Advancement and improvement is continuous in the product field that
assists the independence, futility and mobility of those impaired by
disabilities. Whereas the societies of previous generations only
deactivated disabled persons and furthered their limitations, recent and
consistent development now heightens their independence. Unfortunately,
these developments and advancements have overlooked one particular
aspect and, in doing so, have curtailed the independence still greatly
needed.
Products available to assist the disabled only function directly upon
their disabled users, but fail to recognize the accommodations needed by
their surroundings. Disabilities still affect even the tools used to
overcome disabilities. And the environments surrounding these disabled
persons still need improvement so as to heighten the accommodations and
prevent further risks. The Sensor Light provides this needed
advancement and improvement, and provides accommodations not only to its
needful user, but to the surroundings of this user, as well.
The Sensor Light is an automatic functioning light and warning
device that can be attached to mobility assistance devices such as
walkers and wheelchairs. Encased within housing of plastic or metal, the
Sensor Light can attached to the device by an included clamp. A
variation allows the Sensor Light to remain stationary in order
to detect motion nearby.
Within this housing is a motion sensor with associated signal
processing circuitry, which can be ultrasonic or infrared
transmitter/receiver, and this sensor activates two forms of alert upon
detection.
The Sensor Light features lighting in LED format, but can also
utilize incandescent lamp to serve as the visual alert should the device
near or be neared by another object. An alarm is also included to
provide audio alert, and the alarm can be in speaker, buzzer or other
noise producing formats. When these alert components are activated, a
time delay circuit is activated in order to discontinue their broadcast
shortly after activation.
The Sensor Light is powered by batteries, which may be of
disposable or rechargeable format.
Over 9 million Americans are impaired by disabilities that limit
their independent mobility. While devices and tools are available to
assist this mobility, still missing is assistance in the operation of
these tools in the environments in which they’re used. The Sensor
Light serves as a tool that allows these mobility assistance devices
to operate in a manner that protects both its user as well as the user’s
surroundings.
