ROAD SAFETY ULTRASONIC EMITTER INSTALLATION DEVICE

Abstract

A road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device, comprising a rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102 with motorized omnidirectional wheels 103 at the ends for a locomotion of base 101, a container 104 provided on base 101, an imaging unit 105 installed on base 101 to determine a location on a road to for installing safety emitter, a motorized roller 106 provided on base 101 for to unroll tape, an L-shaped telescopic arm 107 having a clipper 108 at the end attached on base 101 via a ball and socket joint 109 pulls an end of tape, push across a blade 110 provided adjacent to roller 106 to cut piece of tape, a robotic link 111 provided on base 101 for picking an emitter from container 104 and mount emitter on installation surface, a speaker 112 on base 101 to notify the user regarding working status of emitter.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device that is capable of installing an ultrasonic emitter at a user specified surface in a precise and an automated manner, thereby protect the pedestrian from accident while crossing the road. Additionally, the proposed device also capable of notifying a user in real time regarding a malfunctioning of installed emitter.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Road safety tools play a crucial role in minimizing accidents and promoting safety on roads and highways. In today's world where most of the time people look at their phones even when walking on the street. Some tools are come in various forms that provides a way to secure the neighborhood and decrease the number of accidents because of careless mobile stalking.

[0003] Traditionally, the road safety device is installed manually by using skilled labor. The user manually determines the suitable location at the road side and mount the device over the determined location. While these traditional methods offer some benefits but they also pose several challenges and drawbacks. Most of the traditional methods involves manual installation which is labor intensive and time consuming. Also manual method is not much efficient which might result human error while installing device, which increases the accidents or injuries on the road.

[0004] KR101228669B1 discloses about an invention that relates to a pedestrian safety structure of pedestrian safety structure that can be easily installed on the crosswalk and to maximize the advertising effect while promoting the safety of pedestrians, more specifically, pedestrian safety installed at the crosswalk entrance A structure comprising: a pair of vertical frames installed side by side at a predetermined interval, a horizontal frame coupled to orthogonal to each vertical frame and having a length corresponding to a width of a crosswalk, a roof installed along the horizontal frame; And a beam irradiator for irradiating a light source so as to be installed at both ends of the horizontal frame, and a controller for controlling the beam irradiator in association with a pedestrian signal of the pedestrian crossing. Although KR'669 is capable of installing road safety device. However, the proposed invention is incapable of installing a road safety ultrasonic tool on the determined installation surface in a precise and an automated manner and also lack in activating/deactivating through the user voice command and accordingly mount emitter on the determined place without human intervention.

[0005] KR102460291B1 discloses about the invention relates to a light source installed on the traffic light support and irradiating light of different colors on the crosswalk, but irradiating the same color as the color of the traffic light in conjunction with the color of the traffic light; A device, wherein the light source may be a laser light source for irradiating a laser or an LED light source for irradiating LED light, and the light irradiated from the light source irradiates the upper surface of the boundary stone of the crosswalk so as to be easily recognized by pedestrians, the light source A control unit for controlling the color and irradiation time of the light irradiated from the signal to interlock with the color of the light of the traffic light and the irradiation time; further comprising, the control unit receives a control signal input to the traffic light at the same time as the traffic light to control the light source do. Although KR'291 is capable of installing road safety device. However, the proposed invention is incapable of activating/deactivating through the user voice command and also lack in mounting an emitter on the determined place without human intervention.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices available that is capable of installing a road safety device. However, these systems are incapable of effectively installed emitter on the determined installation surface in a precise and an automated manner. In addition, these existing system fails in activating/deactivating through the user voice command and accordingly mount emitter on the determined place without human intervention.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of activating/deactivating through the user voice command and accordingly mount a road safety ultrasonic emitter at the determined site in a precise and an automated manner and also able to verify a working of installed emitter.

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 determining a location on a road side and accordingly maneuver to the determined location in order to install the road safety ultrasonic emitter in a precise and an automated manner

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of checking a working of the emitter accordingly notify a user in real time regarding a malfunctioning of installed emitter.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of activating/deactivating though the user voice command and accordingly mounting the emitter on the installation surface without human intervention.

[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 road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device that is capable determining a location on a road side for installing the safety emitter and accordingly maneuver at the determine location in order to mount the emitter on the installation surface.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device, comprises of a rectangular base having four telescopic rods with motorized omnidirectional wheels at the ends for a locomotion of the base, a container provided on the base for storing the safety emitter, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the base and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of the base, to determine a location on a road to for installing the safety emitter, to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the wheels to translate the base to the determined location and actuate the telescopic rods to position the base adjacent to an installation surface, a microphone provided on the base for receiving an audio command from a user regarding installing the emitter to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the motorized roller provided on the base to unroll a double side adhesive tape, wherein an L-shaped telescopic arm having a clipper at the end, attached on the base by a ball and socket joint pulls an end of the tape from the roller and push across a blade provided adjacent to the roller to cut the piece of tape, a robotic link provided on the base for picking an emitter from the container and place the emitter on the tape and then mount the emitter on the installation surface.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed invention further comprises of an ultrasonic receiver provided on the base for receiving an ultrasonic wave from the installed emitter to trigger the microcontroller to actuate a speaker on the base to generate an audio notification for a user regarding a functional emitter and generate an audio alert regarding a malfunctioning installed emitter if the ultrasonic wave is not received from the installed emitter.

[0016] 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

[0017] 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 road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[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 spirit and 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] The present invention relates to a road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device that is capable mounting an ultrasonic emitter at an user specified location in a precise and an automated manner, thereby protect the pedestrianly from accident on road. Additionally, the proposed invention is capable of checking a working of the emitter and accordingly notify the user in real time regarding a malfunctioning of installed emitter.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device is illustrated, comprising a rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102 with motorized omnidirectional wheels 103 at the ends, a container 104 provided on the base 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 installed on the base 101, a motorized roller 106 provided on the base 101, an L-shaped telescopic arm 107 having a clipper 108 at the end and attached on the base 101 via ball and socket joint 109, a blade 110 provided adjacent to the roller 106, a robotic link 111 provided on the base 101, a speaker 112 on the base 101, a microphone 113 provided on the base 101.

[0023] The present invention comprises a rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102 with motorized omnidirectional wheels 103 at the ends, the rods 102 attached underneath the base 101 for a locomotion of the base 101. Wherein, the base 101 is cast with highly durable materials and is rigid in nature with a flat cuboidal shape, offering a large space to accommodate multiple mechanical and electrical units. The base 101 is constructed from sturdy and robust materials that may include but not limited to stainless steel, aluminum. These materials offer rigidness and robustness to the base making the body resistant to mechanical stress and pressure.

[0024] Further, a container 104 provided on the base 101 for storing the safety emitter. Herein the safety emitter defines as component that emits signals, warnings, or other forms of indication to ensure safety to a pedestrian, walking around the road.

[0025] The proposed device mentioned above also consist of an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 installed on the base 101 to determine a location on a road for installing the safety emitter. The imaging unit 105 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the in vicinity of the base 101 and the captured images are stored within a memory of the imaging unit 105 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 105 also comprises of a processor that is encrypted with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to a microcontroller linked with the imaging unit. The microcontroller processes the received data and determine a location on a road to for installing the safety emitter.

[0026] Upon determining a location on a road to for installing the safety emitter, the inbuilt microcontroller actuate the motorized wheel to maneuver the base 101. The motorized wheel comprises a wheel coupled with a motor via a shaft wherein upon receiving the command from the microcontroller by the motor, the motor starts to rotate in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction in order to provide movement to the wheel via the shaft. The wheel thus maneuvers to position the base 101 adjacent to an installation surface.

[0027] Once the base 101 reaches the determined location, the microcontroller actuates rods 102 to achieve optimum height. The extension of the rod is powered by a pneumatic unit associated with the device and includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston. The air compressor used herein extract the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air. The air compressor is consisting of two main parts including a motor and a pump. The motor propels the compressor pump which uses the energy from the motor drive to draw in atmospheric air and compress to elevated pressure. The compressed air is then sent through a discharge tube into the cylinder across the valve. The compressed air in the cylinder tends to pushes out the piston to extend which extends the rod to position the housing at suitable height as per the requirement.

[0028] Thereafter, a motorized roller 106 is provided on the base 101, carrying a spool of double-sided adhesive tape. Adjacent to this roller 106, an L-shaped telescopic arm 107 with a clipper 108 at the end. This arm 107 is attached to the base 101 by a ball and socket joint 109. The purpose of the arm 107 is to pull an end of the tape from the roller 106 and push across a blade 110 provided nearby to cut the piece of tape.

[0029] Once the base 101 is positioned near to the determined surface, the microcontroller activates a microphone 113 provided on the base 101 for receiving an audio command from a user regarding installing the emitter. The microphone 113 works as a transducer that converts sound waves into audio signal. The microphone 113 on receiving the input from the user converts the input signal into electrical signal and sends to the microcontroller. Upon receiving signal, the microcontroller processes and evaluate the user requirement.

[0030] As per the user input command, the microcontroller actuate a motorized roller 106 provided on the base 101 carrying a spool of double-sided adhesive tape to unroll the tape. The motorized roller 106 comprises a circular disc coupled with a motor via a shaft wherein upon receiving the command from the microcontroller by the motor, the motor starts to rotate in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction in order to provide movement to the roller 106 via the shaft. The roller 106 thus rotate to unroll the tape.

[0031] Upon unwrapping of the tape, the microcontroller actuates a ball and socket joint 109 to allow the arm 107 for smooth movement and flexibility in different directions, enabling the arm 107 to adjust position as needed. The ball and socket joint 109 provides a rotation to the arm 107 for aiding the arm 107 to turn at a desired angle. The ball and socket joint 109 is a coupling consisting of a ball joint 109 securely locked within a socket joint 109, where the ball joint 109 is able to move in a 360-dgree rotation within the socket thus, providing the required rotational motion to the arm 107 The ball and socket joint 109 is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller thus providing multidirectional movement to the arm 107 in the direction of the unwrapped tape as per requirement.

[0032] Thereafter, the telescopic arm 107 integrated with a clipper 108 extends towards the tape roller 106 to grasp the end of the tape. The arm 107 work on the same principle as that the rod disclosed above, the arm 107 positioned the motorized clipper 108 in proximity to the tape. The motorized clipper 108 is operated by a pair of handles which are alternately squeezed together and released for griping or releasing the battery and are driven by the motor which makes the blade 110 of clip to oscillate from side to side. Upon actuation of the motorized clipper 108 by the microcontroller, the motor rotates the blade 110 to oscillate in order to grip the end of the tape and push across a blade 110 provided adjacent to the roller 106 to cut the piece of tape.

[0033] Once the end of the tape is positioned near to the blade 110 securely, the microcontroller actuates motorized blade 110 to cut the tape from the determined length. The blade 110 consists of motor connected to a set of blade 110 for cutting the tape. The motor is the key component that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to provide movement to the blade 110. Upon actuation of the cutter by the microcontroller, the motor starts rotating the blade 110 in a clockwise/ anti-clockwise direction by imparting the rotational motion to the blade 110 thus cutting the length of tape.

[0034] Upon cutting the tape, the microcontroller actuates a robotic link 111 provided on the base 101 for picking an emitter from the container 104 and place the emitter on the tape. The robotic link 111 is able to perform the designated task with high efficiency and accuracy, wherein the robotic arm 107s consists of mechanical joint 109 and actuators, which are controlled by the microcontroller. The actuators allow various degrees of freedom and movement and the joint 109 are actuated by a DC (Direct Current) motor, providing the necessary force and motion for picking an emitter from the container 104 and place the emitter on the tape and further mount the emitter on the installation surface.

[0035] As the emitter mounted over the installation surface, an ultrasonic receiver is positioned on the base 101 for receiving an ultrasonic wave from the installed emitter. The ultrasonic receiver for intercepting the ultrasonic waves emitted by an installed emitter. This receiver serves as a vigilant sentinel, constantly monitoring the airwaves for the telltale signals of normal operation. Connected to the receiver is a vigilant microcontroller, poised to spring into action at the slightest deviation from the expected. Should the ultrasonic receiver fail to detect the familiar cadence of emitted waves within the designated timeframe, the microcontroller swiftly identifies this anomaly as a malfunction. In response, the microcontroller commands a speaker 112 installed on the base 101 to notify a user regarding a functional emitter and generate an audio alert regarding a malfunctioning installed emitter safeguarding against potential disruptions and ensuring smooth operation of the system.

[0036] The speaker 112 disclosed herein works by receiving signals from the microcontroller, converting them into sound waves through a diaphragm's vibration, and producing audible sounds with the help of amplification and control circuitry in order to notify the user regarding a malfunctioning installed emitter.

[0037] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is generally a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0038] The present invention work well in the following manner, where the rectangular base 101 as disclosed in the invention having four telescopic rods 102 with motorized omnidirectional wheels 103 at the ends. Further, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 to determine a location on a road for installing the safety emitter, to trigger a microcontroller to actuate the wheels 103 to translate the base 101 to the determined location and actuate the telescopic rods 102 to position the base 101 adjacent to an installation surface. Then, the microphone 113 for receiving an audio command from a user regarding installing the emitter, as per user command, the microcontroller actuate the motorized roller 106 to unroll the tape, followed by the L-shaped telescopic arm 107 having a clipper 108 at the end that pulls an end of the tape from the roller 106 and push across a blade 110 to cut the piece of tape precisely. Then, the robotic link 111 picks the emitter from the container 104 and place the emitter on the tape and then mount the emitter on the installation surface.

[0039] Continuous, the ultrasonic receiver provided on the base 101 for receiving an ultrasonic wave from the installed emitter to trigger the microcontroller to actuate a speaker 112 on the base 101 to generate an audio notification for a user regarding a functional emitter and generate an audio alert regarding a malfunctioning installed emitter if the ultrasonic wave is not received from the installed emitter. Additionally, the wireless communication module linked with the microcontroller for enabling the user to remotely trigger the microcontroller by connecting with the computing unit, that actuate the various component of the device accordingly to mount the emitter on the installation surface.

[0040] 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 road safety ultrasonic emitter installation device, comprising:

i) a rectangular base 101 having four telescopic rods 102 with motorized omnidirectional wheels 103 at the ends, said rods 102 attached underneath said base 101 for a locomotion of said base 101;
ii) a container 104 provided on said base 101 for storing said safety emitter;
iii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 105 installed on said base 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said base 101, to determine a location on a road to for installing said safety emitter, to trigger a microcontroller to actuate said wheels 103 to translate said base 101 to said determined location and actuate said telescopic rods 102 to position said base 101 adjacent to an installation surface;
iv) a motorized roller 106 provided on said base 101 carrying a spool of double-sided adhesive tape, wherein an L-shaped telescopic arm 107 having a clipper 108 at the end, attached on said base 101 by a ball and socket joint 109 pulls an end of said tape from said roller 106 and push across a blade 110 provided adjacent to said roller 106 to cut said piece of tape;
v) a robotic link 111 provided on said base 101 for picking an emitter from said container 104 and place said emitter on said tape and then mount said emitter on said installation surface; and
vi) an ultrasonic receiver provided on said base 101 for receiving an ultrasonic wave from said installed emitter to trigger said microcontroller to actuate a speaker 112 on said base 101 to generate an audio notification for a user regarding a functional emitter and generate an audio alert regarding a malfunctioning installed emitter if said ultrasonic wave is not received from said installed emitter.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 113, linked with said microcontroller, provided on said base 101 for receiving an audio command from a user regarding installing said emitter to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said motorized roller to unroll said tape, said L-shaped telescopic arm 107 with clipper 108, said ball and socket joint 109 to pull said end of said tape from said roller 106 and push across said blade 110 provided adjacent to said roller to cut said piece of tape and actuate said robotic link 111 to pick said emitter from said container 104 and place said emitter on said tape and then mount said emitter on said installation surface.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a wireless communication module, linked with said microcontroller, is provided on said base 101 for enabling said user to remotely trigger said microcontroller, by connecting with a computing unit, actuate said motorized roller 106 to unroll said tape, said L-shaped telescopic arm 107 with clipper 108, said ball and socket joint 109 to pull said end of said tape from said roller 106 and push across said blade 110 provided adjacent to said roller 106 to cut said piece of tape and actuate said robotic link 111 to pick said emitter from said container 104 and place said emitter on said tape and then mount said emitter on said installation surface.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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