TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to field of footwear. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear with heating means and facilitates charging for electronic devices.
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] People staying and visiting colder places like polar region, hilly areas, snow area, and the like often have to go through lot of problems and difficulties. One of major problem can be which they encounter can be cold and numbness of feet due to drop in temperature. Other problem can be absence of electricity and solar energy to provide heat, thereby increasing hurdles in adventure of people and causes inconvenience. Electricity can be a major issue for such places where charging of electronic gadgets like cell phone, laptop, and other electronic equipment becomes challenging. People can suffer from chilblains, hypothermia, and similar diseases due to continuous exposure of excessive cold. Multipurpose system or device that can protect the people from excessive cold specially their feet so that hindrance while walking can be avoided due to the excessive cold. Also, people can simultaneously charge their electronic gadgets. Body temperature and surrounding places temperature can differ a lot and therefore, people needs to be aware about a drastic change in temperature. [0004] Existing solutions can include self-sensing of pressure and self-generation for sole of shoes or footwear with help of sensor and transducer. Another solution can include piezoelectric-triboelectric heel charger to generate electricity from locomotion. Another solution can include piezoelectric-based toe-heaters for frostbite protection. However, the solutions does not discloses displaying temperature and turning off heating means upon excessive supply of heat to feet. Displaying of temperature can facilitate determining temperature

difference and accordingly people can take actions and measures to protect from excessive cold.
[0005] There is a need to overcome above mentioned problem of prior art by bringing a solution that can provide heat and warmth to feet in cold region and similar surroundings. Also, solution can enable in charging electronic equipment simultaneously and is convenient, easy to operate, user friendly, and saves energy. The solution can help in alerting or informing people when heating means supply excessive heat to feet of the people to turn off. The solution helps in saving energy, is portable and has inbuilt solution for charging battery. The solution can facilitate displaying temperature to make the people aware for difference in temperature related to body and surroundings so that people can take necessary actions and steps to avoid sufferings due to excessive cold.
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 a multipurpose
footwear that facilitates providing warmth and heat to feet of user by distributing
heat evenly in sole of the footwear.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a multipurpose
footwear that enables charging of electronic devices with help of battery that is
charged by heating means inside the footwear.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a multipurpose
footwear that is comfortable to wear, energy efficient, convenient to use, easy to
operate, and user friendly.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a multipurpose
footwear that helps in alerting or informing people when heating means supply
excessive heat to feet of the people to turn off the heating means accordingly
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a multipurpose
footwear that facilitates saving energy, is portable, cost efficient, and has inbuilt
solution for charging battery.

[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a multipurpose footwear that enables in displaying temperature to make the people aware for difference in temperature related to body and surroundings so that people can take necessary actions and steps to avoid sufferings due to excessive cold.
SUMMARY
[0013] The present disclosure relates generally to field of footwear. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear with heating means and facilitates charging for electronic devices.
[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a multipurpose footwear. The footwear may include a body, and a base layered below the body. The base may include a first side and a second side, where the first side may include a transducer configured to sense an impact associated with the first side of the base, and correspondingly convert the impact into a first set of signals. The impact may pertain to force exerted on the first side, and where the first set of signals may pertain to a set of electrical signals. The second side may include a power source configured to store electrical power corresponding to the set of electrical signals, and a heater plug operatively coupled to the power source and configured to dissipate heat based on the received electrical power. The body may include a set of sensors configured to sense inside weather parameters within a pre-defined area of the body of the footwear and correspondingly generate a second set of signals. The controller may be operatively coupled to the transducer, the power source, the heater plug, and the set of sensors where the controller includes a memory storing a set of instructions, wherein the memory upon execution of the set of instructions may be configured extract temperature from the second set of signals and compare the extracted temperature with a pre¬defined temperature limit. The controller may be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted temperature is beyond the pre-defined temperature limit, where the set of alert signals may be transmitted to an alert unit operatively coupled to the controller, where the set of alert signals may facilitate turning off the heater plug.

[0015] In an aspect, the first side of the base may pertain to point of contact
with ground and the second side may pertain to point of contact with body.
[0016] In an aspect, the set of sensors may include any or a combination of
temperature sensor, thermistor, thermocouple, resistance temperature detector,
humidity sensor, ice detection sensor, and cold sensor.
[0017] In an aspect, the base may include a charging port operatively coupled
to the power source, where the charging port may facilitate charging of one or
more mobile computing devices through a cable.
[0018] In an aspect, the base may include an actuator operatively coupled to
the controller, where upon actuation of the actuator, the transducer may be
configured to convert the impact into the set of electrical signals.
[0019] In an aspect, the transducer may include piezoelectric material, where
upon exerting the force, the piezoelectric material may be configured to convert
the force into the set of electrical signals.
[0020] In an aspect, the set of sensors may be configured to sense temperature
outside within a pre-defined area of the footwear and correspondingly generate a
third set of signals.
[0021] In an aspect, the controller may be configured to generate a set of
display signals, in response to the received third set of signals, where the set of
display signals may be transmitted to a display unit, where the display unit may be
operatively coupled to the controller, and where the set of display signals may
facilitate displaying outside temperature of the footwear.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] 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.
[0023] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed multipurpose footwear, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0025] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary view of the proposed multipurpose footwear, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
[0026] 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. [0027] The present disclosure relates generally to field of footwear. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear with heating means and facilitates charging for electronic devices.
[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed multipurpose footwear, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0029] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed multipurpose footwear (100) (also referred to as footwear (100), herein) can include a transducer (102), a set of sensors (104), a controller (106), a charging port (108) like USB port with cap for covering, an alert unit (110) like light emitting diode (LED), an actuator like switch (112), a power source (114), and a heater plug (116). In an embodiment, the footwear (100) can facilitate providing heat or warmth to feet of user wearing the footwear (100) with help of heater plug (116), where heat can be dissipated through the heater plug (116) when the user walks. In another embodiment, the transducer (102) can be piezoelectric material configured with sole or base of the footwear (100) which can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy when the user walks. In an illustrative embodiment, the footwear (100) can be shoe, but not limited to the like.
[0030] In an embodiment, the footwear (100) can include a body, and the base or sole layered below the body of the footwear (100). The base includes a first side and a second side, where the first side includes the transducer (102) configured to sense an impact associated with the first side of the base, and

correspondingly convert the impact into a first set of signals. In another embodiment, the impact can pertain to force exerted on the first side, and where the first set of signals can pertain to set of electrical signals. In yet another embodiment, the first side can be in contact with the ground when the user walks, and as the transducer experiences force, the force can be converted into electrical energy or in form of set of electrical signals. In an illustrative embodiment, the first side of the base can pertain to point of contact with ground and the second side can pertain to point of contact with body of the footwear (100). [0031] In an embodiment, the second side can include a power source (114) configured to store electrical power corresponding to the set of electrical signals. In another embodiment, the power source (114) can include a battery configured to store electrical power corresponding to the set of electrical signals. In yet another embodiment, the heater plug (116) can be operatively coupled to the power source (114), and configured to dissipate heat based on the received electrical power from the power source (114) like battery. In an illustrative embodiment, the heater plug (116) can facilitate dissipating heat with help of the electric power stored inside the power source (114).
[0032] In an embodiment, the body can include a set of sensors (104) configured to sense inside weather parameters within a pre-defined area of the body of the footwear and correspondingly generate a second set of signals. In an illustrative embodiment, the set of sensors (104) can include any or a combination of temperature sensor, thermistor, thermocouple, resistance temperature detector, humidity sensor, ice detection sensor, cold sensor, and the like. In another illustrative embodiment, the set of sensors (104) can be configured to the set of sensors are configured to sense temperature outside within a pre-defined area of the footwear and correspondingly generate a third set of signals. [0033] In an illustrative embodiment, the controller (106) can be configured to generate a set of display signals, in response to the received third set of signals, where the set of display signals can be transmitted to a display unit, where the display unit can be operatively coupled to the controller (106), and where the set

of display signals can facilitate displaying outside temperature of the footwear (100).
[0034] In an embodiment, the controller (106) can be operatively coupled to the transducer (102), the power source (114), the heater plug (116), and the set of sensors (104), where the controller (106) can include a memory storing a set of instructions, where the memory upon execution of the set of instructions can be configured extract temperature from the second set of signals and compare the extracted temperature with a pre-defined temperature limit. In another embodiment, the controller (106) can be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted temperature is beyond the pre-defined temperature limit, where the set of alert signals can be transmitted to an alert unit operatively coupled to the controller (106), wherein the set of alert signals can facilitate turning off the heater plug (116).
[0035] In an illustrative embodiment, the base can include a charging port (108) operatively coupled to the power source (114), where the charging port (108) can facilitate charging one or more mobile computing devices through a cable. In another illustrative embodiment, the base includes an actuator operatively coupled to the controller, wherein upon actuation of the actuator, the transducer is configured to convert the impact into the set of electrical signals. In another illustrative embodiment, the transducer (102) can include piezoelectric material, where upon exerting the force, the piezoelectric material can be configured to convert the force into the set of electrical signals. [0036] In an illustrative embodiment, piezoelectric ceramic crystal configured with the base of the footwear (100) can facilitate charging the battery (114) by converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy. In another illustrative embodiment, when user needs to heat up the shoe, the user can turn on the switch (112) and the heater plug (116) will get power from the battery (114). In yet another illustrative embodiment, USB port (108) with a cap at the base or sole on one of the side of the shoe can facilitate charging the one or more mobile computing device along with other electronic equipment like mobile phone, smart

watch, and the like. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the USB enabled lights can also be illuminated with help of power supply from the battery (114). [0037] In an illustrative embodiment, the piezoelectric ceramic crystal circuit can be used along with the heater plug (116), the USB (108), the switch (112) for turning on/off and the battery (114) configured to store energy which can be used to charge phones as well as other devices. In another illustrative embodiment, set of temperature sensors can be configured to detect heat intensity and when value of temperature inside the shoes turns high, the heating automatically turned off to prevent burns and injuries caused due to increased heat. The USB port (108) can be provided with a cap to protect socket from damage due to snow or rain in the area charge the battery. The USB port (108) can be used for charging the mobile phones, smart watches and other devices in severe conditions. [0038] In an illustrative embodiment, presence of piezoelectric ceramic crystal throughout the sole of the shoes can facilitate charging the battery. The shoes can be designed with minimum embedded circuit to minimize chances of short circuit. In another illustrative embodiment, the USB port (108) can be provided with a cap to protect the socket from damage due to snow or rain in the area. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the shoe can facilitate saving energy, where set of sensors (104) can be positioned inside and outside along with an LED on one of the sides displaying outside temperature and current body temperature of the user wearing the shoes to make the user aware of intensity of cold outside so that the user can dress up accordingly.
[0039] In an illustrative embodiment, the footwear (100) can be self-power-generation heating shoes based on piezoelectric ceramics. Each self-power-generation heating shoes can include shoes body provided with the piezoelectric ceramic crystal circuit which can charge the battery (114). The piezoelectric ceramics can convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy and facilitates providing the electricity power to the battery (114), and then the battery (114) can provide the power to the heating plug (116). In another illustrative embodiment, the USB port (108) can be used for charging the mobile phones, smart watches in

severe conditions. Electric energy can be automatically generated when the user walks, and can be provided for the heater plug (116) on the bottom of the shoes. [0040] In an illustrative embodiment, once the heater plug (116) heats up, the heat can be evenly distributed in the sole of the shoes to provide warmth to the feet. In another illustrative embodiment, the footwear (100) can be energy efficient, user friendly, comfortable to wear, easy to use and operate. [0041] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary view of the proposed multipurpose footwear, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0042] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the multipurpose footwear (100) can include a transducer (102), a set of sensors (104), a controller (106), USB port with cap for covering (108), an alert unit (110), a switch (112), a power source (114), and a heater plug (116). In an embodiment, the footwear (100) can facilitate providing heat inside the feet of user wearing the footwear (100) to warm feet, and facilitates charging electronic devices from the footwear (100) with help of the USB port (108) and power source (114). In an illustrative embodiment, the transducer (102) can include one or more piezoelectric materials, positioned at sole or base of the footwear (100).
[0043] In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more piezoelectric materials can be configured to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, where the mechanical energy can be generated when the user walks. In another illustrative embodiment, the heater plug (116) can be positioned on bottom surface of the footwear (100), where the heater plug (116) can heat up by receiving the electrical energy, and heat can be evenly distributed in the sole of the footwear (100) to provide warmth to the feet.
[0044] In an illustrative embodiment, the power source (114) can be a rechargeable battery, which can be charged by the one or more piezoelectric materials. In another illustrative embodiment, the actuator (112) like switch can be operatively coupled with the battery (114), such that upon actuation of the actuator (112), the battery (114) can provide power to the heater plug (116). In another illustrative embodiment, the USB port (108) can be configured with the footwear (100), which can be operatively coupled with the battery (114), such that

when a cable is attached with the USB port (108), the battery (114) can provide electric power to attached one or more electronic devices, where the electronic devices can be a smart phone, smart watch, power bank and the likes. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the controller (106) can be operatively coupled with the one or more piezoelectric materials, the heater plug (116), the battery (114), the USB port (108), and the actuator (112).
[0045] 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
[0046] The present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear that
facilitates providing warmth and heat to feet of user by distributing heat evenly in
sole of the footwear.
[0047] The present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear that enables
charging of electronic devices with help of battery that is charged by heating
means inside the footwear.
[0048] The present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear that is
comfortable to wear, energy efficient, convenient to use, easy to operate, and user
friendly.
[0049] The present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear that helps in
alerting or informing people when heating means supply excessive heat to feet of
the people to turn off the heating means accordingly
[0050] The present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear that
facilitates saving energy, is portable and has inbuilt solution for charging battery.

[0051] The present disclosure provides a multipurpose footwear that enables in displaying temperature to make the people aware for difference in temperature related to body and surroundings so that people can take necessary actions and steps to avoid sufferings due to excessive cold.

We Claim:

1. A multipurpose footwear ( 100) comprising:
a body;
a base layered below the body, wherein the base includes a first side and a
second side, wherein the first side includes
a transducer (102)configured to sense an impact associated with the
first side of the base, and correspondingly convert the impact into a first
set of signals, wherein the impact pertains to force exerted on the first side,
and wherein the first set of signals pertain to set of electrical signals
wherein the second side includes:
a power source (114) configured to store electrical power
corresponding to the set of electrical signals ,
a heater plug (116) operatively coupled to the power source (114),
and configured to dissipate heat based on the received electrical power,
wherein the body includes
a set of sensors (104) configured to sense inside weather
parameters within a pre-defined area of the body of the footwear (100) ,
and correspondingly generate a second set of signals;
a controller (106) operatively coupled to the transducer (102), the
power source (114), the heater plug (116), the set of sensors (104),
wherein the controller (106) includes a memory storing a set of
instructions, wherein the memory upon execution of the set of instructions
is configured to:
extract temperature from the second set of signals and
compare the extracted temperature with a pre-defined temperature limit
generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted temperature is beyond the pre-defined temperature limit, wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to an alert unit (110) operatively coupled to the controller (106), wherein the set of alert signals facilitate turning off the heater plug (116).

2. The multipurpose footwear (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first side of the base pertains to point of contact with ground and the second side pertains to point of contact with body.
3. The multipurpose footwear (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors (104) include any or a combination of temperature sensor, thermistor, thermocouple, resistance temperature detector, humidity sensor, ice detection sensor, cold sensor.
4. The multipurpose footwear (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base include a charging port (108) operatively coupled to the power source (114), wherein the charging port (108) facilitates charging one or more mobile computing devices through a cable.
5. The multipurpose footwear (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base includes an actuator operatively coupled to the controller (106), wherein upon actuation of the actuator, the transducer (102) is configured to convert the impact into the set of electrical signals.
6. The multipurpose footwear (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transducer (102) includes piezoelectric material, wherein upon exerting the force, the piezoelectric material is configured to convert the force into the set of electrical signals.
7. The multipurpose footwear (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors (104) are configured to sense temperature outside within a pre-defined area of the footwear and correspondingly generate a third set of signals.
8. The multipurpose footwear (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the controller (106) is configured to generate a set of display signals, in response to the received third set of signals, wherein the set of display signals are transmitted
to a display unit, wherein the display unit is operatively coupled to the controller (106), and wherein the set of display signals facilitate displaying outside temperature of the footwear (100).