ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING SHADE

Abstract

An assistive device for providing shade, comprises of a rectangular frame 101 fabricated with a pair of straps 102 for fastening the straps 102 on waist portion of the user to enable the user to wear the frame 101 on the user’s back, an imaging unit 103 to determine body dimensions of the user, a drawer arrangement 104 for increasing/decreasing dimensions of the frame 101 , a pair of C-shaped plates 105 for providing support to the user while performing an operation, a sensor 107 embedded on the frame 101 for detecting position of sun rays reflecting on the user’s head corresponding to a sunny weather condition, and a L-shaped flap 108 integrated on the frame 101 by means of multiple telescopically operated links 109 to extend/retract for deploying the frame 101 over the user’s head for protecting the user from the sun rays.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an assistive device for providing shade that is capable of providing a means to aid a user to protect from sun-rays by creating a layer above the user and absorb sun-rays directed towards the user in order to allow the user to do any operation in effective manner as per requirements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Most of the time, it is observed that the user faces problems in performing any operation in sunny weather due to sunlight. The user gets exhausted in quick time due to which the operation gets affected. While working in sunlight include increased risk of sunburn and heat exhaustion due to prolonged exposure to UV rays, it gets difficult to see the surroundings clearly in bright sunlight, leading to eye strain and decreased productivity in operating the tasks.

[0003] Traditionally there limited devices and apparatuses available such as umbrella, sunscreen lotions and clothing that aids in protecting the skin from harmful UV rays. However, some people may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions to certain ingredients in these products. It is important to choose sun protection products that are suitable for your skin type and needs to avoid any potential issues. The user still facing problems in working in presence of the sunlight.

[0004] US20050068630 discloses a sun protection device for transparent apertures in a building against direct incident sunlight entering the interior of the building, said device comprising at least one optical flat element consisting of an at least partially transparent material, being installable in the region of said building aperture, and having two flat element sides facing each other, of which one is designed non-structured and plane, and the being provided with prismatic linearly extending structural elements running in parallel and recurring periodically in lateral direction. The invention is distinguished in that the structured flat element side is provided, facing the unstructured plane, designed flat element with an at least largely co parallel surface over which the structural elements project, that the structured elements have a triangular cross section area having a lateral edge which coincides with the surface as well as two lateral flanks protruding above the surface, with a defining being assigned to the lateral flank and a defining surface being assigned to the lateral flank, that the at least two adjacent structural elements are laterally separated by a flat section of the surface, and that the lateral flank forms an angle 90°-α with the surface, an angle α+β with the lateral flank and the lateral flank forms an angle 90°-β with the surface. US'630 provides way to protect from sunlight for transparent apertures in buildings against direct incident sunlight entering the interior of the building however lacks in absorbing sunlight directed towards the user by aiding a protective layer over the user.

[0005] Conventionally, many devices and apparatuses are discloses in prior art that provides way to protect the user from sunlight but lacks in assisting the user in carry out any operation in sunny weather conditions by absorbing direct sunlight coming from the sun-rays. Moreover, such devices and apparatuses ae lacks in detecting position of sun rays reflecting on the user's head.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of protecting the user from sunlight for assisting the user in carry out any operation in sunny weather conditions by absorbing direct sunlight coming from the sun-rays to increase efficiency of the user in performing the operation.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to aid in protecting a user from direct sunlight to allow the user to do any operation in effective manner as per requirements.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting position of sun rays reflecting on the user's head in order to provide a means for deploying over the user's head for protecting the user from the sun rays.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable in nature.

[0011] 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

[0012] The present invention relates to an assistive device for providing shade that is capable of protecting a user from direct sunlight by absorbing sunlight to allow the user to do any operation in sunny weather in effective manner as per requirements.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention an assistive device for providing shade, comprises of a rectangular frame fabricated with a pair of straps, accessed by a user for fastening the straps on waist portion of the user to enable the user to wear the frame on the user's back, a latching unit installed with the strap for enabling the user to secure the straps around the user's waist, a cushioned member configured with the frame to provide a comfortable experience to the user, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the frame to determine body dimensions of the user, a drawer arrangement integrated in the frame for increasing/decreasing dimensions of the frame, in order to properly arrange the frame over the user's back, a pair of C-shaped plates integrated on the frame, each by means of a telescopically operated rod to extend/retract for positioning the plate in proximity to the user's hands for providing support to the user while performing an operation, a sun sensor embedded on the frame for detecting position of sun rays reflecting on the user's head corresponding to a sunny weather condition, a L-shaped flap integrated on the frame by means of multiple telescopically operated links to extend/retract for deploying the frame over the user's head for protecting the user from the sun rays thereby allowing the user to work comfortably in the sunny weather conditions, a heat-reflecting fabric integrated with the flap for repelling the sun rays back in surroundings, a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between the flap and each of the link for providing omnidirectional movement to the flap to tilt the flaps in direction of the reflected rays, in view of properly protecting the user from the sunrays, and a battery configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0014] 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

[0015] 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 an assistive device for providing shade.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] The present invention relates to an assistive device for providing shade that is capable of assisting a user in carry out any operation in sunny weather conditions by absorbing direct sunlight coming from the sun-rays. Additionally, the proposed device is capable in repelling the sun rays back in surroundings for proper assistance in keeping the user free from heat while performing the operation.

[0020] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an assistive device for providing shade is illustrated, comprising a rectangular frame 101 fabricated with a pair of straps 102 configured with a latching unit 111, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on the frame 101, a drawer arrangement 104 integrated in the frame 101, a pair of C-shaped plates 105 integrated on the frame 101, each by means of a telescopically operated rod 106, a sun sensor 107 embedded on the frame 101, a L-shaped flap 108 integrated on the frame 101 by means of multiple telescopically operated links 109, and a motorized ball and socket joint 110 integrated in between the flap 108 and each of the link 109.

[0021] The proposed device comprises of a rectangular frame 101 fabricated with a pair of straps 102 accessed by a user for fastening the straps 102 on waist portion of the user to enable the user to wear the frame 101 on the user's back. The frame 101 is fabricated with a cushioned member to provide a comfortable experience to the user. The strap is configured with a latching unit 111 for aiding the user to secure the straps 102 around the user's waist. The latching unit 111 acquire proper wrapping of the straps 102 to acquire proper grip around the waist portion.

[0022] The frame 101 is installed with an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 to determine body dimensions of the user. The imaging unit 103 comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to detect the body dimensions of the user. Herein, an AI (artificial intelligence) protocols encrypted with the processor linked with the imaging unit 103 to enhance its functionality and capabilities. The AI protocols are used to process and analyses the images captured by the camera enabling it to perform various tasks beyond traditional image capturing. The AI analysis is performed locally on the camera itself and the real-time processing on the camera enables immediate responses and faster decision-making.

[0023] The camera, herein captures images in vicinity of the frame 101 with the help of specialized lenses designed to capture high-quality visuals. The captured data is now pre-processed via the processor to enhance its quality and prepare it for AI analysis. This pre-processing involves tasks such as noise reduction, image stabilization, or color correction. The processed data is fed into AI protocols for analysis which utilizes machine learning techniques, such as deep learning neural networks, to extract meaningful information present in the images.

[0024] The camera is capable of analysing the vicinity of the frame 101 and providing real-time updates or alerts about the vicinity of the frame 101 based on predefined rules or criteria. Herein, based on extraction of the data from the captured images, a microcontroller (not shown in figure) linked with the imaging unit 103 analyses the data to detect the dimension of the user's body. Based on detecting the dimension of the user's body, the microcontroller actuates a drawer arrangement 104 integrated in the frame 101 for increasing and decreasing dimensions of the frame 101 to properly arrange the frame 101 over the user's back.

[0025] The drawer arrangement 104, herein discloses comprises of a carriage assembly and a DC (direct current) motor that works in collaboration to extend and retract the frame 101 . The carriage assembly fitted with two rails that are used for sliding the block up and down. The block opening located at the end of the rail and have two clips that are used to secure the ring with the frame 101 . To extend the drawer, the drawer is pushed to open and the carriage assembly slide outward. This creates an opening to allow extension and retraction of the frame 101 in accordance with the detected dimension of the user's body.

[0026] Further, a pair of telescopically operated rod 106 integrated with a pair of C-shaped plates 105 installed on the frame 101 for extending and retracting for positioning the plate in proximity to the user's hands for providing support to the user while performing an operation. The rod 106 is equipped with a pneumatic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the rod 106. The pneumatic unit comprises of an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston.

[0027] The air valve that 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. The piston is connected to the cylinder and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends due to which the rod 106 extends for positioning the plate in proximity to the user's hands for providing support to the user while performing an operation.

[0028] A sensor 107, herein is installed with frame 101 for detecting position of sun rays reflecting on the user's head corresponding to a sunny weather condition. The sun sensor 107 comprises of a small window like structure which embedded with multiple photosensitive units. When the light coming from a direction falls on the user, the photosensitive units that works on the principle of photoelectric effect convert the photons from sunlight into electric currents. Further, the sensor 7 converts the current into digital signals. After that the signals are transmitted to the microcontroller which is further analyses the signal to detect the direction of sunlight for detecting position of sun rays reflecting on the user's head corresponding to the sunny weather condition.

[0029] Based on detecting the sunny weather condition, the microcontroller actuates multiple telescopically operated links 109 integrated with an L-shaped flap 108 integrated on the frame 101 to extend and retract for deploying the flap 108 over the user's head for protecting the user from the sun rays. The links 109 are equipped with the pneumatic unit that is activated by the microcontroller to provide extension and retraction of the links 109 for deploying the frame 101 over the user's head to protect the user from the sun rays thereby allowing the user to work comfortably in the sunny weather conditions.

[0030] The flap 108 is layered with a heat-reflecting fabric for repelling the sun rays back in surroundings. The heat-reflecting fabric absorbs portion of the infrared radiation emitted by the sun rays for repelling the sun rays back in surroundings. Herein, a motorized ball and socket joint 110 integrated in between the flap 108 and each of the link for providing omnidirectional movement to the flap 108 to tilt the flap 108 in direction of the reflected rays. The ball and socket joint 110 comprises of a ball like structure and cup like structure that are liked with each other via a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to provide rotational motion to the ball like structure with 360 degree orientation to move the flap 108 in view of properly protecting the user from the sunrays.

[0031] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device 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.

[0032] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the rectangular frame 101 fabricated with a pair of straps 102 accessed by a user for fastening the straps 102 on waist portion of the user to enable the user to wear the frame 101 on the user's back. Also, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 determines body dimensions of the user based on which the microcontroller actuates the drawer arrangement 104 for increasing/decreasing dimensions of the frame 101 , in order to properly arrange the frame 101 over the user's back. Further, the telescopically operated rod 106 is actuated by the microcontroller to extend/retract for positioning the plate in proximity to the user's hands for providing support to the user while performing an operation. Further, the sun sensor 107 detects position of sun rays reflecting on the user's head corresponding to a sunny weather condition based on which the microcontroller actuates the telescopically operated links 109 to extend/retract for deploying the frame 101 over the user's head for protecting the user from the sun rays, thereby allowing the user to work comfortably in the sunny weather conditions.

[0033] 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) An assistive device for providing shade, comprising:

i) a rectangular frame 101 fabricated with a pair of straps 102, wherein said straps 102 are accessed by a user for fastening said straps 102 on waist portion of said user to enable said user to wear said frame 101 on said user's back;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on said frame 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said frame 101 , respectively to determine body dimensions of said user, based on which said microcontroller actuates a drawer arrangement 104 integrated in said frame 101 for increasing/decreasing dimensions of said frame 101 , in order to properly arrange said frame 101 over said user's back;
iii) a pair of C-shaped plates 105 integrated on said frame 101 , each by means of a telescopically operated rod 106 that is actuated by said microcontroller to extend/retract for positioning said plate in proximity to said user's hands for providing support to said user while performing an operation; and
iv) a sun sensor 107 embedded on said frame 101 for detecting position of sun rays reflecting on said user's head corresponding to a sunny weather condition, wherein a L-shaped flap 108 is integrated on said frame 101 by means of multiple telescopically operated links 109 that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend/retract for deploying said frame 101 over said user's head for protecting said user from said sun rays, thereby allowing said user to work comfortably in said sunny weather conditions.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame 101 is fabricated with a cushioned member to provide a comfortable experience to said user.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said flap 108 is layered with a heat-reflecting fabric for repelling said sun rays back in surroundings.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap is configured with a latching unit 111 for enabling said user to secure said straps 102 around said user's waist.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a motorized ball and socket joint 110 integrated in between said flap 108 and each of said link for providing omnidirectional movement to said flap 108 to tilt said flap 108 in direction of said reflected rays, in view of properly protecting said user from said sunrays.

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

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