Telekinetic Bionic Glove Using Ocular Voltage Spikes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bionic glove technologies are inefficient and economically unviable in providing a reliable means for individuals with limited hand or finger strength to control finger movements and grasp objects.
Innovation Solution
A telekinetic bionic glove assembly comprising a glove assembly with string guides, motors, and reels, connected to an arm box and electrical lead assembly that utilizes ocular movement signals to control finger movement through a system of strings and motors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing bionic glove technologies are used, then finger motion assistance is provided, but the system is inefficient and economically unviable
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into distinct functional modules: a glove assembly with string guides and bands for each finger, a control unit with motors and reels, and a power unit with battery. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system architecture, resolving the contradiction between providing effective finger motion assistance and maintaining system efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves multiple functions: it houses the motor controller, power management system, and communication interface. The glove assembly provides both structural support and actuation mechanism through its bands and string guides. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, improving productivity while controlling device complexity.
2Ease of operation
If complex bionic glove systems are implemented, then finger control capability is improved, but economic viability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the user's own muscle signals (detected via electrodes) to control the motors, eliminating the need for external control devices or complex user interfaces. This self-service approach simplifies operation while reducing manufacturing costs by removing unnecessary control components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs simple, easily manufactured components such as elastic bands, string guides, and basic motor-reel mechanisms. These components can be produced at low cost and are designed to be replaced if needed, making the system economically viable while maintaining good finger control capability.
3Manufacturing precision
If motor-reel-string system is used, then precise finger movement is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The string acts as an intermediary element that transmits force from the motor-reel mechanism to the finger bands. This simple intermediary allows precise control to be achieved without complex direct mechanical linkages, as the string can be routed through guides to achieve accurate force application points on each finger.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical linkages with a motor-reel-string system. The electric motors provide precise rotational control, which is converted to linear string movement by the reels, and then transmitted to the fingers via strings and bands. This substitution of mechanical linkages with electro-mechanical actuation simplifies the overall mechanism while maintaining precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables individuals to control their fingers and grasp objects by closing their eyes for a predetermined time, generating a voltage spike that activates motors to wind and unwind strings, allowing for precise finger movement and object manipulation.
Implementation Method 1
The second electrical lead connected to the second electrode reads voltage after a first voltage spike that is processed by the arm box computer
Implementation Method 2
a computer of the second box receives a signal via a short-range wireless technology standard to operate the first and second motors to activate the first and second reels, whereby the first and second reels wind up respective the strings
Implementation Method 3
while respective bands exert a predetermined force onto the glove fingers to return to an open position
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AI summary
A telekinetic bionic glove assembly having a glove assembly, first and second boxes attached to the glove assembly, an arm box, and an electrical lead assembly connected to the arm box. The glove assembly has string guides positioned on glove fingers. The glove assembly also has a main bar and bands positioned at a glove back face, and a thumb splint. The first box has strings, motors, a motor controller, and reels. The second box has a voltage regulator, a battery, and a computer. The arm box has an arm box computer, an arm box voltage regulator, a bio-signal amplifier, an arm box battery, and arm box switch. The electrical lead assembly has electrical leads, lead heads, electrodes, and adhesive pads. The glove assembly operates, whereby the glove fingers open and close in response to voltage spikes as results of eye movements.