Electronic automatic adjustment of video-equipped commode using artificial intelligence and spectroscopic software

Abstract

Disclosed are a self-contained electronic commode bidet system, a bidet system, and an electronic commode bidet system for insertion into a wheelchair, all three systems utilizing artificial intelligence and spectroscopic software incorporating a fecal detection algorithm. These systems use one or more internal cameras or other sensors to capture one or more images of the user as they sit on the commode before use. The system automatically detects the user's feces by detecting the absorption spectrum of bilirubin, a biomarker of feces. The system calculates the ratio of green or red light to blue light on the RGB light spectrum. In the presence of bilirubin, more blue light is absorbed by the feces, while green and red light are not absorbed. Once feces are detected and positioned on the user, the system activates one or more water sprays to wash away the feces from the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The field of the present invention relates to an electronic commode and video system that uses an internal camera, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopy software to automatically detect and clean feces from a user's skin.

Background Art

[0002] Toilets can generally be one of the dangerous facilities for people with illness, injury, severe obesity, disability, or the elderly. When the mobility, strength, and flexibility of joints are lost, it becomes difficult to sit and stand on the toilet. Toilets have many slippery surfaces and sharp edges, and involve many movements for proper use.

[0003] Using a standard toilet requires moving one's own weight and moving from a sitting position to a standing position, which can immediately cause loss of one's balance. In addition, many drug treatments and diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease can affect balance, making it even more difficult for users to control their balance on the toilet. Usually, at the main household level, there is no easily accessible bathroom, or it is not close to the bedroom for nighttime use.

[0004] Furthermore, cleaning oneself after using the toilet can be difficult for people with illness, injury, severe obesity, disability, or the elderly.

[0005] A commode (or indoor toilet) is a type of modified toilet that can be used by people who need assistance due to illness, injury, severe obesity, disability, or old age. Commodes may have wheels to make them easily transportable to the bathroom, shower, or other parts of the house. Most commodes have a removable bowl and a flip-back armrest. As they function as portable toilets and offer the convenience of bringing a toilet anywhere—home, elderly care facility, or medical facility—commodes are a very safe option for the elderly.

[0006] A bidet uses water and an air nozzle to cleanse and dry the genitals, buttocks, and anus with a spray of water, without the use of paper tissues. Due to their ease of use, functionality, and increased cleanliness, bidets are being installed in more places with multiple users or disabled users. Bidets are becoming more common in hospitals due to their usefulness in maintaining hygiene and their ease of use for disabled or elderly patients. Bidets can often enable disabled and elderly people to use the toilet, increasing their opportunities for independence.

[0007] Combining the commode and bidet provides maximum cleanliness options and maximum usability. [Disclosure of the Invention] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] Therefore, a commode incorporating a bidet for proper cleaning is needed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] <Summary of the Invention> Further features of the present invention, described below and forming the subject matter of the claims appended herein, are described below. In this regard, before describing in detail at least one embodiment of the present invention, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited in its application to the details and configurations of the components described below or shown in the drawings. The present invention can accommodate other embodiments and can be carried out and performed in a variety of ways. Furthermore, it should be understood that the terms used herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limitations.

[0010] The present invention discloses an electronic commode system equipped with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software, the electronic commode system comprising: a refillable water reservoir tank; a bowl having an opening; a seat; a seat lid; at least one air dryer comprising at least one fluid nozzle for spraying fluid; means on the commode for moving the fluid nozzle three-dimensionally within the bowl; an air dryer nozzle; and means on the commode for moving the air dryer nozzle three-dimensionally within the bowl; a computing device comprising executable software and a memory storage device; a camera housed in the bowl and operably connected to the computing device; a light source in the commode adjacent to the camera; and at least one actuator device for activating the commode, the activated commode illuminating the area surrounding the user's genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening with a light source having white light; and the camera capturing (or capturing or taking) a first plurality of images or a first video of the area surrounding the illuminated genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening of the commode. The first set of images or video (including / capture) is transmitted to a computing device and analyzed using software to identify feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light. The computing device then signals to means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid to wash away the detected feces on the user's genital and rectal areas. The camera captures a second set of images or video of the area surrounding the user's illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions through the bowl opening of the commode. The second set of images or video is transmitted to a computing device and analyzed using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light. The computing device then signals to means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid to wash away the detected residual feces on the user's genital and rectal areas. The camera,The present invention discloses an electronic comode system in which a computing device transmits a signal to a means for moving an air nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the air nozzle to spray dry air for drying the user's genital and rectal areas. This system continuously captures multiple additional images or videos of the area surrounding the user's illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions for analysis using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light until the feces are no longer identifiable.

[0011] The present invention discloses an electronic bidet system equipped with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software, the system comprising: a water reservoir tank; a bowl having an opening; a seat; a seat lid; at least one fluid nozzle for spraying fluid; means on the bidet for moving the fluid nozzle three-dimensionally within the bowl; at least one air dryer equipped with an air dryer nozzle and means on the bidet for moving the air dryer nozzle three-dimensionally within the bowl; a computing device equipped with executable software and a memory storage device; a camera housed in the bowl and operably connected to the computing device; a light source in the bidet adjacent to the camera; and at least one actuator device for activating the bidet, wherein the activated bidet illuminates the area surrounding the user's genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening with a light source having white light; the camera captures a first plurality of images or a first video of the area surrounding the illuminated genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening of the bidet, the first plurality of images or the first video being captured The computing device transmits the data to a computing device, analyzes it using software to detect the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, thereby identifying feces on the user. The computing device then signals to a means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid to wash away the detected feces on the user's genital and rectal areas. The camera captures a second set of images or a second video of the area surrounding the user's illuminated genital, anal, and buttock areas through the bidet bowl opening. The second set of images or a second video are transmitted to the computing device, analyze it using software to detect the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, thereby identifying residual feces on the user. The computing device then signals to a means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid to wash away the detected residual feces on the user's genital and rectal areas. The camera continues until feces are no longer identifiable.An electronic bidet system is disclosed, which continuously captures multiple additional images or videos of the surrounding areas of the user's illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions for analysis using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, and furthermore, a computing device transmits a signal to means for moving the air nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the air nozzle to spray dry air for drying the user's genital and rectal regions.

[0012] The present invention discloses an electronic wheelchair commode system equipped with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software, the system comprising: a refillable water reservoir tank; a bowl having an opening; a seat; a seat lid; at least one fluid nozzle for spraying fluid; means on the wheelchair commode for moving the fluid nozzle three-dimensionally within the bowl; at least one air dryer equipped with an air dryer nozzle and means on the wheelchair commode for moving the air dryer nozzle three-dimensionally within the bowl; a computing device equipped with executable software and a memory storage device; a camera housed in the bowl and operably connected to the computing device; a light source in the wheelchair commode adjacent to the camera; and at least one actuator device for activating the wheelchair commode, wherein the activated wheelchair commode illuminates the area surrounding the user's genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening with a light source having white light, and the camera captures a first plurality of images or a first video of the area surrounding the illuminated genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening of the wheelchair commode. The first set of images or video is transmitted to a computing device and analyzed using software to identify feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light. The computing device then signals to a means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid to wash away the detected feces on the user's genital and rectal areas. The camera captures a second set of images or video of the area surrounding the user's illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions through the bowl opening of the wheelchair commode. The second set of images or video is transmitted to a computing device and analyzed using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light. The computing device then signals to a means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid to wash away the detected residual feces on the user's genital and rectal areas. The camera then...An electronic wheelchair commode system is disclosed, which continues to capture multiple additional images or videos of the area surrounding the user's illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions for analysis using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light until feces are no longer identifiable, and furthermore, a computing device transmits a signal to means for moving the air nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the air nozzle to spray dry air for drying the user's genital and rectal regions.

[0013] In embodiments of the present invention, feces are detected by calculating a function of the ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light, and the amount of feces increases as the ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light increases.

[0014] In the embodiments of the present invention, feces are detected by the ratio minus 1 obtained by dividing absorbed green channel light by absorbed blue channel light. Here, the value is zero when there is no feces, and the amount of feces increases as the ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light increases.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects a user sitting in a commode or bidet and automatically activates the commode or bidet.

[0016] In embodiments of the present invention, the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects a user sitting in a commode or bidet and automatically activates the commode or bidet, the proximity sensor comprising a group selected from an infrared sensor, a weight sensor, and a motion detection camera.

[0017] In embodiments of the present invention, the fluid discharged by the fluid nozzle consists of a group selected from a combination of clean water rinse, hypoallergenic liquid soap, and liquid medication.

[0018] In embodiments of the present invention, the software identifies and locates the user's anus, testicle, penis, vagina, hair cluster, burn mark, hemorrhoid, birth mark, mole, acne, tumor, and soiled location.

[0019] In embodiments of the present invention, the term "software" refers to, and includes, executable code algorithms processed by a computer system, and dedicated hardware that executes hardware description language (HDL) algorithms in a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), composite programmable logic device (CPLD), or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0020] In embodiments of the present invention, the term "image" refers to a set of one or more digital images, which may take many forms, including but not limited to digital camera images, digital video sequences, or medical scanner images.

[0021] In embodiments of the present invention, the term "computer vision" refers to techniques and methods for acquiring, processing, analyzing, and understanding digital images and videos. These computer vision techniques and methods include, but are not limited to, visual object recognition, object classification, object identification, object detection, image processing, pattern matching, and pattern recognition.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the commode or bidet may further include a second fluid nozzle for washing the fluid discharged from the fluid nozzle to the user or for washing the bowl of the commode or bidet.

[0023] In an additional embodiment of the present invention, the actuating device for the commode or bidet can be a button, a microphone combined with voice recognition software, a smartphone, a tablet, a touch pad, a remote control, or a multi-touch screen.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, by pressing a button, a cleaning cycle including a cleaning stage and a drying stage is started.

[0025] In another embodiment of the present invention, the button starts a cleaning cycle including a cleaning stage for a first predetermined number of seconds.

[0026] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the button starts a cleaning cycle including a cleaning stage for a first predetermined number of seconds and a drying stage for a second predetermined number of seconds.

[0027] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the button starts a cleaning cycle including a cleaning stage until the software determines that the area is clean enough.

[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the actuating device for the commode or bidet may be two buttons, one for vaginal cleaning and one for posterior cleaning. Pressing either button starts a cleaning cycle including a cleaning stage and a drying stage.

[0029] In a further embodiment of the present invention, pressing the button for vaginal cleaning starts a cleaning cycle for the vaginal area including a cleaning stage for a first predetermined number of seconds and a drying stage for a second predetermined number of seconds.

[0030] In a further embodiment of the present invention, pressing a button for rear cleaning initiates a cleaning cycle of the anal region, including cleaning stages whose pattern and duration are controlled by software, until the anal region is deemed sufficiently clean. The software automatically learns to improve the cleaning process over time.

[0031] In embodiments of the present invention, the electronic system of the commode or bidet may be powered by an electric wire, an internally rechargeable battery, or by being attached to a solar panel.

[0032] Therefore, in order to better understand the detailed description below and the contribution of the present invention to the art, the key features of the present invention have been broadly outlined. Further features of the present invention, described below and forming the subject matter of the claims appended herein, are noted in detail in the claims appended to this disclosure and formed as part of this disclosure, along with other embodiments of the present invention and various features of novelty that characterize the present invention.

[0033] The term “substantially” is defined as being at least close to (and possibly including) a given value or state, as understood by those skilled in the art. In one embodiment, the term “substantially” refers to a range of 10%, preferably 5%, more preferably 1%, and most preferably 0.1%, of a given value or state that is specified.

[0034] For a conceptual understanding of the present invention and its operational advantages, please refer to the accompanying drawings and descriptions illustrating preferred embodiments of the invention. Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawings illustrating the principles of the invention as an example. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0035] The advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, which should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: [Figure 1]Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of one embodiment of an electronic commod system in which the internal camera and fluid nozzle are retracted. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows a top perspective view of one embodiment of an electronic commod system in which the internal camera and fluid nozzle have been extended. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows a top perspective view of one embodiment of the electronic video system with the internal camera and fluid nozzle retracted. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows a top perspective view of one embodiment of an electronic video system in which the internal camera and fluid nozzle have been extended. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an electronic voyeur system in which the internal camera and fluid nozzle are retracted and the user is seated on the system. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows a top view of one embodiment of an electronic bidet system having a fluid nozzle that also holds a camera, a flash unit, and an air dryer. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows a top view of one embodiment of an electronic bidet system having three nozzles: one nozzle for dispensing fluid, one nozzle for housing an air dryer, and one nozzle for housing a camera and flash unit. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a graph showing the bilirubin absorption spectrum and RGB spectrum of a typical RGB sensor. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a graph showing the absorption spectrum of bilirubin and the RGB spectrum of human skin with a typical RGB sensor. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows image detection of feces on the skin. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic video system. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0036] Several embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. These embodiments are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not unduly limit the scope of the invention. Indeed, those skilled in the art will understand, upon reading this specification and looking at the drawings, that the invention teaches many variations and modifications, and that many variations of the invention can be adopted, used, and fabricated without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0037] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, the present invention discloses a free-standing electronic commode bidet system 1, a bidet system 2, and an electronic commode bidet system for insertion into a wheelchair, all three systems using artificial intelligence software incorporating a fecal detection algorithm.

[0038] The Commode 1 system includes a refillable water tank 3, a bowl 4 having an opening 5, a seat 6, a seat lid 7, at least one fluid nozzle 8 for spraying water released from the water reservoir tank 3 onto the user's genital and rectal area 9, and a housing for an intelligent camera 10. In embodiments of the present invention, the electronic system of the Commode 1 may be powered by wiring, a rechargeable battery, or mounting to a solar panel. In further embodiments of the present invention, the refillable water tank 3 of the Commode 1 does not require connection to a fixed (or installed) water supply.

[0039] The bidet 2 system includes a refillable water tank 11, a bowl 12 having an opening 13, a seat 14, a seat lid 15, at least one fluid nozzle 16 for spraying water released from the reservoir tank 11 onto the user's genital and rectal area 9, and a housing for an intelligent camera 17. In embodiments of the present invention, the electronic system of the bidet 2 may be powered by wires, rechargeable batteries, or by mounting to a solar panel.

[0040] An electronic commode bidet system for insertion into a wheelchair (not shown) allows the bottom of the wheelchair seat to be removed and folded back. A portable bidet can be inserted from the rear of the wheelchair through the seat. The electronic commode bidet system for insertion into a wheelchair includes a refillable water tank, a bowl having an opening, a seat, a seat lid, at least one fluid nozzle for spraying water released from the water reservoir tank onto the user's genital and rectal area 9, and a housing for an intelligent camera. In embodiments of the present invention, the electronic commode bidet system for insertion into a wheelchair may be powered by a wire, a rechargeable battery, or by mounting to a solar panel. In embodiments of the present invention, the refillable water tank of the wheelchair commode does not require connection to a fixed water supply.

[0041] All systems of this application may also each include a camera flash 19 and an air dryer 20 on fluid nozzles 8 and 16, respectively. The fluid nozzles 8 and 16 are each connected to means 21 for moving the fluid nozzle and air dryer in three dimensions within the bowl to change the direction of the sprayed water or dry air. The camera light or flash 19 in the bowl 3 provides illumination for capturing images or videos when there is little or no light in the bowl (for example, when the user is severely obese and blocks the light entering through the opening of the bowl, or when a blind (or visually impaired) user is using a commode 1 or bidet 2 in the dark).

[0042] All systems in this application incorporate one or more intelligent cameras 10 or 17 contained within a bowl, and a controller 22 capable of running executable artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectral software applications.

[0043] The intelligent cameras 10 or 17 can each be mounted on the fluid nozzle 8 or 16, or on a separate air dryer nozzle 23 for moving the air dryer 20 in three dimensions within the bowl to change the direction of the blown air. The intelligent cameras 10 or 17 and the camera flash 19 may be connected to a separate nozzle 24 for moving the intelligent cameras and flash in three dimensions within the bowl. The controller 22 further runs software that operably connects the weight or infrared sensor, the fluid nozzle, the means for moving the nozzle in three dimensions, and the intelligent cameras 10 or 17.

[0044] User 18 may activate either of the systems by pressing a button 25 on the comode 1 or video 2, or another actuation device, which is operably connected to the controller 22. Embodiments of other actuation devices may include a remote control, a microphone combined with voice recognition software, a smartphone, a tablet, a touchpad, or a multipoint touchscreen.

[0045] When user 18 approaches one of the systems, a sensor detects user 18 and transmits a signal to controller 22. In embodiments of the present invention, these sensors may be infrared sensors that detect projected infrared light reflected from the approaching user, or weight sensors contained within the seat. In another embodiment of the present invention, controller 22 is not activated until user 18 presses a button 25 or another actuator device.

[0046] When user 18 is seated on one of the seats of the system and controller 22 is activated, the controller transmits a signal to an internal intelligent camera to capture one or more digital images or live video feeds of user 18's rectal and genital area 9 through the bowl opening. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the system may include a separate motion-sensing camera 26 that is activated when the user sits on the seat.

[0047] Images or video feeds are transmitted to the controller 22 and analyzed using artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software to identify and locate the lower body orifices within the user's genital and rectal region 9, as well as their location, size, and shape. In embodiments of the present invention, the artificial intelligence software identifies and locates localized and tracked objects in the following categories: anus, testes, lower penis, vagina, pubic hair, and various skin conditions or conditions, including burn scars, hemorrhoids, birthmarks, moles, acne, and tumors. The software uses an object model to assign a score or confidence level to each category of detected object on the user's rectal and genital region. The software suppresses redundant detection or conflict detection.

[0048] <Fecal matter detection> The system of the present invention automatically detects feces from user 18 by detecting the absorption spectrum of bilirubin, a biomarker in feces. The absorption spectrum of bilirubin and the RGB spectrum of a typical RGB sensor are shown in Figure 8.

[0049] In the presence of bilirubin, the blue channel (B) emits less light as blue light is absorbed by feces (or because it is absorbed), while green (G) and red (R) light are not absorbed. Therefore, the presence of feces can be detected using the ratio of green or red channels to blue channels.

[0050] Figure 9 shows Bilirubin, absorption spectrum of all skin colors The RGB spectrum of the sensor is shown. The greatest contrast between the user's skin color and feces lies in the ratio of the green to blue channels (G / B). Therefore, the detector: TIFF2026509140000002.tif16169

[0051] Figure 10 shows an example of image-based fecal detection. Image 27 is an image of feces 28 covering skin 29. The fecal detection algorithm identifies the skin soiled with feces, as shown in Image 30.

[0052] If no feces are present, the value of F is zero, and F increases as the ratio of G to B increases. However, F is also greater than 1 for uncontaminated skin 29. The feces detection algorithm identifies uncontaminated skin locations and takes the average value of F in the uncontaminated areas to determine F. skin Calculate.

[0053] F d =FF skin This is calculated for the entire image.

[0054] The location of the skin containing feces is F d It has a value > 0.

[0055] The method of the present invention detects feces on any type of skin color of user 18 by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum. In any skin color, the blue channel (B) is absorbed by the feces and therefore not absorbed. Furthermore, the method of the present invention detects feces around hair clumps, as well as around various skin diseases or conditions of user 18, including burn scars, hemorrhoids, birthmarks, moles, acne, and tumors, by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum. In any of these hair clumps and various skin diseases or conditions, the blue channel (B) is absorbed by the feces and therefore not absorbed.

[0056] Based on these analyzed images, the controller 22 sends a signal to the means 21 for moving the fluid nozzle to clean the fecal-contaminated skin. The fluid nozzle moves in three dimensions and automatically adjusts to spray water for cleaning according to the user's specific type of orifice, orifice position, orifice size, orifice shape, gender, body type, weight, and other characteristics.

[0057] Once the washing cycle is complete, the system automatically scans the user for residual feces by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum, as outlined above. If residual feces are detected, the system restarts the washing cycle. These steps are repeated until the system no longer detects any feces.

[0058] Once no more feces are detected on the user, the system moves the air dryer in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to dry the user's specific type of orifice, orifice position, orifice size, orifice shape, gender, body type, weight, and other characteristics.

[0059] Controller 22 can store multiple images from each use of the system. The controller 22's software uses machine learning software to build a model of the user's lower body orifice from the image data. Controller 22 uses this model to improve recognition of specific users and improve the system's efficiency with each use by the user.

[0060] The controller 22 uses machine learning software to efficiently cleanse the user's rectal and genital areas under normal and abnormal conditions. Abnormal conditions, while not limited to those described above, may include, when the user develops hemorrhoids, cleaning the user's anus by using one fluid nozzle to move towards the hemorrhoids while another fluid nozzle cleans both sides of the anus, or cleaning the user's rectal and genital areas after diarrhea in which fecal matter is smeared not only around the user's anus but also around the user's buttocks, testes, and genitals. In the case of explosive diarrhea, the controller 22 cleans the bowl by directing the fluid nozzle to the soiled spot and increasing the water pressure until the spot is clean.

[0061] The controller 22 may also use machine learning software to determine a model of the user's clean rectal and genital areas. The controller 22 continues washing until the user's rectal and genital areas are sufficiently clean.

[0062] Machine learning software uses computer vision and computational learning theory to generate a user's computational model that can learn from the user and make predictions about additional data provided by the user.

[0063] In embodiments of the present invention, the actual computational models and techniques used in the machine learning software include, but are not limited to, supervised learning models such as CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks), unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, reinforcement learning, representation learning, rule-based machine learning, similarity and metric learning, support vector machines, regression algorithms, instance-based algorithms, regularization algorithms, decision tree algorithms, Bayesian algorithms, clustering algorithms, association rule learning algorithms, artificial and conventional neural networks, deep learning algorithms, dimensionality reduction algorithms, ensemble algorithms, random forest models, traditional stochastic models, and symbolic learning.

[0064] In embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning solution discharged by the fluid nozzle may include any combination of clean water rinse solution, hypoallergenic liquid soap, or special liquid medications for diseases or conditions such as hemorrhoids. In further embodiments, the fluid nozzle may discharge a suitable bowl cleaner.

[0065] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the controller 22 can direct the fluid nozzle to engage in a special cleaning operation for an abnormal anatomical condition or physical problem (e.g., hemorrhoids, moles, burn scars, or tumors) detected by computer vision software. The cleaning operation can be automatically adjusted for a given condition.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system may further include object tracking software for tracking arbitrary movements of the user on the seat. In embodiments of the present invention, the software identifies and locates objects detected by categories in a plurality of captured images. Based on these analyzed images, the controller 22 transmits signals to automatically compensate the nozzle for arbitrary movements of the user. In another embodiment of the present invention, the controller 22 may automatically stop the nozzle when the software detects that the user has begun to move away from the seat.

[0067] Figure 6 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the controller 22 architecture. The controller 22 may include a CPU / microprocessor 31 and main RAM / NV memory 32. The CPU / microprocessor 31 has the ability to interface with the camera via signal communication, either through an internal peripheral or an external peripheral. This peripheral enables the CPU / microprocessor 31 to acquire and analyze images or videos captured by the intelligent camera.

[0068] Memory module 32 includes: A) Non-volatile (NV) memory for holding commode application software and machine learning computer vision software executed by the CPU / microprocessor 31, and for holding a database of models of human body orifices and anatomical conditions (e.g., hemorrhoids) used by the machine learning computer vision software to recognize, classify, detect, locate (or localize), segment, and track lower body orifices and conditions of the user's rectal and genital regions. The operating system or kernel may also reside in this NV memory. B) Random access memory (RAM) necessary to process captured images or videos, as well as other logic executed by the operating system, machine learning computer vision software, and command application software.

[0069] Embodiments of the CPU / microprocessor 31 may include a processor, microprocessor, DSP, multicore processor, microcontroller, system-on-a-chip, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), application-specific instruction set processor (ASIP), or graphics processing unit (GPU).

[0070] In further embodiments, the main memory 32 may store computer-searchable information and software-executable instructions, and may also include solid-state, magnetic, or optical recording media.

[0071] In embodiments of the present invention, the underlying architecture of the system can be implemented using one or more computer programs, each of which may run under the control of an operating system such as Windows, OS2, DOS, A1X, UNIX®, Linux®, or a simple kernel.

[0072] Many aspects and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description, and therefore the following claims are intended to encompass such aspects and benefits of the present invention that fall within the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, since numerous modifications and variations will become apparent and readily conceivable to those skilled in the art, the claims should not be construed as limiting the invention to the exact configuration and operation illustrated and described herein. Accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents should be understood to fall within the scope of the invention as claimed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic commod system equipped with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software, A refillable water reservoir tank, A bowl having an opening, The seat and, The seat cover and At least one fluid nozzle for ejecting fluid, The means on the commode for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions within the bowl, An air dryer comprising an air dryer nozzle and means on the commode for moving the air dryer nozzle in three dimensions within the bowl, A computing device comprising executable software and a memory storage device, A camera housed within the bowl and operably connected to the computing device, A light source in the commod that is close to the camera, The device comprises at least one actuator for activating the commode, wherein the activated commode illuminates the area surrounding the user's genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening with a light source having white light, The camera captures a first plurality of images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user through the bowl opening of the commode, the first plurality of images are transmitted to the computing device and analyzed using software to identify feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, The computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid for washing the detected feces on the user's genitals and rectal area. The camera captures a second set of images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user through the bowl opening of the commode, and the second set of images are transmitted to the computing device and analyzed using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light. The computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid for cleaning detected residual feces on the user's genitals and rectal area. The camera continues to capture multiple additional images of the surrounding areas of the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user for analysis using the software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, until feces are no longer identifiable. Furthermore, the computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the air nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the air nozzle to spray dry air to dry the user's genital and rectal areas, in an electronic commod system.

2. The electronic comode system according to claim 1, wherein feces are detected by a ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light minus 1, which has a value of zero if no feces are present, and the amount of feces increases as the ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light increases.

3. The electronic comode system according to claim 1, wherein the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user is sitting on the comode and automatically activates the comode.

4. The electronic comode system according to claim 1, wherein the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user is sitting on the comode and automatically activates the comode, the proximity sensor comprising a group selected from an infrared sensor, a weight sensor, and a motion detection camera.

5. The electronic comode system according to claim 1, wherein the fluid discharged by the fluid nozzle consists of a group selected from a combination of clean water rinse solution, hypoallergenic liquid soap, and liquid chemicals.

6. The electronic comode system according to claim 1, wherein the software identifies and locates the user's anus, testes, penis, vagina, pubic hair, burn scars, hemorrhoids, birthmarks, moles, acne, tumors, and soiled areas.

7. The electronic comode system according to claim 1, wherein the first, second, and additional images include digital video.

8. An electronic video system equipped with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software, Water reservoir tank, A bowl having an opening, The seat and, The seat cover and At least one fluid nozzle for ejecting fluid, The means on the bidet for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions within the bowl, An air dryer comprising an air dryer nozzle and a means on the bidet for moving the air dryer nozzle in three dimensions within the bowl, A computing device comprising executable software and a memory storage device, A camera housed within the bowl and operably connected to the computing device, A light source in the video camera that is close to the camera, The device comprises at least one operating device for operating the bidet, wherein the operated bidet illuminates the area surrounding the user's genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening with a light source having white light, The camera captures a first plurality of images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user through the bowl opening of the bidet, the first plurality of images are transmitted to the computing device and analyzed using software to identify feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, The computing device transmits a signal to means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid for washing the detected feces on the user's genitals and rectal area. The camera captures a second set of images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user through the bowl opening of the bidet, the second set of images are transmitted to the computing device and analyzed using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, The computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid for cleaning detected residual feces on the user's genitals and rectal area. The camera continues to capture multiple additional images of the surrounding areas of the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user for analysis using the software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, until feces are no longer identifiable. Furthermore, the computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the air nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the air nozzle to spray dry air to dry the user's genital and rectal areas, in an electronic bidet system.

9. The electronic bidet system according to claim 8, wherein feces are detected by a ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light minus 1, which has a value of zero if no feces are present, and the amount of feces increases as the ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light increases.

10. The electronic bidet system according to claim 8, wherein the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user is sitting on the bidet and automatically activates the bidet.

11. The electronic bidet system according to claim 8, wherein the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user is sitting on the bidet and automatically activates the bidet, the proximity sensor comprising a group selected from an infrared sensor, a weight sensor, and a motion detection camera.

12. The electronic bidet system according to claim 8, wherein the fluid discharged by the fluid nozzle consists of a group selected from a combination of clean water rinse solution, hypoallergenic liquid soap, and liquid medication.

13. The electronic bidet system according to claim 8, wherein the software identifies and locates the user's anus, testes, penis, vagina, pubic hair, burn scars, hemorrhoids, bruises, moles, acne, tumors, and soiled areas.

14. The electronic comode system according to claim 8, wherein the first, second, and additional images include digital video.

15. An electronic wheelchair commode system equipped with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and spectroscopic software, A refillable water reservoir tank, A bowl having an opening, The seat and, The seat cover and At least one fluid nozzle for ejecting fluid, Means on the wheelchair commode for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions within the bowl, An air dryer comprising an air dryer nozzle and means on the wheelchair commode for moving the air dryer nozzle in three dimensions within the bowl, A computing device comprising executable software and a memory storage device, A camera housed within the bowl and operably connected to the computing device, A light source in the wheelchair commode that is close to the camera, The wheelchair commode comprises at least one actuation device for operating the wheelchair commode, wherein the actuation device illuminates the area surrounding the user's genitals, anus, and buttocks through the bowl opening with a light source having white light, The camera captures a first set of images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user through the bowl opening of the wheelchair commode, the first set of images are transmitted to the computing device and analyzed using software to identify feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, The computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid for washing the detected feces on the user's genitals and rectal area. The camera captures a second set of images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user through the bowl opening of the wheelchair commode, the second set of images are transmitted to the computing device and analyzed using software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, The computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the fluid nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the nozzle to spray fluid for cleaning detected residual feces on the user's genitals and rectal area. The camera continues to capture multiple additional images of the area surrounding the illuminated genital, anal, and buttock regions of the user for analysis using the software to identify residual feces on the user by detecting the bilirubin absorption spectrum compared to the user's skin in white light, until feces are no longer identifiable. Furthermore, the computing device transmits a signal to the means for moving the air nozzle in three dimensions, automatically adjusting the air nozzle to spray dry air to dry the user's genital and rectal areas, in an electronic wheelchair commode system.

16. The electronic wheelchair commode system according to claim 15, wherein feces are detected by a ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light minus 1, which has a value of zero if no feces are present, and the amount of feces increases as the ratio of absorbed green channel light to absorbed blue channel light increases.

17. The electronic wheelchair commode system according to claim 15, wherein the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user is sitting in the wheelchair commode and automatically activates the wheelchair commode.

18. The electronic wheelchair commode system according to claim 15, wherein the operating device includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user is seated in the wheelchair commode and automatically activates the wheelchair commode, the proximity sensor comprising a group selected from an infrared sensor, a weight sensor, and a motion detection camera.

19. The electronic wheelchair commode system according to claim 15, wherein the fluid discharged by the fluid nozzle consists of a group selected from a combination of clean water rinse solution, hypoallergenic liquid soap, and liquid medication.

20. The electronic wheelchair commode system according to claim 15, wherein the software identifies and locates the user's anus, testes, penis, vagina, pubic hair, burn scars, hemorrhoids, bruises, moles, acne, tumors, and soiled areas.

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