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1 A SMART PRAYER RUG AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the present invention relate to a prayer rug, and more particularly, to a smart prayer method of operating the same, which notifies plur users, primarily elderly, inexperienced child started learning to pray and those having memory weaknesses, who might forget how many raka been performed at the time of solah (prayer) prayer rug notifies the number of raka’ah perform preserving the concentration and perfection of the solah. BACKGROUND ART Performing solah (prayer) five times a second pillar of Islam, compulsory to all Mus routine in a solah should be implemented so that the solah is performed perfectly and with regard to Islamic princ However, while performing solah, there is p forget how many cycles called raka’ah have been comple since each of the five solah has different raka’a difficulty of remembering the raka’ah seque found mainly in inexperienced children who are not acquainted with the method of praying, the elderly and tho cognitive and memory weakness, such as mild (early – stage) Alzheimer, dementia and mild amnesia. Moreover, 5 10 15 20 25

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A SMART PRAYER RUG AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

TECHNICAL FIELD

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a prayer rug, and more

particularly, to a smart prayer rug and a method of operating the same, which

notifies plurality of users, primarily elderly, inexperienced children who just started

learning to pray and those having cognitive and memory weaknesses, who might

forget how many raka’ah have been performed at the time of solah (prayer). The

smart prayer rug notifies the number of raka’ah performed while preserving the

concentration and perfection of the solah.

BACKGROUND ART

Performing solah (prayer) five times a day is the second pillar of Islam,

compulsory to all Muslims. Every routine in a solah should be implemented so that

the solah is performed perfectly and with regard to Islamic principles. However,

while performing solah, there is probability to forget how many cycles called

raka’ah have been completed, since each of the five solah has different raka’ah.

The difficulty of remembering the raka’ah sequences could be found mainly in

inexperienced children who are not acquainted with the method of praying, the

elderly and those having cognitive and memory weakness, such as mild (early –

stage) Alzheimer, dementia and mild amnesia. Moreover, since the person must

repeat the raka’ah a plurality of times, and sometimes recites long verse surahs

from the Quran during first two raka’ah, it becomes a shortcoming for the person

to remember which raka’ah is being performed. Under these circumstances, once

forgotten, the person must go back and perform additional raka’ah to ensure that

at least exact number of raka’ah has been performed in a solah. This situation

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may affect the concentration while performing the solah. Thus, a user friendly

device is needed whereby Muslims become proficient at the daily raka’ah

sequences in prayer, as well as the concentration in solah.

There have been number of solutions provided for efficiently and

precisely performing the solah and few of them are discussed below:

US20110294100A1 describes an elongate prayer mat having a first end

and a second end. The prayer mat comprises a first tactile sensor disposed

proximate to the first end, a second tactile sensor disposed proximate to the

second end, a third tactile sensor disposed proximate to the second tactile sensor

and between the second tactile sensor and the first one, a fourth tactile sensor

disposed to the right of the third tactile sensor, proximate to the second tactile

sensor and between the second tactile sensor and the first tactile sensor. Also, a

microprocessor for receiving electrical signals from the tactile sensors and for

displaying the progress of prayer steps on a display device.

US8647122B2 discloses an interactive prayer system which includes a

pad that is adapted to be repeatedly stepped upon by a user, a communication

means for communicating touch event data and proximity event data to a

computer and a computer program executing on the computer, which displays the

scripture to the user during prayer, and a notification means embedded in the pad

for notifying the user.

WO2009144689A1 describes a digital tally counter finger ring which can

be put on a hand finger or placed on the ground closed to the user’s head at the

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time of use, having a count or set button as a switch to do counting operation

which is useful for religious activities such as counting for data collections or

inventories in the day and night time. It also has an IRP (Infrared Proximity)

sensor or close range detection sensor comprising an IR Transmitter and an IR

Transmitter and an IR Receiver which is useful for counting number of

prostrations in Muslim daily prayers or other similar activities, and has an On or

Off button.

The aforesaid documents and other similar solutions may strive to

provide solutions for performing efficient solah, however, they still have a number

of limitations and shortcomings such as, but not limited to, the technologies to

count and display the number of raka’ah while performing solah is impracticable

and may be distracting to a user since focus will be possibly diverted from the

solah being performed to the particular placement of the user’s forehead on the

prayer rug. It is also inconvenient to use, since the existing device worked only if

the position of the user’s forehead is precisely placed on the switch in order to

update the number of raka’ah performed. In addition, it may affect the

concentration while performing solah, since the number of raka’ah performed is

displayed all the time throughout the prayer.

Accordingly, there remains a need in the prior art to have an improved

technology, which overcomes the aforesaid problem and shortcomings. In

particular, there remains a need in the art for a smart prayer rug, which assist a

user to perform solah precisely and without any distraction. Further, the smart

prayer rug is easy to use and does not require any specific skills to operate.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a smart prayer rug

and a method of operating the same, which notify the number of raka’ah as well

as the necessity to consider the position of each electronic components,

convenient and easy to use, to cater all types of prayer rugs and users of different

age and height. Further, the smart prayer rug is connected to a raka‘ah alert

device, which notifies the number of raka’ah completed through the sense of

vibration on the user’s wrist. Also, the smart prayer rug does not permanently

display the raka’ah count in order to ensure that the focus while performing solah,

is preserved.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the smart prayer

rug comprising a plurality of sensors, a display device and a power switch. The

smart prayer rug is divided into a foot region, a knee region and a head region.

Further, the plurality of sensors are placed on the foot region, the knee region and

the head region. The power switch is configured to provide power to the plurality

of LED indicators and the display device and to count number of raka’ah

performed by a user, while the plurality of sensors do not need power and they

function using the method of latching. Also, the user trigger the display device to

display number of raka’ah performed by the user.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the smart

prayer rug further comprising an alert device configured to provide information

regarding number of raka’ah performed by the user by using vibrations.

Preferably, the alert device is a bracelet and is worn on the wrist of the user.

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Further, the user is, but not limited to, a vision impaired or blind person.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality

of sensors are pixel regional pressure sensors and the display device is, but not

limited to, a 7-segment LED display.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power

switch is having a plurality of LED indicators configured to count number of

sudjood performed by the user and a microcontroller configured to update number

of raka’ah performed by the user and after deactivation of the plurality of sensors

at the knee region and the head region.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power

switch is configured to provide information regarding number of raka’ah performed

by the user to the display device.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the user

triggers the plurality of sensors on the smart prayer rug by uplifting the right foot or

right knee in order for the display device to show the number of raka’ah being

performed. Further, the display device is configured to display number of raka’ah

performed by the user for a predetermined time. Preferably, the predetermined

time is in the range of, but not limited to, 2-15 seconds.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the method

of operating a smart prayer rug comprising the steps of placing the smart prayer

rug on a predetermined place and in a predetermined direction, switching the

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smart prayer rug in ‘ON’ state by a power switch, triggering a plurality of sensors

by a user, counting number of raka’ah performed by the user by the power switch

and displaying number of raka’ah performed by the user on a display device. The

smart prayer rug is divided into a foot region, a knee region and a head region.

Also, the plurality of sensors are placed on the foot region, the knee region and

the head region.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the

predetermined place is, but not limited to, a normal prayer rug or a floor. In other

words, the smart prayer rug can be placed at two conditions depending on the

user’s preference: firstly, if the user prefers to perform solah directly on the smart

prayer rug then he/she can place it on the floor and secondly, if the user prefers to

perform solah on normal prayer rug then, he/she can place it on top of the smart

prayer rug.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the

predetermined direction is having the head region at a distal end from the user

and the foot region at a proximal end from the user.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the step of

triggering comprising placing foot by the user on the foot region.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the step of

counting comprising the steps of switching on first indicator of a plurality of LED

indicators, when the user triggers the plurality of sensors placed at the knee

region and the head region for first time; switching on second indicator of the

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plurality of LED indicators when the user triggers the plurality of sensors placed at

the knee region and the head region for second time, thus, recording two sudjood

are completed and configure number of raka’ah completed by user after the user

stands up for the next raka’ah, when the right knee and head of the user have

been lifted up and updating number of raka’ah completed by the user by the

power switch.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the step of

displaying comprising the steps of triggering the plurality of sensors by the user,

gathering information regarding number of raka’ah performed by the user from the

power switch and displaying number of raka’ah performed by the user on the

display device for a predetermined time. Preferably, the predetermined time is in

the range of, but not limited to, 2-15 seconds.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present

invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the

invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred by embodiments,

some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however,

that the appended drawing illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention

and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may

admit to other equally effective embodiments.

These and other features, benefits and advantages of the present invention

will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference

numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:

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Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating configuration of a smart prayer rug in

accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 illustrates an arrangement of plurality of sensors on the smart

prayer rug in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method of operating the smart prayer

rug in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a step of counting of the method of

operating the smart prayer rug in accordance with an embodiment of the present

invention.

Fig. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a step of displaying of the method of

operating the smart prayer rug in accordance with an embodiment of the present

invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFFERED EMBODIMENTS

While the present invention is described herein by way of example using

embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that

the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described,

and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further,

some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in

certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the

embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and

detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular

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form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications,

equivalents and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as

defined by the appended claim. As used throughout this description, the word

"may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather

than the mandatory sense (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an"

mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless

otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein

is solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in

scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or

"involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the

subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not

recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or

steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms

"including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of

documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like is included in the

specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present

invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all of these matters form

part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant

to the present invention.

In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of

elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood

that we also contemplate the same composition, element or group of elements

with transitional phrases “consisting of”, “consisting”, “selected from the group of

consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition,

element or group of elements and vice versa.

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The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments

with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in

the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the

description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms

and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein.

Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and

complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for

various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are

to be treated as examples only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the

claims. In addition, a number of materials are identified as suitable for various

facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary,

and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Referring to the drawings, the invention will now be described in more

detail.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a smart

prayer rug (100), as shown in Figure 1, comprising a plurality of sensors (102), a

display device (104) and a power switch (106).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the smart

prayer rug (100) is divided into a foot region (108), a knee region (110) and a

head region (112). Preferably, the smart prayer rug (100) is having, but not limited

to, an outer area of 116 cm x 68 cm and an inner area of 106 cm x 58 cm.

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In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the user

(101) is, but not limited to, an adult, an old age person, children, a blind person, a

vision impaired person and any other person.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the user

(101) can perform solah directly on the smart prayer rug (100) or can place the

smart prayer rug (100) on a predetermined place. Preferably, the predetermined

place can be in two conditions, which are: firstly, if the user prefers to perform

solah directly on the smart prayer rug then he/she can place it on the floor and

secondly, if the user prefers to perform solah on normal prayer rug then, he/she

can place it on top of the smart prayer rug.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality

of sensors (102) are, but not limited to, pixel regional pressure sensor. Further, the

plurality of sensors (102) are placed on the foot region (108), the knee region

(110) and the head region (112).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality

of sensors (102) is pixel regional pressure sensor. Each of the plurality of sensors

(102) is made from silicon rubber or any other suitable material. This is to provide

maximum comfort to the user (101), while using the smart prayer rug (100).

Further, each of the plurality of sensors (102) consists of plurality of silicon rubber

keys. Each of the plurality of silicon rubber keys consists of conductive carbon

contact pill that work as switches. Each of the plurality of silicon rubber keys will

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react to the pressure applied by the users’ foot, knee and forehead which then

activates each respective region i.e. the foot region (108), the knee region (110)

and the head region (112) according to the area that has been pressurized.

Figure 2 illustrates an arrangement of the plurality of sensors (102) on

the smart prayer rug (100). As shown in Figure 2, the smart prayer rug (100) is

divided into nine (9) equal parts wherein each of the plurality of sensors (102) has

an area, but not limited to, 12 inch x 8 inch respectively. Further, the parts

numbered as 5, 6 and 7 are provided on the foot region (108), parts numbered as

2, 3 and 4 are provided on the knee region (110) and the part numbered as 1 is

provided on the head region (112). Only one part is provided on the head region

(112) because the user (101) usually tends to put his or her head at the middle of

the head region (112). As shown in Figure 2, there are, but not limited to, seven

sensors’ placed on the smart prayer rug (100).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the display

device (104) is, but not limited to, the 7-segment LED display. Further, the display

device (104), as shown in Figure 1, is placed at the top center of the smart prayer

rug (100). Further, the display device (104) is configured to display the number of

raka’ah performed by the user (101) when right foot sensor does not detect any

weight for a moment on the smart prayer rug (100). Further, the display device

(104) is configured to display the number of raka’ah performed by the user (101)

when right foot sensor does not detect any weight for a moment on the smart

prayer rug (100) during the standing position OR when right knee sensor does not

detect any weight for a moment on the smart prayer rug (100) during the sitting

position between two sudjood. Preferably, the predetermined time is in the range

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of, but not limited to, 2-15 seconds.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the user

(101) can trigger the display device (104) in order to view the number of raka’ah

performed by him or her. Preferably, the user (101) can trigger the display device

(104) in the following two conditions:

i. In case the user (101) is standing in an upright position, he or she

should uplift his or her right foot a little in order to trigger the display

device (104) to display the number of raka’ah completed by him or her. In

this scenario, it is the plurality of sensors (102) provided on the foot

region (108), which provides information to the power switch (106).

ii. In case the user (101) rises to a sitting position with head bowed from

the first sudjood, he or she should uplift his or her right knee a little in

order to trigger the display device (104) to display the number of raka’ah

completed by him or her. In this scenario, it is the plurality of sensors

(102) provided on the knee region (110) which provides information to

the power switch (106).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the display

device (104) will not display any number until the user (101) triggers the display

device to display the number of raka’ah performed by him or her.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power

switch (106) is having a microcontroller (116), plurality of LED indicators (114),

control buttons, battery compartment. The battery compartment is configured to

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have a battery as a power source to the smart prayer rug (100) and a control

button is provided to switch ON or OFF the power switch (106). The specification

and characteristics of the battery compartment, the battery and the control panel

are standard and apparent to a person skilled in the art and part of the

description. However, the same have not been discussed here for sake of brevity.

The plurality of LED indicators (114) are configured to count number of

sudjood (prostrate position) performed by the user (101) and communicate

number of raka’ah performed by the user (101) to the microcontroller (116).

Preferably, there are two LED indicators such as, but not limited to, first indicator

and second indicator.

Further, the microcontroller (116) is, but not limited to, the PIC16F877A

microcontroller circuit and configured to provide information regarding number of

raka’ah performed by the user (101) to the display device (104). Preferably, the

microcontroller (116), as shown in Figure 1, is placed at the right side of the smart

prayer rug (100) and in parallel with the head region (112).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the smart

prayer rug (100) further comprising an alert device. The alert device is configured

to provide information regarding number of raka’ah performed by the user (101)

by using vibrations. Preferably, the alert device is, but not limited to, a bracelet

and is worn on the wrist of the user (101). The user (101) can trigger the alert

device to know the number of raka’ah performed by him or her. Triggering

generate vibrations in predetermined manner and by sensing the vibrations the

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user (101) knows how many raka’ah he or she has performed. Further, the user

(101) can trigger the alert device in the similar manner as he or she can trigger

the display device (104), the same has been elaborated in the previous

paragraphs. Also, the alert device is connected with the microcontroller via a

wireless communication medium or wired communication medium.

Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method (200) of operating the smart

prayer rug (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

At step 202, as shown in Figure 3, the smart prayer rug (100) is placed

on a predetermined place and in a predetermined direction. The smart prayer rug

(100) is divided into the foot region (108), the knee region (110) and the head

region (112). Preferably, the predetermined place is by placing a normal prayer

rug on top of the smart prayer rug (100) or floor and the predetermined direction is

having the head region (112) at a distal end (118) from the user (101) and the foot

region (108) at a proximal end (120) from the user (101). To elaborate, the smart

prayer rug (100) can be placed at two conditions depending on the user’s

preference: firstly, if the user prefers to perform solah directly on the smart prayer

rug (100) then he/she can place it on the floor and secondly, if the user prefers to

perform solah on normal prayer rug then, he/she can place it on top of the smart

prayer rug (100).

At step 204, the smart prayer rug (100) is switched on by the power

switch (106). Further, the power switch (106) is configured to provide power to the

plurality of the LED indicators (114) and the display device (104) and also the

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microcontroller(116), while the plurality of sensors (102) do not need power and

they function using the method of latching. Further, the plurality of the sensors

(102) are placed on the foot region (108), the knee region (110) and the head

region (112).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power

switch (106) is having the plurality of LED indicators (114). The plurality of LED

indicators (114) used to count the number of sudjood, in order to configure the

complete number of raka’ah performed by the user (101).

At step 206, the plurality of sensors (102) are triggered by the user (101)

by placing his or her foot on the foot region (108). In other words, the moment the

user (101) places his or her foot on the foot region (108) of the smart prayer rug

(100), the plurality of sensors (102) at the foot region (108) are activated.

At step 208, the number of raka’ah performed by the user (101) is

counted by the power switch (106). The Step 208 is elaborated in Figure 4 below:

At step 2082, as shown in Figure 4, a first indicator of the plurality of LED

indicators (114) is switched on as and when the user (101) triggers the plurality of

sensors (102) placed at the knee region (110) and the head region (112) for the

first time.

At step 2084, a second indicator of the plurality of LED indicators (114) is

switched on as and when the user (101) triggers the plurality of sensors (102)

placed at the knee region (110) and the head region (112) for the second time.

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At step 2086, the plurality of LED indicators (114) record two times of

sudjood complete by the user (101). Further, at step 2088, the power switch

detect that plurality of sensors (102).

At step 20810, the first complete raka’ah is recorded. One complete

raka’ah is recorded once the plurality of sensors (102) placed at the knee region

(110) and the head region (112) are deactivated by the user (101). Preferably, the

plurality of sensors (102) placed at the knee region (110) and the head region

(112) are deactivated as and when the user (101) stands up to begin a next

raka’ah.

At step 20812, the number of raka’ah completed by the user (101) are

updated by the power switch (106).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the power

switch (106) is configured to update the number of raka’ah performed by the user

(101) and after deactivation of the plurality of sensors (102) at the knee region

(110) and the head region (112). Also, the power switch (106) is configured to

provide information regarding the number of raka’ah performed by the user (101)

to the display device (104).

At step 210, as shown in Figure 3, the number of raka’ah performed by

the user (101) are displayed on the display device (104). The step 210 is

elaborated in Figure 5 below:

As step 2102, as shown in Figure 5, the plurality of sensors (102) are

triggered by the user (101). The user (101) triggers the plurality of sensors (102)

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placed at the knee region (110) and the head region (112). Further, the triggered

plurality of sensors (102) switch on the first and the second indicator of the

plurality of LED indicators (114).

As step 2104, information regarding the number of raka’ah performed by

the user (101) is gathered from the power switch (106).

In other words, switching on the first and the second indicator of the

plurality of LED indicators (114) at step 2102, confirms the completion of two

sudjoods. Further, one complete raka’ah is recorded in the microcontroller (116) of

the power switch (106) after deactivation of the plurality of sensors (102) at the

knee region (110) and the head region (112). Then, the count of number of

raka’ah performed by the user (101) has been updated.

At step 2106, the number of raka’ah performed by the user (101) are

displayed on the display device (104) for a predetermined time. In accordance

with an embodiment of the present invention, the user (101) triggers the display

device (104) to display the number of raka’ah completed by him or her. Preferably,

the user (101) can trigger the display device (104) in the following two conditions:

i. In case the user (101) is standing in an upright position, he or she

should uplift his or her right foot a little in order to trigger the display

device (104) to display the number of raka’ah completed by him or her. In

this scenario, it is the plurality of sensors (102) provided on the foot

region (108) which provides information to the power switch (106).

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ii. In case the user (101) rises to a sitting position with head bowed from

the first sudjood, he or she should uplift his or her right knee a little in

order to trigger the display device (104) to display the number of raka’ah

completed by him or her. In this scenario, it is the plurality of sensors

(102) provided on the knee region (110) which provides information to

the power switch (106).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the

predetermined time is in the range of, but not limited to, 2-15 seconds. The

display device (104) is the, but not limited to, 7-segment LED display. Further,

maximum number of raka’ah that are displayed on the, but not limited to, 7-

segment LED display is 4.

At step 212, as shown in Figure 3, the steps 206 to 210 are repeated if

more raka’ah have to be performed. Further, if no more raka’ah has to be

performed, the method of operating the smart prayer rug (100) comes to an end.

The above-mentioned smart prayer rug and the method of operating the

same overcome the problems and shortcomings of the existing technologies and

provide a number of advantages over them. The unique feature of the smart

prayer rug is focusing on the raka’ah notification to the user, who performs the

solah but forgets the number of raka’ah he or she already completed. Further, the

number of raka’ah will be displayed on the display device only when the user

intends to know, hence preserving the focus or khusyuk in solah and the number

of raka’ah has been completed. The proposed prayer rug can be used by the

users who experience cognitive and memory weakness diseases such as mild

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amnesia, dementia and mild (early – stage) Alzheimer patients but are capable

and legitimate to perform the five daily prayers. Also, the smart prayer rug can be

used as a learning instrument, especially for children who are new to the method

of counting number of raka’ah when performing solah. Further, the smart prayer

rug has the alert device in the form of a bracelet, which broadens the scope of

usage to users, who are vision impaired or blind. Also, the proposed prayer rug

incorporates the effectiveness of the counter to notify the number of raka’ah, as

well as the necessity to consider the position of each electronics component,

convenient to cater all types of prayer rugs and users of different age and height.

The exemplary implementation described above is illustrated with specific

shapes, dimensions, and other characteristics, but the scope of the invention

includes various other shapes, dimensions, and characteristics of the plurality of

sensors, display device, power switch, LED indicators and an alert device. Also,

the smart prayer rug as described above could be fabricated in various other ways

and could include various other materials, including other types of sensors,

display device, power switch, LED indicators, alert device and other related

components.

Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in

the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles

associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to

other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the

embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to provide

broadest scope, consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive

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features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to

hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within

the scope of the present invention and appended claim.

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