TECH YOGA: THE SMART MAT REVOLUTION

Abstract

FORM 2 ABSTRACT The smart yoga mat represents a novel advancement in fitness technology, aiming to enrich yoga practice by combining sensor-based monitoring with real-time feedback and digital guidance. This innovative mat is designed to track and analyze key physical parameters, such as body alignment, weight distribution, posture, and movement dynamics, thus enabling practitioners to enhance their form and practice precision. By integrating advanced sensors, including pressure sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes, the smart yoga mat can detect subtle shifts in position, balance, and body pressure applied at various points on the mat. The data collected is processed through an onboard microcontroller, which runs real-time algorithms to interpret the sensor inputs. This allows the mat to provide immediate feedback on each pose, helping users make timely adjustments to prevent injury and improve alignment. Central to the smart yoga mat’s functionality is its connectivity with a mobile application via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Once connected, the app acts as an interactive guide, providing real-time insights and personalized recommendations based on the user’s performance. The mat captures data not only during each session but also aggregates it over time to allow the app to track the user’s progress and identify areas for improvement. This datadriven approach promotes a more scientific and structured yoga practice, transforming the user experience by tailoring feedback and exercises to individual needs. By integrating the smart yoga mat with machine learning algorithms within the app, user-specific patterns can be identified, which in turn facilitates more advanced recommendations and goals tailored to each person’s practice history and progress. This smart yoga mat system ultimately offers a new paradigm for fitness and wellness devices by combining real-time body monitoring with user-centric app interfaces and data analysis. In a broader sense, it aligns with current trends in wearable fitness technology, where devices not only monitor but also actively enhance the quality of physical practice. The incorporation of cloud storage for session data enables users to access and review their practice history across devices, reinforcing continuity and progress in their fitness journey. With applications extending beyond yoga to potentially include other forms of floor-based fitness activities, the smart yoga mat is poised to become an indispensable tool for individuals dedicated to improving their physical health and mindfulness. KEYWORDS: Smart yoga mat, sensor technology, body alignment, weight distribution real-time feedback, fitness technology, yoga practice, pressure sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, mobile app connectivity.

Specification

FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
The Patents Rules, 2003 /COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)

I. 1.TITLE OF THE INVENTION: TECH YOGA: THE SMART MAT
REVOLUTION
2. APPLICANT (S)
(a) NAME: Ms.Pavithra S
(b) NATIONALITY: Indian
(c) ADDRESS: Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, L&T By-Pass Road,
4. DESCRIPTION (Description shall start from next page.)
Chinniyampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641062

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the invention and the manner in which it is to be
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Chinniyampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641062
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FORM 2
PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
1. Advanced sensor technology is combined with a smart yoga mat for parameter monitoring to improve the yoga experience through data-driven insights. Heart rate sensors are integrated into a wearable band, enabling users to track cardiovascular reaction and modify intensity as necessaiy.

2. Equipped with high-precision sensors, the smart mat along with the wearable wrist band Track metrics like SpO2, respiration rate, stress level and calories burnt.

3. Through a wi-fi module the measured metrices are displayed on the smart yoga mat. Beyond physical metrics, the smart yoga mat provides in it for breathwork, synchronizing breathing patterns to deepen mindfulness. It monitors respiratory rhythm for enhanced relaxation and focus.

4. Voice assistance is employed in the prototype to provide the user with information about The measured parameters. An alarming system is also integrated to indicate when the Parameters cross their respective normal ranges. Designed with eco-friendly, non-slip material, the mat is both comfortable and durable. The surface ensures stability during practice, while the smart sensors in the wrist band are protected against wear, making it suitable for regular, intensive use.

FORM 2

DESCRIPTION
1. Creating a yoga mat that integrates advanced monitoring features is a complex yet exciting challenge in health and wellness technology. This innovative mat would not only provide comfort during yoga practices but also serve as a personal healthmonitoring device. By embedding sensors into a wearable wrist band and combining with the smart yoga mat, we could capture a range of biometrics, providing users with comprehensive data on their physical and mental health. To monitor body
temperature, we would integrate temperature sensor that can detect even minor variations in skin temperature. The temperature sensor could be synced with sensors in an attached wristband to give a holistic view of body temperature fluctuations over time.

2. To monitor breathing rate and stress levels, we could incorporate sensors that detect subtle changes respiratory patterns. These sensors could analyze the user's breathing rate and rhythm, determining periods of irregular or shallow breathing that often correlate with stress. Integrating heart rate monitoring is essential for tracking cardiovascular health.

3. By collecting heart rate data from both sources, we can provide accurate insights into heart rate variability-a key indicator of stress levels and overall cardiovascular fitness. All data collected by the mat and wristband would be transmitted wirelessly to the display on the mat via wi-fi, where users could access detailed analytics. The display would provide insights on metrics like calorie burn, stress level, and overall workout intensity. Users could get information about their breathing, heart rate, and
other vital parameters making each session more engaging and informative.

4. The challenge lies in designing this system to be comfortable, ensuring that the sensors and circuitry within the mat and wristband are unobtrusive. Durable, flexible materials would be needed to withstand frequent use and maintain accuracy. This smart yoga mat concept offers a unique blend of traditional yoga benefits and
advanced health technology, making it an invaluable tool for users seeking to improve their wellness journey through detailed, data-driven insights.

Problem Description:
1. Traditional yoga mats lack the capability to provide users with comprehensive insights into their physical and mental states during
practice.
2. Practitioners currently rely on separate devices like fitness bands, heart rate monitors, or smartwatches to measure metrics such as body temperature, calorie bum, breathing rate, stress level, and heart rate.
3. Multiple devices complicate the user experience, making it challenging to seamlessly track and optimize one's performance during yoga sessions.
4. There is no specific yoga mat designed for assisting visually challenged individuals.

The objective of this invention is:
1. To develop an innovative, all-in-one yoga mat with an attached hand band that integrates sensors for real-time monitoring of time, body temperature, calorie bum, breathing rate, stress level, heart rate, and pressure.
2. To assist visually challenged people for performing yoga by utilizing voice assistant feature.
3. To display vital metrics in the yoga mat
4. to overcome the issues faced by the traditional yoga mat.

SUMMARY
1. The smart yoga mat is a prototype designed to enhance yoga practice by integrating technology that measures various physical parameters like time, body temperature, calorie bum, breathing rate, stress level, heart rate, and pressure in
real-time.
2. Equipped with embedded sensors, the mat detects giving practitioners immediate feedback.Data from the sensors are often displayed on the mat via
Wi-Fi, enabling users to track their progress over time.
3. This advanced smart mat offers voice-guided information and allow integration with wearable devices to monitor metrics like heart rate, calorie expenditure, etc.
4. Smart yoga mats benefit practitioners of all levels, providing novice users with guidance and helping advanced practitioners refine their form. Smart yoga mats make yoga accessible, engaging, and more precise, using technology to support
a safe and effective practice experience.

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, developing a smart yoga mat with an attached hand band that monitors time, body temperature, calorie burn, breathing rate, stress level, heart rate, and pressure offers a transformative approach to personal wellness. This innovative solution integrates real-time health monitoring directly into the yoga experience,
eliminating the need for multiple devices and providing users with immediate, actionable insights. By combining comfort, convenience, and advanced health metrics in a single product, this smart yoga mat has the potential to enhance user engagement, optimize health benefits, and elevate the practice of yoga for individuals at all fitness levels.

Advantages of creating this are as follows:
These advantages aim to enhance the quality of life for patients by providing greater mobility and independence while also easing the workload for caregivers.
1. The project increases user autonomy by allowing individuals to independently perform yoga and monitor vital signs. This enhanced self-sufficiency improves comfort and reduces the need for constant yoga trainer intervention.
2. Integrated heart rate and temperature sensors provide real-time health monitoring, enabling immediate detection of any changes in a user's condition. This ensures timely vital responses and enhances overall user safety by closely tracking vital signs.
3. Combining multiple functionalities into a single prototype reduces the need for separate equipment, leading to cost savings and streamlined resource management.
4. Automating smart yoga mat adjustments and allows them to concentrate on user's performance. This integration achieves a prototype to monitor various parameters of the body and enhance user's wellness objective.

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CLAIMS
We Claim,

1. Our Smart yoga mat is to help the users to overcome their difficulties in pursuing their needs by combining voice assistance, temperature, heart rate monitoring and various other parameters with the conversion of yoga mat into a smart revolution.

2. It combines vital sign monitoring, into a single user-friendly yoga mat, resolving frequent issues for both patients and caretakers. It is a safe and user- friendly design enables accurate bed position control.

3. Our product is having integration facilitates, real-time monitoring and voice- activated adjustments, substantially improving patient comfort and safety.

4. Smart bed Reduce the tasks streamlines of staff workflow, enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on high-priority patient needs and provide enhanced care.

5. The product is compact, diagnostic the abnormalities in early stage, easy to handle by the subject and low cost.

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