WO2023135577A1

WO2023135577A1 - A wearable smart eye spectacle device for blind person

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Publication number: WO2023135577A1
Application number: PCT/IB2023/050360
Authority: WO
Inventors: Manish Unnithan; bindu unnithan; Harshvardhan unnithan
Original assignee: Manish Unnithan; Unnithan Bindu
Priority date: 2022-01-17
Filing date: 2023-01-16
Publication date: 2023-07-20

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person. The wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person comprises of a real time sensor and camera (101) mounted on the spectacle device (100), a Central Processing Unit (CPU) (102) connected to the real time sensor and camera (101), and an earphone (103) connected to the CPU (102). In this way the device (100) can be a game changer technology for completely blind person. The disclosed device employs a technique to give voice command to help a completely blind person who does not have perception of any type of light to visualize and assist their day to day life. The concept of the present disclosure is to enable a completely blind person to analyze and visualize the world as good as a normal human being.

Description

A WEARABLE SMART EYE SPECTACLE DEVICE FOR BLIND PERSON

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a device for visually impaired person and particularly it relates to a wearable smart eye spectacle device for blind person.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] According to global blindness and visual impairment data, there are 36 million people with blindness, 217 million people with mild vision impairment. Out of total 253 million visually impaired, 55% are women. 89% of visually impaired people live in low income countries. There are two broad types of blindness, first is treatable blindness and second is non-treatable blindness. Under treatable blindness, there are which can reverse or improve your vision by the help of medical intervention like refractive error correction, cataract surgery, corneal ulcer treatment and grafting and vitreous surgeries. Under non- treatable blindness there are few condition like retinopathy, age related macular degeneration and congenital blindness. In broader terms, there are legal blindness which have partial vision6/18 and no PL (perception of light) blindness.

[0004] Efforts have been made previously to address and tackle the various issues faced by blind people. At present there are multiple gadgets available that help the partially blind patients who have central vision and peripheral visions or partial visions left on their eyes. There are few existing technologies that are available. Iris Vision is a device for partial blind people or the people with cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Ace Sight is a device for low vision people or partially blind people not for the completely blind people.

[0005] NuEyes pro is a wireless pair of smart glass which is designed to help visually impaired or legally blind person. In this camera of the front of the glass captures the image and display it magnified inside of the lens. My Eye 2 is a low vision electronic glasses mounted on the side of the frame of the glasses. eSight gadget helps the low vision people to see better. However, there is no technology available for completely blind patients and they are not able to see the real world in present available techniques and gadgets.

[0006] Therefore, the present disclosure overcomes the above-mentioned problem associated with the traditionally available method or system, any of the above-mentioned inventions can be used with the presented disclosed technique with or without modification. The present disclosure provides a way in which a completely blind person can visualize the world with the help of a wearable smart eye spectacle device and can easily cope up with the day to day challenges. The disclosed device employs a technique to give voice command to help a completely blind person who does not have perception of any type of light to visualize and assist their day to day life. With the help of the device a completely blind person can visualize the real world as natural as a normal person.

[0007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment.

[0008] Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwiseclaimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimedelement essential to the practice of the invention. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a wearable smart eye spectacledevice for blind people those who have no perception of the light.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a user friendly and practically wearable device for blind people with aesthetic looks as normal sunglasses.

SUMMARY

[0011] The present disclosure relates to a wearable smart eye spectacle device for blindperson comprising of a real time sensor and camera mounted on an eyeglass, a Central Processing Unit (CPU) connected to the real time sensor and camera and an earphone connected to the CPU; wherein, the real time sensor and camera mounted on the eyeglass gathers visual images and information of the surrounding area; and wherein, the Central Processing Unit (CPU) processes the information and images gathered by the real time sensor and camera and sends audio output to the earphone.

[0012] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the real time sensor and camera has stereoimage sensing technology to capture images of surrounding area.

[0013] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the CPU is connected to the real time sensor and camera through wired or wireless connection.

[0014] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the CPU is strapped on a waist belt worn by a user.

[0015] In another aspect of the present disclosure, the earphone is connected to the CPU through wired or wireless connection.

[0016] One should appreciate that although the present disclosure has been explained with respect to a defined set of functional modules, any other module or set of modules can be added/deleted/modified/combined, and any such changes in architecture/construction of the proposed system are completely within the scope of the present disclosure. Each module can also be fragmented into one or more functional submodules, all of which also completelywithin the scope of the present disclosure.

[0017] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of components of a wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRITION

[0020] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. As the detailed description is concerned various stages are included in embodiments of the present invention, which will be detailed below. If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0021] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a wearable smart eye spectacle devicefor blind person.

[0022] It is inferred that the foregoing description is only illustrative of the present invention, and it is not intended that invention be limited or restrictive thereto. Many other specific embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to one skilled in the art from the foregoing disclosure. All substitutions, alterations and modifications of the present invention which comes within the scope of the following claims are to which the present invention is readily susceptible without departing from the spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention should therefore be determined not with reference to appended claims along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. [0023] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and method embodying this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary processes, method, and/or pharmaceutical components described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.

[0024] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0025] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of components of a wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person comprises of a real time sensor and camera (101) mounted on the spectacle device (100), a Central Processing Unit (CPU) (102) connected to the real time sensor and camera (101), and an earphone (103) connected to the CPU (102).

[0027] The device (100) has a real time sensor and camera (101) installed on top of the wearable eyeglasses which can be used as a normal spectacle. This real time sensor and camera (101) can gather information and visual images of the surrounding area of an individual/user wearing the device (100). The real time sensor and camera (101) has bright light vision as well as low light vision so the objects can be perceived in all the lighting conditions. This information/data is then transferred to the CPU (102) which can be strapped on a waist belt worn by the respective individual. The CPU (102) is connected to the real time sensor and camera (101) through wired or wireless connection. The wireless connection can be through a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or any other wireless connection. The CPU (102) is the electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program. With the help of a software and required Artificial intelligence (Al), the CPU (102) analyzes the input data and visual images being transferred from real time sensor and camera (101) or gadget mounted on the spectacle. The CPU (102) sends real time information to the ear phone (103) present on the respective individual’s ear in the form of audio output.

[0028] The Central Processing Unit (CPU) (102) processes the information and images gathered by the real time sensor and camera (101) and sends audio output to the earphone (103). With the help of the device (100), the individual person who is wearing this gadget will have real time visualization of the surrounding things, objects, living things, traffic condition, buildings, environmental conditions, geographical conditions etc. which are gathered by the real time sensor and camera (101) and processed by the CPU (102).

[0029] The real time sensor and camera (101) of the device (100) has a stereo image sensing technology to calculate depth and enable device to see, understand and interact with the surrounding environment of dim and bright light. The stereo image sensing technology allows the camera to simulate human binocular vision, and therefore gives it the ability to capture three-dimensional (3D) images, a process known as stereo photography. The stereo image sensing technology is a depth-sensing technology that augments camera capabilities for facial and object recognition. The process of capturing a real-world object’s length, width, and height with more clarity and in-depth detail can be achieved using the technology.

[0030] The data collected by stereo image sensing technology transfers to the CPU (102) which is strapped on waist belt through a wireless or wired connection. The wireless connection can be through a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or any other wireless connection. The CPU (102) processes the data provided by the real time sensor and camera (101) and converts it into audio output. The CPU (102) analyzes the input data and gives audible information of the surrounding things or environment through the microphone or the earphone (103) worn by the concerned individual who is wearing the spectacle and microphone or the earphone (103) so the person can visualize the surrounding environment as any normal human being who can see. Further, a navigation feature system such as GPS, GLONASS, NavIC etc. to locate the real time location and secure well being of the user can be installed in the device. Therefore, with the help of the device (100) the person can read, write and give command as a normal human being. [0031] The concept of the present disclosure is to enable a completely blind person to analyze and visualize the world as good as a normal human being. In this way the device can be a game changer technology for completely blind people. The device (100) can work in both indoor and outdoor environment in wide variety of lighting conditions giving a bright light vision and low light vision so the individual can have an intact vision in all thelighting conditions.

[0032] The benefits of the device includes:

• It is a device for blind person who do not have any type of perception of light.

• It can help a completely blind person to visualize, read and write.

• The device can have navigation feature system to locate the real time location andsecure well being of the user.

• A device with smart feature to convert the visual data into voice command to enablethe user to practically view, read, react and interact as per the current situation.

• The device has a real sense technology to calculate depth and enable person to see, understand, interact and learn from the environment.

• The device can work in all variety of light condition so it will help to sense the datain low light as well as the bright light.

• It is a wearable normal spectacle.

[0033] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof . The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enablea person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

[0034] Thus, the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub-combinations of the various features described hereinabove as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person, the device comprising of: a real time sensor and camera (101) mounted on an eyeglass; a Central Processing Unit (CPU) (102) connected to the real time sensor and

5 camera (101); and an earphone (103) connected to the CPU (102); wherein, the real time sensor and camera (101) mounted on the eyeglass gathers visual images and information of the surrounding area; and wherein, the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (102) processes the information and images

10 gathered by the real time sensor and camera (101) and sends audio output to the earphone (103).

2. The wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person as claimed in claim 1, wherein the real time sensor and camera (101) has stereo image sensing technology to capture images of surrounding area.

3. The wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person as claimed in claim 1, wherein the CPU (102) is connected to the real time sensor and camera (101) through wired or wireless connection.

4. The wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person as claimed in claim 1, wherein the CPU (102) is strapped on a waist belt worn by a user.

20 5. The wearable smart eye spectacle device (100) for blind person as claimed in claim 1, wherein the earphone (103) is connected to the CPU (102) through wired or wireless connection.

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