5.11.2021

Patents for improving the convenience of the disabled

 

People are concerned about rapidly developing technology and becoming an inhumane society. As new technologies are developed, human labor is replaced by machines, and children playing in the playground got stuck in digital.

 However, technology often comforts our hearts. They also become special and indispensable wings to some people.

Let's look at patents related to improving the convenience of the disabled.

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KR patent 10-1612010

Titled “Self-driving vehicle for handicapped person”

A patent designed to allow a disabled person in a wheelchair to conveniently ride and drive a vehicle alone.

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KR patent 10-1918399

Titled “Wearable Braille input device for blind people”

A patent designed to be worn as an accessory, so the visually impaired person can easily carry and access the mobile device.

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KR ​​10-2020-0118261


Titled “Robot to support independent activities for the disabled”

Patent designed to help people with physical disabilities who are inconvenient in activities through base module and mobile module.

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KR 10-1830908

Titled “Smart glass system for hearing-impaired communication”

A system that delivers the intention of the hearing impaired to the other party using augmented reality(AR) technology. A patent designed to enable free conversation between a hearing impaired person and a person who does not know sign language.


Trends in patent applications to improve the convenience of the disabled,

According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), patent applications for assistive technology that help people with physical disabilities smooth their daily activities are increasing rapidly. Patent applications for assistive technology are growing at an annual rate of 17%, and the marketability is expanding through grafting with general medical devices and electronic devices.



The original post is written by LEE, Se-Bin and excerpted from the official blog of the KIPO.

Original source 

https://blog.naver.com/kipoworld2/222329103349

 

 







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