Today’s Patent – Smart Cane for a Visually Impaired Individual

The said invention (US12133582B1) was invented by Faramarz Djavanroodi, Reem Albeloshi, Lina Alfawaz, Lamia Alshehri, Kauther Aldoukhi and patented by USPTO on May 29^th, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to the  Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University.

The present disclosure describes a smart cane designed for blind or visually impaired individuals, featuring a telescopic linear main frame rod (LMFR) and linear extending rod (LER), a load-bearing foot, and a top case assembly with a pivot and ergonomic hand grip. The top case has an irregular hexagonal casing housing key components such as ultrasonic sensors, a camera, LED light, rechargeable battery, GPS, Bluetooth, vibration motor, and microcontroller with SOS functionality. The smart cane offers multiple operation modes for obstacle detection, environmental awareness, and emergency communication. It provides real-time, adaptive feedback through vibrations and alerts, enabling enhanced mobility and safety, and is constructed from durable materials like aluminum alloy, rubber, and ABS plastic.