WEARABLE ROAD SAFETY DEVICE FOR TWO-WHEELER RIDERS

Abstract

A wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders comprises a wearable body 1 developed to be worn by an user driving a two-wheeler, a pair of straps 2 are attached with the body 1 for securing the body 1 around wrist portion of the user in order to secure the body 1 on the wrist portion, multiple pressure sensors detecting pressure applied by the body 1 and straps 2 on the wrist portion, a pair of motorized rollers 3 integrated within the body 1 and straps 2 for rotating on its axis to properly fit the body 1 and straps 2 , a microphone 4 embedded within the body 1 for user input, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed on the body 1 detect presence of sharp curves, a rain detection sensor installed on the body 1 for monitoring intensity of rainfall in surrounding.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders that is capable of providing a safety mean to a two-wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and enhancing overall safety of the rider. In addition, the device is capable of detecting presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, accordingly notify the rider.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Road safety is of prime importance for each of individual. Whenever we are walking or traveling by any vehicle on the road, safety is an important factor. User have to be very careful of the other vehicles on the road. User safety on the road might only be ensured when user abide by the traffic rules. Various difficulties face by the user during two wheeler ride such as not minimize blind spots , not detects presence of sharp curves in the path of the two wheeler so chance of accident is enhance. So there is the need of the invention which is able to provide the solution of the problem in order to enhance the security.

[0003] Traditional methods are not provide the appropriate way for two wheeler riders. The existing traditional methods are lack in providing a safety mean to a two wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and enhancing overall safety of the rider also not able to detect presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler. So there is the need of the invention which is able to replace the traditional method.

[0004] KR20120093640A PURPOSE: A wearable safety apparatus for a bicycle rider is provided to enable users to notify their riding position and the change of the riding direction or lanes to other riders or car drivers. CONSTITUTION: A wearable safety apparatus for a bicycle rider comprises the following: a hanging belt mounted on the upper body of the rider; and a controller formed on the rear back of the hanging belt, including safety displaying units and a power source supplying electricity to lamps on the displaying units, and controlling the lamps on the safety units for notifying the riding position and the left and right movement. The safety display units include a self-position display unit, and left and right movement display units.

[0005] AU2019101716A4 The invention relates to a wearable safety item, for use in emergency situations and wearable by a person, including a substantially planar body adaptable to worn by the person in the first state and be able to be opened up in the second state. Also one or more pockets are included, associated with the body adapted to hold useful items for the emergency situation. The body includes instructions useful in an emergency situation when opened up in the second state, and in first state the wearable safety item is comfortably worn, including the item in the pocket. The invention also includes variations thereon and methods of use.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for road safety wearable that is capable of providing safety. However, the device are incapable of providing a safety mean to a two wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and fails in enhancing overall safety of the rider. Additionally, the existing device are insufficient in detecting presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, and not notify the rider.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing a safety mean to a two-wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and enhancing overall safety of the rider. In addition, the device is capable of detecting presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, accordingly notify the rider.

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 providing a safety mean to a two wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and enhancing overall safety of the rider.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, accordingly notify the rider.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable in nature.

[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 wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders that is capable of providing a safety mean to a two wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and enhancing overall safety of the rider.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders comprises of a wearable body developed to be worn by an user driving a two-wheeler, a pair of straps are attached with the body for securing the body around wrist portion of the user in order to secure the body on the wrist portion, multiple pressure sensors installed on the body and straps for detecting pressure applied by the body and straps on the wrist portion, respectively, based on the detected pressure, a pair of motorized rollers integrated within the body and straps for rotating on its axis to properly fit the body and straps, a microphone embedded within the body for receiving voice commands of a user regarding monitoring of vehicular traffic behind the two-wheeler, the microcontroller processes the voice commands and a motorized hinge joint configured on the body to tilt and orient a circular plate attached with hinge joint at an optimum position, and the plate is fabricated with a convex mirror providing the user with wider field of view, allowing the user to see more area behind the two-wheeler, thereby minimizing blind spots and enhancing overall safety.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the body and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of surroundings, respectively, in sync with a proximity sensor installed on the body to detect presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, in case any sharp curve is detected on the road, a speaker mapped on the body for notifying the user regarding the detected curve, a rain detection sensor installed on the body for monitoring intensity of rainfall in surrounding of the body and in case the monitored intensity exceeds a threshold intensity of rainfall, a telescopic link configured on the body to establish a flap attached with the link over the mirror in order to protect the mirror from any mechanical injury due to the intensity of rainfall and facilitate the user in proper visibility of vehicular traffic, a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[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 wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders.

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 wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders that is capable of providing a safety mean to a two-wheeler rider in order to minimize blind spots and enhancing overall safety of the rider. In addition, the device is capable of detecting presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, accordingly notify the rider.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders is illustrated comprises of a wearable body 1 having a pair of straps 2 are attached with the body 1 , a pair of motorized rollers 3 integrated within the body 1 and straps 2 , a microphone 4 embedded within the body 1 , an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed on the body 1 , a speaker 6 mapped on the body 1 , a telescopic link configured on the body 1 to establish a flap 7.

[0023] The proposed invention includes a wearable body 1 developed to be worn by an user driving a two-wheeler. A pair of straps 2 are attached with the body 1 for securing the body 1 around wrist portion of the user in order to secure the body 1 on the wrist portion.

[0024] Now, multiple pressure sensors (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) are installed on the body 1 and straps 2 and that are activated by a linked microcontroller (not shown in figure) for detecting pressure applied by the body 1 and straps 2 on the wrist portion, respectively.

[0025] The pressure sensors comprise of sensing elements known as diaphragm that experiences a force exerted by the body 1 and straps 2 . This force leads to deflection in the diaphragm that is measured and converted into an electrical signal which is sent to the microcontroller for detecting pressure applied by the body 1 and straps 2 on the wrist portion, respectively.

[0026] The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the components linked to it. The Arduino microcontroller is an open-source programming platform.

[0027] Then, based up on the detected pressure, the microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized rollers 3 integrated within the body 1 and straps 2 for rotating on its axis to properly fit the body 1 and straps 2 . The motorized rollers 3 are integrated with a hub motor in its hub powered by a direct current (DC) motor that rotates the roller to properly fit the body 1 and straps 2 .

[0028] Then, a microphone 4 embedded within the body 1 for receiving voice commands of a user regarding monitoring of vehicular traffic behind the two-wheeler. The microphone 4 turns the sound energy emitted by the user into electrical energy. The sound waves created by the user carry energy towards the microphone 4 . Inside the microphone 4 , a diaphragm, made of plastic, is present and moves back and forth when the sound wave hits the diaphragm. The coil attached to the diaphragm also moves in same way. The magnetic field produced by the permanent magnet cuts through the coil. As the coil moves, the electric current flows. The electric current from coil flows to an amplifier which convert the sound into electrical signal. The microcontroller linked to the microphone 4 recognize the voice and perform the operations according to the command given by the user regarding monitoring of vehicular traffic behind the two-wheeler.

[0029] Thereafter, the microcontroller processes the voice commands and actuates a motorized hinge joint configured on the body 1 to tilt and orient a circular plate attached with hinge joint at an optimum position, and the plate is fabricated with a convex mirror providing the user with wider field of view, allowing the user to see more area behind the two-wheeler, thereby minimizing blind spots and enhancing overall safety.

[0030] The motorized hinge joint used herein, is a piece of metal that joins two sides or items together and allows it to be opened or closed by revolving along the longitudinal axis whose operation is governed by a DC motor.

[0031] Further, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed on the body 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of surroundings, respectively. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and a camera which upon actuation captures multiple images of the surroundings for detecting presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler.

[0032] The camera of the imaging unit 5 comprised of a lens and a digital camera sensor of the imaging unit 5 , 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 the microcontroller for further processing.

[0033] The microcontroller processes the received signal from the imaging unit 5 in order to detect presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler. Then, in case any sharp curve is detected on the road, the microcontroller activates a speaker 6 mapped on the body 1 for notifying the user regarding the detected curve.

[0034] The speaker 6 works by taking the input signal from the microcontroller, it then processes and amplifies the received signal through a series of equipment in a specific order within the speaker 6 , and then sends the output signal in form of audio notification through the speaker 6 for alerting the user regarding the detected curve.

[0035] Further, a rain detection sensor installed on the body 1 and that is activated by the microcontroller for monitoring intensity of rainfall in surrounding of the body 1 . The rain sensor generates infrared light that is directed within the lens to detectors. When water drops hit the outside surface of the lens, some of the infrared beams escape. The sensor detects the change in beam intensity, and sends the signal to the microcontroller to determines the size of the rain drop that caused the change in order to monitor intensity of rainfall in surrounding of the body 1 .

[0036] Then, the microcontroller compares the monitored rainfall intensity with a threshold intensity pre-fed in a linked database and in case the monitored intensity exceeds the threshold intensity of rainfall, the microcontroller directs a telescopic link configured on the body 1 to establish a flap 7 attached with the link over the mirror in order to protect the mirror from any mechanical injury due to the intensity of rainfall and facilitate the user in proper visibility of vehicular traffic.

[0037] The link is powered by a pneumatic unit (not shown in figure) includes an air compressor, air cylinders, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the link. The air valve allows entry/exit of compressed air from the compressor. Furthermore, the valve opens and the compressed air enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder. The piston is connected to the link and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends. For the retraction of the piston, air is released from the cylinder to the air compressor via the valve. Thus, providing the required extension/retraction of the link to establish the flap 7 over the mirror in order to protect the mirror from any mechanical injury due to the intensity of rainfall and facilitate the user in proper visibility of vehicular traffic.

[0038] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0039] The present invention works best in the following manner, the wearable body 1 developed to be worn by the user driving the two-wheeler, followed by the pair of straps 2 are attached with the body 1 for securing the body 1 around wrist portion of the user in order to secure the body 1 on the wrist portion. Then, multiple pressure sensors installed on the body 1 and straps 2 for detecting pressure applied by the body 1 and straps 2 on the wrist portion, respectively, followed by based on the detected pressure, the inbuilt microcontroller actuates the pair of motorized rollers 3 integrated within the body 1 and straps 2 for rotating on its axis to properly fit the body 1 and straps 2 . Then, the microphone 4 embedded within the body 1 for receiving voice commands of the user regarding monitoring of vehicular traffic behind the two-wheeler, followed by the microcontroller processes the voice commands and actuates the motorized hinge joint configured on the body 1 to tilt and orient the circular plate attached with hinge joint at the optimum position, and the plate is fabricated with the convex mirror providing the user with wider field of view, allowing the user to see more area behind the two-wheeler, thereby minimizing blind spots and enhancing overall safety. Then, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed on the body 1 and integrated with the processor for capturing and processing images of surroundings, respectively, in sync with the proximity sensor installed on the body 1 to detect presence of sharp curves in path of the two-wheeler, followed by in case any sharp curve is detected on the road, the microcontroller activates the speaker 6 mapped on the body 1 for notifying the user regarding the detected curve. Then, the rain detection sensor installed on the body 1 for monitoring intensity of rainfall in surrounding of the body 1 and in case the monitored intensity exceeds the threshold intensity of rainfall, the microcontroller directs the telescopic link configured on the body 1 to establish the flap 7 attached with the link over the mirror in order to protect the mirror from any mechanical injury due to the intensity of rainfall and facilitate the user in proper visibility of vehicular traffic.

[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 individuals skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A wearable road safety device for two-wheeler riders, comprising:

i) a wearable body 1 developed to be worn by an user driving a two-wheeler, wherein a pair of straps 2 are attached with said body 1 for securing said body 1 around wrist portion of said user in order to secure said body 1 on said wrist portion;
ii) multiple pressure sensors installed on said body 1 and straps 2 for detecting pressure applied by said body 1 and straps 2 on said wrist portion, respectively, wherein based on said detected pressure, an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized rollers 3 integrated within said body 1 and straps 2 for rotating on its axis to properly fit said body 1 and straps 2 ;
iii) a microphone 4 embedded within said body 1 for receiving voice commands of a user regarding monitoring of vehicular traffic behind said two-wheeler, wherein said microcontroller processes said voice commands and actuates a motorized hinge joint configured on said body 1 to tilt and orient a circular plate attached with hinge joint at an optimum position, and said plate is fabricated with a convex mirror providing said user with wider field of view, allowing said user to see more area behind said two-wheeler, thereby minimizing blind spots and enhancing overall safety;
iv) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed on said body 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing images of surroundings, respectively, in sync with a proximity sensor installed on said body 1 to detect presence of sharp curves in path of said two-wheeler, wherein in case any sharp curve is detected on said road, said microcontroller activates a speaker 6 mapped on said body 1 for notifying said user regarding said detected curve; and
v) a rain detection sensor installed on said body 1 for monitoring intensity of rainfall in surrounding of said body 1 and in case said monitored intensity exceeds a threshold intensity of rainfall, said microcontroller directs a telescopic link configured on said body 1 to establish a flap 7 attached with said link over said mirror in order to protect said mirror from any mechanical injury due to said intensity of rainfall and facilitate said user in proper visibility of vehicular traffic.

2) 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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