Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a body protection device and particularly to an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts.
Description of Related Art
[002] Every year, a substantial number of elderly individuals face the potential of debilitating injuries from accidental slips and falls. Despite an implementation of preventive measures, the response to such incidents often falls short, resulting in severe consequences like fractures, head injuries, and a decline in overall well-being. The current challenge stems from the limited effectiveness of available solutions, which are often cumbersome or fail to provide swift and sufficient protection in case of a fall. Hence, there is an urgent need for an innovative approach that addresses the shortcomings of existing fall prevention methods.
[003] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[004] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts. The wearable device comprising: a gyroscope sensor arranged on of the wearable device, and adapted to sense an orientation of a wearer in a three-dimensional space. The wearable device further comprising: a balloon arranged at on outer surface of the wearable device, and adapted to be inflated by releasing of gas stored in an electronic gas cartridge. The wearable device further comprising: a control unit communicatively connected to the gyroscope sensor. The control unit is configured to: receive the sensed orientation of the wearer in the three-dimensional space; compare the received orientation of the wearer with an orientation of falling condition; and trigger the electronic gas cartridge to release the gas for inflation of a ballon, when the falling condition is detected.
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for safeguarding body parts using an inflatable wearable device. The method comprising steps of: receiving a sensed orientation of a wearable in a three-dimensional space; comparing the received orientation of the wearer with an orientation of falling condition; and triggering an electronic gas cartridge to release a gas for inflation of the ballon, when the falling condition is detected.
[006] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts that provides comprehensive protection to delicate body parts.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts that is accurate.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts that engages rapidly.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts that is comfortable and adjustable.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts that is affordable.
[0012] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0013] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0015] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram depicting an inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 1B illustrates a drawing depicting the inflatable wearable device for safeguarding body parts, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0017] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for safeguarding body parts using an inflatable wearable device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] 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 scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0020] 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.
[0021] 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.
[0022] FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram depicting an inflatable wearable device 100 (hereinafter referred to as the wearable device 100) for safeguarding body parts, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 100 may be adapted to safeguard the body parts of a wearer. According to embodiments of the present invention, the body parts of the wearer safeguarded by the wearable device 100 may be, but not limited to, a hand, a leg, a back, a chest, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the body parts of the wearer safeguarded by the wearable device 100 may be a neck and a head. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any the body parts of the wearer that may be safeguarded by the wearable device 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] According to embodiments of the present invention, the wearable device 100 may be worn by the wearer at body locations such as, but not limited to, the hand, the leg, the back, the chest, and so forth, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 100 may be worn by the wearer at the neck. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any location for wearing of the wearable device 100 by the wearer, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 100 may be adjustable to accommodate the body parts of various sizes. The wearable device 100 may be constructed of a lightweight breathable material, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] According to embodiments of the present invention, the wearable device 100 may comprise a gyroscope sensor 102, a balloon 104, an electronic gas cartridge 106, a control unit 108, a wireless communication link 110, and a trigger cable 112.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the gyroscope sensor 102 may be arranged on the wearable device 100. The gyroscope sensor 102 may be adapted to sense an orientation of a wearer in a three-dimensional space, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the balloon 104 may be arranged on an outer surface of the wearable device 100. The balloon 104 adapted to be inflated by releasing gas stored in the electronic gas cartridge 106, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the gas stored in the electronic gas cartridge 106 may be a carbon dioxide gas. In an embodiment of the present invention, the inflation of the balloon 104 may provide a cushioned surface to the body parts of the wearer and may prevent injury to the body parts.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 108 may be connected to the gyroscope sensor 102 via the wireless communication link 110. The control unit 108 may be connected to the electronic gas cartridge 106 via the trigger cable 112, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] The control unit 108 may be configured to receive the sensed orientation of the wearer in the three-dimensional space, in an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 108 may be configured to compare the received orientation of the wearer with an orientation of falling condition. The control unit 108 may further be configured to trigger the electronic gas cartridge 106 to release the gas for inflation of the balloon when the falling condition is detected.
[0029] FIG. 1B illustrates a drawing depicting the wearable device 100 for safeguarding the body parts, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for safeguarding the body parts using the wearable device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] At step 202, the wearable device 100 may receive the sensed orientation of the wearer in the three-dimensional space.
[0032] At step 204, the wearable device 100 may compare the received orientation of the wearer with the orientation of the falling condition.
[0033] At step 206, the wearable device 100 may trigger the electronic gas cartridge 106 to release the gas for inflation of the ballon, when the falling condition is detected.
[0034] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0035] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An inflatable wearable device (100) for safeguarding body parts, the wearable device (100) comprising:
a gyroscope sensor (102) arranged on the wearable device (100), and adapted to sense an orientation of a wearer in a three-dimensional space;
a balloon (104) arranged on an outer surface of the wearable device (100), and adapted to be inflated by releasing gas stored in an electronic gas cartridge (106);
a control unit (108) communicatively connected to the gyroscope sensor (102), characterised in that the control unit (108) is configured to:
receive the sensed orientation of the wearer in the three-dimensional space;
compare the received orientation of the wearer with an orientation of falling condition; and
trigger the electronic gas cartridge (106) to release the gas for inflation of the balloon, when the falling condition is detected.
2. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable device (100) is adapted to be worn on a neck of the wearer.
3. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic gas cartridge (106) is connected to the control unit (108) through a trigger cable (112).
4. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inflation of the balloon (104) provides a cushioned surface to the body parts of the wearer and prevents injury on the body parts.
5. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body parts of the wearer safeguarded by the wearable device (100) are selected from a head, a neck, or a combination thereof.
6. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gyroscope sensor (102) is coupled to the control unit (108) by a wireless communication link (110).
7. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gas stored in the electronic gas cartridge (106) is a carbon dioxide gas.
8. The wearable device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable device (100) is adjustable to accommodate the body parts of various sizes.
9. A method (200) for safeguarding body parts using an inflatable wearable device (100), the method (200) characterised by steps of:
receiving a sensed orientation of a wearable in a three-dimensional space;
comparing the received orientation of the wearer with an orientation of falling condition; and
triggering an electronic gas cartridge (106) to release a gas for inflation of a ballon, when the falling condition is detected.
10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the electronic gas cartridge (106) is connected to the control unit (108) through a trigger cable (112).

Date: November 22, 2023
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)