Personal mobility device with an incorporated safety and informational system
First Claim
1. A personal mobility device for individually transporting a handicapped person, said device comprising:
- a frame;
at least one angle sensor for sensing an orientation of said frame relative to a pre-determined plane;
a processing unit in communication with said at least one angle sensor for receiving data from said at least one angle sensor representing the orientation of said frame;
said device characterized by said processing unit including a communication module automatically activatable in response to the orientation of said frame being outside a predetermined range relative to the pre-determined plane for alerting a remote party for assistance.
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Abstract
A personal mobility device, such as a wheelchair or a scooter, is disclosed. The personal mobility device includes at least one angle sensor to detect if the personal mobility device has overturned, and at least one accelerometer to detect if the personal mobility device has been struck in an accident. The angle sensor and the accelerometer sensor or coupled to a processor, and transmit data to the processor. A communication module is coupled to the processor and automatically signals a remote party for assistance when activated by the processor in response to an indication that the personal mobility device has overturned or been struck. The personal mobility device further includes a mast having a video device mounted atop thereof and in communication with a display to provide a video signal from an elevated position to the display, and a current sensor and a remote battery disconnect switch to reduce the potential for electrical fire.
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33 Claims
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1. A personal mobility device for individually transporting a handicapped person, said device comprising:
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a frame; at least one angle sensor for sensing an orientation of said frame relative to a pre-determined plane; a processing unit in communication with said at least one angle sensor for receiving data from said at least one angle sensor representing the orientation of said frame; said device characterized by said processing unit including a communication module automatically activatable in response to the orientation of said frame being outside a predetermined range relative to the pre-determined plane for alerting a remote party for assistance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of providing assistance to a handicapped person utilizing a personal mobility device, said method comprising the steps of:
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setting a pre-determined range of acceptable orientations of the personnel mobility device relative to a pre-determined plane; sensing the orientation of the personal mobility device relative to the pre-determined plane; said method characterized by alerting a remote party to provide assistance to the handicapped person automatically when the personal mobility device is outside the pre-determined range of acceptable orientations. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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