Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device that is capable of displaying different QR ( Quick Response ) code in a four-wheeler to passengers that are being travelled in the vehicle in order to pay an amount specified by a driver of the vehicle thereby manage travelling payment in appropriate manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Most of the time vehicle users face problems in the make payments from the users. Sometimes individuals with mobility impairments, reaching the QR code for payments may be difficult, especially if located at in a high or a top surface. Also holding a phone steady at a right angle to scan the code is challenging, especially for individual with mobility issues or conditions affecting hand coordination.

[0003] Traditionally there are limited methods are available making payments are physical currency. Passengers would pay the driver directly with physical currency at the end of the journey. This method is simple and widely used before the advent of digital payment system. Additionally users also make payments through e-wallets directly through the users. However this method is inconvenient for the passengers who didn’t have extr6a change, leading to extra payment or require driver to make change. Thus their need to develop an innovative method that provides more time and efficient and consistent where the traditional methods fails to solve the problem of making payments.

[0004] US20090108057A1 disclosed a Systems and methods are described that include using quick response (QR) codes with mobile devices for providing interactive applications and services to a user via the mobile devices. Embodiments use a scanner in the mobile device to scan the QR code of an object. The QR code or data of the QR code is transferred from the mobile device to a specific URL. A selected multimedia object corresponding to the QR code is retrieved from the URL or a database. The selected multimedia object is transferred to the mobile device for playback. US’057 provides a way for recognizing the QR codes and provides the interactive service however lacks in displaying different QR (Quick Response) code for making payment for travelling by the passengers as per amount specified by the driver in order to manage payment for travelling in adequate manner.

[0005] US20130112760A1 disclosed a Systems and methods for the automated generation of QR codes with embedded images therein are provided. The QR code has an active, machine-readable portion and a background portion. An example system comprises an image identification module to identify a human-readable image. A primitive creation module generates a primitive QR code. The primitive QR code comprises a machine-readable QR code having the image embedded in the QR code. An overlay interface module generates an intermediate QR code by modifying the active portion of the QR code using a first modification and modifying the background portion using a second modification.US’760 provides a way for automatically generated the QR codes however lacks in checking the detachment of the QR codes pamphlet in order to collect the pamphlet to keep the pamphlet in secured manner for making payment in further period.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are disclosed in the above prior arts that’s provides a way for assist a user in displaying the QR codes for making payment by the passenger as the particular amount specified by the drivers however lacks in aiding a means to position the QR codes pamphlet in proximity of the passenger to avail the passengers to make payment by scanning the code.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that mean to position the QR codes pamphlet in proximity of the passenger to avail the passengers to make payment by scan codes as well as detachment of the QR codes pamphlet in order to collect the pamphlet to keep the pamphlet in secured manner for making payment in further period.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of displaying different QR (Quick Response) code for making payment for travelling by the passengers as per amount specified by the driver in order to manage payment for travelling in adequate manner.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of aiding a means to position QR codes pamphlet in proximity of the passenger to avail the passengers to make payment by scanning the code thus eliminates manual payment system.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of checking the detachment of the QR codes pamphlet in order to collect the pamphlet to keep the pamphlet in secured manner for making payment in further period.

[0012] 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

[0013] The present invention relates to an automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device that is capable of displaying different QR (Quick Response) codes for making payment for travelling by the passengers and position QR codes pamphlet in proximity of the passenger to avail the passengers to make payment by scanning the code thus eliminates manual payment system.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device comprises of, a platform affixed with back side of a driver seat of a four wheeler by means of plurality of suction units arranged with the platform, the suction units actuates to create a negative pressure to affix the platform with the back side, a computing unit accessed by a driver of the four wheeler to provide input regrading an amount to be paid by a passenger sitting within the four wheeler along with type of QR (Quick Response) code to be displayed, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed over the platform and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of surroundings, a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement installed over the platform to provide translation to a cylindrical shaped housing configured with the arrangement in view of positioning the housing in direction of the passenger, a motorized sliding lid installed over an opening crafted over the housing to open in view of exposing interior of the housing, a proximity sensor installed over the housing and synced with the imaging unit to monitor distance of the passenger from the platform.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of, an inverted L-shaped telescopic rod installed between the housing and arrangement to extend and retract in view of positioning the housing in proximity to the passenger, a circular sliding unit installed with ceiling portion of the housing to provide translation to plurality of motorized grippers configured with the sliding unit, the specific gripper accommodating the driver specified QR code pamphlet gets positioned in vicinity of the opening for enabling the passenger to scan the driver specified QR code for paying the amount, a motorized ball and socket joint is installed between the rod for actuation of the rod and to provide multi-directional movement to the rod in order to position the housing in proximity to the passenger, a display panel is installed over the housing and actuated by the microcontroller to display the driver specified amount in order to notify the passenger regarding the amount to be paid, an extendable plate is installed with bottom portion of the housing to extend and position beneath the opening to receive any detached QR code pamphlet, a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] 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

[0017] 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 an automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device; and
Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of a cylindrical housing of the proposed device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] The present invention relates to an automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device that is capable of aiding a means to position QR codes pamphlet in proximity of the passenger to avail the passengers to make payment by scanning the code thus eliminates manual payment system.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 and 2, an isometric view of an automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device and isometric view of a cylindrical housing of the proposed device, respectively are illustrated, comprising a platform 101 integrated with multiple suction units 102, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over the platform 101, a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 104 installed over the platform 101, a cylindrical shaped housing 105 configured with the arrangement 104, a motorized sliding lid 106 installed over an opening 107 crafted over the housing 105, an inverted L-shaped telescopic rod 108 installed between the housing 105 and arrangement 104, a circular sliding unit 201 installed with ceiling portion of the housing 105, multiple motorized grippers 202 configured with the sliding unit 201, a motorized ball and socket joint 109 installed between the rod 108 and arrangement 104, a display panel 110 installed over sad housing 105, and an extendable plate 203 installed with bottom portion of the housing 105.

[0023] The proposed device comprises of a platform 101 affixed with back side of a driver seat of a four wheeler by means of multiple suction units 102 ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers arranged with the platform 101 that are actuated by a microcontroller to create a negative pressure to affix the platform 101 with the back side. The suction units 102 create partial vacuum within the units 102 by activation of a motor integrated with the suction units 102 by squeezing out air from the units 102 due to a negative pressure is generated inside suction area. Herein, atmospheric pressure outside the units 102 press down low-pressure area inside the units 102 to generate suction to adhere the platform 101 with the back side.

[0024] A computing unit, herein disclosed is accessed by a driver of the four wheeler to provide input regrading an amount to be paid by a passenger sitting within the four wheeler along with type of QR (Quick Response) code to be displayed. The computing unit includes but not limited to a mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the alert received from the microcontroller is stored to process and retrieve the output data in order to display in the computing unit. The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module. GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). The communication module acts as a medium between various electronic unit for establishing communication between the user and device to process the input given by the user.

[0025] Based on processing of the input given by the driver, the microcontroller activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed over the platform 101 for detecting location of the passage within the four wheeler. The imaging unit 103 comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to detect the location of the passage within the four wheeler. An AI (artificial intelligence) protocols encrypted with the processor linked with the imagining unit to enhance its functionality and capabilities. The AI protocols are used to process and analyses the images captured by the camera enabling it to perform various tasks beyond traditional image capturing. The AI analysis is performed locally on the camera itself and the real-time processing on the camera enables immediate responses and faster decision-making.

[0026] The camera, herein captures images of the surroundings with the help of specialized lenses designed to capture high-quality visuals. The captured image is then converted into the data that is now pre-processed via the processor to enhance its quality and prepare it for AI analysis. This pre-processing involves tasks such as noise reduction, image stabilization, or color correction. The processed data is fed into AI protocols for analysis which utilizes machine learning techniques, such as deep learning neural networks, to extract meaningful information present in the images.

[0027] The camera is capable of analysing the surroundings and providing real-time updates about the surroundings based on predefined rules or criteria. Herein, based on extraction of the data from the captured images, the microcontroller analyzed the data to detect the location of the passage within the four wheeler. Upon detecting location of the passage within the four wheeler, the microcontroller actuates a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 104 installed over the platform 101 to provide translation to a cylindrical shaped housing 105 configured with the arrangement 104 for positioning the housing 105 in direction of the passenger.

[0028] The two-axis lead screw arrangement 104, herein disclosed is coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the screw with specified speed in order to translate the lead in X-axis direction as well as in Y-direction axis to move the rod 108 for providing a suitable bi-directional motion to the housing 105 in view of positioning the housing 105 in direction of the passenger. After that the microcontroller actuates a motorized sliding lid 106 installed over an opening 107 crafted over the housing 105 to open in view of exposing interior of the housing 105. The sliding lid 106 is linked with a slider that is activated by the microcontroller to provide opening and closing of the opening 107.

[0029] A proximity sensor, herein disclosed installed over the housing 105 and synced with the imaging unit 103 to detect distance of the passenger from the platform 101. The proximity sensor employs both inductive and capacitive principles. It employs an oscillating electromagnetic field to induce currents in surrounding of the user causing the capacitance of the sensor to fluctuate. This difference is measured and utilized to identify the passenger in proximity of the platform 101 relative to the sensor. Furthermore, the sensor calibrates the fluctuated capacitance to determine the distance of the passenger from the platform 101.

[0030] Based on detecting the distance between the passenger and the platform 101, the microcontroller actuates an inverted L-shaped telescopic rod 108 installed between the housing 105 and arrangement 104 to extend and retract for positioning the housing 105 in proximity to the passenger. The rod 108 is equipped with a pneumatic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the rod 108. The pneumatic unit comprises of an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston. The air valve that allows entry or exit of the compressed air from the compressor. Furthermore, the valve opens and the compressed air enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder.

[0031] The piston is connected to the cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends due to which the rod 108 extends in view of positioning the housing 105 in proximity to the passenger. Herein, a motorized ball and socket joint 109 is installed between the rod 108 and arrangement 104 that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide multi-directional movement to the rod 108. The ball and socket joint 109 is a mechanical arrangement 104 consists of a ball-shaped component that fits into a socket, with a motor providing the necessary power to drive the rotation to provide angular movement to the rod 108 in order to position the housing 105 in proximity to the passenger.

[0032] Upon positioning of the housing 105 in close to the passenger, the microcontroller actuates a circular sliding unit 201 installed with ceiling portion of the housing 105 to provide translation to multiple motorized grippers 202 ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers configured with the sliding unit 201. The sliding unit 201 comprises of a rail unit that provides a guided path for linear movement. The rail unit usually includes a pair of parallel rails or tracks, along which the sliding unit 201 moves. The slider carriage, also called a stage or platform 101 equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion. This involves the use of ball bearings.

[0033] The sliding unit 201 incorporates a motor and a drive mechanism to generate linear motion. The motor is connected to a drive mechanism, such as a belt, lead screw, or ball screw. The drive mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion, propelling the slider carriage along the rail unit to translate the grippers 202 as per requirements. Herein, each of the grippers 202 are characterized by a specific type of the QR (Quick Response) codes pamphlet and upon actuation of the sliding unit 201, the specific gripper gets positioned of the pamphlet as per driver specified QR code to gets positioned in vicinity of the opening 107 for aiding the passenger to scan the driver specified QR code for paying the amount.

[0034] The grippers 202 are similar to robotic arms that comprises of a shoulder, elbow and wrist. All these parts are configured with the microcontroller. The elbow is at the middle section of the arm that allows the upper part of the arm to move the lower section independently. Lastly, the wrist is at the tip of the upper arm and attached to the end effector works as hand for positioning the driver specified QR code for enabling the passenger to scan the driver specified QR code for paying the amount. Herein, a display panel 110 is installed over sad housing 105 that is actuated by the microcontroller to display the driver specified amount to notify the passenger regarding the amount to be paid. Also, in case there is detachment of the OR code pamphlet as detected via the imaging unit 103, the microcontroller actuates the extendable plate 203 installed with bottom portion of the housing 105 to extend and position beneath the opening 107 to receive any detached QR code. The plate 203 is equipped with the pneumatic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the plate 203 to gets position beneath the opening 107 to receive any detached QR code.

[0035] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0036] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the platform 101 affixed with back side of a driver seat of a four wheeler by means of the suction units 102 that are being actuated by the microcontroller to create a negative pressure to affix the platform 101 with the back side. The driver of the vehicle, herein accesses the computing unit to provide input regrading an amount to be paid by a passenger sitting within the four wheeler along with type of QR (Quick Response) code to be displayed, and based on driver’s input, the microcontroller wirelessly linked with the computing unit actuates the artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 determines location of the passage within the four wheeler. After that the microcontroller actuates the motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 104 to provide translation to the cylindrical shaped housing 105 in view of positioning the housing 105 in direction of the passenger. After that the motorized sliding lid 106 is actuated by the microcontroller to open in view of exposing interior of the housing 105. Also, the proximity sensor detects distance of the passenger from the platform 101, and based on the detected distance, the microcontroller actuates the inverted L-shaped telescopic rod 108 to extend and retract in view of positioning the housing 105 in proximity to the passenger. After that the circular sliding is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the motorized grippers 202 configured with the sliding unit 201, where each of the grippers 202 are accommodating a specific type of the QR codes and upon actuation of the sliding unit 201, and the specific gripper accommodating the driver specified QR code gets positioned in vicinity of the opening 107 for aiding the passenger to scan the driver specified QR code for paying the amount.

[0037] 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) An automated QR (Quick Response) code displaying device, comprising:
i) a platform 101 affixed with back side of a driver seat of a four wheeler by means of plurality of suction units 102 arranged with said platform 101, wherein said suction units 102 actuates to create a negative pressure to affix said platform 101 with said back side;
ii) a computing unit accessed by a driver of said four wheeler to provide input regrading an amount to be paid by a passenger sitting within said four wheeler along with type of QR (Quick Response) code to be displayed, wherein based on driver’s input, a microcontroller wirelessly linked with said computing unit actuates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over said platform 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of surroundings based on which said microcontroller linked with said processor determines location of said passage within said four wheeler;
iii) a motorized two-axis lead screw arrangement 104 installed over said platform 101 and actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to a cylindrical shaped housing 105 configured with said arrangement 104 in view of positioning said housing 105 in direction of said passenger, wherein a motorized sliding lid 106 is installed over an opening 107 crafted over said housing 105 and actuated by said microcontroller to open in view of exposing interior of said housing 105;
iv) a proximity sensor installed over said housing 105 and synced with said imaging unit 103 to monitor distance of said passenger from said platform 101, wherein based on said detected distance, said microcontroller actuates a inverted L-shaped telescopic rod 108 installed between said housing 105 and arrangement 104 to extend and retract in view of positioning said housing 105 in proximity to said passenger; and
v) a circular sliding unit 201 installed with ceiling portion of said housing 105 and actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to plurality of motorized grippers 202 configured with said sliding unit 201, wherein each of said grippers 202 are accommodating a specific type of said QR codes pamphlet and upon actuation of said sliding unit 201, a said specific gripper accommodating said driver specified QR code pamphlet gets positioned in vicinity of said opening 107 for enabling said passenger to scan said driver specified QR code for paying said amount.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized ball and socket joint 109 is installed between said rod 108 and arrangement 104 that is actuated by said microcontroller simultaneous to actuation of said rod 108 to provide multi-directional movement to said rod 108 in order to position said housing 105 in proximity to said passenger.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a display panel 110 is installed over sad housing 105 and actuated by said microcontroller to display said driver specified amount in order to notify said passenger regrading said amount to be paid.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an extendable plate 203 is installed with bottom portion of said housing 105 that is actuated by said microcontroller to extend and position beneath said opening 107 to receive any detached QR code pamphlet.

5) 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.