Wearable Glove Electronic Device with Adaptable Peripherals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable computers do not effectively integrate with ordinary hand movements, requiring separate actions for tasks like scanning information, which reduces productivity.
Innovation Solution
A wearable glove electronic device with adaptable peripherals, including sensors and communication units, that can detect and transmit data based on hand movements, allowing for integrated processing and action.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a computer/scanner is used to scan address information separate from hand movements, then data capture function is provided, but productivity is reduced and time is increased due to separate actions required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the scanning device with the glove to enable simultaneous data capture and hand movement. The scanner is integrated into the glove structure, allowing the user to scan package information while naturally handling the package, thereby merging previously separate actions into a unified operation that improves productivity and reduces time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The glove is designed with multiple functions including scanning, displaying information, and interfacing with computer systems. This multi-functional design allows the same device to perform various tasks (scanning addresses, showing delivery information, communicating with computers) without requiring separate specialized tools, thereby enhancing productivity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wearable computers are used to process information, then data processing capability is provided, but integration with ordinary hand movements is poor requiring separate actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible glove as the base structure to accommodate electronic components. The glove's flexible nature allows it to conform to the hand's natural movements and shapes, enabling the computing device to adapt to ordinary hand movements rather than restricting them, thereby improving both adaptability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The glove-based wearable computer is designed to be dynamic and adaptable to various hand positions and movements. The device can detect and respond to hand movements, adjusting its functionality accordingly, which allows seamless integration with natural hand actions while maintaining ease of operation.
3Productivity
If separate actions are required to move package and scan package, then distinct functions are performed, but productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the scanning device with the glove to enable simultaneous data capture and hand movement. The scanner is integrated into the glove structure, allowing the user to scan package information while naturally handling the package, thereby merging previously separate actions into a unified operation that improves productivity and reduces time loss.
Data Source
AI summary
A glove electronic device includes a plurality of peripherals, each of which is affixed to an adhesive cover and attachable to a location in at least one of finger portions, a wrist portion and a hand portion of the glove electronic device. Configuration of the plurality of peripherals on the glove electronic device is adaptable during use of the glove electronic device. The device also includes a transceiver for sending information captured by one or more of the plurality of peripherals and for transmitting information to one or more of the plurality of peripherals. The device further includes a processor configured to operate one or more of the plurality of peripherals responsive to a movement associated with the glove electronic device or body signals being sensed from sensors attached or worn on the body.