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Alerting And Disinfecting Device

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an alerting and disinfecting device (100) including a first set of sensors configured to sense one or more muscles response of a pre-determined part of an entity based on the movement of the one or more muscles, when the pre-determined part of the entity is in contact with one or more surfaces (302), a second set of sensors (104) configured to sense movement of the pre-determined part of the entity. The device (100) includes a controller (110) to facilitate alerting the entity upon receiving a first set of signals and the second set of signals from the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors and the entity actuates an actuator to enable dispensing one or more fluids from a dispensing assembly to disinfect. The controller (110) is configured to identify the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces.

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Application #
Filing Date
16 December 2020
Publication Number
24/2022
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
BIO-MEDICAL ENGINEERING
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Email
info@khuranaandkhurana.com
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Applicants

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
SCO: 160-161, Sector - 9c, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160009, India.

Inventors

1. TULI, Neha
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
2. SHARMA, Shivam
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
3. MANTRI, Archana
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.

Specification

Claims:1. An alerting and disinfecting device (100) comprising:
a first set of sensors (102) configured to sense to sense one or more muscles response of a pre-determined part of an entity based on the movement of the one or more muscles, when the pre-determined part of the entity is in contact with one or more surfaces (302) and correspondingly generate a first set of signals;
a second set of sensors (104) configured to sense movement of the pre-determined part of the entity and correspondingly generate a second set of signals;
a dispensing assembly (106) configured to disinfect the pre-determined part of the entity;
an alert unit (108), and
a controller (110) operatively coupled to the first set of sensors (102), the second set of sensors (104), and the alert unit (108), wherein the controller (110) including one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to:
extract a set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles from the first set of signals, and change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity from the second set of signals;
classify the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces by the entity and identifies the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces;
match distance of the pre-determined part of the entity with a dataset, after the pre-determined part of the entity contacted the one or more surfaces, wherein the dataset includes a pre-determined distance limit;
generate a set of alert signals when the matched distance is within the pre-determined distance limit, wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit (108), wherein the set of alert signals facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity,
and wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit (108) when the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces are identified by the controller (110).
2. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispensing assembly (106) is adapted to accommodate and receive one or more fluids, wherein the dispensing assembly (106) includes:
one or more nozzles fluidically coupled to the dispensing assembly (106), wherein the one or more nozzles include one or more holes, wherein the one or more holes facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids.
3. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the dispensing assembly (106) includes at least one actuator (304), wherein upon exerting a pre-determined force on the at least one actuator (304) by the entity, the at least one actuator (304) facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids on the pre-determined part of the entity, and wherein the at least one actuator (304) includes any or a combination of button, relay, and switch.
4. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pre-determined force is exerted by the entity on the at least one actuator (304) after the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit (108) by the controller (110).
5. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more fluids include any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gel, disinfectant, and medicinal alcohol.
6. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (110) is in communication with one or more mobile computing devices through a communication module, wherein the one or more mobile computing devices are configured to receive the set of alert signals, wherein the set of alert signals facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity.
7. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alert unit (108) includes any or a combination of light emitting diode, buzzer, alarm, vibrator, and display.
8. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of sensors (102) include any or a combination of electromyography sensor, and muscle sensor, and wherein the second set of sensors (104) include any or a combination of gyro sensor, and accelerometer.
9. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (110) facilitates dispensing a pre-determined amount of the one or more fluids through the dispensing assembly (106) on the pre-determined part of the entity.
10. The alerting and disinfecting device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alerting and disinfecting device (100) is wearable and adapted to be worn by the entity, and wherein the wearable device includes any or a combination of band, anklet, bracelet, and wrist band.

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to field of wearables. More particularly, the present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device to prevent transmission of contagious diseases caused due to bacteria, fungi, virus, and other micro-organisms.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Transmission of contagious diseases can occur due to presence of virus, bacteria, and other similar micro-organisms that can be transmitted from one place to another by touching infectious surface, or by coming in contact with infectious surface. There can be numerous surfaces which are touched by entities in a day, thereby increasing chances of infection and health related risk. Pets, handles, money, keyboards, phones, handrails public transport, and the likes can be some examples from where the infection can be transmitted upon touching. Protective measures to avoid such infection and health related risk can include sanitization, maintaining social distancing and boosting immunity.
[0004] Sanitizers can be used for sanitization. However, there are certain limitations as they are difficult to carry each and every place in pocket, and there are chances of losing the sanitizer. Also, some sanitizers have an uncomfortable cap, while others does not have a aesthetic design and also increased use of sanitizers can require a large number of empty plastic containers that aggravate difficult situation with environmental situation. Another solution includes automatic detection of type of surface an entity touches and accordingly sanitizing liquid can be ejected to sanitize hands with respect to each surface. This solution can be done with costly sensors and can be uneconomical. Therefore, requirement of a solution that is easy to use and carry and has ergonomic design such that the entity can disinfect anywhere with ease.
[0005] There is a need to overcome above mentioned problem of prior art by bringing a solution that helps in alerting an entity and disinfecting the entity and reduces health related risk associated with contagious disease and transmission of infection. The solution is modern, minimal, simple and light in -weight with beautiful and ergonomic design which is very durable. The solution can be used all day long everywhere, convenient for travelling, easily refilled, reused and eco friendly.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that is reusable and refilled with one or more sanitizing fluids.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that can be used both by men and women of any age.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that has breathable design and sweat absorption capabilities.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that is comfortable, light in weight, easy to use, economical and can be used at both place public or home.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that helps saving environment from plastic contamination and money.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that alerts an entity upon touching face after the entity touches one or more surfaces.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an alerting and disinfecting device that enables prevention of contagious diseases by decontaminating.

SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure relates generally to field of wearables. More particularly, the present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device to prevent transmission of contagious diseases caused due to bacteria, fungi, virus, and other micro-organisms.
[0015] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a disinfecting and alerting device. The disinfecting and alerting device may include a first set of sensors, a second set of sensors, an alert unit, a dispensing assembly, and a controller. The first set of sensors, the second set of sensors, the alert unit and the dispensing assembly may be operatively coupled to the controller. The first set f sensors may be configured to sense to sense one or more muscles response of a pre-determined part of an entity based on the movement of the one or more muscles, when the pre-determined part of the entity is in contact with one or more surfaces and correspondingly generate a first set of signals. The second set of sensors may be configured to sense movement of the pre-determined part of the entity and correspondingly generate a second set of signals. The dispensing assembly may be configured to disinfect the pre-determined part of the entity. The controller may include one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. The controller may be configured to extract a set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles from the first set of signals, and change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity from the second set of signals. The controller may be configured to classify the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces by the entity and identifies the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces. The controller may be configured to match distance of the pre-determined part of the entity with a dataset, after the pre-determined part of the entity contacted the one or more surfaces, where the dataset may include a pre-determined distance limit. The controller may be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the matched distance is within the pre-determined distance limit, where the set of alert signals may be transmitted to the alert unit, where the set of alert signals may facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity. The set of alert signals may be transmitted to the alert unit when the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces are identified by the controller.
[0016] In an aspect, the dispensing assembly may be adapted to accommodate and receive one or more fluids, where the dispensing assembly may include one or more nozzles fluidically coupled to the dispensing assembly, where the one or more nozzles may include one or more holes, where the one or more holes may facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids.
[0017] In an aspect, the dispensing assembly may include at least one actuator, where upon exerting a pre-determined force on the at least one actuator by the entity, the at least one actuator may facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids on the pre-determined part of the entity, and where the at least one actuator may include any or a combination of button, relay, and switch.
[0018] In an aspect, the pre-determined force may be exerted by the entity on the at least one actuator after the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit by the controller.
[0019] In an aspect, the one or more fluids may include any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gel, disinfectant, medicinal alcohol,
[0020] In an aspect, the controller may be in communication with one or more mobile computing devices through a communication module, where the one or more mobile computing devices may be configured to receive the set of alert signals, wherein the set of alert signals facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity.
[0021] In an aspect, the alert unit may include any or a combination of light emitting diode, buzzer, alarm, vibrator, and display.
[0022] In an aspect, the first set of sensors may include any or a combination of electromyography sensor, and muscle sensor, and where the second set of sensors may include any or a combination of gyro sensor, and accelerometer.
[0023] In an aspect, the controller may facilitate dispensing a pre-determined amount of the one or more fluids through the dispensing assembly on the pre-determined part of the entity.
[0024] In an aspect, the disinfecting device may be wearable and adapted to be worn by the entity, and where the wearable device may include any or a combination of band, anklet, bracelet, and wrist band.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0026] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed alerting and disinfecting device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of the controller of the proposed alerting and disinfecting device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed alerting and disinfecting device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION
[0030] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0031] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, firmware and/or by human operators.
[0032] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0033] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0034] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0035] The present disclosure relates generally to field of wearables. More particularly, the present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device to prevent transmission of contagious diseases caused due to bacteria, fungi, virus, and other micro-organisms.
[0036] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed alerting and disinfecting device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed disinfecting and alerting device (100) (also referred to as device (100), herein) can include a first set of sensors (102), a second set of sensors (104), a dispensing assembly (106), an alert unit (108), and a controller (110). In an embodiment, the device (100) can facilitate alerting an entity and disinfecting a pre-determined part of the entity. The device (100) can help prevention of transmission of contagious diseases caused by bacteria, virus, micro-organism, and the likes. In another embodiment, the controller (110) can be operatively coupled to the first set of sensors (102), the second set of sensors (104), the alert unit (108), and the dispensing assembly (106).
[0038] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors (102) can be configured to sense to sense one or more muscles response of a pre-determined part of an entity based on the movement of the one or more muscles, when the pre-determined part of the entity is in contact with one or more surfaces and correspondingly generate a first set of signals. In an illustrative embodiment, the first set of sensors (102) can include any or a combination of electromyography sensor, muscle sensor, and the likes. In another illustrative embodiment, the first set of signals generated by the first set of sensors (102) can be in electrical form, where the first set of signals in electrical form can be transmitted to the controller (110).
[0039] In an embodiment, the second set of sensors (104) can be configured to sense movement of the pre-determined part of the entity and correspondingly generate a second set of signals. In an illustrative embodiment, the second set of sensors (104) can include any or a combination of gyro sensor, accelerometer, and the likes. In another illustrative embodiment, the second set of signals generated by the second set of sensors (104) can be in electrical form, where the second set of signals can be transmitted to the controller (110).
[0040] In an embodiment, the dispensing assembly (106) can be configured to disinfect the pre-determined part of the entity. In another embodiment, the dispensing assembly (106) can be adapted to accommodate and receive one or more fluids, where the dispensing assembly (106) can include one or more nozzles fluidically coupled to the dispensing assembly (106), where the one or more nozzles can include one or more holes, where the one or more holes can facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids. In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more fluids can include any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gel, disinfectant, medicinal alcohol, and the likes.
[0041] In an embodiment, the dispensing assembly (106) can include at least one actuator, where upon exerting a pre-determined force on the at least one actuator by the entity, the at least one actuator can facilitate dispensing the one or more fluids on the pre-determined part of the entity. In an illustrative embodiment, the at least one actuator can include any or a combination of button, relay, switch, and the likes. In another illustrative embodiment, the pre-determined force can be exerted by the entity on the at least one actuator after the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit (108) by the controller (110).
[0042] In an embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to receive the first set of signals from the first set of sensors (102) and a second set of signals from the second set of sensors (104) in electrical form. In another embodiment, the controller (110) can include one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. The controller (110) can be configured to extract a set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles from the first set of signals, and change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity from the second set of signals. In yet another embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to classify the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces by the entity and identifies the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces. In an illustrative embodiment, the controller (110) can be any or a combination of microprocessor, microcontroller, Arduino Uno, At mega 328, other similar processing unit, and the likes.
[0043] In an embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to match distance of the pre-determined part of the entity with a dataset, after the pre-determined part of the entity contacted the one or more surfaces, where the dataset can include a pre-determined distance limit. In another embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the matched distance is within the pre-determined distance limit, wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit, wherein the set of alert signals facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity. In yet another embodiment, the set of alert signals can be transmitted to the alert unit (108) when the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces are identified by the controller (110). In an illustrative embodiment, the alert unit (108) can include any or a combination of light emitting diode, buzzer, alarm, vibrator, display, and the likes.
[0044] In an embodiment, the controller (110) can be in communication with one or more mobile computing devices through a communication module, where the one or more mobile computing devices can be configured to receive the set of alert signals, where the set of alert signals can facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity. In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more mobile computing devices can include any or a combination of cell phone, laptop, digital handheld device, digital assistant, and the likes. In another illustrative embodiment, the communication module can be any or a combination of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) module , Bluetooth module, Li-Fi module, optical fiber, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), ZigBee module and the likes.
[0045] In an embodiment, the controller (110) can facilitate dispensing a pre-determined amount of the one or more fluids through the dispensing assembly (106) on the pre-determined part of the entity. In another embodiment, the device (100) can be wearable and adapted to be worn by the entity, and where the wearable device can include any or a combination of band, anklet, bracelet, wrist band, and the likes.
[0046] In an illustrative embodiment, the device (100) can be can be used multiple times and can be refilled with one or more fluids when you run out of sanitizing liquid. In another illustrative embodiment, backward sliding button when pressed by the entity can activate inner chamber of the dispensing assembly with one pump, and facilitate releasing the pre-determined amount of the one or more fluids on the pre-determined part of the entity, where the pre-determined part can be hand, palm, and the likes. In another illustrative embodiment, the EMG sensor can be configured to read the one or more muscle activities to detect when the one or more surfaces are touched .When the entity touches the one or more surfaces, the EMG sensor can receive signals from one or more muscles movement. The Gyro-sensor can be configured to sense the orientation of the entity’s hand. On alert, the entity can press the at least one actuator or the dispenser button and device (100) can dispense the sanitizer.
[0047] In an illustrative embodiment, as the entity’s hand comes in contact with the one or more surfaces, where the one or more surfaces can be table, object, and the likes, the EMG sensor can be configured to sense one or more muscles movement and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, where the first set of signals can be transmitted to the controller (110). In another illustrative embodiment, the gyro sensor can be configured to sense orientation of the entity’s hand and correspondingly generate a second set of signals and transmit the second set of signals to the controller (110). The controller (110) can be configured to classify the first set of signals and the second set of signals with help of machine learning algorithm such that as the entity’s hand is detected within a pre-determined distance from face of the entity, the controller (110) can be configured to transmit the set of alert signals to the alert unit (108), where the alert unit (108) activates and help the entity in alerting. The entity can exert a pre-determined force on the at least one actuator, where the at least one actuator can enable dispensing of the one or more fluids on the entity’s hand and facilitate disinfection.
[0048] In an illustrative embodiment, the touching face can be another factor for infection, and where the gyro sensor can be configured to detect the entity’s hand when the entity’s hand is found within a pre-determined distance from the face of the entity and the device (100) can help in alerting the entity to disinfect the hand.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of the controller of the proposed alerting and disinfecting device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0050] As illustrated in an embodiment, the controller (110) can include one or more processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) (202) can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central controller (110), logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the controller (110). The memory (204) can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory (204) can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0051] In an embodiment, the controller (110) can also include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) (206) may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may facilitate communication of the controller (110) with various devices coupled to the controller (110). The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of controller (110). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) (208) and database (210).
[0052] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) (208). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) (208) may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) (208) may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) (208). In such examples, the controller (110) can include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to controller (110) and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented by electronic circuitry. A database (210) can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) (208).
[0053] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) can include an extraction unit (212), a matching unit (214), a signal generation unit (216), and other unit (s) (218). The other unit(s) (218) can implement functionalities that supplement applications or functions performed by the device (100) or the processing engine(s) (208).
[0054] The database (210) can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) (208).
[0055] It would be appreciated that units being described are only exemplary units and any other unit or sub-unit may be included as part of the device (100). These units too may be merged or divided into super- units or sub-units as may be configured.
[0056] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the controller (110) can be configured to receive a first set of signals from a first set of sensors (102), a second set of signals from a second set of sensors (104) in electrical form. In an embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to extract a set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles from the first set of signals, and change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity from the second set of signals with help of the extraction unit (212). In another embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to classify the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces by the entity and identifies the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces with help of other unit(s) (218) like classification unit, but not limited to the likes.
[0057] In an embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to match distance of the pre-determined part of the entity with a dataset, after the pre-determined part of the entity contacted the one or more surfaces, with help of the matching unit (216), where the dataset can includes a pre-determined distance limit. In another embodiment, the controller (110) can be configured to generate a set of alert signals with help of the signal generation unit (218) when the matched distance is within the pre-determined distance limit, where the set of alert signals can be transmitted to the alert unit (108), where the set of alert signals can facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity. In yet another embodiment, the set of alert signals can be transmitted to the alert unit (108) when the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces are identified by the controller (110).
[0058] In an embodiment, the extraction unit (212) can be configured to receive the first set of signals and the second set of signals from the first set of sensors (102) and the second set of sensors (104) in electrical form, where the extraction unit (212) can be configured to extract the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles from the first set of signals in machine readable form or binary form and change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity from the second set of signals in machine readable form or binary form. In an illustrative embodiment, the extracted set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles, and change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity can be transmitted to the classification unit.
[0059] In an embodiment, the classification unit can be configured to classify the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces by the entity and identifies the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces. In an illustrative embodiment, the classification unit can be configured with machine leaning algorithms, where the machine learning algorithms can facilitate classification of the set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces. In another illustrative embodiment, the machine learning algorithm configured with the classification unit can enable identifying the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces.
[0060] In an illustrative embodiment, the classification unit can be configured to transmit the classified set of electrical activity of the one or more muscles based on the contacted one or more surfaces by the entity and identified changes in the orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces to the matching unit. In another illustrative embodiment, the matching unit (214) can be configured to match distance of the pre-determined part of the entity with a dataset, after the pre-determined part of the entity contacted the one or more surfaces, where the dataset can include a pre-determined distance limit.
[0061] In an illustrative embodiment, dataset can be stored in the database (210), where the pre-determined distance limit can include distance of the pre-determined part of the entity from face of the entity. In another illustrative embodiment, the matching unit (214) can be configured to transmit the matched distance of the pre-determined part of the entity to the signal generation unit (216).
[0062] In an illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit (216) can be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the matched distance is within the pre-determined distance limit, where the set of alert signals can be transmitted to the alert unit (108), where the set of alert signals can facilitate alerting the entity for disinfecting the pre-determined part of the entity. In another illustrative embodiment, the set of alert signals can be transmitted to the alert unit (108) when the change in orientation of the pre-determined part of the entity in response to the contacted one or more surfaces are identified by the other unit(s) (218).
[0063] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed alerting and disinfecting device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0064] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the proposed device (100) can include a first set of sensors (102), a second set of sensors (104), a dispensing assembly (106), an alert unit (108), and a controller (110). In an embodiment, the device (100) can facilitate alerting and disinfecting a pre-determined part of the entity, where the pre-determined part of the entity can be hand, palm, but not limited to the likes. The device (100) can help the entity from preventing transmission of contagious disease caused by bacteria, virus, fungi, and other micro-organisms, where the device (100) can enable sanitization of the hand associated with the entity when the entity touches one or more surfaces or when the entity’s hand is in contact with the one or more surfaces.
[0065] In an illustrative embodiment, the device (100) can alert the entity with help of the alert unit (108) configured with the device (100), when the hand in contact with the one or more surfaces is brought near face of the entity, and the entity can actuate at least one actuator to dispense one or more fluids from the dispensing assembly (106). In another illustrative embodiment, the first set of sensors (102) can include any or a combination of muscle sensor, electromyography (EMG) sensor, and the likes, and where the second set of sensors (104) can include any or a combination of gyro sensor, accelerometer, and the likes. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the one or more fluids can include any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gel, disinfectant, medicinal alcohol, and the likes.
[0066] In an embodiment, the dispensing assembly (106) can be adapted to accommodate and receive the one or more fluids, where the dispensing assembly (106) can include one or more nozzles fluidically coupled to the dispensing assembly (106), where the one or more nozzles can include one or more holes, where the one or more holes can facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids. In another embodiment, the dispensing assembly (106) can include at least one actuator (304), where upon exerting a pre-determined force on the at least one actuator (304) by the entity, the at least one actuator (304) can facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids on the pre-determined part of the entity, and where the at least one actuator (304) can include any or a combination of button, relay, switch, and the likes. In yet another embodiment, the pre-determined force can be exerted by the entity on the at least one actuator (304) after the set of alert signals are transmitted to the alert unit (108) by the controller (110).
[0067] In an illustrative embodiment, as the entity’s hand comes in contact with the one or more surfaces, where the one or more surfaces can be table, object, and the likes, the EMG sensor can be configured to sense one or more muscles movement and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, where the first set of signals can be transmitted to the controller (110). In another illustrative embodiment, the gyro sensor can be configured to sense orientation of the entity’s hand and correspondingly generate a second set of signals and transmit the second set of signals to the controller (110). The controller (110) can be configured to classify the first set of signals and the second set of signals with help of machine learning algorithm such that as the entity’s hand is detected within a pre-determined distance from face of the entity, the controller (110) can be configured to transmit the set of alert signals to the alert unit (108), where the alert unit (108) activates and help the entity in alerting. The entity can exert a pre-determined force on the at least one actuator (304), where the at least one actuator (304) can enable dispensing of the one or more fluids on the entity’s hand (306) and facilitate disinfection.
[0068] In an illustrative embodiment, the device (100) can be wearable and adapted to be worn by the entity, where the device (100) can be worn on first pre-determined part of the entity.
[0069] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0070] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, ` components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.
[0071] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0072] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that is reusable and refilled with one or more sanitizing fluids.
[0073] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that can be used both by men and women of any age.
[0074] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that has breathable design and sweat absorption capabilities.
[0075] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that is comfortable, light in weight, easy to use, economical and can be used at both place public or home.
[0076] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that helps saving environment from plastic contamination and money.
[0077] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that alerts an entity upon touching face after the entity touches one or more surfaces.
[0078] The present disclosure provides an alerting and disinfecting device that enables prevention of contagious diseases by decontaminating.

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202011054774-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
2 202011054774-POWER OF AUTHORITY [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
3 202011054774-FORM FOR STARTUP [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
4 202011054774-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
5 202011054774-FORM 1 [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
6 202011054774-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
7 202011054774-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
8 202011054774-DRAWINGS [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
9 202011054774-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
10 202011054774-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [16-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-16
11 202011054774-Proof of Right [23-12-2020(online)].pdf 2020-12-23
12 202011054774-FORM 18 [26-11-2022(online)].pdf 2022-11-26
13 202011054774-FER.pdf 2023-05-09
14 202011054774-FORM-26 [05-10-2023(online)].pdf 2023-10-05
15 202011054774-FER_SER_REPLY [05-10-2023(online)].pdf 2023-10-05
16 202011054774-CORRESPONDENCE [05-10-2023(online)].pdf 2023-10-05
17 202011054774-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [05-10-2023(online)].pdf 2023-10-05
18 202011054774-CLAIMS [05-10-2023(online)].pdf 2023-10-05

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