RU199991U1 - USER WEARABLE - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of human-machine interfaces. The user wearable device is designed to communicate with industrial automation systems and consists of three modules. The first module contains electrical and electromechanical components and is equipped with rails for mounting the mobile unit. The second module is movable along the guides to change the focal length of the lens unit, and the second module is a movable optical unit and consists of a lens unit and an intermediate reflector. The third module is adapted to the position of the human eye and is a movable holographic reflector. All modules together are a housing, and the housing is designed to be attached to the head element and contains a pivot arm for changing the vertical position of the user device. The body contains LED lighting and mounts for additional modules. The device provides improved display of information displayed on the user device from industrial automation systems. 6 c.p. f-ly, 2 dwg

Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The present technical solution relates to the field of human-machine interfaces, in particular, to a wearable user device for communication with industrial facilities.

LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY

The prior art knows a source of information US 10,176,783 B2, 01/08/2019, disclosing a computer-controlled wearable display device including a display mechanism for presenting virtual images to users, connected to a computer-controlled portable display device including a display screen for presenting real images to users wearable display device. An application control and communication system including an external manager application residing on the portable display device provides control and launch of applications residing on the wearable display device through the user interface of the portable display device.

A source of information is also known from the prior art, US 8,040,292 B2, 10/18/2011, disclosing a portable communication display device. The display system displays information through a matrix display element installed inside the housing, which is located relative to at least the user's eye. The display is connected to a video or information source so that a user can view the information or images displayed on the display. The display can be mounted on a frame so that the user can move the display in and out of the user's field of view without adjusting the support harness that holds the display to the user's head.

The proposed technical solution differs from those known from the prior art in that the user wearable device is made in a modular housing, and also contains guides for changing the focal length of the movable holographic reflector.

ESSENCE OF THE USEFUL MODEL

The technical problem to be solved by the claimed technical solution is insufficiently effective communication between humans and interfaces of industrial automation systems, which in turn affects the entire production process. Another technical problem is the expansion of the arsenal of technical means - user wearable devices for communication with industrial facilities. The independent claim provides a solution to the above problem, namely a user wearable device. Additional options for implementing the proposed solution are presented in the dependent clauses of the utility model.

The technical result achieved by solving the above technical problem is to improve the display of information displayed on the user device from industrial automation systems. An additional technical result is the implementation by the declared user wearable device of its purpose. An additional technical result is an increase in the information awareness of personnel, through the output of information to a movable holographic reflector, the use of warning light and sound signals, as well as integration into data collection and analysis systems.

The claimed result is achieved by means of a user wearable device capable of communication with industrial automation systems, consisting of three modules, where,

the first module contains electrical and electromechanical components, and the first module is equipped with guides for mounting a movable optical unit;

a second module made with the possibility of moving along the guides to change the focal length of the lens unit, the second unit being a movable optical unit and consisting of a lens unit and an intermediate reflector;

a third module configured to adjust to the position of the human eye, the third module being a movable holographic reflector;

moreover, all modules in the aggregate are a housing, and the housing is designed to be attached to the head element and contains a swivel bracket for changing the position of the user device vertically and horizontally;

and on the case there are LED backlighting, as well as mounts for additional modules.

In a private embodiment of the proposed solution, the user wearable device is made in the form of an AR headset.

In another particular embodiment of the proposed solution, the user wearable device further comprises a camera module.

In another particular embodiment of the proposed solution, the user wearable device contains an additional GSM network module.

In another particular embodiment of the proposed solution, the user wearable device contains a GPS / GLONASS positioning system module.

In another particular embodiment of the proposed solution, the user wearable device contains a module for controlling the orientation in space, including a gyroscopic sensor and an accelerometer.

In another particular embodiment of the proposed solution, the user wearable device contains an additional battery module.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The implementation of the utility model will be described further in accordance with the attached drawings, which are presented to clarify the essence of the utility model and in no way limit the scope of the utility model. The following drawings are attached to the application:

FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a custom wearable device.

FIG. 2 illustrates an example 3D rendering of a custom wearable device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The following detailed description of the implementation of the utility model provides numerous implementation details to provide a clear understanding of the proposed utility model. However, it will be obvious to a skilled person in the domain of how the present utility model can be used, with or without these implementation details. In other cases, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the specifics of the present utility model.

In addition, it will be clear from the above presentation that the utility model is not limited to the given implementation. Numerous possible modifications, changes, variations and replacements, which retain the essence and form of the present utility model, will be obvious to specialists qualified in the subject area.

An example of implementation of the claimed solution is illustrated in FIG. 1 and is a user wearable device capable of communicating with industrial automation systems and is a modular housing consisting of three modules that are mechanically interconnected.

It should be noted that the appearance of the user device is presented as an example.

The modular housing can be made of plastic or metal elements and is the supporting structure of the user wearable device. The modular complex can also be made with a degree of protection IP68.

The body consists of the following modules:

the main module (first module) (101), which includes all electrical and electromechanical components, and is also equipped with guides (103) for mounting the movable optical unit;

a movable optical unit (second module) (102), which consists of a lens unit and an intermediate reflector, and is also configured to move along the guides of the main unit to change the focal length of the lens unit;

a movable holographic reflector (third module) (103) configured to adjust to the position of the human eye by rotational movement.

The main module (101) includes electrical components, namely, but not limited to:

1. Microcontroller or microcomputer. A microcontroller or microcomputer is the main computing unit of the device responsible for collecting, storing and processing input information from industrial automation systems, following the instructions of the internal control program, and also implements the execution of optional and user subroutines and controls additional modules of the wearable device, including collection , transmission and processing of data.

2. A network module can be, for example: Ethernet card, WLAN / Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module, BLE module, NFC module, IrDa, RFID module, GSM modem, etc. With the help of data entry means, the organization of data exchange via a wired or wireless data transmission channel is provided, for example, WAN, PAN, LAN, Intranet, Internet, WLAN, WMAN or GSM. The network module receives data using the above protocols from industrial automation systems or other devices.

3. The main optical emitter, made in the form of a display, which is a device for outputting information, necessary parameters and data. For example, the following parameters and data can be displayed: equipment status, error blocks, control program variables, equipment service information (diagnostic buffer, equipment order numbers, information on operating modes), as well as any other parameters and data.

4. Memory block necessary for storing the control program of the microcontroller, as well as for storing general data and setting data.

5. Sound emitter (106). The sound emitter is designed to alert the user about a critical situation in industrial automation systems, as well as the state of operation of a user portable device and the operation of industrial automation systems.

6. LED lighting (105). LED backlight notifies the user of the device about the device activation, the end of the device operation and critical situations in industrial automation systems, the state of the industrial automation system.

7. Connectors are standard means for connecting a custom wearable device to industrial automation networks and / or any other data communication networks, for example: PROFINET, PROFIBUS, USB, RS232, RJ45, LPT, COM, HDMI, PS / 2, Lightning, FireWire , a bus of data exchange with additional modules of a user wearable device, etc.

8.power supply.

9. And also electromechanical components made in the form of buttons and switches (107).

The network module, the main optical emitter, the memory unit, the sound emitter, LED backlighting, connectors, additional components, the power supply, buttons and switches are connected to the microcontroller.

Additional components and modules can be installed on the body of a custom wearable device and are used to customize the custom wearable device for specific tasks and add new functions, options, for example: an SD card adapter, increases the storage memory of data received from industrial automation systems; an additional battery module is required to power the system and increase the autonomy of the user wearable device; a camera module, consisting of a high-resolution camera with a microphone, including a recording indicator light (indicating that audio and video is being filmed on the user wearable device) to activate additional options and functions of the user wearable device; additional GSM network module to improve the signal quality and connect to the Internet connection via cellular communication; additional lighting module to illuminate objects in front of the user; GPS / GLONASS positioning system module for determining the coordinates of a wearable user device; an attitude control module in space, including a gyroscopic sensor and an accelerometer to determine the position of the user's head in space in order to prevent being in a sleep state while working with industrial equipment or any other equipment, including transport, as well as to monitor the state of loss of physical user activity, such as fainting. All additional components can be connected to the microcontroller / microcomputer of the custom wearable device via a communication bus with additional modules.

The movable optical module (102) consists of a lens unit and an intermediate reflector, and is also configured to move along the guides to change the focal length of the lens unit. This module performs the function of transmission and optical conversion of an image to a movable holographic reflector.

By moving along the guides (104) of the main unit (101), the movable optical unit (102) allows you to change the focal length of the lens unit for better image projection on the movable holographic reflector.

The movable holographic reflector (103) is a functional optical and housing element that is used to reflect the image projected onto it from the main optical emitter through an intermediate reflector and uses its own rotational motion to adjust the holographic image to the position of the human eye.

The wearable device can be attached to any head element by means of attachment means, for example, but not limited to a helmet, headband, goggles. In addition, the attachment means includes a pivoting arm for changing the position of the user device vertically and horizontally.

An additional LED backlight (105) is installed on the case, which notifies the user of the device about the activation of the device, the end of the device operation and critical situations in industrial automation systems, the state of operation of the industrial automation system, as well as a data transmission bus with additional modules and the necessary fasteners for fastening a custom wearable device on the head element and the installation of additional modules that expand the functionality of the custom wearable device.

The way the proposed device works.

To configure a custom wearable device, it is switched to the SETUP mode by pressing the corresponding button on the wearable device, after which the user wearable device through the network module creates a Wi-Fi access point for further connection of the user's wearable device. Further configuration of the user wearable device is carried out by entering data on the web server built into the user wearable device, in particular: the network settings of the user wearable device (Wi-Fi access point name and password of the access point, IP address, subnet mask, network gateway) , the choice of industrial equipment for connection is carried out through the input of network and other data of each specific device (name of the Wi-Fi access point and password of the access point, IP addresses of the industrial automation device), for example: controller, operator panel, frequency converter, industrial computer, software controller, SCADA system, IoT device, indicating data blocks (diagnostic, variables and others). It also introduces interval triggers for displaying user messages for critical values of industrial automation system variables or any other values of industrial automation system variables.

For the convenience of creating a user holographic interface that will be displayed on a movable holographic reflector (103), the embedded web server has an editor for the user holographic interface.

After the completion of the device configuration process, all entered data are saved in the memory unit and the user portable device can exchange data with industrial automation devices, as well as perform additional functions.

To activate and parameterize additional functions of a custom wearable device, follow the corresponding link displayed on the web server and enter the following parameters:

for the options "Online assistance", "QR-support" - network data required to connect to the Internet;

for the "Personnel control" option and the "Feedback" function - network parameters of data transmission and the final link of the data collection system (for example, for a local SCADA system - network addresses and variables in data blocks where data sent from a user portable device should be saved, or to connect to cloud data collection and analysis systems, you need to enter the parameters for connecting to the Internet, the necessary parameters for authentication and parameters for data exchange).

Also, to facilitate the input of parameters, it is envisaged that when additional modules are connected to a user wearable device, the microcontroller or microcomputer itself determines which modules have been connected and outputs the necessary parameters for entering user settings to the web server.

When the device is activated without switching to the "SETUP" mode, a start menu with a choice of actions and options is displayed in front of the user on the movable holographic reflector. For example, when you select the option for monitoring industrial automation systems, you connect to the industrial automation system with the saved settings in the memory block.

The principle of information exchange with industrial automation devices is based on the cyclical sending of an outgoing request from a user portable device to a selected device from an industrial automation system and receiving a response telegram in the form of variables. After receiving the variables, the data is stored in the variable storage buffer on the user wearable device and processed based on the specified processing rules for the received variables from industrial automation devices in the control program of the microcontroller or microcomputer on the user wearable device.

After processing the received data and their classification, the data is adapted. After adaptation, the adapted data are displayed on the main optical emitter, which in turn emits the image to the intermediate reflector, which in turn reflects the image onto the movable holographic reflector (103) according to the created user interfaces and other rules created in the process of customizing the custom wearable devices (for example, sound notifications and light indication are additionally used).

Also, a data logging function has been implemented, using which it is possible to save the received data from industrial automation systems to an SD card for further predictive and other analysis of the state of industrial automation systems.

When using the "Online Assistance" option on a wearable user device, an additional plug-in camera module is activated and the user wearable device becomes ready to create an audio / photo-video teleconference via an Internet connection with a remote specialist, for remote consultation of a specialist who works with industrial automation devices , in case of errors or failure of industrial automation devices. The use of a teleconference allows the use of audio-photo-video filming when solving problems with devices of industrial automation systems in the field, without calling a specialist on site, will reduce the time for reconfiguring and repairing devices of industrial automation systems

Using the Personnel Activity Logging option on the user wearable device activates the optional camera plug-in and the user wearable device is ready to record user actions.

Using the QR Parameterization option places the wearable user device in SETUP mode, activates the optional camera plug-in, and the user can scan the data required to configure the user wearable device via the QR code.

When using the "QR-support" option, an additional plug-in camera module is activated, and the user can scan a QR code placed on the equipment of industrial automation systems in order to obtain the necessary data about the equipment from the Internet, with the subsequent display of information on a movable holographic reflector.

When using the "Personnel control" option, additional plug-in modules of the GPS / GLONASS positioning system and attitude control in space are activated. These modules jointly track the geographic coordinates of the user portable device and control the orientation and position in space. This option can also be used to control the location and status of personnel, as well as for other purposes.

When using the "Feedback" software function, a wearable user device can exchange data, and, like any other industrial automation device, can be integrated into existing data collection and analysis systems, for example, any SCADA systems or any cloud systems.

In the present application materials, the preferred disclosure of the implementation of the claimed technical solution was presented, which should not be used as limiting other, particular embodiments of its implementation, which do not go beyond the scope of the claimed scope of legal protection and are obvious to specialists in the relevant field of technology.

Claims (12)

1. User wearable device capable of communicating with industrial automation systems, consisting of three modules, where the first module contains electrical and electromechanical components, and the first module is equipped with rails for mounting the second module; a second module movable along the guides of the first module to change the focal length of the lens unit, the second module being a movable optical unit and consisting of a lens unit and an intermediate reflector; a third module configured to adjust to the position of the human eye, the third module being a movable holographic reflector; moreover, all modules in the aggregate are a housing, and the housing is made with the possibility of attachment to the head element and contains a swivel bracket for changing the position of the user device vertically and horizontally; moreover, the case contains LED lighting and mounts for additional modules. 2. User wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made in the form of an AR headset. 3. User wearable device according to claim 1, further comprising a camera module. 4. User wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an additional GSM network module. 5. User wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a GPS / GLONASS positioning system module. 6. User wearable device according to claim. 1, characterized in that it further comprises a spatial orientation control module including a gyroscopic sensor and an accelerometer. 7. A user wearable device according to claim 1, further comprising an additional battery module.

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