Welding Eyewear Display With IoT Feedback and Voice Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current welding technologies lack effective real-time visualization and communication capabilities, making it difficult for welders to interact efficiently with welding systems and receive necessary information during both real-world and simulated welding processes.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing an IoT technology platform with a computerized eyewear device that provides scalable, interoperable, and secure wireless communication, enabling two-way communication between welding power sources and the eyewear device, which features a transparent display for real-time information and voice-activated command capabilities, allowing welders to view their surroundings and receive feedback on their welding technique.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a welding helmet is provided with simple light indicators, then the welder can receive basic welding information, but the welder cannot focus sharply on detailed information and the interaction with the welding system remains limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical light indicators with a voice-activated interface and display system. The welder can now interact with the welding system through voice commands and view detailed information on a display device, eliminating the limitation of simple light indicators and enabling both hands-free operation and access to comprehensive welding parameters and feedback.
2Reliability
If real-time information is provided to the welder during the welding process, then the welder can improve their technique, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that includes a microprocessor, memory, and communication interfaces. This intermediary device receives sensor data from the welding system, processes the information, and presents it to the welder through voice feedback and display outputs. This intermediary layer manages the complexity by centralizing data processing while keeping the user interface simple and intuitive.
3Ease of operation
If voice-activated commands are implemented, then the welder can control the welding system hands-free, but the communication protocol complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system recognizes voice commands, executes the corresponding welding operations, and provides confirmation feedback to the welder. The microprocessor continuously monitors voice inputs, correlates them with pre-programmed commands, and provides real-time status feedback through the display and audio output, creating a closed-loop control system that simplifies hands-free operation.
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AI summary
A system to support communication and control in a welding environment is disclosed. In one embodiment the system includes an internet-of-things (IoT) technology platform configured to provide scalable, interoperable, and secure communication connections between a plurality of disparate devices within a welding environment. The system also includes a welding power source configured to communicate with the IoT technology platform. The system further includes a computerized eyewear device. The computerized eyewear device includes a control and communication circuitry configured to communicate with the welding power source via the IoT technology platform. The computerized eyewear device also includes a transparent display configured to display information received from the welding power source via the IoT technology platform while allowing a user to view a surrounding portion of the welding environment through the transparent display.