Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device that is capable of providing a means to assist a user in relieving from the therapeutic body pain by evaluating a regime to treat the user’s body pain as per user specified body parts experiencing pain and accordingly depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime for relaxing the user free from pain.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Therapeutic body pain results from a wide range of underlying causes, including musculoskeletal issues like strains, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia, which affect muscles, bones, and joints; nerve-related conditions such as sciatica and peripheral neuropathy; inflammatory pain from autoimmune diseases or infections; visceral pain linked to internal organ disorders like gastrointestinal issues or UTIs; and psychogenic pain, where psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression influence the perception of physical pain. The diverse causes necessitate targeted therapeutic interventions that address the specific mechanisms of pain, ranging from reducing inflammation and managing nerve damage to alleviating stress or improving musculoskeletal health.

[0003] Traditionally, the user uses tools for getting relief from therapeutic body pain includes heat and cold therapy (e.g., heating pads and ice packs) to reduce inflammation and muscle tension; massage tools like handheld massagers and foam rollers to improve circulation and relieve soreness, exercise aids such as resistance bands and stability balls to strengthen muscles and improve mobility, topical pain relief products (creams, ointments, and patches) to provide localized relief through ingredients like menthol or lidocaine; orthopedic supports and braces to stabilize joints and prevent further injury; and acupuncture or acupressure tools aimed at alleviating pain through pressure points. These traditional methods target various mechanisms of pain relief, focusing on reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and promoting muscle relaxation or stabilization.

[0004] US10707570B1 discloses a method for using a patch for pain relief, and the patch are provided. The method includes determining a location corresponding to source of pain in a body, and disposing a patch including a reactive capacitance material at one of a location corresponding to source of pain or a location between location corresponding to source of pain and a brain. The patch is disposed adjacent to the surface of the body. The reactive the capacitance material comprises conductive particles dispersed in a binder so that at least a majority of the conductive particles are adjacent to, but do not touch, one another. The patch includes a first outer layer, a reactive capacitance layer, and a second outer layer. The reactive capacitance layer is disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer. The reactive capacitance layer is formed of the reactive capacitance material.

[0005] US20080221639A1 discloses a pain relief device used to relieve pain and promote faster healing in the bodies of humans and animals safely. A positive electrode touches the skin at the site of an injury and a negative electrode completely shielded with insulation is place on the skin at a spaced distance form positive electrode. A low voltage direct current power source supplies a positive voltage to the positive electrode and a negative voltage to the negative electrode. Electrical stimulation occurs harmlessly, because the shielded negatively charged electrode or insulated pad, being an insulated sheet of aluminium foil produces an electric field in the body that is strong enough to cause a current to flow into the body at the site of the positive electrode. However, no current can flow at the site of the negative electrode because it is insulated and therefore no burns to the skin.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are disclosed in prior art that provides way to assist the user in relieving from the therapeutic body pain by employing a variety of mechanisms aimed at alleviating discomfort that include heat and cold therapy systems that reduce inflammation and relax muscle but lacks in evaluating a regime to treat the user’s body pain and incapable in depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of assisting the user in relieving from the therapeutic body pain by evaluating a regime to treat the user’s body pain and accordingly depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime without any discomfort to the user.

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 assisting a user in relieving from the therapeutic body pain by evaluating a regime to treat the user’s body pain and accordingly depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime for providing ultrasonic vibrations of the body parts of the user.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of guiding the user to apply a particular ointment/heating gel bag on the user’s body part in order to relief the user of the pain.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing head support to the user while being accommodated over the device in order to aid therapy to the user for relaxing the user in appropriate manner.

[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 a therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device that is capable of assisting a user in relief from therapeutic pain in appropriate manner with proper support to the user’s body and accordingly guide the user in performing regime that is being evaluated as per body parts of the user experiencing pain to relax the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device, comprises of a platform developed to be installed on a ground surface, the platform is arranged with a seating unit that is accessed by a user for attaining a seating position on the seating unit, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the platform to determine body dimensions of the user, an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized hinges integrated on top and bottom portion of the seating unit to tilt the top and bottom portion of the seating unit, a pair of armrests arranged on lateral sides of the seating unit that are accessed by the user for resting the user’s arms on the armrests, a touch interactive display panel is arranged on the armrest that is accessed by the user for providing input regarding body parts of the user experiencing pain, a holographic projector synced with the imaging unit installed on the seating unit to project a virtual image on the seating unit depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime, multi-channeled sliding unit arranged across the armrests to translate an ultrasonic unit arranged on the sliding unit towards the user, a multi-sectioned container arranged on the sliding unit for positioning the container towards the user, a speaker mounted on the platform to produce audio command for the user to apply a particular ointment/heating gel bag stored in the container on the user’s body part, a head support is arranged on the seating unit by means of an extendable link to position the head support underneath the user’s head, and a battery configured with the platform for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0015] 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

[0016] 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 a therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] The present invention relates to a therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device that is capable of assisting the user in performing therapy to relief the user from therapeutic body pain by properly guiding the user in maintaining a required body posture of the user to perform regime in order to relax and comfort the user.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device is illustrated, comprising a platform 101 arranged with a seating unit 113, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 installed on the platform 101, a pair of motorized hinges 103 integrated on top and bottom portion of the seating unit 113, a pair of armrests 104 arranged on lateral sides of the seating unit 113, a touch interactive display panel 105 arranged on the armrest, a holographic projector 106 installed on the seating unit 113, a multi-channeled sliding unit 107 arranged across the armrests 104, an ultrasonic unit 108 installed with the sliding unit 107, a multi-sectioned container 109 arranged on the sliding unit 107, a speaker 110 mounted on the platform 101, and a head support 111 arranged on the seating unit 113 by means of an extendable link 112.

[0022] The proposed device comprises of a platform 101 encased with various components associated with the device and arranged in sequential manner that aids in assisting a user in relieving from therapeutic body pain. Herein, the platform 101 is utilized to position on a ground surface and then the user access a seating unit 113 integrated with the platform 101 for attaining a seating position on the seating unit 113. Upon seating over the seating unit 113 by the user, the user presses a switch button integrated with the platform 101 to activate the device. The button mentioned herein is a type of a switch that is internally connected with the device via multiple circuits that upon pressing by the user, the circuits get closed and starts conducting electricity that tends to activate the device and vice versa. After activation of the device by the user, a microcontroller associated with the device generates a commands to operate the device accordingly.

[0023] After activating of the device, the microcontroller activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 installed on the platform 101 for detecting body dimensions of the user. The imaging unit 102 mentioned herein comprises of comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to capture and process the images of surrounding of the platform 101. The camera firstly captures multiple images of the surrounding, wherein the camera comprises of a body, electronic shutter, lens, lens aperture, image sensor, and imaging processor that works in sequential manner to capture images of the surrounding. After capturing of the images by the camera, the shutter is automatically open due to which the reflected beam of light coming from the surrounding due to light is directed towards the lens aperture.

[0024] After that the reflected light beam passes through the image sensor. The image sensor now analyzes the beam to retrieve signal from the beams which is further calibrate by the sensor to capture images of the surrounding in electronic signal. Upon capturing images, the imaging processor processes the electronic signal into digital image. When the image capturing is done, the processor associated with the imaging unit 102 processes the captured images by using a protocol of artificial intelligence to retrieve data from the captured image in the form of digital signal. The detected data in the form of digital signal is transmitted to the linked microcontroller based on which the microcontroller acquires the data to detect the dimensions of the user’s body.
[0025] Based on detecting the dimensions of the user’s body portion, the microcontroller generates commands to actuate a pair of motorized hinges 103 integrated on top and bottom portion of the seating unit 113 to adjust the top and bottom portion of the seating unit 113 for correctly aligning the seating unit 113 with respect to the user’s body dimensions in appropriate manner. The hinge 103 mentioned herein typically refers to a mechanical joint that allows rotational movement around a fixed axis using a motor or actuator which provides the rotational force required to move the hinge 103. The motor is typically controlled by an electronic control unit that regulates its speed and direction to deploy the top and bottom portion of the seating unit 113 for aligning the seating unit 113 with respect to the user’s body dimensions appropriately.

[0026] Upon properly accommodate over the seating unit 113, the user access a pair of armrests 104 arranged on lateral sides of the seating unit 113 for resting the user’s arms on the armrests 104. Herein, a pneumatic unit integrated with an extendable link 112 integrated with the seating unit 113 to expand vertically to adjust a head support 111 arranged on the on the link 112. The pneumatic unit comprises of comprises of an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves i.e. Inlet and outlet valve and piston that works in collaboration to aid extension and retraction of the link 112 The air compressor is coupled with a motor that gets activated by the microcontroller to compress the air from surroundings upon entering from the inlet valve to compressed and pumped out via the outlet valve. The air valve 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.

[0027] The piston is connected to the cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends. And upon closing of the valve, the compressed air exit out from the cylinder thereby decreasing the air pressure of the cylinder. The increasing and decreasing of the air pressure from the cylinder aids in extension and retraction of the piston that turns in aiding extension and retraction of the link 112 to adjust the head rest towards underneath the user’s head for allowing the user to accommodate head on the head rest.

[0028] After resting of the user’s arms on the armrests 104, the user accesses a touch interactive display panel 105 assembled on the armrest to give input commands regarding body parts of the user experiencing pain. The display panel 105 mentioned herein works by using LCD (liquid crystals) that are manipulated by electric currents to control the passage of light through the display unit. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystals align in a way that either allows light to pass through or blocks it, creating the images and colors that is being visible in the LCD of the display panel 105 regarding the body parts of the user experiencing pain that is further change the electric charge at the location of the touch to register as input. The input is then stored in the microcontroller to process the input.

[0029] Upon processing the input given by the user, the microcontroller retrieves regime to treat the user’s body pain. After that the microcontroller actuates a holographic projector 106 synced with the imaging unit 102 integrated on the seating unit 113 to project a virtual image on the seating unit 113 indicating a required body posture of the user to perform the regime. The holographic projector 106 discloses comprises of holograms, shutter, beam splitters, diverging lenses and a mirror utilized to project holograms. Firstly, the projector 106 emits the laser beam and passed through the shutter to impact on the beam splitter. After the impact of laser beam, the splitter splits the laser beam into two directions.

[0030] First part is passed through a diverging lens where it scatters to impact on the mirror and produce reflected beam and another part is passed to another mirror directly where it reflects the beam and pass through another diverging lens. After then, the reflected beam from first part falls on the seating unit 113 to produce an image. Lastly, the projector 106 compares the resultant beams and produce hologram light over the seating unit 113 depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime. Herein, the holographic projector the help of the imaging unit 102, the position of the user will be determined, and based on the information; machine learning will analyze and project the correct sitting posture. The user customize the sitting position on the chair based on comfortableness. If the user wants to massage the back area, a holographic projector unit will guide them into the correct sitting position. Based on the user’s health conditions (data collected by a sensor built into the device), the device will provide guidance on dos and don’ts to help improve the user's recovery.

[0031] Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates a multi-channeled sliding unit 107 integrated across the armrests 104 to translate an ultrasonic unit 108 assembled on the sliding unit 107 towards the user. The sliding unit 107 mentioned herein 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 107 moves. The slider carriage, also called a stage or platform 101 equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion.

[0032] The sliding unit 107 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 ultrasonic unit 108 towards the user that is access by the user for gripping and positioning multiple electrical pads integrated on the ultrasonic unit 108 on the user’s body parts experiencing pain as per the project virtual image to experiencing ultrasonic vibrations of the body parts to get relief of the user’s body pain. Herein, the intensity and frequency of the vibration will adjust based on the user’s age, gender, and skin condition (monitored by a skin sensor to ensure the process occurs at the required intensity).

[0033] Simultaneously, the microcontroller translates a multi-sectioned container 109 arranged on the sliding unit 107 stored with ointment tubes and heating gel bag for positioning the container 109 towards the user. Herein, the container insulated to maintain the temperature of the packs. Herein, a Peltier module is installed inside the compartments to regulate the temperature of the therapy packs. Also, a robotic arm is attached to the platform 101 via a motorized rectangular slider (around the chair) to support the user on the platform 101.

[0034] After that the microcontroller actuates a speaker 110 mounted on the platform 101 to produce audio command for the user for applying a particular ointment/heating gel bag stored in the container 109 on the user’s body part to relief the user of the pain. The speaker 110 includes a diaphragm, which is typically made of a lightweight and rigid material like paper, plastic, or metal to vibrate and produce sound waves when electrical signals are fed to it for notifying the user. After passing of the electrical signal through a voice coil suspended within a magnetic gap of the speaker 110, it generates a magnetic field that interacts with the fixed magnetic field produced by a magnet assembly associated with the voice coil.

[0035] Upon variation in electrical current, the magnetic field produced by the voice coil changes, resulting in the voice coil and attached cone/diaphragm moving back and forth. This movement creates pressure variations in the surrounding air, generating sound waves to generate the audible sound to notify the user to apply a particular ointment tube/heating gel bag on the user’s body part in order to relief the user of the pain. During therapy, an optical sensor detects the skin for cuts or damage, ensuring these areas are not exposed to the therapy packs. During therapy, electrode pads monitor muscle activity and transmit data to the device’s digital unit to help prevent swelling or other complications.

[0036] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the system 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.

[0037] The present invention works best in following manner, where the platform 101 developed to be positioned on a ground surface disclosed herein includes the seating unit 113 that is accessed by a user for attaining a seating position on the seating unit 113. Herein, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 detects body dimensions of the user, in accordance to which the microcontroller actuates the pair of motorized hinges 103 to tilt the top and bottom portion of the seating unit 113 in view of correctly aligning the seating unit 113 with respect to the user’s body dimensions. After that the pair of armrests 104 are accessed by the user for resting the user’s arms on the armrests 104 and then access the touch interactive display panel 105 for providing input regarding body parts of the user experiencing pain, in accordance to which the microcontroller evaluates a regime to treat the user’s body pain. After that the holographic projector 106 is actuated by the microcontroller to project a virtual image on the seating unit 113 depicting a required body posture of the user to perform the regime. The multi-channeled sliding unit 107 is actuated by the microcontroller to translate the ultrasonic unit 108 towards the user that is accessed by the user for gripping and positioning multiple electrical pads on the user’s body parts experiencing pain as per the project virtual image in view of experiencing ultrasonic vibrations of the body parts to get relief of the user’s body pain. Also, the multi-sectioned container 109 is translated along the sliding unit 107 for positioning the container 109 towards the user based on that the speaker 110 is actuated by the microcontroller to produce audio command for the user to apply a particular ointment/heating gel bag stored in the container 109 on the user’s body part in order to relief the user of the pain.

[0038] 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) A therapeutic body pain relieving assistive device, comprising:

i) a platform 101 developed to be installed on a ground surface, wherein said platform 101 is arranged with a seating unit 113 that is accessed by a user for attaining a seating position on said seating unit 113;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 installed on said platform 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said platform 101, respectively to determine body dimensions of said user, in accordance to which an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized hinges 103 integrated on top and bottom portion of said seating unit 113 to tilt said top and bottom portion of said seating unit 113 in view of correctly aligning said seating unit 113 with respect to said user’s body dimensions;
iii) a pair of armrests 104 arranged on lateral sides of said seating unit 113 that are accessed by said user for resting said user’s arms on said armrests 104, wherein a touch interactive display panel 105 is arranged on said armrest that is accessed by said user for providing input regarding body parts of said user experiencing pain, in accordance to which said microcontroller evaluates a regime to treat said user’s body pain;
iv) a holographic projector 106 installed on said seating unit 113 and synced with said imaging unit 102 that is actuated by said microcontroller to project a virtual image on said seating unit 113 depicting a required body posture of said user to perform said regime;
v) a multi-channeled sliding unit 107 is arranged across said armrests 104 that is actuated by said microcontroller to translate an ultrasonic unit 108 arranged on said sliding unit 107 towards said user that is accessed by said user for gripping and positioning multiple electrical pads integrated on said ultrasonic unit 108, on said user’s body parts experiencing pain as per said project virtual image in view of experiencing ultrasonic vibrations of said body parts to get relief of said user’s body pain; and
vi) a multi-sectioned container 109 arranged on said sliding unit 107 that is translated along said sliding unit 107 for positioning said container 109 towards said user, wherein a speaker 110 is mounted on said platform 101 that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide audio command for said user to apply a particular ointment tube/heating gel bag stored in said container 109 on said user’s body part in order to relief said user of said pain.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a head support 111 is arranged on said seating unit 113 by means of an extendable link 112 that is actuated by said microcontroller to position said head support 111 underneath said user’s head in view of providing head support 111 to said user while being accommodated on said seating unit 113.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said platform 101 for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.