Wireless Wearable Sensor System for Posture Feedback and Item Location
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies for addressing everyday hindrances such as locating lost items and correcting bad posture are often bulky and complex, failing to provide a compact and simple solution for location and awareness.
Innovation Solution
A wireless, programmable system comprising sensors and a controller device that uses BLUETOOTH, infrared, or radio frequency communication to detect changes in posture and position, providing immediate feedback through vibration and sound alarms to correct undesirable postures and alert users to the location of attached items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If existing technologies for locating lost items and correcting bad posture are used, then the functions are provided, but the devices are bulky and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides functionality into separate modules: posture sensors, location sensors, communication modules, and processing units distributed across multiple components. This segmentation allows each component to be simplified and specialized, reducing overall complexity while maintaining complete functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable device integrates multiple functions including posture correction monitoring, location tracking, and communication capabilities into a single unified system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate bulky devices, reducing overall device complexity while providing comprehensive services.
2Volume of moving object
If existing technologies for location and awareness are used, then the functions are provided, but the solutions require excessively sized components
Solution Approach 1:
The system embeds multiple functional components within each other: sensors are integrated into the wearable structure, communication modules are nested within the device housing, and processing capabilities are distributed across networked components. This nesting approach maximizes functional capability within minimal volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical positioning and detection systems with electronic sensors, wireless communication, and software-based processing. This substitution eliminates bulky mechanical components while providing sophisticated location and awareness functions through compact electronic alternatives.
3Ease of operation
If existing technologies are used, then the functions are provided, but complicated configuration routines are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically configures itself through self-diagnostic and self-setup routines that detect available resources, establish connections, and optimize parameters without user intervention. This self-service capability dramatically simplifies configuration while maintaining advanced functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates automated feedback mechanisms that monitor configuration status, detect optimization opportunities, and automatically adjust settings. This continuous feedback loop eliminates manual configuration complexity by having the system learn and optimize its own operation.
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AI summary
A wireless, programmable system, including one or more sensors devices, a controller device, and a wireless communication link that operationally connects the sensor device to the controller device(s). The system may alert when a sensor device and controller device exceed a predetermined threshold of distance and/or time. Controller device(s) may also be, or in addition to, a handheld computer device, such as a smartphone. In some other embodiments, the system may be used to detect body positions and/or train a user to achieve desired postures.