A special danger warning device for the deaf based on skin stimulation

Abstract

The special danger warning device for the deaf based on skin stimulation, using a microphone, receives warnings and vital sounds and sends them to a microcontroller with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for differentiation and classification. After comparing the received data with the information defined in the claimed invention, the microcontroller sends a signal to activate the vibration motor, and the vibration motor creates a vibration on the skin and informs the deaf person. In situations where there is a possibility of a change in the body's vital signs, the claimed invention has the ability to detect and issue an alert by generating vibrations on the skin and also to the claimed invention application via Bluetooth. In situations such as gassing that causes an increase in the amount of carbon monoxide gas, it has the ability to detect the amount of gas and generate an alert by inducing vibrations on the skin. Considering the safety challenges of the deaf, including the risk of getting lost and the inability to get help from others, and other disorders such as sleepwalking, the claimed invention is capable of monitoring the individual and sending the real-time location to the application via Bluetooth.

Description

Description of the invention Note: Items must be written only inside [ ], otherwise they will not be reviewed. Title of the invention (as stated in the declaration) A special danger warning device for the deaf based on skin stimulation Technical background of the relevant invention Medical care supplies and rehabilitation equipment in audiology Technical problem and stating the objectives of the invention Deaf people face numerous challenges in their daily lives that stem from the lack of access to audio information. These people are always at risk because they cannot recognize the notifications and alerts that are made to them in their environment and need help from others for the smallest things, even waking up. They cannot respond when addressed by others, nor can they respond appropriately to any sound stimuli, including doorbells, telephones, baby cries, human screams, etc. For the reasons mentioned, deaf people are always dependent on the help of others to meet their needs and security. According to the latest statistics, more than five percent of the world's population is deprived of the blessing of hearing. People with hearing loss can benefit from early treatment, the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive devices, subtitles and sign language and other forms of educational and social support, the use and installation of visual systems for audio notifications, voice-to-text applications, and...There are methods to improve the lives and relationships of the deaf, each of which has its limitations and cannot be used for all people at all levels of hearing disability, in all places and times, and they cannot be used as a comprehensive and principled solution. Studies have shown that about 50 percent of deaf people have cardiovascular disease or diabetes, which are also common causes of hearing loss due to damage to the blood vessels of the inner ear. According to studies, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in deaf people is higher than in hearing people. Decreased blood oxygen can damage the cells of the cochlea and aggravate hearing loss. Infections of the inner and middle ear, which are accompanied by fever and changes in body temperature, can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss and also aggravate hearing loss. A deaf person may experience continuous stress and anxiety due to hearing loss, which can also cause changes in heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and body temperature.In the above cases, the deaf person may be unable to express an emergency situation and ask for help from others, as well as not paying attention to the changes that have occurred, which may lead to an exacerbation of the hearing loss and residual hearing loss, if any. The claimed invention provides an efficient solution to these problems by utilizing sound sensors and a vibration motor. The claimed invention is a skin patch for the care of deaf people that sticks to the skin and receives vital sounds and alarms, which for the claimed invention, the frequency range of 500 to 1500 Hz is considered as the effective area for alarm detection, using a microphone, and according to the information stored in the device's memory, it creates a specific pattern of vibration on the skin in accordance with the sounds and has the ability to monitor vital signs and the quality of the surrounding air to inform the deaf and hard of hearing person in the event of a fire or gas leak using vibration and an alarm. A description of the state of the prior art and the history of developments related to the claimed invention. In the patent number IN202011032976 filed in 2020 by Shrivastaha Anchit, Gupta Shaifali, Gupta Deepali, Gupta Rupesh, Verma Vishal, Gupta Kamali, Goyal Rakesh, Gupta Raman, it is disclosed that it is an assistive wearable device for deaf users with the purpose of informing and raising awareness. The claimed invention is made in a smaller size than this invention and its manufacturing cost is much lower. In critical situations such as gassing, tense and stressful situations that cause a decrease in blood oxygen levels or an increase in heart rate, this invention is not able to detect and inform about these vital changes. In contrast, the claimed invention uses a pulse oximetry module to continuously and accurately monitor vital parameters including heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, and when any deviation from the normal range occurs, it notifies the deaf person by creating sensory vibrations on the skin, and also notifies his relatives by sending an alert to the claimed invention application. In the patent number IN201931034521 in 2021 by Adhikary Nirab c, Acharya Kaustav b, Medhi Ananya, Choudhury Bhaswati, Barman Saurav kr, Dutta Pankaj, Bailung Heremba, Sensarma Neelotpal, an electromechanical warning device for deaf people is intended to inform the deaf user of environmental warnings. Unlike the claimed invention, the operating components of this device are scattered and each is located in one part of the body, while in the claimed invention all items are integrated into a small skin patch. This invention has a simple mechanical function and, unlike the claimed invention, does not have the ability to distinguish between types of sounds and does not have a defined classification. The reaction of this invention to sound stimuli is based solely on the intensity and volume of the sound, so there is a possibility of converting all sounds into vibrations, while the claimed invention only identifies predefined warnings and sounds and converts them into targeted vibrations. Patent No. GB2512840, 2013, by Jacqui Seager, John Seager, discloses a wearable warning device for the deaf or hard of hearing. The device is presented as a wearable strap and its use requires considerable effort and effort, so that the user is required to repeatedly adjust, install and remove the strap continuously, in contrast to the claimed invention, which has the ability to adhere to the skin for a long time without causing any effort or trouble. The diagnostic capabilities of this invention are limited to audio warnings and lack the ability to identify hazards such as gassing and carbon monoxide poisoning, which may not have a warning siren in the environment and occur without producing any warning sound, while the claimed invention is capable of continuously monitoring the surrounding air and detecting gassing situations in a timely manner by using a gas module. In the patent number GB2221070 in 1989 by Adams Ncholas Mark Francis, there is an alarm adapter device for the deaf that is designed to create an alarm through vibration in fixed places equipped with installed alarms. Unlike the claimed invention, this invention has limitations in transportation and its use is limited to fixed environments such as home or workplace, so it is not applicable to dynamic and active users who need to use it in all conditions and situations of life, while the claimed invention has the ability to be used by all people and in any place. This invention also lacks the ability to classify and differentiate between types of sounds. Although this invention has the ability to remind the time through vibration, this function is conditional on the presence of the invention in the vicinity of the alarm clock, while the claimed invention automatically reminds the user of predetermined times by using a dedicated application and vibration motor. Providing a solution to an existing technical problem along with an accurate, sufficient, and integrated description of the invention The claimed invention consists of a plastic body (piece 15) with an adhesive (piece 5) on the underside, so that the claimed invention can be attached to any part of the skin and perform its functions. The skin tag (piece 5) is replaceable and is designed to be hypoallergenic and waterproof. The claimed invention uses a microphone (piece 14) that receives sounds and alerts from the surrounding environment and transmits these audio signals to a microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13).The microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13) receives audio information and processes alerts whose frequency range is between 500 and 1500 Hz. Also, vital and special audio sounds such as the mother's voice, the voice of help, or an important audio signal are implemented through a digital signal processing algorithm. By comparing the input sound with the implemented sample and processing by, the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13) sends a signal to the vibration motor (piece 8) if it matches the implemented patterns. The vibration motor (piece 8) applies a specific vibration pattern to the user's skin in accordance with the received signal, which is appropriate for the received sound.The claimed invention of alarm sound, siren, human voice, car horn and user name sound separates the defined sounds and provides a vibration pattern according to the frequency of the received sound; in such a way that the vibration pattern is gentle and repetitive for alarm sound and phone ring, continuous and intense for siren sound or car horn, wavy and medium for user name sound and continuous for defined sound. In this way, the deaf user can recognize the type of sound in the surrounding environment using the vibration pattern created on his body skin.In critical situations such as choking, stressful and tense situations, or the occurrence of certain diseases and disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, middle and inner ear infections, or the use of certain medications, such as ototoxic medications, which cause changes in blood oxygen levels, heart rate, or temperature. Since a deaf person is unable to express their internal problems and changes or may not notice these changes in their body, the claimed invention is capable of detecting and informing about these vital changes, as the claimed invention has a pulse oximetry module (piece 12) that measures blood oxygen levels and heart rate.The pulse oximetry module (component 12) sends the measured data to the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and WiFi (component 13). In the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and WiFi (component 13), the received data is analyzed and compared with the defined threshold values ​​(pulse higher or lower than normal, blood oxygen lower than normal). In the event of an abnormality and mismatch with the defined normal values, the microcontroller (component 13) sends a danger signal to the vibration motor (component 8). The vibration motor (component 8) applies a rapid and pulsating vibration to the user's skin in accordance with the received danger signal and transmits the danger created in relation to heart rate and blood oxygen to the deaf user. The microcontroller module with Bluetooth and WiFi (Part 13) used in the claimed invention has Bluetooth and WiFi; in such a way that it sends the danger signal via Bluetooth or WiFi to the dedicated application related to the claimed invention and informs the relatives of the existing danger.The temperature inside the body is continuously measured by the temperature module (component 10) and the measured value is sent to the microcontroller (component 13) where it is checked and compared with the normal values ​​defined in the memory of the claimed invention. In case of any abnormality or discrepancy, the microcontroller (component 13) sends a warning signal to the vibration motor (component 8). In response to the received warning signal, the vibration motor (component 8) induces rapid and regular vibrations in a pulsating manner on the skin and informs the user of the temperature inside his body. The microcontroller (component 13) also sends a danger signal related to the body temperature to the application of the claimed invention via Bluetooth or WiFi.In the absence of audible alarm systems to notify dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas or any warning equipment in the environment, the claimed invention is capable of continuously monitoring the surrounding air and timely detecting gassing states. According to this process; the gas module (piece 9) measures the amount of carbon monoxide gas present in the air surrounding the deaf user at any time, then sends the measured value to the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13). The microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13) compares the received data with the threshold values ​​defined in the memory of the claimed invention and, in the event of deviation and high threshold values, sends a danger signal to the vibration motor (piece 8). The vibration motor (piece 8) applies continuous vibration to the skin in accordance with the warning signal related to carbon monoxide gas and increases the vibration strength over time to inform the deaf user of the risk of gassing and poisoning.The claimed invention is capable of reminding the user of important times or waking them up at set times, in such a way that using the claimed invention application, it is possible to set alarm times. Then, a signal is sent via Bluetooth from the claimed invention's dedicated application to the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13), and the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (piece 13) sends a vibration signal to the vibration motor (piece 8). After receiving the signal, the vibration motor (piece 8) applies a vibration with a regular pattern and high power to the user's skin and notifies him at the set times.Considering the safety challenges of deaf users, including the risk of getting lost in crowded environments and the inability to ask for help from those around them, as well as the possibility of sleepwalking disorder during sleep, the claimed invention has provided the possibility of real-time tracking and monitoring of a deaf person by utilizing a GPS module (Item 11). The GPS module (Item 11) monitors the person's location data at any time and sends it to a microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Item 13). The microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Item 13) sends the received information to the dedicated application of the claimed invention via Bluetooth, notifying his relatives and caregivers of the person's exact location and creating a preventive mechanism against the above risks. The energy required to apply the applications of the claimed invention is provided by a battery (Item 6). The battery (Item 6) of the claimed invention can be recharged by a battery charger (Item 7). Explanation of shapes, maps and diagrams 1. Top view 2. Front view 3. Side view 4. Perspective view 5.Skin tag 6. Battery 7. Battery charger 8.Vibration motor 9. Gas module 10. Temperature module 11. GPS module 12. Pulse oximetry module 13.Microcontroller module with Bluetooth and WiFi 14. Microphone 15. Machine body mold A clear and precise statement of the advantages of the claimed invention over prior inventions. Small size and portability and use at any point of the body. Durable and shockproof base design and flexibility with body movements. Anti-allergic and waterproof adhesive design. Detection of danger and warning sounds by vibration. Vibrations to notify the person according to the type of processed sound. Sending measured information and data via Bluetooth or WiFi to the claimed GPS application for real-time positioning and monitoring of the person. Monitoring and measuring vital signs. Measuring the amount of carbon monoxide in the air and providing a vibration alert in the event of high threshold values. Easy and uncomplicated installation and setup. With a function to remind the designated important times. Description of at least one implementation method for implementing the inventionThe claimed invention receives sound stimuli, including the sound of a person being called, the sound of a doorbell, the sound of a telephone, a human scream, and sound alerts such as emergency sirens, using a microphone. This information is then transmitted to a microcontroller, where it is detected, analyzed, and processed. The analyzed information is sent from the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to the vibration motor, and the vibration motor creates different vibration patterns in accordance with the received information and based on the frequency of vital sounds; for the sound of an alarm and a telephone ring, the vibration is gentle and repetitive, for the sound of an emergency siren, the vibration is continuous and intense, for the sound of a human voice and an emergency siren, the vibration motor creates a wave and medium vibration, so that the person becomes aware of the sounds around him and can react appropriately.The claimed invention has a gas module that measures the amount of carbon monoxide in the air and sends the information to a microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The microcontroller compares the measured value with the threshold value set in the device's memory, and if it is higher than the threshold value, it sends a signal to the vibration motor. The vibration motor applies a warning of the presence of a high amount of carbon monoxide, especially in the event of a fire or gassing, in the form of continuous vibration on the skin surface. The vibration strength increases over time so that the person becomes aware of the danger as quickly as possible.In situations such as gasping, stress and tension or other disorders and diseases, a person's vital signs may deviate, and since the deaf user is unable to express his problems and health status, the claimed invention automatically and continuously monitors the person's vital signs, such that the pulse oximetry module measures the heart rate and blood oxygen level, and the temperature module measures the temperature inside the body. Then, these two modules send the measured data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller compares the received data with the usual values ​​defined in the claimed invention and, in the event of a deviation, activates the vibration motor to generate an alarm by inducing vibration. The vibration motor generates a rapid, regular, pulsating vibration on the skin and informs the person of the status of the vital signs. Also, the alarm signal is sent to the claimed invention's application via Bluetooth or WiFi, informing the person's relatives of his emergency situation.Given the safety problems of deaf users, including getting lost in crowded environments and being unable to ask for help from others, as well as the possibility of sleepwalking while sleeping, real-time tracking and monitoring of the deaf person is important. The claimed invention has a GPS module that receives the person's location data at any time and sends it to the microcontroller. The microcontroller sends the received data to the claimed invention application via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and prevents the mentioned dangers by informing the person's relatives. The claimed invention, using a vibration motor and a dedicated application of the claimed invention, has the ability to remind the person of important times and also wake the person from sleep, in such a way that the alarm times are set through the claimed invention application and recorded in the microcontroller's memory. Then, at the set times, a signal is sent from the microcontroller to activate the vibration motor, and the vibration motor notifies the person of the time alerts by inducing a strong and regular vibration. Explicit mention of the industrial application of the invention The special danger warning device for the deaf based on skin stimulation is designed to inform the individual of vital environmental warnings and audio stimuli as well as health monitoring. The claimed invention is not single-purpose and is designed in such a way that it is capable of performing several functions simultaneously, such as inducing vibration on the skin, informing the individual of audio stimuli and warnings, monitoring the individual's location at any time, continuously monitoring the user's vital signs, and also acting as an alarm to wake up and remind. All of the aforementioned applications are simultaneously included in a small and portable device that can be easily used on any part of the skin and does not require complicated installation and settings. The claimed invention, by increasing the certainty of receiving audio alerts, brings a sense of security and self-confidence to the individual and provides him with the necessary conditions for a normal, independent and independent life.The claimed invention is usable by all people of all ages and all places, and is designed to meet the important and vital need of deaf people, who are a segment of society, and to contribute to the progress and improvement of society by empowering and developing individuals. The claimed invention can be distributed mainly to deaf education centers, welfare centers, rehabilitation centers, audiometry clinics, etc.

Claims

Claim What is claimed: (Items should be written only inside [ ], otherwise they will not be considered.) Claim 1: The special danger warning device for the deaf based on skin stimulation uses a pulse oximetry module and a temperature module to receive heart rate, blood oxygen level and temperature data and sends it to the microcontroller. The ambient air and carbon monoxide level are measured by the gas module. The GPS module is used for real-time monitoring and tracking, and positional data is sent to the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi at any time. The processing is managed by the microcontroller, and all the above items are sent to the companion application, and the warnings and audio stimuli defined for the device are received by the microphone. The required energy is supplied by the battery, which is charged by the battery charger. The claimed invention consists of the following components: Microphone, vibration motor, temperature module, pulse oximetry module, gas module, GPS module, microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, battery, battery charger, skin sticker, device body mold, claim 2: According to claim number 1, the microphone receives warnings and audio stimuli and sends them to the microcontroller module with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The microcontroller detects and classifies the received audio data according to the sounds defined for the microcontroller. If warning sounds with a frequency range between 500 and 1500 Hz or defined vital sounds are detected, a vibration command is sent to the vibration motor, which induces a vibration pattern appropriate to the received data and the type of sound, to warn and inform the deaf person at the location of the skin patch. Claim 3: According to claim number 1, the pulse oximetry module measures the heart rate and blood oxygen level and the temperature module measures the body temperature at any time and sends it to the microcontroller. In case of a discrepancy with the standard values ​​defined for the microcontroller, an alarm command is sent from the microcontroller to the vibration motor and notifies the person by inducing vibration on the skin. All data is sent to the device's dedicated application for monitoring. Also, the GPS module tracks the deaf person and monitors the person's location in real time, and the data is sent to the dedicated application via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Claim 4: According to claim number 1, the gas module used in the claimed invention detects carbon monoxide gas in the presence of a higher amount than the limit defined for the microcontroller, especially in case of gassing or fire, and the microcontroller, by sending a vibration command to the vibration motor, induces vibration on the skin surface of the deaf person. Claim 5: Claim 6: Claim 7: Claim 8: Claim 9: Claim 10: Claim 11: Claim 12: Claim 13: Claim 14: Claim 15: Claim 16: Claim 17: Claim 18: Claim 19:

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