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the specification, there is a need in the art for an automated method and system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment
Summary of the Invention
A method and system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment. The method and system provide a

systematic, planned and holistic approach towards awareness on wellness for employees in an organization or any business environment. In addition to awareness, this system would assign accountability at individual, departmental and organizational level.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in the accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in the context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a flow diagram illustrating the concept of wellness as per an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment.

Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart for a system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment.
Detailed Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 illustrates a flow diagram illustrating the concept of wellness as per an embodiment of the present invention.
The Fig. 2 defines the method and system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, as per an embodiment of present invention. The modules confining the system may carry associative functions of the method for trading exchange traded products.
The input output device referred to as "I/O module"(201) receive inputs and deliver output to the user in user defined format
The network communication module referred to as "NC Module"(202) manage communication over network through various connected devices.
The Luck UP Stack module referred to as "LUS module"(203) form database of intervention and comprise of selection logic matrix;
The processer(204) is configured to determine raiting scale, gather data through data source and/or over the network connected devices, set up detailed and objective medical parameters, determine

raiting on wellness index/score, identify and advise interventions, link wellness Index with organizational performance measures.
The Fig. 3 illustrates a flowchart for a system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, as per an embodiment of present invention.
The system start its functioning by synchronizing and linking the input device and output device(301).
The system receives inputs at 302 which may comprise many individual variables. These variables may convey parameters for the process. These inputs are stored at LUS memory(304).
Further the received inputs are fed to perform assessment of wellness index (305). These wellness index are stored at memory(204).
The wellness index are then mapped to identify and advice interventions(306).
Then link the wellness index to organizational performance measures to determine returns from the process.and present the user with processed output307)
Detailed Description of the Invention
The embodiments herein provide a method and system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment.

Further the embodiments can be easily implemented in various industry structures and across varied domain. The method of the invention can also be implemented as application performed by a stand alone or embedded system.
The invention described herein is explained using specific exemplary details for better understanding. However, the invention disclosed can be worked on by a person skilled in the art without the use of these specific details.
References in the specification to " one embodiment" or " an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or function described in connection with the embodiment is included in at lest one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
The words "comprises/comprising", "generates/providing", "performing" and the words "having/including" when used herein with reference to the present invention are used to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Reference now should be made to the drawings, in which the same reference numerals are used throughout the different drawings to designate the same or similar components. For clear description of the present invention, known constructions and functions will be omitted.
Parts of the description may be presented in terms of operations performed by a computer system, using terms such as data, state, link, fault, packet, and the like, consistent with the manner commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. As is well understood by those skilled in the art, these quantities take the form of data stored/transferred in the form of electrical, magnetic, or optical signals capable of being stored, transferred, combined, and otherwise manipulated through mechanical and electrical components of the computer system; and the term computer system includes general purpose as well as special purpose data processing machines, switches, and the like, that are standalone, adjunct or embedded.
The embodiments herein provide a system and method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment. The

embodiments may be implemented in as computer software with needed hardware modifications.
Our bodies and brains are connected. Generally, stress can take a toll on our physical health, while physical challenges can also bring new stress into our lives. By understanding how stress impacts our health and what steps we can take to stay balanced, we can lay the foundation for complete wellness.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, a method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the method refining the performance appraisal system for defining the weightage assigned to wellness index as part of individual, departmental and organization KPI.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, a method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the method perform assessment of wellness index.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method perform assessment of wellness index wherein the method defines wellness rating scale.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method perform assessment of wellness index wherein the method shall

gather data through data source regarding pre existing diseases, role related hazards or risks and any other information which can be helpful in assessment of risk
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method perform assessment of wellness index wherein the method shall set up detailed and objective medical parameters for investigation through the input device.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed and objective medical parameters for investigation could be combinational parameters pertaining to the medical tests related to work related ailments and / or generic ailments with emphasizing more on the work related ailments
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, some of the work related ailment forming the paramenters for investigation can be sleeping disorders, Eye-sight problems , digestive system related disorders, Anxiety, lethargy and depression, Ear Problems, Chest related Infections, voice loss etc. and includes many others psychological and physical disorders.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the parameters for investigation can be established based on all or some of but not limited to the following queries:

Does the worksite provide awareness and education messages/information of the requisite domain?
Does the worksite have written policies on physical activity that commit to the following?
• Supporting physical activity during duty time (flex-time)
• Providing incentives for engaging in physical activity

• Offering company sponsored fitness oriented programs for employees other than an exercise facility
• Providing a broad range of competitive and non-competitive physical activities that help develop the skills needed to participate in lifetime physical activities
• Providing exercise/physical fitness messages and information to
employees
• Providing prompts to promote physical activity near each
stairwell or elevator
"Lifetime physical activities" are those readily carried to settings other than the worksite.
Are employees provided with breaks during working hours and are employees encouraged to be active during break time?
Does the worksite provide a facility/designated space or related support system on-site for physical activity by employees?
Can all employees use the worksite's indoor/outdoor physical activity facilities outside of work hours?

Does the worksite have written policies on nutrition that commit to the following?
• On-site cafeterias following healthy food preparation guidelines and practices (e.g. steaming, low-fat, low calorie, salt substitutes, limited frying, etc.)
• Healthy food options for any meetings, conferences, or training offered by the worksite
• Vending machines and/or onsite cafeteria offer nutritious food options as 25% of the total choices
• Healthy eating messages to the employee population (delivered via e-mail messages, payroll stuffers, bulletin boards, etc.)
• Supporting participation in nutrition-related activities during duty time (flex-time)
• Providing prompts to promote and identify healthy
food/snack/drink choices near vending machine(s) or on-site cafeteria
Does the worksite have written policies on tobacco use that commit to the following?
• Prohibiting tobacco use anywhere on property
• Supporting participation in smoking cessation activities during duty time (flex-time)
• Providing prompts to support no tobacco use policy
Is staff oriented to, and given copies of, the physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use policies?

Does the worksite have a written plan for emergency response to cardiac events at their facility?
Does the worksite provide emergency training for response to cardiac events at their facility?
Does the worksite offer or provide adequate healthcare coverage for employees and their families for prevention of and rehabilitation?
Does the worksite offer or provide easy access to free or reasonably priced health screenings for employees at a minimum of one time a year?
"Provide access to" means that the worksite has a special arrangement for employees to receive either on- or off-site health screening.
Does the worksite offer or provide easy access to free or reasonably priced physical activity/fitness programs for the employees?
Does the worksite offer or provide easy access to free or reasonably priced nutrition education/weight management programs for the employees?
Does the worksite have a worksite wellness plan in place that addresses the purpose, nature, duration, resources required, participants in, and expected results of a worksite wellness program?

As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method perform assessment of wellness index wherein the method shall perform periodically timed medical investigations and gathering respective data through the network and / or data delivery device
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method perform assessment of wellness index wherein the method shall determining the ratings on wellness index/score by processing the received data over the defined parameter determining the rating scale
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the method shall identify and Advise Interventions based on scores and results of the individuals through the set LUS matrix listing and defining interventions;
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the method shall link the wellness index with organizational performance measures.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method for Linking the wellness index with organizational performance measures shall define Weightage to Wellness index /score based on received parametric inputs from the user.

As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method for Linking the wellness index with organizational performance measures shall Integrate wellness index as an essential part of individual's, department's and organization's Performance Management System and Score card.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention, the method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the method shall set up enrichment of individual and organization through returns from the wellness indexing process by evaluating and monitoring return from the process.
The system for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, as per an embodiment of present invention comprise of :the system comprise of: an input output module referred as "I/O Module"; Look Up Stack module referred as "LUS Module"; a network communication module referred as "NC Module"; and a processer. The modules confining the system may carry associative functions of the method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention the I/O module of the defined system configured to receive inputs and deliver

output to the user in user defined format.the I/O module is configured to receive inputs for determination of wellness rairing scale, receiving inputs for gathering data of the individuals , receiving inputs detailing intervention data to be stored at intervention database.
As per one of the embodiment of the present invention the LUS module comprised of lookup stacks for storing the data respective to interventions and the LUS matrix logic for parametric selection of the intervention torn be proposed respective to the individula's wellness index which is linked to the organization's performance measures.
The network communication module configured to manage communication over network through various connected devices. The various network devices connected through the NC Module includes but not limited to the remote databases, remote medical devices, other devices devices integrated for periodically timed investigations and other devices capable of sharing/ delivering data performing the required inputs.
The processor is configured for linking the wellness index with organizational performance measures, defining the wellness rating scale, setting up detailed and objective medical parameters for investigation, receiving the data pertening to the individuals under

evaluation, determining the ratings on wellness index / score and identifying and advising interventions through active processing with LUS module, monitoring and evaluating returns from the process, on applying the same to the individuals under evaluation to establish the achieved enrichment of the organization and individuals.
In one embodiment herein, and as shown in Fig. 1, following essentials may be provided so as to facilitate the method and system for aiding wellness among individuals.
Assessment of Wellness Index 101
Risk Assessment: gathering data from various sources such as interviews, questionnaires, previous test reports of individuals' etcetera. The previous test reports may be developed to encompass the details to be sought regarding pre existing diseases, role related hazards or risks and any other information which can be helpful in assessment of risk.
Medical Investigation: Detailed and objective medical parameters may be freezed for investigation, taking into consideration the various factors such as nature of industry the individual works, nature of responsibility the individual has, etcetera. The investigation would aim at identifying hidden risks and potential risks and capacity of the individual to handle said risks.
Periodically Timed Investigations: The medical investigation may be timed bi-annually or annually linked to the individual's performance

appraisal cycle. The ratings on wellness index/score, based on the medical investigation, may be formatted as per the defined rating scale. Tie ups may be created with well established medical practitioners/ hospitals to facilitate investigation.
Interventions 102
Based on the scores and results of the individuals, interventions can be advised by their medical practitioners. This would help the organization to facilitate infrastructure and policies contributing towards the awareness and interventions on wellness.
Linkages with Organizational Performance Measures 103
Weightage to Wellness index /score : The said score may be clearly and strictly defined as an important criteria ( along with the weightage )governing promotions / enhancement of responsibilities of the individuals across organization .
Wellness Index : Wellness score may be integrated as an essential part of individual's, department's and organization's Performance Management System and Score card . The Weightages ( on Individual, Department and Organization's Performance score card ) may be defined well and communicated internally as part of the performance management system
Return On Investment (ROI) 104

The tangible outcomes of "wellness" concept implementation would be the reduction in medical insurance claims and thereby in the future insurance premiums and savings through reduction in sick leaves. Intangible benefits may be even more important to an organization's overall health for Increased productivity is one of the most important benefits of operating a business with fit, healthy employees.
Further, following steps may be carried out by an organization for the deployment of the essentials described above:
i. Refining the Performance appraisal system for clearly
defining the weightage assigned to Wellness index as part of Individual, departmental and organization KPI
ii. Engaging medical expert /agency to freeze on detailed
medical investigation parameters. The parameters need to be specific to age-group and stress level of each individual.
iii. Making the parameters to dwell upon the aspects of mind,
body and spirit.
iv. Structuring an annual budget to provide for the cost
towards the mentioned medical investigations and interventions.
v. Sending employees for medical tests periodically (bi -
annually or annually) based on their respective appraisal cycle.

vi. Featuring the post investigation ratings in the individual's
appraisal followed by departmental and organizational score cards.
VII. Planning interventions based on said score.
viii. Periodical reviewing of scores to be analysed towards
future planning and interventions.
ix. Reviewing and comparing the wellness index/score of the
individuals between appraisals, and clearly defining and communicating about the same to the individuals.
Embodiments described herein provides a systematic, planned and holistic approach towards awareness on wellness for employees in an organization or any business environment. In addition to awareness, this system would assign accountability at individual, departmental and organizational level.
Also, the embodiments of the present invention encourage to incentivize employees by making 'wellness' an integral part of their performance score card and promotions.
Further, it creates a positive impact on the employee productivity and increasing employee engagement. This puts an overall positive impact on the individual well being and quality of life, thereby benefiting the society at large.

This mechanism in due course would definitely lead to the reduction in an organizational medical insurance claims and thereby in the future insurance premiums.
Fit and healthy employees would boost organization's productivity and also bring about savings through reduction in sick leaves.
The defined method and system structure have potential to meet regulatory requirements for various organizations in various business domains and many and all the jurisdictions across the world. The structure is extremely simple and easier from risk monitoring perspective. This structure can be also designed as an omnibus vehicle for various underlying.

WE CLAIM:
1. A Method for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the method comprising steps of:
Refining the performance appraisal system for defining the weightage assigned to wellness index as part of individual, departmental and organization KPI
Performing the assessment of wellness index, the assessment of wellness index comprising steps of:
Defining the wellness rating scale
Gathering data through data source regarding pre existing diseases, role related hazards or risks and any other information which can be helpful in assessment of risk
Setting up detailed and objective medical parameters for investigation through the input device,
Performing periodically timed medical investigations and gathering respective data through the network and / or data delivery device
Determining the ratings on wellness index/score by processing the received data over the defined parameter determining the rating scale
Identifying and Advising Interventions based on scores and results of the individuals through the set LUS matrix listing and defining interventions;
Linking the wellness index with organizational performance measures, the Linking the wellness index with organizational performance measures comprising steps of:

Defining Weightage to Wellness index /score based on received parametric inputs from the user
Integrating wellness index as an essential part of individual's, department's and organization's Performance Management System and Score card.
Setting up enrichment of individual and organization through returns from the wellness indexing process by evaluating and monitoring return from the process.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the data source includes database or any user defined input device such as desktop, laptop, computer, personal device assistant (PDA), mobile phone.
3. The method according to claim 1 wherein the input device includes embedded key board, desktop, laptop, computer, personal device assistant (PDA), mobile phone.
4. The method according to claim 1 wherein the detailed and objective medical parameters could be combinational parameters pertaining to the medical tests related to work related ailments and / or generic ailments with emphasizing more on the work related ailments;
5. The method according to claim 1 and claim 4 wherein the work related ailments includes but not limited to sleeping disorders, Eyesight problems , digestive system related disorders, Anxiety, lethargy and depression, Ear Problems, Chest related Infections,

voice loss and includes many others psychological and physical disorders.
6. The method according to claim 1 wherein the network and / or data delivery device includes medical instruments devices connected through the network or the database updated through periodically timed investigations and capable of sharing/ delivering data over network.
7. The method according to claim 1 wherein the LUS are lookup stacks listing possible interventions.
8. The method according to claim 1 wherein the interventions includes psychological, educational, medical and/or promotional interventions.
9. The method according to claim 1 wherein the return from the process comprises of effectiveness scores through evaluating the performance improvement to the organization attributed to the respective individual.
10. The method according to claim 1 wherein the return from the process comprises of effectiveness scores through evaluating the reduction in cost to the organization attributed to the respective individual;
11. A System for aiding wellness among individuals in a competitive business environment, the system comprise of:

an I/O module configured to receive inputs and deliver output to the user in user defined format
a LUS module configured to from database of intervention and selection matrix;
a network communication module configured manages communication over network through various connected devices.
a processer, a processer configured to:
determine rating scale
gather data through data source and/or over the network connected devices
set up detailed and objective medical parameters
determine rating on wellness index/score
identify and advise interventions
link wellness index with organizational performance
measures