WEARABLE KNEE MOVEMENT SUPPORTIVE AND SAFETY ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device a wearable body 101 having multiple curved-shaped plate 102 developed to be worn by user over knee portion, pair of straps 103 are attached with the body 101 secures body 101 around knee portion of user, imaging unit 104 mounted on the body 101 captures multiple images in vicinity of the body 101 in order to determine dimensions of the user’s knee portion, drawer arrangement 105 integrated on the plate 102 extends/ retracts the body 101 in a manner that knee portion of user is enclosed by body 101, plurality of motorized hinges 106 constituted with the plate 102 modulating shape of the plate 102 for promoting natural limb movement for the user, pair of motorized rollers 107 properly fit the body 101 and straps 103 around user’s knee portion, electronic nozzle 108 dispenses hydrogel cooling liquid over the knee portion.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device capable of assisting user knee during movement as well as safeguarding the user knee, thereby offering enhanced mobility and comfort to the user knee. In addition, the proposed device is also capable of providing relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] People working in construction, gardening and in flooring installation might needs to be bend on knees while working and after a short time of this type of work, the knees begin to be painful. In the past such workers have equipped themselves with pillows or with knee pads that strap onto the leg or are held in place by elastic bands. However, these equipment's ease the pain or postpone the pain for some time to begin, but, in general, do not provide long term relief. So, an equipment is need to be used that provide an adjustable support to knees and leg portion of the person while bending knees towards ground surface.

[0003] Traditionally, some ways were used for providing support to knees or leg portion of the person. People usually uses knee pads as these are worn over the knees to cushion and support them while kneeling or bending, these are commonly used by workers in construction or during flooring installation. However, this equipment might not provide sufficient protection for areas surrounding the knee, leaving other parts of leg vulnerable to injury, also some knee pads might slip or shift during use. Therefore, people also use kneeling benches as these are designed to support knees or lower legs while kneeling or bending forward. But these might not provide stable support on uneven or soft surfaces, increasing the risk of losing balance while bending forward, also the equipment is limited to versatility.

[0004] US5380021A discloses about an invention that includes a sheet material sling is supported on a horseshoe-shaped device mounted on three casters which forms a vehicle to support a knee of a user. Two such supports are used, unconnected to each other by users who must kneel in their work and must scoot along a support surface. Provisions are made for the supports to be interconnected by a flexible connector or by a rigid table like sheet. Although, US021 that is capable of providing support to the knee of the user. However, the cited invention lacks in discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity.

[0005] US10806619B1 discloses about an invention that includes an adjustable tension knee brace for unloading weight from a knee joint afflicted with osteoarthritis, thus reducing pain and improving mobility, comprising: an upper and lower rigid posterior portion, anterior straps, and a tension adjustable geared hinge assembly. Four embodiments are disclosed of hinge assemblies useable with the knee brace, or other types of braces. The hinge assemblies comprise: two subunits housing intermeshed gears, and at least one elastic band extending between the hinge subunits over a cam surface above the gears. In three embodiments, U-shaped connectors secure the subunits and gears together, and the subunits may comprise a user mechanism that adjusts the elastic band's tension and thus the amount of weight unloaded, then releases it. Another embodiment comprises a core bracket to protect the band(s) and a mechanism to compress the elastic band at various points to increase the amount of tension, and with a quick release mechanism. Although, US'619 that is capable of unloading weight from a knee joint afflicted with osteoarthritis, thus reducing pain and improving mobility. However, the cited invention lacks in offering relief to the user's knee portion and fail in minimize pain and chances of further injury to the user knee.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of offering supportive knee movement and safety. However, these device are incapable of discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity. In addition, these devices are unable to offer relief to the user's knee portion and fail in minimizing pain and chances of further injury to the user knee.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity. The device also offer relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury to the user knee.

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 assisting a user's knee during knee movement and also safeguarding the user knee, thereby offering enhanced mobility and comfort to the user knee.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of allowing passage of air and facilitating proper ventilation to user knee portion.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of provide relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity.

[0013] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of maintaining an optimum temperature and facilitates comfort to the user along with promote quick healing of the knee portion.

[0014] 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

[0015] The present invention relates to a wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device that is able to provide means to a user knee during movement but also safeguarding the user knee, thus offering user enhanced mobility and comfort. Also capable of provide relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device, comprising a wearable body having multiple curved-shaped plate developed to be worn by a user over knee portion, a pair of straps are attached with the body for securing the body around knee portion of the user, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the body and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the body, respectively to determine dimensions of the user's knee portion, a drawer arrangement is integrated on the plate that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for extending/ retracting the body in a manner that the knee portion of the user is enclosed by the body, plurality of motorized hinges configured with the plate that are actuated by the microcontroller for modulating shape of the plate in accordance with detected dimension of the knee portion of user for promoting natural limb movement for the user, multiple pressure sensors installed on the body for detecting pressure applied by the body on the knee portion, based on the detected pressure, the microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized rollers coiled with the straps and configured on the body for rotating on its axis to properly fit the body and straps around the user's knee portion, a motion sensor configured on the body and synced with the imaging unit to detect motion of the user, an electronic nozzle is connected with a chamber configured with the body, and stored with hydrogel cooling liquid, and upon successful detection of motion of the user, the microcontroller actuates the nozzle to dispense the hydrogel cooling liquid over the knee portion, in order to provide relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury, herein a weight sensor is installed on the chamberto detect weight of the stored hydrogel cooling liquid, and in case the detected weight of hydrogel cooling liquid recedes a threshold limit, the microcontroller sends an alert notification on the computing unit for notifying the user to re-fill the chamber.

[0017] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module and the communication module is paired with the microcontroller for establishing a wireless connection between the microcontroller and the computing unit, moreover, an EMG (Electromyography) sensor installed on the body and paired with a flex sensor for discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers, respectively, the microcontroller based on combined data from both sensors, the microcontroller determines current condition of the knee portion and accordingly the microcontroller activates a speaker configured on the body for guiding the user regarding optimal movement of the knee portion, thereby aiding the user in quick healing, herein readings of the EMG sensor and flex sensor are stored in a database linked with the microcontroller and sent to a computing unit wirelessly linked with the microcontroller and accessed by the user for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity, plurality of holes are fabricated on the body for allowing passage of air and facilitating proper ventilation, a Peltier unit is configured in inner periphery of the body that is actuated by the microcontroller for maintaining an optimum temperature inside the body and provide comfort to the user along with promote quick healing of the knee portion and a battery associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0018] 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

[0019] 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 wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device; and
Figure 2 illustrates an internal view of a wearable body associated with the proposed device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] The present invention relates to a wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device that is capable of discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity. In addition, the proposed device is able to facilitates relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury to the user knee.

[0024] Referring to Figure 1 and 2, an isometric view of a wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device and an internal view of a wearable body associated with the proposed device are illustrated, comprising a wearable body 101 having multiple curved-shaped plate 102, a pair of straps 103 are attached with the body 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed on the body 101, a drawer arrangement 105 is integrated on the plate 102, plurality of motorized hinges 106 configured with the plate 102, a pair of motorized rollers 107 coiled with the straps 103 and configured on the body 101, an electronic nozzle 108 is connected with a chamber 109 configured with the body 101, a speaker 110 configured on the body 101, plurality of holes 111 are fabricated on the body 101, and a Peltier unit 201 is configured in inner periphery of the body 101.

[0025] The proposed device includes a wearable body 101 having multiple curved-shaped plate 102 that is made up of any material selected from but not limited to metallic material such as steel, aluminum developed to be worn by a user over knee portion, herein a pair of straps 103 that is constructed from the fabric material that are attached with the body 101 for securing the body 101 around knee portion of the user.

[0026] The body 101 equipped with an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of the body 101 in order to determine dimensions of the user's knee portion. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and a camera which upon actuation captures multiple images in vicinity of the body 101. The camera of the imaging unit 104 comprised of a lens and a digital camera sensor of the imaging unit 104, wherein the camera lens takes all the light rays rebounding around and utilizes the lenses to transmit them to a single point for creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays rebound back and meet together on the digital camera sensor, creates a digital image and the processor performs various operations like pre-processing, feature extraction and classification which are then transmitted to an inbuilt microcontroller for further processing. The microcontroller upon receiving the signal compares the received signal with the pre-fed data stored in the microcontroller database and based on the compared data, the microcontroller determines dimensions of the user's knee portion.

[0027] Based on determined dimensions of the user's knee portion, the microcontroller actuates a drawer arrangement 105 that is integrated on the plate 102 for extending/ retracting the body 101 in a manner that the knee portion of the user is enclosed by the body 101. The drawer arrangement 105 consists of multiple plate 102 that are overlapped to each other with a sliding unit, herein upon actuation of the drawer arrangement 105 by the microcontroller, the motor in the sliding unit starts rotating a wheel coupled via a shaft in clockwise/anticlockwise direction providing a movement to the slider in the drawer arrangement 105 that extends/ retracts the body 101 in view of the knee portion of the user is enclosed by the body 101.

[0028] Upon successfully enclosing the knee portion of the user by the body 101, the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized hinges 106 configured with the plate 102 for modulating shape of the plate 102 in accordance with detected dimension of the knee portion of user. The plurality of motorized hinges 106 comprises of a pair of leaf that is screwed with the surfaces of the plate 102. 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 motorized hinges 106.

[0029] The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise aids in opening and closing of the motorized hinges 106 respectively. Hence the microcontroller actuates the motorized hinges 106 that in turn provides movement to the plate 102 for modulating its shape as per detected dimension of the knee portion of user for promoting natural limb movement for the user.

[0030] The body 101 further installed with multiple pressure sensors for detecting pressure applied by the body 101 on the knee portion. The multiple pressure sensors as mentioned above comprises of a sensing element known as diaphragm that experiences a force exerted by the plates 102 on the knee portion. This force leads to deflection in the diaphragm that is measured by the sensor and converted into an electrical signal which is sent to the microcontroller for further processing. The microcontroller upon receiving the signal compares the received signal with the pre-fed data stored in the microcontroller database and based on the compared data, the microcontroller detects pressure applied by the body 101 on the knee portion.

[0031] Based on detected pressure, the microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized rollers 107 coiled with the straps 103 and configured on the body 101 for rotating on its axis to properly fit the body 101 and straps 103 around the user's knee portion. The motorized rollers 107 comprises a disc that is 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 disc via the shaft. The disc thus rotating on its axis in order to properly fit the body 101 and straps 103 around the user's knee portion.

[0032] The proposed device further comprised to a motion sensor configured on the body 101 and synced with the imaging unit 104 to detect motion of the user. The motion sensor used herein consists of infrared emitter and a receiver for detecting motion of the user. The infrared emitter emits infrared radiation within the sensor's coverage area. As the user moves, the emitted infrared beams are either reflected back to the sensor or absorbed, depending on the motion of the user.

[0033] Then the motion sensor detects changes in the reflected or absorbed infrared radiation that signaling the microcontroller that motion has occurred. This information is then processed by the microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving the signal compares the received signal with the pre-fed data stored in the microcontroller database and based on the compared data, the microcontroller detects motion of the user.

[0034] Upon successful detection of motion of the user, the microcontroller actuates an electronic nozzle 108 is connected with a chamber 109 configured with the body 101, and stored with hydrogel cooling liquid to dispense the hydrogel cooling liquid over the knee portion, in order to provide relief to the user's knee portion. The electronic nozzle 108 as mentioned above controls the opening and closing of the nozzle 108's orifice or aperture. Upon receiving the appropriate electrical signal by the actuation mechanism, it initiates the motion that opens or closes the nozzle 108. This action controls the flow of the hydrogel cooling liquid through the nozzle 108.

[0035] The nozzle 108 allows precise control over the flow rate and direction of the hydrogel cooling liquid. By modulating the actuation mechanism according to the desired parameters, the nozzle 108 is capable to regulate the flow and provide accurate dispensing hydrogel cooling liquid over the knee portion, herein the hydrogel cooling liquid serves as a cooling agent, which helps to reduce inflammation and swelling around the affected knee joint. When applied, the cooling sensation penetrates deep into the tissues, soothing discomfort and providing immediate relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury, herein a weight sensor is installed on the chamber 109 to detect weight of the stored hydrogel cooling liquid.

[0036] The weight sensor as mentioned above comprises of a convoluted diaphragm and a sensing module. Due to the weight of hydrogel cooling liquid in the chamber 109, the size of the diaphragm changes which is detected by the sensing module. The sensing module detects the changes and on the basis of the changes in sizes of the diaphragm, the acquired data is forwarded to the microcontroller in the form of a signal for further processing. The microcontroller upon receiving the signal compares the received signal with the pre-fed data stored in the microcontroller database and based on the compared data, the microcontroller detects weight of the stored hydrogel cooling liquid.

[0037] And in case the detected weight of hydrogel cooling liquid recedes a threshold limit, the microcontroller sends an alert notification on the computing unit for notifying the user to re-fill the chamber 109, herein the microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module The communication module acts as a medium between the computing unit and the microcontroller to process the input reading re-filling of the chamber 109.

[0038] The body 101 further equipped with an EMG (Electromyography) sensor installed on the body 101 and paired with a flex sensor for discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers. The EMG (Electromyography) sensor as mentioned herein is typically placed strategically around the muscles surrounding the joint. When a muscle contracts or activates, it generates electrical signals that detected by the EMG (Electromyography) sensors and by analyzing the patterns and intensity of these signals, the EMG sensors provides valuable insights into the activation status of specific muscles around the knee. This information is crucial for understanding muscle function, identifying imbalances, and assessing rehabilitation progress following injury or surgery.

[0039] In synchronization, the flex sensors strategically placed to detect changes in the angle or flexion of the joint. When the knee moves, the sensor bends accordingly, altering its electrical resistance. This change in resistance is then measured and translated into data that indicates the degree of knee flexion or extension. The data further transmitted towards the microcontroller for processing.

[0040] The microcontroller upon receiving the signal compares the received signal with the pre-fed data stored in the microcontroller database and based on the compared data, the microcontroller discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers, herein readings of the EMG sensor and flex sensor are stored in a database linked with the microcontroller and sent to a computing unit wirelessly linked with the microcontroller and accessed by the user for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity. And based on combined data from both sensors, the microcontroller determines current condition of the knee portion and accordingly the microcontroller activates a speaker 110 configured on the frame for guiding the user regarding optimal movement of the knee portion, thereby aiding the user in quick healing.

[0041] The speaker 110 as disclosed herein is 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 regarding optimal movement of the knee portion, thereby aiding the user in quick healing.

[0042] The proposed device further comprised to plurality of holes 111 are fabricated on the body 101 for allowing passage of air and facilitating proper ventilation. The presence of plurality of holes 111 promotes airflow around the knee, creating a cooling effect that helps to reduce sweating and maintain a comfortable environment for the user's knee. This is particularly beneficial during physical activities or prolonged periods of wear, where increased perspiration and heat generation are common. By allowing air to circulate freely, the plurality of holes 111 helps to dissipate heat and moisture, thereby minimizing the risk of skin irritation and enhancing overall comfort.

[0043] Moreover, a Peltier unit 201 is configured in inner periphery of the body 101 that is actuated by the microcontroller for maintaining an optimum temperature inside the body 101. The Peltier unit 201 consists of two semiconductor plates, known as Peltier plates, connected in series and sandwiched between two ceramic plates. When an electric current is applied to the Peltier unit 201, one side of the unit absorbs heat from its surroundings, while the other side releases heat, thereby maintaining an optimum temperature inside the body 101 and provide comfort to the user along with promote quick healing of the knee portion.

[0044] Lastly, 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.

[0045] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the wearable body 101 having multiple curved-shaped plate 102 developed to be worn by a user over knee portion, herein the pair of straps 103 are attached with the body 101 secures the body 101 around knee portion of the user. Further, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 captures and processes multiple images in vicinity of the body 101 in order to determine dimensions of the user's knee portion. Afterwards, the drawer arrangement 105 extends/retracts the body 101 in a manner that the knee portion of the user is enclosed by the body 101. Thereafter the plurality of motorized hinges 106 modulates shape of the plate 102 in accordance with detected dimension of the knee portion of user for promoting natural limb movement for the user. Further, the multiple pressure sensors detects pressure applied by the body 101 on the knee portion, based on the detected pressure, the microcontroller actuates the pair of motorized rollers 107 coiled with the straps 103 that rotates on its axis to properly fit the body 101 and straps 103 around the user's knee portion. Subsequently, the motion sensor detects motion of the user, upon successful detection of motion of the user, the microcontroller actuates the nozzle 108 to dispense the hydrogel cooling liquid over the knee portion, in order to provide relief to the user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury, herein the weight sensor is installed on the chamber 109 that detects weight of the stored hydrogel cooling liquid, and in case the detected weight of hydrogel cooling liquid recedes a threshold limit, the microcontroller sends the alert notification on the computing unit for notifying the user to re-fill the chamber 109.

[0046] In continuation, the microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via the communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module. Furthermore, the EMG (Electromyography) sensor discerning activation status of joints of the knee portion and movement of the fingers, respectively, the microcontroller based on combined data from both sensors, and the microcontroller determines current condition of the knee portion and accordingly the microcontroller activates the speaker 110 that guides the user regarding optimal movement of the knee portion, thereby aiding the user in quick healing, herein the readings of the EMG sensor and flex sensor are stored in a database linked with the microcontroller and sent to the computing unit wirelessly linked with the microcontroller and accessed by the user for monitoring the condition of knee and muscle activity. Consequently, the plurality of holes 111 allows passage of air and facilitating proper ventilation. Moreover, the Peltier unit 201 maintains the optimum temperature inside the body 101 and provide comfort to the user along with promote quick healing of the knee portion.

[0047] 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 individuals skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A wearable knee movement supportive and safety assistive device, comprising:

i) a wearable body 101 having multiple curved-shaped plate 102 developed to be worn by a user over knee portion, wherein a pair of straps 103 are attached with said body 101 for securing said body 101 around knee portion of said user;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed on said body 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said body 101, respectively to determine dimensions of said user's knee portion, wherein a drawer arrangement 105 is integrated on said plate 102 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for extending/ retracting said body 101 in a manner that said knee portion of said user is enclosed by said body 101;
iii) plurality of motorized hinges 106 configured with said plate 102 that are actuated by said microcontroller for modulating shape of said plate 102 in accordance with detected dimension of said knee portion of user for promoting natural limb movement for said user;
iv) multiple pressure sensors installed on said body 101 for detecting pressure applied by said body 101 on said knee portion, wherein based on said detected pressure, said microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized rollers 107 coiled with said straps 103 and configured on said body 101 for rotating on its axis to properly fit said body 101 and straps 103 around said user's knee portion;
v) a motion sensor configured on said body 101 and synced with said imaging unit 104 to detect motion of said user, wherein an electronic nozzle 108 is connected with a chamber 109 configured with said body 101, and stored with hydrogel cooling liquid, and upon successful detection of motion of said user, said microcontroller actuates said nozzle 108 to dispense said hydrogel cooling liquid over said knee portion, in order to provide relief to said user's knee portion and minimize pain and chances of further injury; and
vi) an EMG (Electromyography) sensor installed on said body 101 and paired with a flex sensor for discerning activation status of joints of said knee portion and movement of said fingers, respectively, wherein said microcontroller based on combined data from both sensors, said microcontroller determines current condition of said knee portion and accordingly said microcontroller activates a speaker 110 configured on said body 101 for guiding said user regarding optimal movement of said knee portion, thereby aiding said user in quick healing.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of holes 111 are fabricated on said body 101 for allowing passage of air and facilitating proper ventilation.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a Peltier unit 201 is configured in inner periphery of said body 101 that is actuated by said microcontroller for maintaining an optimum temperature inside said body 101 and provide comfort to said user along with promote quick healing of said knee portion.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein readings of said EMG sensor and flex sensor are stored in a database linked with said microcontroller and sent to a computing unit wirelessly linked with said microcontroller and accessed by said user for monitoring said condition of knee and muscle activity.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight sensor is installed on said chamber 109 to detect weight of said stored hydrogel cooling liquid, and in case said detected weight of hydrogel cooling liquid recedes a threshold limit, said microcontroller sends an alert notification on said computing unit for notifying said user to re-fill said chamber 109.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said microcontroller is wirelessly linked with said computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a communication module is paired with said microcontroller for establishing a wireless connection between said microcontroller and said computing unit.

8) 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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