SMART RING

Abstract

This invention relates to a smart ring that can be used in the fields of wearable technologies, mobile communication systems, personal digital record systems, security and surveillance systems, health technologies, field operations, journalism, sports technologies, nature and outdoor activities, emergency management, electronic systems, embedded systems, wireless communication systems, image processing systems and energy harvesting technologies, and its feature is;The system consists of a wearable micro camera module (100), an image-capturing camera module (101), a physical trigger button (102) that activates the system with user commands, a wireless communication module (103) that transmits the captured image data to an external mobile device, a kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) that meets the system's energy needs with energy obtained from the user's movements, an image processing and control unit (105) that processes the image data obtained from the camera module (101), an IR-enabled imaging unit (106) that captures images in low light conditions, a processor board (108) that manages these units, an energy storage unit (109) that provides energy to the system components, an electronic control circuit (110) that controls the operation of the system, and an upper body cover (107) and a lower body base (111) that house these components.

Description

1 TARIFF SMART RING Technological Field: 5 This invention is relevant to wearable technologies, mobile communication systems, personal digital record systems, security and surveillance systems, health technologies, field operations, journalism, sports technologies, nature and outdoor activities, emergency management, electronic systems, Embedded systems, wireless communication systems, image processing systems, and energy 10 It relates to smart rings that can be used in harvesting technologies. State of the Art: Wearable image capture systems; personal digital recording, security and surveillance, mobile 15 Widely used in many fields such as communication, health technologies, and sports and field applications. These systems are generally portable and can be carried by the user. camera modules, image processing units, power storage elements, and wireless It consists of data transfer modules. The images obtained are mostly internal. stored in memory or transmitted via wireless communication protocols mobile 20 They are transferred to devices or remote servers. In known techniques, image capture is mostly done using continuous recording logic. This is done either through operation or by using software triggering methods. In some applications, a head-up display (HUD) is used to enhance the user experience. These systems utilize smart glasses or similar additional wearable devices. To obtain images in low light conditions, different lighting or image processing methods are required. Improvement solutions can be implemented, and energy needs can be largely met through charging. This is powered by batteries. Synchronization of images with mobile devices. However, most of the time, transfer processes are initiated manually by the user. 30 is being carried out. 2 However, the fact that current systems require continuous or long-term recording is unnecessary. This leads to the creation of image data and, consequently, storage. This leads to inefficient use of capacity. At the same time, it involves continuous operation. Since camera and communication modules cause high energy consumption, the battery... The usage time is significantly reduced, and devices need to be charged frequently. 5 This is especially true for long-term field work and security applications. and negatively impacts continuity of use for users on the move. It has an effect. In current solutions, HUDs, smart glasses, or similar assistive devices are 10 Its use increases system costs and requires the user to carry additional equipment. It reduces user convenience by creating a necessity. Multiple devices together The operation of different devices complicates the installation and usage processes. This can lead to connection and compatibility problems. Additionally, transferring and editing images on mobile devices often takes 15 minutes. User intervention is required, which prolongs data management processes and It fails to meet expectations for practical use. Existing systems operating in low-light environments experience a decrease in image quality or additional issues. The need for hardware arose, ensuring uninterrupted use in different environmental conditions. 20 This poses a significant obstacle. Furthermore, the energy needs are not fully met. dependence on battery capacity, alternative energy production mechanisms This lack of technology limits the operating time of the devices. limitations; electronics, embedded systems, wireless communications and image processing lower than 25% of existing wearable image capture solutions used in these fields energy-efficient, simpler in structure, requires no additional hardware, and is user-friendly. This highlights the need for systems that reduce intervention. Description of the invention: The invention will offer the user a fast, practical and effortless image capture experience. It has been developed in this way. Thanks to the physical triggering mechanism, the system only activates when needed. 3 It activates as soon as it is detected, thus avoiding unnecessary video recording. This ensures that the targeted moment is captured quickly. This working principle utilizes energy. by reducing consumption while simultaneously preventing unnecessary data generation. It contributes to the more efficient use of resources. One of the key advantages of the invention is that it doesn't require any additional HUD, smart glasses, or similar device. It can operate completely independently without the need for wearable equipment. Images are transferred directly to the smartphone via a wireless communication module. Thanks to this, the system has a simpler, more accessible and lower cost user structure. This feature simplifies the installation and usage processes, while allowing user 10 It also significantly improves the experience. The kinetic energy harvesting unit included in the invention utilizes the motion generated during use. by utilizing its energy, it contributes to meeting the device's energy needs. This significantly reduces the need for charging and ensures continuous use for 15 days. This is being enhanced and the system is designed to be uninterrupted, especially in long-term usage scenarios. Its operation is supported. The integration of energy harvesting technology into the system, A significant technical achievement that provides high efficiency along with low energy consumption. It constitutes. The invention provides effective images even in low light conditions thanks to its IR-supported camera structure. It has the ability to capture data. Thus, it requires additional equipment in different environmental conditions. It is possible to obtain reliable images without requiring any additional tools, and the system's usage... Its scope is expanding. This feature is used in security applications, field studies, and nature. System 25 for different usage conditions such as activities and emergency scenarios It contributes to maintaining performance. The invention allows images to be automatically synchronized with the smartphone gallery. This enables efficient data management that requires no user intervention. This is being carried out. The automatic transfer of images and their regular distribution is 30. Storing data improves ease of use while also significantly improving data management processes. 4 It speeds things up. Thus, users don't need to perform any additional actions. The images become accessible on the mobile device in a secure and organized manner. The invention involves a wearable micro-camera module, a physical triggering mechanism, and kinetic energy. harvesting unit, IR-supported imaging system and direct smartphone 5 This technique brings together its integration within a single system architecture. combined application of features; electronics, embedded systems, wireless communications, an innovative system that integrates image processing and energy harvesting technologies It provides a solution. Thanks to this integrated structure, the invention; wearable technologies, mobile communication systems, security and surveillance applications, health technologies, personal 10 digital record systems, field personnel practices, journalism, sports activities, nature It can be easily integrated into numerous sectors such as activities and emergency management, a low-energy, highly accessible, and user-centric display It offers a capture system. Explaining the Figures: The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. It will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this obvious It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications, and options that could be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It is shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both the methods shaping, as well as the rules and conceptual features of the invention, in the most useful way. It should be understood that they are presented to provide an easily understandable definition. This 25 in the drawings; Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the system. Figures that will help to understand this invention are shown in the attached image (30). They are numbered and their names are given below. Explanation of References: 100. Wearable micro camera module 101. Camera module 102. Physical trigger button 5 103. Wireless communication module 104. Kinetic energy harvesting unit 105. Image processing and control unit 106. IR-assisted imaging unit 107. Upper body cover 10 108. Processor card 109. Energy storage unit 110. Electronic control circuit 111. Lower body base User 112. 15 113. Smartphone 114. Finger 115. Mobile application / gallery synchronization interface Description of the Invention: 20 The invention consists of a wearable micro camera module (100), an image capturing camera. module (101) is a physical trigger button that activates the system with a user command. (102), a wireless communication that transmits the captured image data to an external mobile device. module (103) obtains the energy requirement of the system from the energy obtained from the user's movements 25 A kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) that meets with the camera module (101) an image processing and control unit (105) that processes the acquired image data, low light an IR-assisted imaging unit (106) that captures images under the given conditions a processor board (108) that manages the units, an energy board that provides power to the system components storage unit (109), electronic control circuit that controls the operation of the system 30 (110) and an upper body cover (107) and a lower one that house the said components. It consists of a body base (111). 6 The invention is a smart device that receives image data via a wireless communication module (103). has telephone (113). The invention is a device that automatically records the image data transmitted on a smartphone (113). It has a mobile application / gallery synchronization interface (115). The invention allows image capture to be performed only by the physical trigger button (102) an electronic control circuit (110) that enables it to be started upon operation It has. 10 The invention converts kinetic energy derived from the user's movements into an energy storage unit. (109) has a kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) that transfers. The invention is an IR-assisted 15-inch device that performs image capture in low-light conditions. the imaging unit (106) in connection with the image processing and control unit (105) It has a processor card (108) that enables it to work. When the user (112) wants to start the image capture process, his finger (114) By means of pressing the physical trigger button (102). The finger (114) physical 20 As a result of the mechanical pressing action applied to the trigger button (102), the electronic The control circuit (110) receives the trigger signal, activating the processor board (108). bringing and starting the image capture process of the camera module (101) It provides. Detailed Description of the Invention: The invention is a wearable micro-device configured to be carried by the user. It includes a camera module (100). The wearable micro camera module (100) is part of the system. Between the upper body cover (107) and the lower body base (111) which house the components, 30 It is positioned and forms a compact structure. 7 The wearable micro camera module (100) performs image capture. The camera module (101) which performs the image processing, enables the processing of images. and control unit (105), processor board (108) which manages the general operation of the system, electronic control circuit (110) which performs electronic control of the system, system Energy storage unit (109) that provides energy to its components, 5 from the movements of the user energy producing kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) and image in low light conditions It includes an IR-assisted imaging unit (106) that enables the acquisition of images. When the user (112) wants to start the image capture process, a physical trigger He presses the button (102). By activating the physical trigger button (102), 10 Together, the electronic control circuit (110) activates the processor board (108) and This enables the camera module (101) to start the image capture process. Image data obtained by the camera module (101) is used for image processing and control. It is transferred to the unit (105). The image processing and control unit (105) receives 15 by processing the image data and making it suitable for transmission to the wireless communication module (103) It brings. If the working environment is low light, the processor card (108) has IR support. It activates the imaging unit (106). The IR-supported imaging unit (106) is 20 Capturing images in low light conditions by working together with the camera module (101) It ensures the continuation of the process. The processed image data is transmitted directly to the smart via the wireless communication module (103). The image is transferred to the phone (113). The wireless communication module (103) transmits the image 25 any intermediate display device, head-up display (HUD) or additional wearable It is performed directly to the smartphone (113) without the use of any hardware. Image data transferred to smartphone (113) mobile application / gallery synchronization It is received by the interface (115) and automatically transferred to the gallery structure of the mobile device 30 The images are being recorded. The mobile application / gallery synchronization interface (115) It ensures that data is stored systematically without requiring user intervention. 8 The system's energy requirement is met by the mechanical activity generated during the user's (112) daily movements. by the kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) which converts energy into electrical energy The energy produced by the kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) is met. is transferred to the storage unit (109) and the energy storage unit (109) system 5 It provides the electrical energy necessary for its components to operate. Processor board (108), electronic control circuit (110), image processing and control unit (105), camera module (101), IR-enabled imaging unit (106), wireless communication module (103), kinetic energy harvesting unit (104) and energy storage unit (109) 10 It manages the flow of data and control between them. Thus, the system controls physical triggering. The image capture process, which begins with the activation of button (102), the image processing, transferring wirelessly to the smartphone (113) and mobile application / gallery until it is automatically recorded by the synchronization interface (115) It is carried out without interruption. 15 25

Claims

9 REQUESTS 1- The invention relates to a smart ring, the feature of which is;  a wearable micro camera module (100),  a camera module that captures images (101), 5  a physical trigger button (102) that activates the system with a user command,  A wireless communication system that transmits captured image data to an external mobile device. module (103),  The system's energy needs are met by energy obtained from the user's movements. a kinetic energy harvesting unit (104), 10  an image processing module that processes image data obtained from the camera module (101) processing and control unit (105),  An IR-assisted imaging unit that captures images in low light conditions. (106),  a processor board (108) that manages the units in question, 15  an energy storage unit that provides energy to system components (109),  an electronic control circuit that controls the operation of the system (110),  an upper body cover (107) and a lower one that houses the components in question. It consists of a body base (111). 2- The wearable micro-camera system mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by its ability to transmit image data. by having a smartphone (113) that receives the wireless communication module (103) It is the characterization of the situation. 3- The wearable micro-camera system mentioned in Claim 2, its feature is; transferred 25 Mobile app / gallery synchronization that automatically saves image data. It is characterized by having an interface (115). 4- The wearable micro-camera system mentioned in Claim 1, its feature is; image The capture operation is only activated upon activation of the physical trigger button (102) 30 It is characterized by having an electronic control circuit (110) that enables its initiation. It is done. 5- The wearable micro-camera system mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by its ability to allow the user to... transferring the kinetic energy obtained from their movements to the energy storage unit (109) It is characterized by having a kinetic energy harvesting unit (104). 6- The wearable micro-camera system mentioned in Claim 1, its feature is; low light 5 IR-assisted imaging that performs image capture under these conditions. the operation of the unit (106) in conjunction with the image processing and control unit (105). It is characterized by having a processor card (108) that provides 15 25

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