VESSEL ACCESSING ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A vessel accessing assistive device comprising a circular frame 101 accessed by user to position frame 101 over mouth portion of vessel stored with beverage to be consumed by user, plurality of motorized grippers 102 installed beneath frame 101 to grip mouth portion of cup, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over frame 101 for capturing and processing images, a motorized sliding unit 104 installed over outer periphery of frame 101 to provide translation to curved plate 105, a handle 107 configured with sliding unit 104 to position vessel, motorized hinge joints 108 installed in handle 107 to regulate shape of handle 107, a motorized drawer arrangement 111 installed with flap 110 to provide extension to flap 110, plurality of LED lights 112 installed over plate 105 to illuminate specific number of LED light, extendable strips 113 installed over inner periphery of frame 101 to form conical shaped.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a vessel accessing assistive device that monitors the amount of caffeine in the beverage and prevents the user from consumption in case the caffeine exceeds the threshold value and notify the user to drink the evaluated amount of water to prevent chances of dehydration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In everyday usage, a vessel is often a container designed to hold liquids like water, beverages, or oils. Vessel typically has a handle for easy gripping and are made of materials like ceramic, porcelain, glass, or even stainless steel. Traditional vessels are made from metals such as copper, bronze, brass, and silver are common in many cultures. Metal vessels are durable and often used for cooking, serving, and storing liquids. They are be hammered, cast, or welded into various shapes and sizes as per the requirement of the user.

[0003] Traditional vessels are very useful for holding beverages but they have their own limitations, like they are not capable of monitoring the amount of caffeine in the beverage as well as they lacks in preventing the user from consuming the beverage when the amount of caffeine is beyond the threshold value. So, there is need to develop a device that monitors the amount of caffeine and accordingly prevents the user from consuming the beverage in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value.

[0004] US9237796B2 discloses about an assistive apparatus for hand held vessels or items is a device worn on the hand to facilitate the holding of anything of weight and to reduce the need for gripping strength. The device is a length of flexible material with at least two loops; one at either end; such that the loops are worn over the thumb and the pinky or one or more other fingers. The flexible material hangs like a hammock and allows the weight of an object, such as a glass or tool, to rest on the skeletal structure of the hand rather than depending upon the mechanical gripping force exerted by fingers. The device has application to help individuals suffering from a weakened grip from an ailment, such as arthritis, or that are in professions that require holding heavy objects for extend periods of time. US'796 is able to provide holding and gripping strength to acquire grip on vessel. However the device is not able to determine the location of the blind user in proximity along with produces audio notification in order to guide the user to find the vessel.

[0005] US6223958B1 discloses about a device for holding a pouch against a wrist for holding a pouch with the aid of a watch band. The device for holding a pouch against a wrist includes a pouch. The pouch comprises a panel. The panel is L-shaped and has a long portion and short portion. The panel has a front side and a back side. A first securing strip is fixedly coupled to the back side of the short portion of the panel. The first securing strip has a securing means attached thereon. A second securing strip is fixedly coupled to the front side of the long portion of the panel. The second securing strip is located generally at a middle section of the long portion of the panel. The second securing strip has a securing means thereon adapted to secure the first securing strip to the second securing strip. A third securing strip has a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portion of the strip is fixedly coupled generally adjacent to the second securing strip. The third securing strip has a longitudinal axis orientated substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the long portion of the panel. The distal portion of the third securing strip has a front surface and a back surface. The front and back surfaces of the third securing strip has a hook and loop securing means located thereon. US'958 is able to hold and secure pouch against a wrist, but lacks in notifying the user to drink the evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

[0006] Conventionally, many vessel accessing assistive device have been developed, but they lacks in monitoring the amount of caffeine in the beverage and preventing the user from consuming the beverage in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value as well as they lacks in determining the location of the blind user in proximity and guiding the user to find the vessel.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of monitoring the amount of caffeine in the beverage and accordingly prevents the user from consuming the beverage in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value as well as determining the location of the blind user in proximity and producing audio notification in order to guide the user to find the vessel along with notifying the user to drink the evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

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 monitoring the amount of caffeine in the beverage and accordingly prevents the user from consuming the beverage in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of determining the location of the blind user in proximity and produces audio notification in order to guide the user to find the vessel.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of notifying the user to drink the evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

[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 vessel accessing assistive device that monitors the amount of caffeine in the beverage and accordingly prevents the user from consuming the beverage in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value as well as determines the location of the blind user in proximity and produces audio notification in order to guide the user to find the vessel along with notifying the user to drink the evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vessel accessing assistive device comprises of a circular frame accessed by a user to position the frame over mouth portion of a vessel stored with a beverage to be consumed by the user, plurality of motorized grippers installed beneath the frame to grip mouth portion of the cup in view of affixing the frame over the mouth portion, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit installed over the frame for capturing and processing images of the mouth portion for determines thickness of the mouth portion, a motorized sliding unit installed over outer periphery of the frame to provide translation to a curved plate, the plate is attached with the sliding unit by means of a motorized pivot joint to position the plate in contact with the vessel, a handle configured with the sliding unit to position the vessel as per requirement, a laser measurement sensor is installed over the frame to monitor dimensions of the user's hand, plurality of motorized hinge joints installed in the handle to regulate shape of the handle, an microphone installed over the frame to receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of assistance in sipping the beverage, an extendable curved flap configured with the sliding unit to position the flap in proximity to the user's mouth, a proximity sensor installed over the flap to monitor distance of the flap from the user's mouth, a motorized drawer arrangement installed with the flap to provide extension to the flap.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a level sensor installed over the frame to monitor level of the beverage, plurality of LED lights are installed over the plate to illuminate a specific number of the LED light, an electrochemical sensor installed over the flap to monitor caffeine amount in the beverage, plurality of extendable strips installed over inner periphery of the frame to extend and in a inclined manner to form a conical shaped cover, plurality of suction cups are installed over inner periphery of the plate to grip outer surface of the vessel, a pneumatic pin is installed in proximity to each of the LED light to extend a particular number of the pins, a facial recognition module integrated with the microcontroller for determines location of the blind user in proximity, a speaker installed over the frame to guide the user to reach up-to the frame, an electromagnet is installed over each end of the strip to attach the strips with each other, battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components.

[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 vessel accessing assistive device; and
Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of plurality of suction cups associated with the proposed 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 vessel accessing assistive device that is capable of monitoring the amount of caffeine in the beverage and accordingly prevents the user from consuming the beverage in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value as well as determining the location of the blind user in proximity and producing audio notification in order to guide the user to find the vessel along with notifying the user to drink the evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, an isometric view of a vessel accessing assistive device and an isometric view of plurality of suction cups associated with proposed device are illustrated, respectively comprises of a circular frame 101 accessed by a user to position the frame 101 over mouth portion, plurality of motorized grippers 102 installed beneath the frame 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over the frame 101, a motorized sliding unit 104 installed over outer periphery of the frame 101, a curved plate 105 configured with the sliding unit 104, plate 105 is attached with the sliding unit 104 by means of a motorized pivot joint 106, a handle 107 configured with the sliding unit 104, plurality of motorized hinge joints 108 installed in the handle 107, an microphone 109 installed over the frame 101, an extendable curved flap 110 configured with the sliding unit 104, a motorized drawer arrangement 111 installed with the flap 110, plurality of LED lights 112 are installed over the plate 105, plurality of extendable strips 113 installed over inner periphery of the frame 101, plurality of suction cups 201 are installed over inner periphery of the plate 105, a pneumatic pin 114 is installed in proximity to each of the LED light 112, a speaker 115 installed over the frame 101.

[0023] The disclosed device comprises of a circular frame 101 accessed by a user to position the frame 101 over mouth portion of a vessel stored with a beverage to be consumed by the user. Further, multiple motorized grippers 102 are installed beneath the frame 101 to grip mouth portion of the cup in view of affixing the frame 101 over the mouth portion. Multiple motorized grippers 102 ranges in between six to eight in numbers. The motorized gripper operates as a robotic hand that is designed to grasp the corn effectively. The gripper typically incorporates a motorized mechanism that controls the opening and closing of the jaws of the gripper. The motor generates the necessary force to move the gripper's fingers for the opening and closing of the jaws with precision. This motorized action is often controlled by the microcontroller for affixing the frame 101 over the mouth portion.

[0024] Upon affixing the frame 101 over the mouth portion, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over the frame 101 captures and processes images of the mouth portion to determine thickness of the mouth portion. The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 comprises of a camera lens and a processor, wherein the 360 degree rotatable camera captures multiple images of the mouth portion and then the processor carries out a sequence of steps including pre-processing, feature extraction and segmentation. In pre-processing, the unwanted data like noise, background is removed out and the image is converted into a format recommended for feature extraction. The features like pixel intensities of the foreground image are extracted and are sent for classification to determine thickness of the mouth portion. Upon to determining the thickness of the mouth portion, the microcontroller actuates the grippers 102 to grip the mouth portion in a secured manner.

[0025] Further, a motorized sliding unit 104 installed over outer periphery of the frame 101 is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to a curved plate 105 configured with the sliding unit 104 and layered with an insulation member around the vessel. The motorized sliding unit 104 incorporates an electric motor to drive a linear movement of the curved plate 105 along a track or guide. Upon actuation of the sliding unit 104 by the microcontroller, the motor's power is harnessed to move the slider in an automated and precise way for a smooth and controlled transitional motion of the curved plate 105 within the sliding unit 104.

[0026] Further, the plate 105 is attached with the sliding unit 104 by means of a motorized pivot joint 106 is actuated by the microcontroller to position the plate 105 in contact with the vessel, creating a shield over the vessel and preventing chances of blister while accessing the vessel. The motorized pivot joint 106 comprises of a motor, a ring and a cylindrical portion that are linked with each other each other for providing rotational movement to the gate. The microcontroller actuates the motor for powering up the ring for rotating in order to move the cylindrical portion due to which movement is provided to the gate attached with the joint for creating a shield over the vessel, thus preventing chances of blister while accessing the vessel.

[0027] Upon preventing chances of blister while accessing the vessel, a handle 107 configured with the sliding unit 104 is accessed by the user to grip the handle 107 via in order to position the vessel as per requirement. Further, a laser measurement sensor installed over the frame 101 monitors the dimensions of the user's hand. The laser measurement sensor consists of an emitter and receiver, and works on the principle of measuring the time delay between the laser beam to travel to the user's hand and back. The laser measurement sensor emits a light towards the surface of user's hand and when the laser beam hits the surface of the user's hand, the beam reflects back towards the receiver of the sensor. Upon detection of reflected beam by the sensor, the sensor precisely measures the time taken for the laser beam to travel to and back from the surface of the user's hand. The sensor then calculates the dimensions of the user's hand and the calculated dimensions of the user's hand is then converted into electrical signal, in the form of current, and send to the microcontroller.

[0028] Upon receiving the signals, the microcontroller actuates multiple motorized hinge joints 108 installed in the handle 107 regulate shape of the handle 107 in accordance with the detected dimensions. Multiple motorized hinge joints 108 ranges in between two to four in numbers. The motorized hinge joints 108 comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the handle 107. The leaf are connected with each other by means of a cylindrical member integrated with a shaft coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor to provide required movement to the hinge. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the hinge respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the hinge that in turn provides movement to the handle 107 for regulating the shape of the handle 107 in accordance with the detected dimensions.

[0029] Upon regulating the shape of the handle 107 in accordance with the detected dimensions, a microphone 109 installed over the frame 101 receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of assistance in sipping the beverage. The microphone 109 contains a small diaphragm connected to a moving coil. When sound waves of the user hit the diaphragm, the coil vibrates. This causes the coil to move back and forth in the magnet's field, generating an electrical current. The signal of which are sent to the microcontroller, regarding requirement of assistance in sipping the beverage.

[0030] Further, based on user-input, the microcontroller actuates the sliding unit 104 to provide translation to an extendable curved flap 110 configured with the sliding unit 104 to position the flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth. The extendable curved flap 110 comprises of drawer arrangement 111 that consists of multiple plate 105 overlapped to each other with a sliding unit 104, wherein upon actuation of the drawer arrangement 111 by the microcontroller, the motor in the sliding unit 104 starts rotating a wheel coupled via a shaft in clockwise/anticlockwise direction providing a movement to the slider in the drawer arrangement 111 to extend to position the extendable curved flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth.

[0031] Upon positioning the extendable flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth, microcontroller actuates a proximity sensor installed over the flap 110 to monitor distance of the flap 110 from the user's mouth. The proximity sensor used herein is preferably an ultrasonic proximity sensor that uses ultrasonic waves to monitor distance of the flap 110 from the user's mouth. The ultrasonic proximity sensor typically emits ultrasonic waves towards the user's mouth, the ultrasonic waves hit the user's mouth and bounce back to the sensor's receiver. The receiver of the ultrasonic proximity sensor is sensitive to the emitted ultrasonic waves and listens for the reflected waves. When the emitted ultrasonic waves are received by the receiver the proximity sensor sends the data to the microcontroller which processes and analyzes the acquired data for monitoring the distance of the flap 110 from the user's mouth.

[0032] Upon monitoring the distance of the flap 110 from the user's mouth, microcontroller actuates the motorized drawer arrangement 111 installed with the flap 110 to provide extension to the flap 110 in view of positioning the flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth, thereby enabling the user to consume the beverage in an easy manner. The drawer arrangement 111 mentioned here has been described earlier.

[0033] Further on enabling the user to consume the beverage in an easy manner, a level sensor installed over the frame 101 monitor level of the beverage. The level sensor used herein is a preferably an ultrasonic level sensor. The ultrasonic level sensor works by emitting ultrasonic waves and then measuring the time taken by these waves to bounce back after hitting the surface of the beverage. The ultrasonic sensor includes two main parts viz. transmitter, propagator, reflector and a receiver for measuring the level of beverage in the user's mouth. The transmitter sends a short ultrasonic pulse towards the surface of beverage which propagates through the air at the speed of sound and reflects back as an echo to the transmitter as the pulse hits the key. The transmitter then detects the reflected eco from the surface of the beverage and calculations is performed by the sensor based on the time interval between the sending signal and receiving echo to determine the level of beverage in the user's mouth.

[0034] Upon monitoring the level of the beverage, microcontroller actuates plurality of LED lights 112 that are installed over the plate 105 and the microcontroller commanded to illuminate a specific number of the LED light to indicate level of the beverage in the vessel. LED stands for light emitting diode. LED light is an electric light that produces light using light-emitting diodes (LEDs). LED lights 112 are significantly more energy-efficient than equivalent incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps. When current passes through an LED, the electrons recombine with holes emitting light in the process. LEDs allow the current to flow in the forward direction and blocks the current in the reverse direction. Light-emitting diodes are heavily doped p-n junctions. The wavelength of the light produced depends on the energy band gap of the semiconductors used. Thus LED light indicate level of the beverage in the vessel.

[0035] Upon indicating the level of the beverage in the vessel, a pneumatic pin 114 installed in proximity to each of the LED light is directed by the microcontroller to extend a particular number of the pins in accordance with the illuminated light to indicate a blind user regarding the monitored level. The pneumatic pin 114 is linked to a pneumatic unit, including an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the pneumatic pin 114. The pneumatic unit is operated by the microcontroller, such that the microcontroller actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the pneumatic pin 114 and due to applied pressure the pneumatic pin 114 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pneumatic pin 114 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. Thus, the microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pneumatic pin 114 in accordance with the illuminated light to indicate a blind user regarding the monitored level.

[0036] Further, in case the blind user via the microphone 109 provides voice command regarding requisite to find positioning of the vessel, the microcontroller by means of a facial recognition module integrated with the microcontroller and synced with the imaging unit 103 to determine location of the blind user in proximity. The facial recognition module uses technology and biometrics typically through AI to identify human faces. It maps facial features from a photograph or video and then compares the information with a database of known faces to find the match to determine location of the blind user in proximity.

[0037] Upon determining the location of the blind user in proximity, microcontroller actuates a speaker 115 installed over the frame 101 to guide the user to reach up-to the frame 101, thus enables the blind user to find the vessel. The speaker 115 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 guide the user to reach up-to the frame 101 enabling the blind user to find the vessel.

[0038] Upon enabling the blind user to find the vessel, microcontroller actuates an electrochemical sensor installed over the flap 110 to monitor caffeine amount in the beverage. Electrochemical sensors work by reacting with the gas of interest and producing an electrical signal proportional to the gas concentration. Consisting of two electrodes (a working electrode and a counter electrode), the sensor operates by allowing charged molecules to pass through a thin layer of electrolyte to monitor caffeine amount in the beverage. Upon monitoring the caffeine amount in the beverage, the microcontroller based on the detected amount of caffeine, evaluates appropriate amount of water to be consumed by the user and accordingly actuates the speaker 115 to notify the user to drink the evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

[0039] Further in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds a threshold value, the microcontroller actuates two to four extendable strips 113 installed over inner periphery of the frame 101 to extend in an inclined manner to form the conical shaped cover over the mouth portion to prevent the user from consuming the beverage. The extendable strips 113 works on extendable drawer arrangement 111 which work similar as disclosed above.

[0040] The extendable strips 113 forms a conical shaped to cover over the mouth portion that prevent the user from consuming the beverage. An electromagnet installed over each end of the strip is actuated by the microcontroller to attach the strips with each other, thereby enclosing the vessel. The electromagnet is a specialized type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current, wherein the electromagnet consists of wire wound into a coil. When the current is passed through the wire, it creates a magnetic field which is concentrated in the hole in the center of the coil thus energizing the electromagnet that encloses the vessel.

[0041] Upon enclosing the vessel, two to four suction cups 201 are installed over inner periphery of the plate 105 to grip outer surface of the vessel in a secured manner and creating a shield over the vessel. The suction cups 201 used herein are made up of silicone rubber that easily eliminates pressure inside the suction cup and creating a vacuum between the inner periphery of the plate 105 and outer surface of the vessel, that resists any slipping of the vessel in order to creating the shield over the vessel.

[0042] 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.

[0043] The following invention works best in the following manner, comprises of a circular frame 101 that is accessed by the user to position the frame 101 over mouth portion of the vessel stored with the beverage to be consumed by the user. Plurality of motorized grippers 102, grips the mouth portion of the cup in view of affixing the frame 101 over the mouth portion. Further, the artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 captures and processing images of the mouth portion, to determine the thickness of the mouth portion based on which the microcontroller actuates the grippers 102 to grip the mouth portion in the secured manner. Upon gripping the mouth portion in the secured manner, the motorized sliding unit 104 is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the curved plate 105 to position the plate 105 in contact with the vessel, thereby creating the shield over the vessel and prevents the chances of blister while accessing the vessel. Further, the handle 107 is accessed by the user to position the vessel as per requirement. Upon positioning the vessel, the laser measurement sensor monitor dimensions of the user's hand based on which the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized hinge joints 108 to regulate shape of the handle 107 in accordance with the detected dimensions. Further, the microphone 109 receive voice command of the user regrading requirement of assistance in sipping the beverage, based on user-input, the microcontroller actuates the sliding unit 104 to provide translation to the extendable curved flap 110 to position the flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth. Upon positioning the flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth, the proximity sensor monitor distance of the flap 110 from the user's mouth based on which the microcontroller actuates the motorized drawer provide extension to the flap 110 in view of positioning the flap 110 in proximity to the user's mouth, thereby enabling the user to consume the beverage in an easy manner. Further, the level sensor monitors the level of the beverage, where plurality of LED lights 112 illuminate the specific number of the LED light to indicate level of the beverage in the vessel. Upon indicating the level of the beverage in the vessel, the pneumatic pin 114 is directed by the microcontroller to extend the particular number of the pins in accordance with the illuminated light to indicate the blind user regarding the monitored level. Further, in case the blind user via the microphone 109 provides voice command regarding requisite to find positioning of the vessel, the microcontroller by means of the facial recognition module determines location of the blind user in proximity and accordingly actuates the speaker 115 to guide the user to reach up-to the frame 101, thereby enabling the blind user to find the vessel. Further, the electrochemical sensor monitor caffeine amount in the beverage and in case the monitored amount of caffeine exceeds the threshold value, the microcontroller actuates plurality of extendable strips 113 to extend and in the inclined manner to form the conical shaped cover over the mouth portion to prevent the user from consuming the beverage. The electromagnet attaches the strips with each other to enclose the vessel. Further, plurality of suction cups 201 grips outer surface of the vessel in the secured manner and creates the shield over the vessel.

[0044] 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 vessel accessing assistive device, comprising:
i) a circular frame 101 accessed by a user to position said frame 101 over mouth portion of a vessel stored with a beverage to be consumed by said user, wherein plurality of motorized grippers 102 installed beneath said frame 101 to grip mouth portion of said cup in view of affixing said frame 101 over said mouth portion;
ii) an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed over said frame 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of said mouth portion, wherein based on said captured images, a microcontroller linked with said processor, determines thickness of said mouth portion based on which said microcontroller actuates said grippers 102 to grip said mouth portion in a secured manner;
iii) a motorized sliding unit 104 installed over outer periphery of said frame 101 that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to a curved plate 105 configured with said sliding unit 104 and layered with a insulation member around said vessel, wherein said plate 105 is attached with said sliding unit 104 by means of a motorized pivot joint 106 that is actuated by said microcontroller to position said plate 105 in contact with said vessel, thereby creating a shield over said vessel and preventing chances of blister while accessing said vessel;
iv) a handle 107 configured with said sliding unit 104 and accessed by said user to grip said handle 107 via user's hand in order to position said vessel as per requirement, wherein a laser measurement sensor is installed over said frame 101 and synced with said imaging unit 103 to monitor dimensions of said user's hand based on which said microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized hinge joints 108 installed in said handle 107 to regulate shape of said handle 107 in accordance with said detected dimensions;
v) an microphone 109 installed over said frame 101 to receive voice command of said user regrading requirement of assistance in sipping said beverage, wherein based on user-input, said microcontroller actuates said sliding unit 104 to provide translation to a extendable curved flap 110 configured with said sliding unit 104 to position said flap 110 in proximity to said user's mouth;
vi) a proximity sensor installed over said flap 110 and synced with said imaging unit 103 to monitor distance of said flap 110 from said user's mouth based on which said microcontroller actuates a motorized drawer arrangement 111 installed with said flap 110 to provide extension to said flap 110 in view of positioning said flap 110 in proximity to said user's mouth, thereby enabling said user to consume said beverage in an easy manner;
vii) a level sensor installed over said frame 101 and synced with said imaging unit 103 to monitor level of said beverage, wherein plurality of LED lights 112 are installed over said plate 105 and commanded by said microcontroller to illuminate a specific number of said LED light to indicate level of said beverage in said vessel; and
viii) an electrochemical sensor installed over said flap 110 to monitor caffeine amount in said beverage, wherein in case said monitored amount of caffeine exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates plurality of extendable strips 113 installed over inner periphery of said frame 101 to extend and in a inclined manner to form a conical shaped cover over said mouth portion to prevent said user from consuming said beverage.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of suction cups 201 are installed over inner periphery of said plate 105 to grip outer surface of said vessel in a secured manner and creating a shield over said vessel.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pneumatic pin 114 is installed in proximity to each of said LED light that is directed by said microcontroller to extend a particular number of said pins in accordance with said illuminated light to indicate a blind user regarding said monitored level.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein in case said blind user via said microphone 109 provides voice command regarding requisite to find positioning of said vessel, said microcontroller by means of a facial recognition module integrated with said microcontroller and synced with said imaging unit 103 determines location of said blind user in proximity and accordingly actuates a speaker 115 installed over said frame 101 to guide said user to reach up-to said frame 101, thereby enabling said blind user to find said vessel.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electromagnet is installed over each end of said strip that is actuated by said microcontroller to attach said strips with each other, thereby enclosing said vessel.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 4, wherein said microcontroller based on said detected amount of caffeine evaluates appropriate amount of water to be consumed by said user and accordingly actuates said speaker 115 to notify said user to drink said evaluated amount of water in order to prevent chances of dehydration.

7) 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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