Wearable Gloves for Package Dimension and Weight Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Logistics professionals face inefficiencies due to the need to use multiple separate tools for measuring, weighing, and tracking packages, which can be inconvenient and require manual data correlation.
Innovation Solution
A pair of gloves equipped with wireless communication devices, force sensors, a scanner, and a display device that allows for wireless communication between the gloves to measure dimensions and weight, and scan codes, integrating these functions into a single wearable unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate tools are used for measuring, weighing, and tracking packages, then measurement and tracking functions can be performed, but the complexity of the system increases and manual data correlation is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate logistics tools (tape measure, scale, barcode scanner) into a single integrated glove system. The glove incorporates wireless communication devices for dimension measurement, force sensors for weight measurement, and a scanner for barcode reading, all unified in one wearable device that automatically correlates data.
Solution Approach 2:
The glove is designed as a universal device that performs multiple functions: measuring dimensions via wireless communication between gloves, measuring weight through force sensors, scanning barcodes, and displaying information. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate specialized tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate tools are used for logistics tasks, then specific functions can be performed, but the ease of operation decreases due to the need to manually combine information
Solution Approach 1:
The glove system performs automatic data correlation and integration without requiring manual intervention. The calculating device automatically processes data from wireless communication devices, force sensors, and scanners, and the display device presents integrated results, allowing the system to serve itself in correlating information.
Solution Approach 2:
All measurement and tracking functions are merged into a single unified interface through the glove system. Data from dimension measurement, weight measurement, and barcode scanning are automatically combined and displayed together, eliminating the need for workers to manually correlate information from separate tools.
3Productivity
If multiple separate tools are used, then measurement tasks can be completed, but the productivity decreases due to the need to keep track of various tools
Solution Approach 1:
By merging all measurement tools into a single glove-wearable system, the patent eliminates the time workers would spend locating, handling, and tracking multiple separate tools. The integrated system provides immediate access to all measurement functions through the gloves, streamlining the workflow.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and automated measurement and tracking of package dimensions and weight, reducing the need for multiple tools and simplifying data entry by providing a unified interface for logistics tasks.
Implementation Method 1
The first and second wireless communication devices are configured to wirelessly communicate time-based signals with each other. The calculating device utilizes the time-based signals to determine a first dimension of an object.
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AI summary
A measuring apparatus for measuring parameters of an object is provided. The measuring apparatus, according to one implementation, includes a right-handed glove configured to be worn on the right hand of a user and a left-handed glove configured to be worn on the left hand of the user. A first wireless communication device is attached to the right-handed glove and a second wireless communication device is attached to the left-handed glove. The measuring apparatus also includes a calculating device. The first and second wireless communication devices are configured to wirelessly communicate time-based signals with each other. The calculating device utilizes the time-based signals to determine a first dimension of an object.