Wearable Wireless Controller Gesture Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable technology lacks a universal wireless controller that can seamlessly control and communicate with multiple electronic devices without requiring hardware or software changes, limiting its versatility and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A wearable universal wireless controller that uses hand and finger movements, voice commands, and a docking station to transmit control signals to remote devices, allowing configuration and programmability for various electronic devices, including communication with cellular phones and other systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wearable controller is designed to control multiple electronic devices, then the versatility and functionality are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable controller is designed as a universal device capable of controlling multiple types of electronic devices (audio devices, display devices, communication devices, etc.) through a single unified interface. The controller uses multiple communication protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi, infrared) and can be configured with different personality modules to adapt to various device types, eliminating the need for separate controllers for each device category.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller's functionality is segmented into modular components including a processing module, multiple communication modules (Bluetooth, WiFi, infrared), and configurable personality modules. This segmentation allows the system to maintain complexity while providing versatile control capabilities across different device types through selective activation of specific modules.
2Ease of operation
If the controller uses hand and finger movements for control, then the ease of operation is improved, but the measurement precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The controller replaces traditional mechanical button presses with motion sensing technology that detects hand and finger movements through accelerometers and gyroscopes. This substitution allows for more intuitive and easier operation while the sophisticated sensor system maintains the necessary precision for accurate gesture recognition and interpretation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary processing layer that translates raw motion sensor data into meaningful control commands. The processing module interprets gesture patterns, filters out noise, and maps movements to specific device functions, thereby bridging the gap between simple user gestures and precise device control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the controller integrates multiple communication elements, then the adaptability to different devices is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller merges multiple communication technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, infrared) into a single integrated device. The communication module combines these different protocols into one unified system that can automatically select the appropriate communication method based on the target device, reducing the need for multiple separate controllers while managing complexity through integrated design.
4Ease of manufacture
If the controller requires no hardware or software changes for universal control, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the adaptability requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The controller employs dynamic configuration capabilities where the system can be programmatically adapted to different devices through software configuration rather than hardware modification. The personality modules and device-specific profiles allow the controller to dynamically adjust its behavior and communication methods based on the target device, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving broad adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a wearable universal wireless controller configured to generate control signals for controlling a plurality of devices without the need for hardware or software modification. Such controller comprises a plurality of stretch sensors and switch sensors associated with at least one glove or similar structure configured for being associated with a users' hand. The controller detects finger and hand movements and generates the appropriate communication signal based on values contained in a configuration table. The same wireless controller can control a plurality of devices without the need for reprogramming or mode selections.