Glove-Based Electrical Pulse Device with Controlled Intensity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical pulse devices for personal protection, such as tasers, often apply uncontrolled pulses, leading to accidents and limited effectiveness due to quick detection and potential harm to both the user and the assailant.
Innovation Solution
A glove-based device with controlled electrical pulse application, featuring adjustable intensity and secure pulse application means, including conductive microfiber contacts, alternating terminals, and a control unit for differential pulse delivery, along with a safety coating and discreet battery placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If uncontrolled electrical pulses are applied to neutralize an attacker, then the device can quickly incapacitate the target, but it causes accidents and harm to both the wearer and the neutralized person
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies dynamic control by allowing the user to select between different pulse intensity levels (first level for neutralization, second level for immobilization) based on the situation. The control unit dynamically adjusts the electrical pulse parameters delivered through the conductive microfibers, transforming a static uncontrolled pulse system into a dynamic adaptable one that responds to user input and situational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the electrical parameters of the pulse by providing at least two distinct intensity levels through the control unit. The first level delivers a controlled pulse for neutralization while the second level delivers a higher intensity pulse for immobilization. This parameter variation allows the device to adapt its effectiveness and safety profile to different threat levels, resolving the contradiction between neutralization capability and harm reduction.
2Reliability
If high voltage electrical pulses are applied to ensure effective neutralization, then the device can reliably incapacitate attackers, but it increases the risk of accidents and uncontrolled electrical shock
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the electrical pulse delivery into distinct intensity levels (first level and second level) that can be independently selected. The conductive microfibers are segmented into multiple sets (first set and second set) that can be activated separately or in combination, allowing controlled delivery of different pulse intensities. This segmentation enables reliable neutralization while minimizing accidental harm by providing granular control over the electrical shock applied.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between the power source and the conductive microfibers, mediating the electrical pulse delivery. It regulates and limits the electrical parameters to predetermined safe levels for each pulse level, preventing uncontrolled electrical shock. The safety coating on the conductive microfibers also serves as an intermediary protective layer that controls the interaction between the electrical contact and the skin, reducing accident risk while maintaining neutralization effectiveness.
3Ease of operation
If the device structure is made simple for ease of use, then it can be easily operated in high-stress situations, but it lacks the control mechanisms needed to prevent accidents
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the conductive microfibers with the glove fabric itself, integrating the electrical contact mechanism into the wearable structure. The control unit is integrated into the device housing that attaches to the glove. This merging maintains ease of operation as a single wearable unit while incorporating necessary control mechanisms (pulse level selection, alternating terminal activation) that prevent accidents, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and safety control.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive microfiber glove serves multiple functions: it provides tactile sensation, delivers electrical pulses for neutralization, and can deliver higher intensity pulses for immobilization. The alternating terminals on successive ends provide universal contact points that work for different pulse levels. This multi-functionality allows the device to maintain operational simplicity while incorporating accident prevention mechanisms through its versatile design.
4Power
If conventional electrical pulse devices are used, then they can deliver high voltage shocks, but they are quickly detected by attackers which limits their effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses thin conductive microfiber contacts integrated into a flexible glove structure, replacing conventional bulky electrical contact surfaces. The safety coating on the microfibers creates a thin insulating layer that allows the device to deliver high voltage pulses while maintaining a low-profile contact surface that is less detectable by attackers. The flexible glove material itself serves as a thin film that conforms to the hand, making the device unobtrusive and harder to detect before use.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Significantly reduces accidents and enhances discretion and effectiveness by allowing controlled pulse application, reducing electrical shock incidents and improving user safety while effectively neutralizing attackers.
Implementation Method 1
at least three of which are provided with first application contacts, connected to an electrical energy source via a control unit, the glove further comprising second application contacts
Implementation Method 2
said securing means comprises a safety coating on the electrical pulse application contacts
Data Source
AI summary
The device for applying an electrical pulse includes at least one glove having a glove body ending in glove fingers, at least three of which are provided with first application contacts, connected to an electrical energy source via a control unit. The glove further includes second application contacts. The control unit includes a selector for applying a differential electrical pulse between the first and second application contacts.