Gesture-controlled wearable device for operating fixtures

Abstract

The present invention introduces a novel wearable device for gesture-based control of fixtures, particularly suited for applications such as operating sliding doors, windows, shades, etc. The device, designed in the form of a ring, integrates advanced motion sensors including accelerometers and gyroscopes within its compact body. These sensors enable precise detection and interpretation of user gestures, facilitating intuitive control actions. A control circuitry, comprising a processor and memory, processes motion data to generate and transmit wireless control signals via a built-in radio wave transmitter. This allows users to interact with fixtures seamlessly by performing specific gestures, such as swipes or rotations. The device's ergonomic design ensures comfort during prolonged use, making it a versatile solution for both consumer and industrial environments seeking enhanced convenience and efficiency in fixture control.

1 . A wearable device for controlling fixtures, comprising:
 A ring-shaped body having an outer edge, an inner edge, an outer side, and an inner side;   An accelerometer configured to measure acceleration along the x, y, and z axes, where the y-axis is parallel to the inner side of the device and moves from the inner edge through to the outer edge, and the z-axis is parallel to the outer edge;   A gyroscope embedded within the ring-shaped body;   A power source embedded within the ring-shaped body, configured to power the infrared emitter and the gyroscope;   A control circuit embedded within the ring-shaped body, configured to receive motion data from the gyroscope, process motion data from the gyroscope, receive motion data from the accelerometer, process motion data from the accelerometer, transmit control signals via the radio wave transmitter to operate a fixture based on control gestures.   
     
     
         2 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is capable of detecting acceleration in three dimensions: x, y, and z axes. 
     
     
         3 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the control circuit further comprises:
 A processor configured to interpret the motion data from both the gyroscope and the accelerometer;   A memory storing algorithms for translating motion data into control signals.   
     
     
         4 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         5 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the radio wave transmitter is positioned on the outer side of the ring-shaped body. 
     
     
         6 . A method for controlling a fixture using the wearable device of  claim 1 , comprising:
 Detecting the speed and angle at which the hand of the subject moves using the gyroscope and accelerometer;   Sending the detected motion data to the control circuit for processing;   Emitting control signals via the radio wave transmitter based on the processed motion data to operate the sliding door.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the control signals are generated based on predefined gestures recognized by the control circuit. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the fixture operates in response to specific gestures such as swiping or rotating motions.