Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an elevator and particularly to a smart elevator for physically abled or elder people.
Description of Related Art
[002] Traditional elevators, while integral to modern urban living, may present challenges for individuals with physical disabilities or the elderly. Conventional designs often lack features specifically tailored to their unique needs, potentially resulting in discomfort or difficulty in operation.
[003] Recent advancements in elevator technology have introduced various enhancements to improve accessibility, including features like tactile buttons, audio cues, and visual indicators. However, there remains room for innovation in creating a comprehensive, user-friendly system that addresses the specific requirements of physically abled individuals and the elderly.
[004] The need for a smart elevator system that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology with user-centric design to accommodate the diverse needs of the physically abled and elderly population is paramount.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced smart elevator that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a smart elevator. The smart elevator comprising: a biometric sensor set installed at an entrance of the smart elevator, and adapted to procure biometric features of a user, wherein a receipt of the biometric features of the user on the biometric sensor set calls a cab of the smart elevator at a source floor. The smart elevator further comprising: a microphone installed inside of the cab of the smart elevator, and adapted to receive a destination floor in form of a vocal speech from the user. The smart elevator further comprising: a control unit communicatively connected to the biometric sensor set and the microphone. The control unit is configured to: receive the destination floor in form of the vocal speech from the user from the microphone; convert the vocal speech into a binary format; extract the destination floor from the converted binary format; and actuate the cab of the smart elevator to travel to the destination floor.
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for providing accessibility to physically abled and elderly people while using elevators. The method comprising steps of: receiving a destination floor in form of a vocal speech from a user from a microphone; converting the vocal speech into a binary format; extracting the destination floor from the converted binary format; and actuating a cab of the smart elevator to travel to the destination floor.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a physically abled and elderly-friendly smart elevator.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart elevator that is reliable and safe to use.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] 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
[0012] 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:
[0013] FIG. 1A illustrates a diagram of a smart elevator, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of the smart elevator, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 1C illustrates a bottom view of the smart elevator, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0016] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for providing accessibility to physically abled and elderly people while using elevators, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] 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
[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 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] FIG. 1A illustrates a diagram of a smart elevator 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the smart elevator 100 may comprise a cab 102, a door 104, a biometric sensor set 106, a microphone 108, and a control unit 110.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cab 102 of the smart elevator 100 may be adapted to accommodate a user. The cab 102 of the smart elevator 100 may be constructed of a metallic material, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cab 102 may be constructed of a cubical shape. The cab 102 may comprise the door 104, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the door 104 my enable the user to enter inside of the cab 102 of the smart elevator 100.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the biometric sensor set 106 may be installed at an entrance of the smart elevator 100, and adapted to procure biometric features of the user, wherein a receipt of the biometric features of the user on the biometric sensor set 106 may call the cab 102 of the smart elevator 100 at a source floor.
[0024] According to embodiments of the present invention, the sensors in the biometric sensor set 106 may be, but not limited to, an iris sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a facial recognition sensor, a vocal print sensor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sensors in the biometric sensor set 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] According to embodiments of the present invention, the biometric features of the user may be, but not limited to, an iris print, a fingerprint, facial features, a vocal signature, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the biometric features of the user that may be procured by the biometric sensor set 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the microphone 108 may be installed inside of the cab 102 of the smart elevator 100, and adapted to receive a destination floor in form of a vocal speech from the user.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 110 communicatively connected to the biometric sensor set 106 and to the microphone 108. The control unit 110 may be configured to receive the destination floor in form of the vocal speech from the user from the microphone 108. The control unit 110 may be configured to convert the vocal speech into a binary format, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 110 may be configured to extract the destination floor from the converted binary format. The control unit 110 may actuate the cab 102 of the smart elevator 100 to travel to the destination floor, according to the embodiments of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of the smart elevator 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 1C illustrates a bottom view of the smart elevator 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for providing accessibility to the physically abled and elderly people while using elevators using the smart elevator 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] At step 202, the smart elevator 100 may receive the destination floor in form of the vocal speech from the user from the microphone 108.
[0032] At step 204, the smart elevator 100 may convert the vocal speech into the binary format.
[0033] At step 206, the smart elevator 100 may extract the destination floor from the converted binary format.
[0034] At step 208, the smart elevator 100 may actuate the cab 102 of the smart elevator 100 to travel to the destination floor.
[0035] 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.
[0036] 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. A smart elevator (100), the smart elevator (100) comprising:
a biometric sensor set (106) installed at an entrance of the smart elevator (100), and adapted to procure biometric features of a user, wherein a receipt of the biometric features of the user on the biometric sensor set (106) calls a cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) at a source floor;
a microphone (108) installed inside of the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100), and adapted to receive a destination floor in form of a vocal speech from the user; and
a control unit (110) communicatively connected to the biometric sensor set (106) and to the microphone (108), characterized in that the control unit (110) is configured to:
receive the destination floor in form of the vocal speech from the user from the microphone (108);
convert the vocal speech into a binary format;
extract the destination floor from the converted binary format; and
actuate the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) to travel to the destination floor.
2. The smart elevator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein sensors in the biometric sensor set (106) is selected from an iris sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a facial recognition sensor, a vocal print sensor, or a combination thereof.
3. The smart elevator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the biometric features of the user is selected from an iris print, a fingerprint, facial features, a vocal signature, or a combination thereof.
4. The smart elevator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) is constructed of a metallic material.
5. The smart elevator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) is constructed of a cubical shape.
6. The smart elevator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) comprises a door (104).
7. The smart elevator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the door (104) enables the user to enter inside of the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100).
8. A method (200) for providing accessibility to physically abled and elderly people while using a smart elevator (100), the method (200) characterised by steps of:
receiving a destination floor in form of a vocal speech from a user from a microphone (108);
converting the vocal speech into a binary format;
extracting the destination floor from the converted binary format; and
actuating a cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) to travel to the destination floor.
9. The method (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) is constructed of a cubical shape.
10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cab (102) of the smart elevator (100) comprises a door (104).

Date: November 23, 2023
Place: Noida

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