Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a rain protection device that is capable of providing protection to a user from rain by adapting the user’s height and preferences, thereby providing adjustable and customizable protection from rain.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Generally users experience a range of uncomfortable and potentially harmful effects after getting wet from rain. Discomfort and chilliness set in, and in extreme cases, hypothermia occurs. Skin irritation or allergic reactions also arises, while hair becomes wet and unmanageable. Clothing becomes heavy and uncomfortable, and shoes become wet and slippery, increasing the risk of accidents. Electronics or personal items get damaged, and the user more susceptible to catching a cold or flu. Additionally, rain in the eyes or on glasses impede vision and navigation, leading to stress and inconvenience. Furthermore, wet clothing and gear leads to mold or mildew growth, and daily activities or plans may be disrupted.

[0003] Traditionally, people protect themselves from rain by using umbrellas, raincoats or ponchos, hats and hoods, rain boots or galoshes, scarves or bandanas, gloves, canopies or awnings, tarpaulins or plastic sheets, rain pants or leggings, and waterproof bags or backpacks. These methods provide varying degrees of comfort, convenience, and protection from the elements. However, these methods quite effective but have limitation such as umbrellas are vulnerable to strong winds, while raincoats and ponchos restricts mobility. Hats, hoods, and scarves offer limited coverage, and non-waterproof materials allows water to penetrate. Rain boots and galoshes are heavy and bulky, making them uncomfortable to wear. Additionally, umbrellas and canopies are difficult to carry or store, and plastic sheets and tarpaulins are uncomfortable or noisy.

[0004] CA2572222A1 discloses lightweight vertical attachment shield that forms a canopy structure for protection from falling rain when the shield is underneath or draped overtop a conventional umbrella. The shield is attached to the conventional umbrella using spring~loaded plastic clips and elastic nooses. When attached to the umbrella the shield has a length that extends a few inches from the ground. The shield includes a window, vent openings, and hand openings for added convenience and comfort. Alternatively, the shield attaches to a unique design umbrella via snaps or buttons and buttonholes located around the upper rim of the shield and on the underside of the unique design umbrella. A vertical umbrella stand is utilized to aid in assembling and disassembling the shield and umbrella. A carrying case is utilized to carry the shield when not in use. Although CA’222 discloses shield that forms a canopy structure for protection from falling rain, however it is incapable of providing a comprehensive coverage for the user's head, face, and body for preventing the user from catching a cold or flu.

[0005] Conventionally, there exists many devices that are capable of protecting a user from the rain, however these existing devices fails in providing a means to adjust in accordance with the user’s height for covering the user's head, face, and body in view of protecting the user. In addition, these existing devices are also incapable of detecting and preventing the user to hazards.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that needs to be capable of providing customizable and adjustable protection to the user by covering the user entirely including user's head, face, and body. Additionally, the developed device required to be potent enough of preventing the user from hazards, such as potholes by guiding the user to avoid the potholes.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to protect a user from rain by covering the user and getting adjusted in accordance with the user’s height, thereby providing customizable and adjustable protection to the user.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting and alerting the user to hazards, such as potholes, thereby providing guidance to avoid the potholes.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a comprehensive coverage for the user's head, face, and body for preventing the user from catching a cold or flu, thereby providing effective protection to the user from rain.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a rain protection device that is capable of providing effective and user-interface that protects a user from getting wet from rain by covering the user’s body in accordance with the user’s height. Furthermore, the proposed device is also capable of guiding the user to avoid the potholes, in case the user encounter potholes on road for preventing the user from hazards.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rain protection device, comprising a soft-padded circular frame designed to be positioned over shoulders of a user, an ultrasonic sensor installed on the frame to detect a height of the user, multiple telescopic rods attached beneath the frame with the help of a circular sliding unit to extend or retract based on the detected height of user, a pair of sliders and configured with a canopy assembled on the frame to cover the user from the lateral side to protect the user from the rain, a C-shaped member configured with canopy via drawer mechanism to provide protection to user’s head by covering the head and a microphone mounted on the frame to allow a user to provide input voice commands regarding deployment of the canopy.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a curved transparent flap provided on the member via drawer mechanism to translate the flap in front of the user’s face to protect the user’s face from the rain, the flap is coated with a link, which consisting a rubberized coating with the help of a pin joint to remove the water from the flap by wiping them off, a touch-enabled display arranged on the frame to allow the user to provide input details regarding a destination location, a GPS (global positioning system) unit to show a route to the destination on the display, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit synced with a laser sensor, installed on the frame to determine potholes on a rod, a projection unit assembled on the frame to project a guiding image onto the road for guiding the user to avoid the potholes and a battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a rain protection device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a rain protection device that is capable providing protecting a user from rain by covering the user’s body as per the detected height of the user for providing adjustable protection from the rain. Moreover, the proposed device is also capable of providing a comprehensive coverage for the user's head, face, and body for preventing the user from catching a cold or flu.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a rain protection device is illustrated, comprising a soft-padded circular frame 101, a canopy 102 attached with the frame 101, a C-shaped member 103 configured with a canopy 102, attached on the frame 101 by means of hinge 104, a curved transparent flap 105, attached with the member 103, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 embedded on the frame 101, a microphone 107 provided on the frame 101, a touch-enabled display 108 provided on the frame 101.

[0022] The device disclosed herein, comprises of a soft-padded circular frame 101 designed to be positioned over shoulders of a user. The frame 101 is acts as the foundation of the device, ensuring reliability and stability. The frame 101 fits around the user's shoulders, providing a snug and secure fit. The frame 101 is adjustable to accommodate different body types and sizes.

[0023] Further, the device features an ultrasonic sensor installed on the frame 101 to detect a height of the user. The ultrasonic sensor emits high-frequency waves toward the user and measures the time it takes for the waves to bounce back after hitting the body of the user. The sensor is typically oriented in a way that it measures the height of the user.

[0024] The ultrasonic sensor collects a significant amount of data by scanning the entire surface of the user and forms a 3D point cloud, which represents the height of the user. The ultrasonic sensor sends the data to a microcontroller which processes the acquired data and detects the height of the user. The acquired data is sent to the microcontroller which processes the information and actuates multiple telescopic rods attached beneath the frame 101 with the help of a circular sliding unit to extend or retract based on the detected height of user.

[0025] The telescopic rods as mentioned herein are powered by a pneumatic unit that utilizes compressed air to extend and retract the rods. The process begins with an air compressor which compresses atmospheric air to a higher pressure. The air cylinder of the pneumatic unit contains a piston that moves back and forth within the cylinder. The cylinder is connected to one end of the telescopic rods. The piston is attached to the telescopically operated rods and its movement is controlled by the flow of compressed air.

[0026] To extend the telescopic rods the piston activates the air valve to allow compressed air to flow into the chamber behind the piston. As the pressure increases in the chamber, the piston pushes the telescopic rods to the desired length for adjusting the necessary distance between the frame 101 and sliding unit based on the detected height of the user.

[0027] The sliding unit consisting a pair of sliders and configured with a canopy 102 assembled on the frame 101 to cover the user from the lateral side to protect the user from the rain, providing comprehensive coverage from rain, wherein a C-shaped member 103 configured with canopy 102 with the help of drawer mechanism to provide protection to user’s head by covering the head.

[0028] A microphone 107 mounted on the frame 101 to allow a user to provide input voice commands regarding deployment of the canopy 102. The microphone 107 plays a crucial role by converting spoken words or commands into electrical signals which are then processed and analyzed to trigger specific actions. When the user speaks or commands for deploying the canopy 102, their vocal cords vibrate, creating sound waves. These sound waves travel through the air as variations in air pressure.

[0029] The microphone 107 mentioned herein is a transducer that converts these variations in air into electric signals. The analog electrical signal is converted into digital form which is done by an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The digital signal is then subjected to various signal processing techniques to enhance voice quality and eliminate noise. The microcontroller then converts the signal into specific commands and actuates the sliding unit for translating the canopy 102 around the user.

[0030] The motorized sliding unit consists of a motor, and a rail unit integrated with ball bearings to allow smooth linear movement. As the motor rotates the rotational motion of the motor is converted into linear motion through a pair of belts and linkages. This linear motion provides a stable track and allows the translation of the canopy 102 around the user for protecting the user from rain.

[0031] Simultaneously, a curved transparent flap 105 is provided on the member 103 via drawer mechanism get actuated by the microcontroller to translate the flap 105 in front of the user’s face to protect the user’s face from the rain. The drawer mechanism consists of a drawer that typically slides on the rails inside the flap 105. These rails provide a smooth and stable path for the slide the flap 105. When the microcontroller actuates the drawer arrangement, the motor starts rotating and the rotational motion is converted into linear motion through the use of gears. As the motor rotates, the drawer moves either outward or inward along the sliding rails.

[0032] The flap 105 is coated with a link, which consisting a rubberized coating with the help of a pin joint to remove the water from the flap 105 by wiping them off. Upon translation of the flap 105 in front of the face of the user, the microcontroller actuates the pin joint to wipe the water from the flap 105.

[0033] The pin joint typically involves the use of an electric motor to control the movement of the pin and the connected component. The pin joint provides the pivot point around which the movement occurs. The motor is the core component responsible for generating the rotational motion. It converts the electrical energy into mechanical energy, producing the necessary torque that drives the pin joint. As the motor rotates, the pin joint to wipe the water from the flap 105.

[0034] After wiping the water from the flap 105, the microcontroller actuates a touch-enabled display 108 arranged on the frame 101 to allow the user to provide input details regarding a destination location, which user desired to explore. The touch-enabled display 108 as mentioned herein is typically an LCD (Liquid Crystal display 108) screen that presents output in a visible form.

[0035] The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display 108 using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding the destination location that user desired to explore. A touch controller is typically connected to the microcontroller through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).

[0036] Based on the provided input details, the microcontroller actuates a GPS (global positioning system) unit to show a route to the destination on the display 108. The GPS (Global Positioning System) module consists of a receiver that communicates with the satellites to determine destination location, which user desired to explore. The GPS (Global Positioning System) module constantly receives signals from the satellites and calculates the coordinates. The GPS module works by receiving signals from multiple satellites orbiting the Earth.

[0037] The GPS module uses the timing of these signals and trilateration to calculate the precise location. The microcontroller linked with the GPS (Global Positioning System) module processes the data received from the GPS (Global Positioning System) module and transmits the precise location data including the latitude and the longitude to the location. The real-time location coordinates of the destination are then sent to the microcontroller and the microcontroller process these information and accordingly display 108s the destination that user desired to explore on the screen.

[0038] An artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 synced with a laser sensor, installed on the frame 101 get actuated by the microcontroller for capturing multiple images from the various angle of in surrounding of the frame 101, to determine potholes on a rod. The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 106 is constructed with a camera lens and a processor, wherein the camera lens is adapted to capture a series of images of the surrounding present in proximity to the frame 101. The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operations including pre-processing, feature extraction, and classification.

[0039] The image captured by the imaging unit 106 is real-time images of the frame 101’s surrounding. The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 106 transmits the captured image signal in the form of digital bits to the laser sensor. The laser sensor activates and emits a focused and narrow beam toward the road. When the laser beam strikes the surface of the road, it gets reflected back towards the sensor. The receiver of the laser sensor captures the reflected light and employs a time-of-flight measurement principle to determine the potholes on the rod.

[0040] The laser sensor precisely measures the time it takes for these laser pulses to travel to the road’s surface and back to the sensor. This measurement is known as time-of-flight and as the laser sensor continues to emit laser pulses and measure their time-of-flight, it creates a dense point cloud of data points. Each data point corresponds to a specific location on the door frame 101. By combining the time-of-flight data from multiple laser beams at various angles, the laser sensor builds a detailed 3D (three-dimensional) map or point-of-cloud of the road’s surface. The generated point of the cloud map in then sent to a microcontroller.

[0041] The microcontroller upon receiving the signals compares the received signal with the pre-fed data stored in a database and constantly determines the potholes on the rod. After detecting the potholes on the rod, the microcontroller actuates a projection unit assembled on the frame 101 to project a guiding image onto the road for guiding the user to avoid the potholes.

[0042] The laser projection unit serves as a visual guide for the user, making it simple for the user to avoid the potholes. The microcontroller sends a signal to the projection unit to highlight the potholes. The projection unit consists of a laser source, typically a diode laser that emits a focused beam of coherent light. Within the projection unit, various optical components are used such as lenses, mirrors, and prisms to shape and direct the laser beam onto the potholes. The projection unit is capable of projecting lines, dots, or any other pattern in order to guide the user to avoid the potholes.

[0043] The device features a battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery use a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0044] The present invention works best in following manner, where the rain protection device, comprising the soft-padded circular frame 101 designed to be positioned over shoulders of the user, the ultrasonic sensor to detect the height of the user, multiple telescopic rods with the help of the circular sliding unit to extend or retract based on the detected height of user, the pair of sliders and with the canopy 102 to cover the user from the lateral side to protect the user from the rain. Further, the C-shaped member 103 via drawer mechanism to provide protection to user’s head by covering the head, the microphone 107 to allow the user to provide input voice commands regarding deployment of the canopy 102, the curved transparent flap 105 via drawer mechanism to translate the flap 105 in front of the user’s face to protect the user’s face from the rain, the flap 105 is coated with the link, which consisting the rubberized coating with the help of the pin joint to remove the water from the flap 105 by wiping them off, the touch-enabled display 108 to allow the user to provide input details regarding the destination location. Additionally, the GPS (global positioning system) unit to show the route to the destination on the display 108, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 synced with the laser sensor, to determine potholes on the rod, the projection unit to project the guiding image onto the road for guiding the user to avoid the potholes and the battery to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein.

[0045] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A rain protection device, comprising:

i) a soft-padded circular frame 101 adapted to be positioned over shoulders of a user;
ii) a circular sliding unit attached underneath said frame 101 by means of a plurality of telescopic rods to adjust distance between said frame 101 and said sliding unit as per height of user, wherein said sliding unit is positioned around waist of user;
iii) an ultrasonic sensor embedded in said frame 101 for detecting a height of said user to trigger a microcontroller to actuate said telescopic rods to extend or retract as per said detected height of user;
iv) a canopy 102 attached with said frame 101 and a pair of sliders of said sliding unit to laterally cover said user to protect said user from rain by sliding of said canopy 102;
v) a C-shaped member 103 configured with a canopy 102, attached on said frame 101 by means of hinge 104 for covering of head of said user;
vi) a curved transparent flap 105, attached with said member 103 by means of drawer mechanism for sliding said flap 105 in front of face of said user for protecting face of said user against rain, wherein a link having a rubberized coating is mounted on said flap 105 by means of a pin joint for wiping water from said flap 105; and
vii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106, in synchronization with a laser sensor embedded on said frame 101, installed on said frame 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said frame 101, to determine potholes on a rod to trigger a microcontroller to actuate a projection unit disposed on said frame 101 to project a guiding image onto said road to guide said user to avoid said potholes.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 107, linked with said microcontroller, provided on said frame 101 for receiving an audio command from said user regarding deploying said canopy 102 to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said sliding unit to slide said canopy 102 around said user and said hinge 104s to rotate said member 103 over said head of said user to protect said user from rain.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a touch-enabled display 108, linked with said microcontroller, is provided on said frame 101 for enabling said user to provide touch input regarding a destination location, to actuate a GPS (global positioning system) unit to show a route to said destination on said display 108.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.