HANDS-FREE TOILET SEAT APPARATUS

The present disclosure provides a hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a toilet seat including a seat ring surrounding a central opening, a seat cover configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat, an actuator operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat and the seat cover, and a sensor configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a processing device communicatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing an environmental data, determining a user state and a gender of the user, and generating the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a power source configured to supply power to the actuator, the sensor, and the processing device.

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure generally relates to sanitary equipment. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to and hands-free toilet seat apparatus.

BACKGROUND

The field of sanitary equipment is technologically important to several industries, business organizations, and/or individuals.

In light of the recent global pandemic, public health is now more important than ever. Consumers are more conscious of their daily interactions with the environment, especially in public. One of the places in which we take greater contact precautions is public restrooms. Bathrooms are high-traffic areas where viral and bacterial transmission between people occurs often. Frequently touched surfaces carry millions of germs that could make humans seriously ill. Current toilet seats do not provide a way to avoid the germs at all costs by offering a more sanitary alternative to touching dirty toilet lids and seats with bare hands.

Therefore, there is a need for improved toilet seat apparatus that may overcome one or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations.

SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure provides a hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a toilet seat including a seat ring surrounding a central opening. Further, the toilet seat may be configured to be movably attached to a toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat may be movable between a seating position proximate to the toilet bowl and a non-seating position distal to the toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat may be configured to support a seating of a user on the toilet bowl in the seating position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a seat cover which may be configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat. Further, the seat cover may be movable between an open position proximate to the toilet seat and a closed position distal to the toilet seat. Further, the seat cover may be configured to close the central opening in the closed position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include an actuator operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat and the seat cover. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the toilet seat between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a control command. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the seat cover between the open position and the closed position based on the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a sensor that may be configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a processing device communicatively coupled to each of the sensor and the actuator. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the environmental data. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining a user state of the user. Further, the user state may include one or more of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining a gender of the user based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the control command based on each of the user state and the gender of the user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a power source which may be configured to supply power to each of the actuator, the sensor, and the processing device.

The present disclosure provides a hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a toilet seat including a seat ring surrounding a central opening. Further, the toilet seat may be configured to be movably attached to a toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat may be movable between a seating position proximate to the toilet bowl and a non-seating position distal to the toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat may be configured to support a seating of a user on the toilet bowl in the seating position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a seat cover which may be configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat. Further, the seat cover may be movable between an open position proximate to the toilet seat and a closed position distal to the toilet seat. Further, the seat cover may be configured to close the central opening in the closed position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include an actuator operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat and the seat cover. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the toilet seat between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a control command. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the seat cover between the open position and the closed position based on the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a sensor which may be configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a processing device communicatively coupled to each of the sensor and the actuator. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the environmental data. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining a user state of the user. Further, the user state may include one or more of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining a gender of the user based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the control command based on each of the user state and the gender of the user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a power source which may be configured to supply power to each of the actuator, the sensor and the processing device. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a manually operable switch electrically coupled to the actuator. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the toilet seat between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a switch state associated with the manually operable switch. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the seat cover between the open position and the closed position based on the switch state. Further, the switch state overrides the control command.

The present disclosure provides a hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a toilet seat including a seat ring surrounding a central opening. Further, the toilet seat may be configured to be movably attached to a toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat may be movable between a seating position proximate to the toilet bowl and a non-seating position distal to the toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat may be configured to support a seating of a user on the toilet bowl in the seating position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a seat cover which may be configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat. Further, the seat cover may be movable between an open position proximate to the toilet seat and a closed position distal to the toilet seat. Further, the seat cover may be configured to close the central opening in the closed position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include an actuator operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat and the seat cover. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the toilet seat between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a control command. Further, the actuator may be configured to transition the seat cover between the open position and the closed position based on the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a sensor which may be configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a processing device communicatively coupled to each of the sensor and the actuator. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the environmental data. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining a user state of the user. Further, the user state may include one or more of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining a gender of the user based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the control command based on each of the user state and the gender of the user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a power source which may be configured to supply power to each of the actuator, the sensor, and the processing device. Further, the power source may include a rechargeable battery.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of hands-free toilet seat apparatus, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

Glossary

In some embodiments, a hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a hinged unit consisting of a round or oval open seat and a lid, which may be bolted onto the bowl of a toilet used in a sitting position (as opposed to a squat toilet).

In some embodiments, a toilet seat consists of the seat itself, which may be contoured for the user to sit on.

In some embodiments, a toilet seat may be a round or oval seat on which a user sits in a sitting position.

In some embodiments, a central opening may include a round or oval opening in the toilet seat allowing the fecal waste to fall into the toilet bowl.

In some embodiments, a toilet bowl may include a part below the seat of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus that can be flushed with water.

In some embodiments, a toilet bowl may comprise a hemispherical or oval structure, hinged to a wall, for receiving fecal waste.

In some embodiments, a seating position refers to a position of the toilet seat to allow the user to sit on the hands-free toilet seat apparatus.

In some embodiments, a non-seating position refers to a position of the toilet seat not parallel to a horizontal floor plane. Further, the user may not be able to sit on the hands-free toilet seat apparatus with the toilet seat in the non-seating position.

In some embodiments, a seat cover may include a lid, which covers the toilet when it may be not in use.

In some embodiments, a seat cover may include a flap, hinged to the toilet bowl, for opening and closing the central opening.

In some embodiments, an open position refers to a position of the seat cover proximate to the toilet seat. Further, in the open position, the seat cover may be not parallel to a horizontal floor plane. Further, the seat cover allows access to the central opening in the open position.

In some embodiments, a closed position refers to a position of the seat cover distal to the toilet seat. Further, in the closed position, the seat cover may be parallel to a horizontal floor plane. Further, the seat cover closes the central opening in the closed position.

In some embodiments, an actuator may be a component of a machine that may be responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system.

In some embodiments, an actuator may be a component for transitioning the toilet seat between a seated position and a non seating position and transitioning the seat cover between the open position and the closed position.

In some embodiments, a sensor may be a device that produces an output signal for the purpose of sensing a physical phenomenon.

In some embodiments, a sensor may be configured to capture environmental data.

In some embodiments, environment data may include information generated by the sensor based on sensing a physical phenomenon and/or event in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus.

In some embodiments, a processing device may include an electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program. The processing device performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions in the program.

In some embodiments, a processing device may be a circuitry for generating a control command for the transitioning of the toilet seat and seat cover.

In some embodiments, a user state characterizes a physical phenomenon/event of the user. Further, the user state may include at least one of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus.

In some embodiments, a gender may be a range of characteristics pertaining to femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them.

In some embodiments, a gender of the user can be male or female.

In some embodiments, a power source may include an electrical device that supplies electric power to an electrical load.

In some embodiments, a power source may include a power adaptor or battery configured to be electrically connected to a power outlet.

In some embodiments, a sensor may include a device that produces an output signal based on sensing/detecting a nearby motion.

In some embodiments, a proximity sensor may be a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact.

In some embodiments, an image sensor or imager may be a sensor that detects and conveys information used to make an image.

In some embodiments, an image may include an artifact, such as a photograph or other two-dimensional picture, that resembles a subject—usually a physical object—and thus provides a depiction of it.

In some embodiments, a thermal image may be an artifact, such as a photograph or other two-dimensional picture, that resembles a subject—usually a physical object formed by using infrared radiations emitted from the object.

In some embodiments, facial features may include facial characteristics of a face of a user used for identifying if a user is a male or a female. Further, the facial features may include characteristics such as wearing a nose pin and lipstick and having facial hair.

In some embodiments, clothing features may include characteristics of clothes worn by a user that may be used for identifying if a user is a male or a female. Further, the clothing features may include characteristics such as types of clothes (saree, jeans, top, t-shirt, trousers, etc.

In some embodiments, accessory features may include characteristics of accessories, possessed/worn by a user, used for identifying if a user is a male or a female. Further, the accessory feature may include characteristics such as having a sling purse, type of watch, etc.

In some embodiments, gait features may include gait characteristics of a user, used for identifying if a user is a male or a female. Further, the gait features comprise characteristics of a way with which the user walks. Further, the gait features may be determined by measuring body movements, body mechanics, and the activity of the muscles.

In some embodiments, body features may include physical characteristics of a body of a user used for identifying if a user is a male or a female. Further, the body features may include physical characteristics (dimensions of body parts) such as height, width, waist-to-shoulder ratio, waist-to-hip ratio, waist size, shoulder size, etc.

In some embodiments, a manually operable switch may include at least one button electrically coupled to the actuator to transition the toilet seat and the seat cover based on a switch state of the manually operable switch.

In some embodiments, a switch state may include a state or orientation of the manually operable switch based on which the actuator transitions the seat cover and the toilet seat. Further, in an instance, the switch state can be a depressed state, an embossed state, etc.

In some embodiments, a gesture may be a form of non-verbal communication or non-vocal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of or in conjunction with, speech.

In some embodiments, a gesture may include bodily actions such as a motion of the hands and/or feets made by the user to indicate whether he wants to transition the seat cover and the toilet cover.

In some embodiments, a power adapter may be a device that converts attributes of one electrical device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. Some modify power or signal attributes.

In some embodiments, a power outlet connects the equipment (such as hands-free toilet seat apparatus) to the alternating current (AC) mains electricity power supply in buildings and at other sites.

In some embodiments, a rechargeable battery may be a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times.

In some embodiments, a servomotor may be a rotary actuator or linear actuator that allows for precise control of angular or linear position, velocity, and acceleration.

In some embodiments, a servo motor may include a motor coupled to a sensor for position feedback along with a controller. Further, the servo motor may include a servo drive.

FIG.1is an illustration of an online platform100consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure. By way of non-limiting example, the online platform100to enable facilitating management of employee data may be hosted on a centralized server102, such as, for example, a cloud computing service. The centralized server102may communicate with other network entities, such as, for example, a mobile device106(such as a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet computer etc.), other electronic devices110(such as desktop computers, server computers etc.), databases114, sensors116, and an apparatus118(such as a hands-free toilet seat apparatus300) over a communication network104, such as, but not limited to, the Internet. Further, users of the online platform100may include relevant parties such as, but not limited to, end-users, administrators, service providers, service consumers and so on. Accordingly, in some instances, electronic devices operated by the one or more relevant parties may be in communication with the platform.

A user112, such as the one or more relevant parties, may access online platform100through a web based software application or browser. The web based software application may be embodied as, for example, but not be limited to, a website, a web application, a desktop application, and a mobile application compatible with a computing device200.

With reference toFIG.2, a system consistent with an embodiment of the disclosure may include a computing device or cloud service, such as computing device200. In a basic configuration, computing device200may include at least one processing unit202and a system memory204. Depending on the configuration and type of computing device, system memory204may comprise, but is not limited to, volatile (e.g. random-access memory (RAM)), non-volatile (e.g. read-only memory (ROM)), flash memory, or any combination. System memory204may include operating system205, one or more programming modules206, and may include a program data207. Operating system205, for example, may be suitable for controlling computing device200's operation. In one embodiment, programming modules206may include image-processing module, machine learning module. Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in conjunction with a graphics library, other operating systems, or any other application program and is not limited to any particular application or system. This basic configuration is illustrated inFIG.2by those components within a dashed line208.

Computing device200may have additional features or functionality. For example, computing device200may also include additional data storage devices (removable and/or non-removable) such as, for example, magnetic disks, optical disks, or tape. Such additional storage is illustrated inFIG.2by a removable storage209and a non-removable storage210. Computer storage media may include volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. System memory204, removable storage209, and non-removable storage210are all computer storage media examples (i.e., memory storage.) Computer storage media may include, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store information and which can be accessed by computing device200. Any such computer storage media may be part of device200. Computing device200may also have input device(s)212such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a sound input device, a touch input device, a location sensor, a camera, a biometric sensor, etc. Output device(s)214such as a display, speakers, a printer, etc. may also be included. The aforementioned devices are examples and others may be used.

Computing device200may also contain a communication connection216that may allow device200to communicate with other computing devices218, such as over a network in a distributed computing environment, for example, an intranet or the Internet. Communication connection216is one example of communication media.

As stated above, a number of program modules and data files may be stored in system memory204, including operating system205. While executing on processing unit202, programming modules206(e.g., application220such as a media player) may perform processes including, for example, one or more stages of methods, algorithms, systems, applications, servers, databases as described above. The aforementioned process is an example, and processing unit202may perform other processes. Other programming modules that may be used in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include machine learning applications.

FIG.3illustrates a block diagram of a hands-free toilet seat apparatus300, in accordance with some embodiments.

Accordingly, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a toilet seat302including a seat ring surrounding a central opening. Further, the toilet seat302may be configured to be movably attached to a toilet bowl. Further, the toilet bowl may be configured as a toilet bowl1103, as shown inFIG.11. Further, the central opening may be configured as a central opening1202, as shown inFIG.12. Further, the toilet seat302may be movable between a seating position proximate to the toilet bowl and a non-seating position distal to the toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat302may be configured to support a seating of a user on the toilet bowl in the seating position. Further, the toilet seat302may be configured as a toilet seat1104, as shown inFIG.11. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a seat cover304which may be configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat302. Further, the seat cover304may be configured as an improved hands-free toilet lid1102, as shown inFIG.11. Further, the seat cover304may be movable between an open position proximate to the toilet seat302a closed position distal to the toilet seat302. Further, the seat cover304may be configured to close the central opening in the closed position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include an actuator306operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat302and the seat cover304. Further, the actuator306may be configured to transition the toilet seat302between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a control command. Further, the actuator306may be configured to transition the seat cover304between the open position and the closed position based on the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a sensor308which may be configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a processing device310communicatively coupled to each of the sensor308and the actuator306. Further, the processing device310may be configured for analyzing the environmental data. Further, the processing device310may be configured for determining a user state of the user. Further, the user state may include one or more of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device310may be configured for determining a gender of the user based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device310may be configured for generating the control command based on each of the user state and the gender of the user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a power source312which may be configured to supply power to each of the actuator306, the sensor308, and the processing device310.

In some embodiments, the sensor308may include one or more of a motion sensor and proximity sensor. Further, the sensor308may be configured as a motion sensor1110, as shown inFIG.11.

In some embodiments, the sensor308may include an image sensor which may be configured to capture an image of the user.

In some embodiments, the image sensor may be configured to capture a thermal image of the user.

In some embodiments, the analyzing may include detecting a facial feature of the user. Further, the determining of the gender may be based on the facial feature.

In some embodiments, the analyzing may include detecting a gait feature of the user. Further, the determining of the gender may be based on the gait feature.

In some embodiments, the analyzing may include detecting a body feature of the user. Further, the determining of the gender may be based on the body feature.

In some embodiments, the analyzing may include detecting a clothing feature of the user. Further, the determining of the gender may be based on the clothing feature.

In some embodiments, the analyzing may include detecting an accessory feature of the user. Further, the determining of the gender may be based on the accessory feature.

In some embodiments, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a manually operable switch402(as shown inFIG.4) electrically coupled to the actuator306. Further, the actuator306may be configured to transition the toilet seat302between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a switch state associated with the manually operable switch402. Further, the actuator306may be configured to transition the seat cover304between the open position and the closed position based on the switch state. Further, the switch state overrides the control command.

In some embodiments, the sensor308may be configured to detect a gesture of the user. Further, the processing device310may be configured for generating a modified control command based on the gesture. Further, the modified control command may override the control command. Further, the actuator306may be configured to transition the toilet seat302between the seating position and the non-seating position based on the modified control command. Further, the actuator306may be configured to transition the seat cover304between the open position and the closed position based on the modified control command.

In some embodiments, the processing device310may be configured for generating a notification based on the control command. Further, the notification may notify at least one user (or the user) about the transition of the seat cover304between the open position and the closed position. Further, the notification may notify at least one user about the transition of the toilet seat302between the seating position and the non-seating position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include an output device communicatively coupled to the processing device310. Further, the output device may be configured for presenting the notification to the at least one user. Further, the notification may include a sound notification (such as a buzzer sound), a light notification, a vibrating notification, etc. Further, the output device may include a light source (such as an LED), a speaker, etc.

Further, in some embodiments, the processing device310may be configured for generating a usage information associated with the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300based on the control data and the environmental data. Further, the usage information may provide information about the extent of usage of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300to at least one second user. Further, the at least one second user may include an administrator, sanitation worker, sanitation inspector, etc. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300may include a communication device communicatively coupled to the processing device310. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the usage information to at least one second user device associated with the at least one second user. Further, the at least one second user device may include a mobile, tablet, a computer, a desktop, a laptop, and so on. Further, the at least one second user may want to run a sanitation/cleaning drive for cleaning the hands-free toilet usage300based on the usage information.

Further, in some embodiments, the communication device may be configured for transmitting at least one of the notification and the control command to at least one user device associated with the at least one user. Further, the at least one user device may include a mobile, tablet, a computer, a desktop, a laptop, and so on.

FIG.4illustrates a block diagram of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG.5illustrates a block diagram of the power source312included in the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300, in accordance with some embodiments.

In some embodiments, the power source312may include a power adaptor502which may be configured to be electrically connected to a power outlet.

FIG.6illustrates a block diagram of the power source312included in the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300, in accordance with some embodiments.

In some embodiments, the power source312may include a rechargeable battery602.

FIG.7illustrates a block diagram of the actuator306included in the hands-free toilet seat apparatus300, in accordance with some embodiments.

In some embodiments, the actuator306may include a servo motor702.

In some embodiments, upon determining the gender of the user as male, the control command may cause the actuator306to transition the toilet seat302from the seating position to the non-seating position. Further, the transitioning of the toilet seat302from the seating position to the non-seating position may cause transitioning of the seat cover304from the closed position to the open position. Further, upon determining the gender of the user as female, the control command may cause the actuator306to transition the seat cover304from the closed position to the open position.

In some embodiments, upon determining the user state as arrival, the control command may cause the actuator306to transition the seat cover304from the closed position to the open position. Further, upon determining the user state as departure, the control command may cause the actuator306to transition the seat cover304from the open position to the closed position. Further, the transitioning of the seat cover304from the open position to the closed position entails transitioning of the toilet seat302from the non-seating position to the seating position.

In some embodiments, each of the sensor308, the actuator306, the processing device310, and the power source312may be disposed within a water-proof enclosure.

In some embodiments, the water-proof enclosure may be detachable from each of the toilet seat302and the seat cover304.

FIG.8illustrates a block diagram of a hands-free toilet seat apparatus800, in accordance with some embodiments.

Accordingly, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include a toilet seat802including a seat ring surrounding a central opening. Further, the toilet seat802may be configured to be movably attached to a toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat802may be movable between a seating position proximate to the toilet bowl and a non-seating position distal to the toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat802may be configured to support a seating of a user on the toilet bowl in the seating position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include a seat cover804which may be configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat802. Further, the seat cover804may be movable between an open position proximate to the toilet seat802and a closed position distal to the toilet seat802. Further, the seat cover804may be configured to close the central opening in the closed position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include an actuator806operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat802and the seat cover804. Further, the actuator806may be configured to transition the toilet seat802between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a control command. Further, the actuator806may be configured to transition the seat cover804between the open position and the closed position based on the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include a sensor808which may be configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include a processing device810communicatively coupled to each of the sensor808and the actuator806. Further, the processing device810may be configured for analyzing the environmental data. Further, the processing device810may be configured for determining a user state of the user. Further, the user state may include one or more of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device810may be configured for determining a gender of the user based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device810may be configured for generating the control command based on each of the user state and the gender of the user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include a power source812which may be configured to supply power to each of the actuator806, the sensor808, and the processing device810. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus800may include a manually operable switch814electrically coupled to the actuator806. Further, the actuator806may be configured to transition the toilet seat802between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a switch state associated with the manually operable switch814. Further, the actuator806may be configured to transition the seat cover804between the open position and the closed position based on the switch state. Further, the switch state overrides the control command.

FIG.9illustrates a block diagram of a hands-free toilet seat apparatus900, in accordance with some embodiments.

Accordingly, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900may include a toilet seat902including a seat ring surrounding a central opening. Further, the toilet seat902may be configured to be movably attached to a toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat902may be movable between a seating position proximate to the toilet bowl and a non-seating position distal to the toilet bowl. Further, the toilet seat902may be configured to support a seating of a user on the toilet bowl in the seating position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900may include a seat cover904which may be configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat902. Further, the seat cover904may be movable between an open position proximate to the toilet seat902and a closed position distal to the toilet seat902. Further, the seat cover904may be configured to close the central opening in the closed position. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900may include an actuator906operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat902and the seat cover904. Further, the actuator906may be configured to transition the toilet seat902between the seating position and the non-seating position based on a control command. Further, the actuator906may be configured to transition the seat cover904between the open position and the closed position based on the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900may include a sensor908which may be configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900may include a processing device910communicatively coupled to each of the sensor908and the actuator906. Further, the processing device910may be configured for analyzing the environmental data. Further, the processing device910may be configured for determining a user state of the user. Further, the user state may include one or more of an arrival and a departure in relation to the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device910may be configured for determining a gender of the user based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device910may be configured for generating the control command based on each of the user state and the gender of the user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900may include a power source912which may be configured to supply power to each of the actuator906, the sensor908, and the processing device910. Further, the power source912may include a rechargeable battery1002(as shown inFIG.10).

FIG.10illustrates a block diagram of the power source912included in the hands-free toilet seat apparatus900, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG.11is a top right-side perspective view of a hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may include an improved hands-free toilet lid1102and a toilet seat1104with micro-bit technology. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may include a toilet bowl1103. Further, the toilet seat (or seat)1104may include a seat ring surrounding a central opening1202(as shown inFIG.12). Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100allows users to automate the lifting up and down of the seat (or a toilet seat)1104via a motion sensor1110. Further, the toilet seat1104may include a motion-controlled seat. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may include a battery-powered motor for easy installation, operation, and maintenance. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may include a motion detector and a plurality of buttons1106-1108for both automatic and manual use. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100offers a more sanitary bathroom experience both in public and at home.

Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may be versatile and unisex. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may be easily installed and used in men's rooms, ladies' rooms, or private residences. Further, at the rear of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, is the motion sensor1110that may automatically open or close the toilet seat1104in response to the arrival or departure of a user. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100opens only the toilet lid1102if a woman is detected. If a man is detected, both the toilet lid1102and the seat1104open. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100plugs into any standard power outlet via an A/C 12V power unit. If electrical outlets are not accessible, motors may also be battery-powered to raise or lower the seat1104. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may include a battery panel located behind the motion sensor1110. All mechanical operation is conducted by servo motors and uses micro-bit technology. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may be used easily by anyone, anywhere to avoid touching unsanitary toilet seats. Further, exact size, measurement, construction, and design specifications may vary upon further development and manufacturing.

FIG.12is a top right-side perspective view of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG.13is a top right-side perspective view of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG.14illustrates the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may be a unisex seat that opens differently for women1402and men1502(as shown inFIG.15).

FIG.15illustrates the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG.16is a front left-side perspective view of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus1100may be installed for use in a public restroom stall.