Smart Animal Health Monitoring System: Advanced Tech
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Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Garment', introduced a smart animal garment for monitoring health and wellbeing. However, it had limitations in terms of real-time data tracking, personalized recommendations, and comprehensive performance optimization. The new invention addresses these limitations by providing a system that integrates real-time vital sign tracking, data analytics, and customized recommendations for improvement.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new invention's novelty lies in its comprehensive system approach, integrating real-time data tracking, data analytics, and personalized recommendations. The inventive step is in the combination of these elements to provide a holistic solution for animal health and performance optimization, which is not addressed by the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include wearable devices for monitoring animal stress levels, systems for enhancing animal recovery with built-in temperature control, and methods for optimizing animal performance using customized training regimens. Variations of the invention could also include integrating the system with existing animal care platforms, using machine learning-based algorithms for detecting early signs of stress, and incorporating additional sensors for monitoring other vital signs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The smart animal health and performance system has significant commercial potential in the animal care and veterinary industries, particularly in the areas of equine, canine, and livestock health. The system could be marketed as a premium offering for animal owners and caregivers seeking advanced health monitoring and performance optimization solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01K29/005 |
| A | A01 | A01K11/008 |
| A | A01 | A01K13/008 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/002 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02055 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0533 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/11 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1112 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6801 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6804 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6805 |
| B | B68 | B68C1/02 |
| B | B68 | B68C1/12 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/024 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0816 |
| A | A61 | A61B2503/40 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0219 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Animal health monitoring technologies, specifically wearable sensor systems for tracking physiological parameters in animals, with expertise in biomedical sensors, wireless data transmission, and animal performance monitoring
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or veterinary technology specialist with advanced knowledge of sensor integration, data analytics, wireless communication protocols, and animal physiology monitoring techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by expanding sensor capabilities, integrating advanced data processing, and applying known monitoring techniques to animal health tracking. The fundamental approach of instrumenting animal garments with physiological sensors is established, making subsequent innovations a matter of routine design optimization and technological progression.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Garment |
| Assignee(s) | Equimetrics Limited |