User-Identifying Adjustable Smart Footstool
A user-identifying adjustable footstool that is capable of identifying individual users and automatically adjusting based on user-identification. The footstool can save preferences for different users, such as specific heights or angles. These preferences are called when a user is successfully identified by the footstool. The user-identifying adjustable footstool is particularly useful in conjunction with a toilet, to allow users to achieve individualized squatting positions while using traditional western toilets.
1 . A user-identifying adjustable footstool comprising:
a platform comprising two foot pads, a processor, and a memory, the two foot pads further comprising a plurality of sensors;
a mechanism for adjusting the platform;
the memory comprising user identification data and user preferences based on input from the plurality of sensors; wherein
the platform self-adjusts according to the user preferences.
2 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the footstool attaches or connects to a toilet.
3 . The toilet footstool of claim 2 , wherein the toilet footstool has a concave side for nesting with a base of the toilet and may be used to achieve a squatting position during defecation.
4 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein a side has an attachment mechanism in order to be immobilized by secure attachment to a surface with a compatible attachment mechanism.
5 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 2 , wherein the platform may rotate in order to create a more ergonomic angle between feet of a user and the user-identifying adjustable footstool.
6 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 4 , wherein the two foot pads have a contoured surface for increased comfort.
7 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a thermal pad and controller.
8 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 7 , wherein a user's preferred temperature is stored in the memory and connected to a user profile such that the thermal pad will be self-adjusted by the processor upon identification of a user by the user-identifying adjustable footstool.
9 . The user-identifying footstool of claim 2 , wherein a surface of the user-identifying adjustable footstool comprises a screen that relays data collected by the processor.
10 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises ridges for increased traction.
11 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a massage pad and a controller.
12 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 11 , wherein a user's preferred massage duration, pattern, and intensity is stored in the memory and connected to a user profile such that the massage pad will self-initiate a preferred massage routine after identification of a user by the user-identifying adjustable footstool.
13 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a scale.
14 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , further comprising speakers and a retractable audio cable with a 3.5 mm jack and wherein the processor has wireless connection capabilities that allow for wireless control of the speakers.
15 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a plurality of motion or pressure activated lights for illumination in a dark environment.
16 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the support material rests on a plurality of locking rollers for increased mobility.
17 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 7 , wherein the controller comprises a fingerprint sensor.
18 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform is adjusted by means of four electronically powered rack and pinion supports.
19 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform is adjusted by means of a motorized jack.
20 . The user-identifying adjustable footstool of claim 1 , wherein the platform is adjusted by means of a hydraulic lift.