DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the rehabilitation field with a focus on Rehabilitation robotics. More particularly it relates to providing a robotic muscle rehabilitation system to the patients of any kind.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Rehabilitation robotics includes development of robotic devices tailored for assisting different sensorimotor functions (e.g., arm, hand, leg, ankle), development of different schemes of assisting therapeutic training, and assessment of sensorimotor performance (ability to move) of patient; here, robots are used mainly.
Muscle injuries are common in any sports. With increasing number of people getting into sports at an early age will increase the number of sports injuries. Currently, the robotic rehabilitation devices being introduced in the market are concerned more about rehabilitating people with paralysis and neurological dysfunctionality. But those devices fall short for paresis and muscle injuries. Also, the current technology tries to customize the exercises assuming patients have full knowledge of the exercises and will execute exercises on their own.
The Indian published patent applications “201921023156” and “201941042719” disclose the portable rehabilitation devices either for upper limb or lower limb of human being. Those portable devices are the multi-joint rehabilitation system. None of them works for muscle recovery and rehabilitation.
The inventor of the present disclosure has realized that every muscle injury has a rehabilitation protocol which if followed correctly will help the person recover rapidly and completely. The present disclosure therefore considers the expertise that a doctor and a physiotherapist bring in the treatment. Apart for few basic factors, the present invention does not place the responsibility of the treatment on the injured person. The Rehabilitation Robotic Device (RRD) comes with library of rehabilitation protocols. Doctor/ Physiotherapist can choose the exercises from this library and/or carry-out the appropriate exercises for the injured person while the injured person is wearing the RRD. The RRD will carry out those exercises later for the injured person for the length of the treatment. This helps minimize the chances of carrying the rehabilitation exercises incorrectly.
Thus, the inventor of the present disclosure has mitigated the aforementioned drawbacks and limitation of existing rehabilitation robotic systems by providing user-friendly, easy to operate and a portable rehabilitation robotic device for the patients.
The foregoing objects of the invention are accomplished and the problems and shortcomings associated with the prior art techniques and approaches are overcome by the present invention as described below in the preferred embodiment.
The detailed description of the present invention is followed herewith.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The main object of the present disclosure is to provide such a rehabilitation device which eliminates human intervention to a great scale.
Yet another object is to provide an easily portable rehabilitation device which can be carried along by the patient during his travel to maintain the continuity of the exercise.
Yet another object is to facilitate the patient with all the types of required exercises with maximum precision.
Yet another object is to reduce work of doctor or physiotherapist related to rehabilitation exercise.

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE INVENTION
RRD: Rehabilitation Robotic Device: It is the device which works on Robotic Technology
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A wearable muscle rehabilitation device for human limbs (100) of the device assembly (150) is disclosed herein. The device assembly (150) further comprises a portable input unit (101), a communication network (102), a central cloud server (103) and a dynamic and historical database (104) for operating the said device. The said device comprises lower limbs supports (10) and upper limb supports (20). They can be operated on plurality of modes such as training mode, exercise mode, and a reset mode. Each of the Limbs Device comprises a brace at each joint comprising a motor with built-in microcontroller. A performance progress report of patient is generated and is communicated to the doctor directly. Both the Limbs supports are compact and easy to use. They can be personalized for different patients based on individual requirement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
These and other advantages are more readily understood by referring to the following detailed description disclosed hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawing, definitions of terminologies used and which are illustrated hereinafter.
The figures provided herein are not necessarily to the scale, out of which:
Figure 1: Shows the block diagram of the assembly for wearable Human Limbs
Supports for muscle rehabilitation
Figure 2: Shows the component arrangement of the wearable Human Limbs
Supports for muscle rehabilitation
Figure 3: Shows the component arrangement of the wearable Lower Limbs (10)
Supports for muscle rehabilitation
Figure 4: Shows the component arrangement of the wearable Upper Limbs (20)
Supports for muscle rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 5: Shows the side view of leg (10.1) of the wearable Lower Limbs Supports
for muscle rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 6: Shows the front view of leg (10.1) of the wearable Lower Limbs Supports
for muscle rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 7: Shows the details of Ankle joint (10.2) of the wearable Lower Limbs
Supports for muscle rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 8: Shows the details of the wearable Upper Limbs Supports for muscle
rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 9: Shows the details of back (20.1) of the wearable Upper Limbs Supports for
muscle rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 10: Shows the further details of back (20.1) of the wearable Upper Limbs
Supports for muscle rehabilitation of Arms
Figure 11: Shows the details of neck (20.3) of the wearable Upper Limbs
Supports for muscle rehabilitation of Arms

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In order to address the afore-mentioned concerns, the inventor of the present disclosure, in accordance with one aspect, provides a robotic rehabilitation device (RRD) which is wearable human limbs support for muscle rehabilitation.
The features, components, parameters and conditions, functionalities and steps of using the said device or assembly of the present disclosure include but are not limited to the disclosure herein below.
The present disclosure is the wearable human limbs supports for muscle rehabilitation. The wearable human limbs support comprises supports for lower limbs and upper limbs respectively for their muscle rehabilitation. The said wearable support assists the patients in performing the exercises exactly the way Doctors and Physiotherapists have suggested. Once the Rehabilitation Robotic Device (RRD) is worn on the injured muscle, this automated device helps the patient carry out Rehabilitation exercises. on their own, without regular assistance. These Rehabilitation Exercises with precision further ensure speedy recovery in most of the cases.
The present invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, throughout which reference numbers indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. These reference numbers are shown in brackets in the following description.
Referring to Figure 1 to 11, wherein these figures illustrate the component arrangement of the wearable human limbs supports for muscle rehabilitation of lower as well as upper limbs of human body.
Referring to Figure 1, wherein this figure shows the communication network of the wearable human limbs supports for muscle rehabilitation.
Referring to Figure 2 and 4, wherein these figures show the component arrangement of the wearable human limbs supports for muscle rehabilitation of lower limbs (10) as well as upper limbs (20) of human body.
Referring to Figure 5 to 7, wherein the figures illustrate the wearable lower limbs supports (10) comprising wearable supports for Legs (10.1) and Ankles (10.2) muscle rehabilitation. The Lower Limbs Leg Support (10.1) comprises a Thigh and Hamstring Brace (10.11), a Calf Brace (10.12), a Back Rest (10.13), a Switch (10.14) for stopping the said RRD in emergencies, a Waist Adjustment Plate for Back Rest (10.15), a Waist Joint with Motor and Motor Holder (10.16), a Hight Adjustment Plates for Thigh and Calf (10.17), a Motor (10.18) and a Knee Joint with Motor Holder (1.19). Referring to Figure 5, the Lower Limbs Ankle Support (10.2) comprises a Foot Brace (10.2), an Ankle Joint with Motors (10.21) and a Small Motor(s) (10.22)
Referring to Figure 8 to 11, wherein the figures illustrate the wearable upper limbs supports (20) comprising wearable supports more particularly for Muscle Rehabilitation of Arms. The wearable upper limbs support (20) comprises an Arm Adjustable Brace (20.21), a Wrist Joint with Motors (20.22), a Shoulder Joint with Motor (20.23) and an Elbow Joint with Motor (20.24). Figure 8 illustrates the components of upper limb support (20) namely Back RRD (20.1), Arm RRD (20.2) and Neck RRD (20.3). Figure 9 and 10 illustrate various components of Back RRD (20.1) which are Shoulder Adjustment Plate (20.11), Connecting Grips/ Hands (20.12), Back Brace (20.13), Upper Back Joint with 1 BLDC Servo Motor (20.14) and Lower Back Joint with 2 BLDC Servo Motors (20.15). Further Figure 11 illustrates components of Neck RRD (20.3) which are Neck Rest (20.31) and Neck Joint with 3 Small pancake servo Motors (20.32).
A non-limiting description of the present disclosure is provided herein below.
Referring to figures 1, an assembly (150) of wearable human limbs supports for muscle rehabilitation, in accordance with the present invention is disclosed. The assembly (150) includes a portable input unit (101) (hereinafter referred as ‘the input unit (101)’), a communication network (102), a local/central server (103) (hereinafter referred as ‘the server (103)’), a local/central database (104) (hereinafter referred as ‘the database (104)’) and wearable human limbs support for muscle rehabilitation (100) (hereinafter referred as ‘the RRD (100)’).
The input unit (101) is any one of a mobile communication device, a personal computer and a laptop. The input unit (101) comprises a processor unit (not shown), a memory unit (not shown), an input and output unit (not shown). The memory unit of the input unit (101) includes a plurality of instructions/ programs necessary for the operation of the input unit (101). The input and output unit includes a camera (not shown), a display unit (not shown) and a keypad (not shown). In this preferred embodiment, the display is a touch or non-touch sensitive display and the keypad is a virtual or non-virtual type keypad.
The network (102) includes multiple networks or subnetworks, each of which including, a wired or wireless data pathway. The network (102) may include a circuit- switched network, a packet-switched data network, or any other network that makes the communication possible. The input unit (101) communicates via the network (102) with the server (103) for sending and receiving information.
The server (103) is configured to execute programs and exchange communications with the input unit (101) over the network (102). The server (103) further communicates with the database (104) to store and retrieve information used in executing a program. The server (103) communicates with the database (104) using the network (102).
The present disclosure Wearable Human Limbs Supports for muscle rehabilitation the RRD (100) is operably connected to the dynamic and historical exercise database (104) as other embodiment hosted on cloud based central data server (103). The RRD (100) can be operated on plurality of modes such as training mode, exercise mode and a reset mode with the help of an application accessed by the patient on his portable display device or input unit (101) like laptops, PCs, mobiles and similar.

When the patient wearing the RRD (100), visits the Doctor or Physiotherapist, he starts the “Training Mode” of the application installed on his display device for the patient. Then Doctor/ Physiotherapist carries out the Exercises/ movement for the patient. Along with the exercises, Doctors selects the Rehabilitation Protocol best for the patient.
The RRD (100) stores the exercises carried out by the Doctor/ Physiotherapist during the session with exact intensity. The dynamic and historical exercise database gets updated during this training mode.
During Exercise mode, the patient himself starts the “Exercise Mode” of the Limbs supports which he is wearing. The exercises get executed seamlessly with the same intensity that Doctor has set in the Training Mode. In case of the emergencies such as when any user experiences a shooting pain in the middle of the exercise, there is an Emergency Switch provided to stop the exercise immediately by cutting down the power and brings the device to its original position.

Further, the said Limbs Supports worn by the patient, collects the Patient’s Data such as Strength, Angular Movement with the help of built-in sensors. This data helps the Doctors/Physiotherapists for tracking patient’s improvement. Also, this collected data is used to improve the patient’s experience and personalised execution of every exercise. Based on this input and individual requirement, rehabilitation exercises can be personalized for different patients. Thus, the said wearable support assists the patients in performing the exercises exactly the way Doctors and Physiotherapists have suggested. Once the Rehabilitation Robotic Device (RRD) is worn on the injured muscle, this automated device helps the patient carry out Rehabilitation exercises. on their own, without regular assistance. These Rehabilitation Exercises with precision further ensure speedy recovery in most of the cases.
The present disclosure comprises a dynamic and historical exercise database as one of the embodiments hosted on cloud based central data server which is operably connected to the end-user devices like laptops, PCs, mobiles and similar for further user or patient’s interaction and communication thereby reducing human intervention to a great scale.
In other embodiment, the joint of brace of the said wearable human limbs support, comprises a motor with built-in microcontroller for bringing precision control. The braces of the said RRD (100) give muscles support while performing the exercises. This microcontroller not only saves the data of the movements to be executed by injured person but also communicates the user progress daily to the doctor/physiotherapist on their device for assessment. That way, if the progress is not going as intended, doctor/physiotherapist has an option to stop the treatment.
In another embodiment, the present disclosure comprises exercise specific information database (104) hosted on cloud based central data server which is operably connected to the end-user electronic display devices like laptops, PCs, mobiles and similar for displaying end-user specific progress and notifications.
A non-limiting embodiment of accessing the present disclosure is provided herein after: Below are the steps to be executed for working the invention in the most effective way:

1. Creating an access to the said RRD (100) by end-user or patient using login credentials by using a portable electronic display device.
2. Authenticating end-user registration
3. Selecting the Training mode by the Doctor / Physiotherapist
4. The Doctor / Physiotherapist selects the Muscle for which the exercises are to be assigned
5. Patient wears the RRD (100) assigned to him/ her
6. The Doctor / Physiotherapist selects the exercises, repetitions and the intensity (force/ strength) from the library of the exercises from the portable electronic display device
7. For extra precaution or for additional exercises (if required) and storing the intensity (strength/ force/ velocity) with which the exercises should be performed Doctor / Physiotherapist helps end user to perform the movements/ exercises while he/ she is wearing the RRD (100)
8. Turn Off the Training Mode on the portable electronic display device of the Doctor for storing the given exercises in the data base
9. Handing over the RRD to the end user
10. As prescribed end user wears the RRD (100) before Executing the exercises. By pressing Exercise mode, exercises are executed as they were recorded in the Training Mode.
11. Once the exercises are executed as per the schedule given by the Doctor, the RRD (100) will turn off. Before turning off it will upload the session data to the cloud storage
12. The Doctor / Physiotherapist Tracks the progress and communicating of the concerned personnel on their portable electronic display device
13. Once the Exercises are performed as prescribed by the Doctor / Physiotherapist for the given time, the RRD (100) is handed back to the Doctor / Physiotherapist.
14. The progress of each patient is tracked and respective progress reports are generated accordingly. Also, there reports are sent to that patient and the concerned doctor.

The sequence of the steps provided herein above may change in other embodiments of the method of the present disclosure.
The embodiments described herein above for the said rehabilitation device are non-limiting. The foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as an illustration of the concept of the present disclosure and it is in no way to be construed as a limitation. Description of terminologies, concepts and execution steps known to persons acquainted with technology has been avoided to preclude beclouding of the afore-stated embodiments.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES AND ECONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Technical advantages and economical significance of device or assembly of present disclosure include but are not limited to:
1. Eliminates human errors.
2. User-friendly and easy to operate
3. Easily portable due to the compact structure of device
4. Provides speedy recovery to the patients since the said device ensures the performance of exercise with precision
5. Tracks as well as communicates about the progress of the patient directly to the doctor.
6. Efficiently handles the emergency situations by bringing the said wearable limb support to original position when a patient experiences a shooting pain during exercise.
The foregoing objects of the invention are accomplished and the problems and shortcomings associated with prior art techniques and approaches are overcome by the present invention described in the present embodiment. Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein; however, it is to be understood that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure, or matter.
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
We Claim,
1. A wearable muscle rehabilitation device assembly (150) for human limbs, said assembly (150) comprising:
a) A wearable muscle rehabilitation device (100) comprising the lower limb supports (10) and upper limb supports (20);
b) A portable input unit (101);
c) A communication network (102); and
d) A central cloud server (103) comprising a dynamic database (104);
characterized in that
e) The wearable muscle rehabilitation device (100) for human limbs is operably connected to the portable input unit (101) and to the secure central cloud server (103) through the communication network (102) for performing various muscle rehabilitation exercises with precision;

f) The portable input unit (101) is configured to receive an input command from a user, wherein said input command corresponds to a selected mode of operation;

g) The database (104) is a dynamic and historical database which stores and retrieves the detailed information of each exercise corresponding to rehabilitation of a particular muscle;

h) The lower limb supports (10) and upper limb supports (20) each having the joint of brace comprises a motor with built-in microcontroller for bringing precision control;

i) The wearable muscle rehabilitation device (100) for human limbs automates the rehabilitation exercises of an injured muscle of a patient based on his medical requirements as given by the doctor.

2. The wearable muscle rehabilitation device assembly (150) for human limbs as claimed in claim1, wherein said mode of operation received by said input unit (101) is selected from the group consisting of a training mode, an exercise mode, and a reset mode.

3. The wearable muscle rehabilitation device assembly (150) for human limbs as claimed in claim1, wherein said portable input unit (101) is configured to facilitate the end-user to provide said input command corresponding to said selected mode of operation, using a touch screen interface, a keyboard, push-buttons, toggle switches, and a touchless user interface.

4. The wearable muscle rehabilitation device assembly (150) for human limbs as claimed in claim1, wherein said device (100) is configured to effectively handle the emergency situation by bringing the said device (100) to original position when a patient experiences a shooting pain during exercise.

5. The wearable muscle rehabilitation device assembly (150) for human limbs as claimed in claim1, wherein said portable input unit (101) is configured to track the progress of each patient and generate respective progress reports accordingly.

Dated this 26th day of October 2022

Madhuvanti Mandar Kelkar
IN / PA 3044
(Authorized Agent for the Applicant)