AR smart glasses to support blind people with artificial intelligence connection
AR smart glasses with AI connectivity and real-time image recognition enhance the independence of visually impaired individuals by converting visual data into voice output, addressing limitations in existing technologies.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025100400
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for visually impaired individuals, such as those using AI programs like open AI chat GPT, struggle to provide real-time visual information and assistance in daily activities, limiting their independence and ability to engage in leisure activities.
AR smart glasses with integrated miniature cameras and AI connectivity via fast WIFI or 5G network, transmitting visual data to a smartphone for real-time image recognition and voice output, enabling blind users to navigate and interact with their environment.
Enables blind users to navigate and engage in leisure activities with enhanced independence by providing real-time visual descriptions and internet searches, mimicking the capabilities of sighted individuals.
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Abstract
Description
Technical area
[0001] The present utility model relates to the technological field of wearable devices, in particular AR smart glasses for assisting blind people with an artificial intelligence (AI) connection. State of the art
[0002] Currently, artificial intelligence programs, including but not limited to OPEN AI CHAT GPT, have realized video interaction and screen sharing. The visual signals captured by the camera in real time are sent to the mobile phone. The user can request by voice that the artificial intelligence program on the mobile phone recognize the images of the visual signals and convert them into detailed voice descriptions, which are then read out, such as which objects are in front, whether there are buildings, whether cars are passing, whether there are traffic lights, etc., as well as how far away the objects in front are, how long the red light will last, etc. In real-time dialogue interaction between humans and machines, the goal of enabling blind people to "see" is achieved by converting visual signals into voice signals.Furthermore, the combination of these smart glasses with the artificial intelligence program on the mobile phone is not limited to assisting the blind when going out. According to the user's voice command, it can also perform visual signal recognition and internet searches, and return the search results to the user in the form of voice. Therefore, the flexible expansion of the use of this product will significantly improve the lives of the blind.
[0003] Based on the above content, an AR smart glasses for assisting blind people with AI connection is proposed. Content of the utility model
[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of the present utility model and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or abbreviations may be used in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application document, to avoid confusion regarding the purposes of this section, the abstract, and the title of the utility model. However, such simplifications or abbreviations may not be used to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0005] In view of the problems in the existing technology, the present utility model was developed.
[0006] The objective of this utility model is therefore to provide AR smart glasses with an AI connection to assist blind people. During use, the camera is integrated into the lens of the glasses, and a fast Wi-Fi or 5G network connection is established to enable real-time transmission of visual signals between the glasses and the mobile phone. In conjunction with an AI program on the smartphone, the glasses represent a powerful and reliable visual aid for blind people going out.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides the following technical solution according to one aspect.
[0008] AR smart glasses to assist blind people with AI connection include: a spectacle component comprising two spectacle frames of identical structure, spectacle lenses arranged in the spectacle frames, a connecting bridge arranged between the spectacle frames, an image pickup unit arranged on the front side of the connecting bridge, spectacle holders arranged on the sides of the spectacle frames, and embedded Bluetooth headphones arranged inside the spectacle holders; a control unit comprising a control box arranged on one side of the glasses holder, a processor arranged in the inner chamber of the control box, an independent power supply, and a wireless transmission module, wherein the processor is electrically connected to the image pickup unit, the processor is bidirectionally connected to the wireless transmission module, the wireless transmission module is bidirectionally connected to a portable terminal, and the processor is electrically connected to the embedded Bluetooth headphones.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection as described in the present utility model, the lenses are ordinary light-shielding lenses.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection as described in the present utility model, the image pickup unit is a miniature camera.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection as described in the present utility model, the wireless transmission module includes a 5G transmission module, a high-speed WiFi module, and a Bluetooth module.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection as described in the present utility model, the portable terminal is a smartphone.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection as described in the present utility model, a charging socket is arranged on one side of the control box, and the charging socket is connected to the independent power supply.
[0014] Compared to existing techniques, the present utility model offers the following advantages.
[0015] When the device is worn in the eye region, the image acquisition unit takes over image acquisition instead of the eyes. The captured images are transmitted via the processor and wireless transmission module to a wearable device with an installed AI program. The AI program on the wearable device intelligently recognizes the captured images and outputs the information as voice output via the embedded Bluetooth headset to communicate with the user in real time. This allows the user to be given a precise description of what the camera is capturing. Thus, thanks to the combined functions of the AI program and the smart AR glasses, even blind users can enjoy leisure activities similar to sighted people. Description of the attached drawings
[0016] To more clearly explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and detailed embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely some embodiments of the present utility model. A person of ordinary skill in the art can derive further drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. These include: Fig. 1 shows a structural diagram of the present utility model; and Fig. 2 shows a structural diagram of a system frame of the present utility model.
[0017] In the figures: 100-eyeglass component; 110-eyeglass frame; 120-eyeglass lens; 130-connecting bridge; 140-image pickup unit; 150-eyeglass holder; 160-embedded Bluetooth earphones; 200-control unit; 210-control box; 220-processor; 230-independent power supply; 240-wireless transmission module; and 250-portable terminal. Examples of implementation
[0018] In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present utility model even clearer and easier to understand, the concrete embodiment of the present utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.
[0019] In the following description, numerous specific details are explained to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may be implemented in other embodiments that differ from the one described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein.
[0020] Second, the present utility model is described in detail in conjunction with schematic drawings. In the detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model, some of the sectional drawings illustrating the component structure are not drawn to a general scale, but rather enlarged, for better illustration. Furthermore, the schematic drawings are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Furthermore, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width, and depth should be considered during actual manufacturing.
[0021] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model even clearer, the embodiment of the present utility model is described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings.
[0022] The present utility model offers the following technical solution: AR smart glasses with an AI connection to assist the blind. During use, the camera is integrated into the lens of the glasses, and a fast Wi-Fi or 5G network connection is established to enable real-time transmission of visual signals between the glasses and the mobile phone. In conjunction with an AI program on the smartphone, the glasses represent a powerful and reliable visual aid for the blind when going out.
[0023] The Fig. 1 to 2 show a structural diagram of an embodiment of the AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection of the present utility model. The main part includes a glasses component 100 and a control unit 200.
[0024] The eyeglass component 100 includes two eyeglass frames 110 with identical structures, eyeglass lenses 120 mounted in the eyeglass frames 110, a connecting bridge 130 mounted between the eyeglass frames 110, an image pickup unit 140 mounted on the front of the connecting bridge 130, eyeglass holders 150 mounted on the sides of the eyeglass frames 110, and embedded Bluetooth earphones 160 mounted inside the eyeglass holders 150. The eyeglass lenses 120 are ordinary light-shielding lenses, and the image pickup unit 140 is a miniature camera. Furthermore, the eyeglass frames 110 serve to support the eyeglass lenses 120, the connecting bridge 130 serves to support the image pickup unit 140, the image pickup unit 140 serves to capture images, the eyeglass holders 150 serve to facilitate wearability, and the embedded Bluetooth headphones 160 serve to provide information and voice acquisition.
[0025] The control unit 200 includes a control box 210 mounted on one side of the glasses holder 150, a processor 220 mounted in the inner chamber of the control box 210, an independent power supply 230, and a wireless transmission module 240. The processor 220 is electrically connected to the image acquisition unit 140, the processor 220 is bidirectionally connected to the wireless transmission module 240, the wireless transmission module 240 is bidirectionally connected to a portable terminal 250, and the processor 220 is electrically connected to the embedded Bluetooth earphones 160. The wireless transmission module 240 is a 5G transmission module or a high-speed WiFi module, and the portable terminal 250 is a smartphone. A charging socket is arranged on one side of the control box 210, and the charging socket is connected to the independent power supply 230.Furthermore, the control box 210 serves to store electronic components such as the processor 220, the processor 220 receives signals from the image acquisition unit 140, the wireless transmission module 240 serves to connect to the portable terminal 250 and the Bluetooth headphones, the Bluetooth headphones can be used for recording audio signals and voice interaction, the portable terminal 250 serves to assemble an AI program and intelligently recognize the captured images, and the independent power supply 230 supplies the electrical energy.
[0026] In connection with the Fig.Figure 1-2 illustrates the detailed workflow of the AI-enabled AR smart glasses for assisting the blind in this embodiment. When the device is worn in the eye region, the image acquisition unit performs image acquisition instead of the eyes. The acquired images are transmitted to the wearable terminal 250 mounted with the AI program via the processor 220 and the wireless transmission module. The AI program on the wearable terminal 250 intelligently recognizes the acquired images and outputs the information as voice output through the embedded Bluetooth headset 160 to accurately describe to the user what the camera is capturing. Thus, thanks to the combined functions of the AI program and the smart AR glasses, even blind users can enjoy leisure activities similar to sighted people.
[0027] Although the present utility model has been described above with reference to the embodiments, various improvements can be made, and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present utility model. In particular, as long as no structural conflicts arise, the features of the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model can be combined in any way. The detailed description of all possible combinations in this manual has been omitted solely for the sake of space and resource conservation. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.
Claims
[1] An AR smart glasses for assisting blind people with artificial intelligence (AI) connection, comprising: a spectacle component (100) comprising two spectacle frames (110) of identical structure, spectacle lenses (120) arranged in the spectacle frames (110), a connecting bridge (130) arranged between the spectacle frames (110), an image pickup unit (140) arranged on the front side of the connecting bridge (130), spectacle holders (150) arranged on the sides of the spectacle frames (110), and embedded Bluetooth headphones (160) arranged inside the spectacle holders (150); a control unit (200) comprising a control box (210) arranged on one side of the glasses holder (150), a processor (220) arranged in the inner chamber of the control box (210), an independent power supply (230), and a wireless transmission module (240), wherein the processor (220) is electrically connected to the image recording unit (140), the processor (220) is bidirectionally connected to the wireless transmission module (240), the wireless transmission module (240) is bidirectionally connected to a portable terminal (250), and the processor (220) is electrically connected to the embedded Bluetooth headphones (160). [2] The AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection according to claim 1, wherein the lenses (120) are ordinary light-shielding lenses. [3] The AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection according to claim 1, wherein the image pickup unit (140) is a miniature camera. [4] The AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmission module (240) comprises a 5G transmission module, a high-speed WiFi module and a Bluetooth module. [5] The AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection according to claim 1, wherein the portable terminal (250) is a smartphone. [6] The AR smart glasses for assisting the blind with AI connection according to claim 1, wherein a charging socket is arranged on one side of the control box (210), and the charging socket is connected to the independent power supply (230).