Smart Gloves For Blind, Deaf, Dumb Using Sign & Home Automation Mode

CHAPTER 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
In our life, we encounter many differently abled people among such people many are
partly disabled while others are completely. The partially disabled people manage their
existence with lots of complications and feel distinct from others. Here communication
plays a crucial role in life of disable people. They feel better if they are able to convey
their own messages independently. Keeping this thing in view, the project Smart Hand
Gloves for Disabled People is developed so that disable people can live his life as he
wants. In this section, the gesture is recognized by fingers of hand movement and the
corresponding output is displayed on LCD and simultaneously a voice output is a play
backed through a speaker. The lightweight and Manageable of this project is a major
advantage. Thus, with the help of this project, the barrier faced by these people in
communicating with society can be reduced to a great extent.[4]

1.2 LITERATURE SURVEY

[1] Tushar Chouhanet al. implemented wired glove, interfaced with a computer using
MATLAB or Octave, with a high degree of accuracy for gesture identification. It is
mainly developed for the differently abled section of the society to help convert sign
language to a more human understandable form such as textual messages.
[2] Jan Fizza Bukhari et al. proposed a system consisting of 21 sensors, from which 9were
flex sensors, 11 were contact sensors and one for measuring acceleration. At least 9
analog voltage channels for flex sensors and 10 digital channels for contact sensors were
required.
[3] Wang et al. presented a sign language recognition system that uses tensor subspace
analysis to model a multi-view hand gesture. The hand recognition process is achieved
through color segmentation.
[4] Ajit Manware , Rajnish Raj, Amit Kumar,Tejaswini Pawar In order to share thoughts
and to communicate with person with disability (dumb and deaf) the communication is the
only medium so that they can convey the message to others.

[5] Harmeet Kaur, et al, in their paper, presented a brief description about the past
attempts that were made to convert sign language to understandable form. In their paper,
they have thoroughly scrutinized the previous attempts over this technology and also
suggested various possible ways to implement the design of a simple smart gloves.

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1.3 PROBLEM FORMULATION

EXISTING SYSTEM

Some existing products utilize sensors to detect hand movements and translate them into
text or audio. Existing smart home devices can be controlled via mobile apps or voice
commands. Some systems offer limited gesture control, but they may not be fully
accessible for users who rely on sign language.

PROPOSED SYSTEM

Develop smart gloves that combine gesture recognition for sign language with advanced
sensors to provide real-time translation into text or speech. This would enable users to
communicate effectively with others. Integrate a feature that allows users to control home
automation devices through specific sign language gestures. For example, a gesture for
"turn on the lights" could trigger the corresponding smart device.

1.4 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

Scope:
• Communication: Develop wearable gloves enabling users to convey thoughts
through electronic sign language interpretation.
• Home Automation: Control home appliances through gesture recognition.
Objectives:
• Effective Communication: Translate sign language into text, speech or visual
displays.

• Enhanced Quality of Life: Improve the overall quality of life for individuals with
disabilities by increasing their confidence and social interactions.
• Convenient Automation: Control home appliances through intuitive gestures.

1.5 METHODOLOGY

The figure 1 shows the Layout Diagram of Smart Gloves for Blind, Deaf and Dumb
People Using Sign and Home Automation Mode where IOT technology is used as a
Hardware component.
1. Transmitter 2. Receiver
Transmitter includes components such as Flex Sen88sors, Arduino Mega, 16*2 LCD
screen, APR33A3 Voice Playback module, Transmitter, Receiver with Electronic switches.
The Arduino Mega microcontroller Board is the heart of smart gloves device , it has interfaced

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with flex sensor, voice module, transmitter, and LCD screen. This whole assembly works on
voltage of 5 volts and 9 volts supplied by power supply blocks.
Receiver includes component such as power supply, receiver HT 12 D, Arduino Uno R3,
relay and home appliances.

Fig. 1.5.1 : Block diagram of Transmitter Circuit Smart Gloves for Disable People Using Sign and
Home Automation.

POWER
SUPPLY AC BULB

ARDUINO UNO RELAY

HT R3
12D
RX
FAN

Fig. 1.5.2 : Block diagram of Receiver Circuit Smart Gloves for Blind, Deaf and Dumb People Using
Sign and Home Automation.
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1.6 ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS

Advantages:

Enhanced Communication : Smart gloves enables individuals who are blind, deaf and
mute to convey thoughts and emotions through electronic sign language interpretation.

Emotional Support : Provides emotional comfort through connectivity and social

interaction.

Social Inclusion : Facilitates seamless communication with the able-bodied community.

Applications:

Healthcare : Assists medical professionals in communicating with patients.

Social Interactions : Facilitates connections among users, caregivers and community.

Rehabilitation : Supports therapy and rehabilitation through interactive exercises.

1.7 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

Hardware Requirements

• Arduino MEGA and UNO

• ARP33A3
• RF-TX Unit
• 16*2 LCD Display
• Bulb
• Fan
• SPAR Relay module
• Power Supply
• Flex Sensor
Software Requirement
• Arduino IDE

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