Magnetic Communication Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856996_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Magnetic Communication Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856996_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856996_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,996.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Electronic cigarette using a magnet for communication,' demonstrated the feasibility of magnetic communication in a specific domain. However, the technology's potential was limited to a single industry. The present invention addresses this limitation by exploring novel applications and use cases for magnetic communication, thereby expanding its scope and impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in its expansion of the original patent's technology to diverse industries, demonstrating a non-obvious and innovative application of magnetic communication. The inventive step is evident in the adaptation of the technology to address specific challenges and opportunities in each industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of magnets, varying frequencies of magnetic communication, or the integration of additional sensors and devices. Variations could also involve the application of magnetic communication to other industries, such as logistics, transportation, or education.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential, with applications in multiple industries. The market for wearable devices, industrial equipment, inventory management, smart homes, and medical devices is substantial, and the innovative use of magnetic communication technology could provide a competitive edge for companies operating in these spaces.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24F40/50
A A24 A24F40/42
A A24 A24F40/65

Field of Art

Electronic communication systems, specifically wireless communication technologies in portable electronic devices with a focus on magnetic communication interfaces and sensor-based signal transmission

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electronic communication, embedded systems design, wireless sensor technologies, and experience in miniaturized electronic device integration with knowledge of communication protocols and sensor signal processing

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental magnetic communication technique disclosed in the source patent as a generalizable approach for signal transmission across diverse technological domains. The core concept of using a communication magnet for data transfer represents a transferable technical solution that can be readily adapted to different contexts with predictable results. The variations in the PTD demonstrate straightforward extrapolation of the original magnetic communication methodology to alternative application spaces.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Communication magnet for transmitting dynamic codes between electronic cigarette components
PTD Variation
Using communication magnet to transmit physiological signals in a wearable medical monitoring device
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of magnetic signal transmission applied to a predictable alternative domain with standard sensor integration principles
Source Patent Element
Electronic controller with MCU for processing communication signals
PTD Variation
Control unit in industrial equipment monitoring system for analyzing operational parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard microcontroller signal processing techniques to a different technical context with well-understood design principles
Source Patent Element
Detachable component communication using magnetic interfaces
PTD Variation
Inventory tracking system with items equipped with communication magnets for detection and tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending magnetic communication interface to a logistical tracking application using known proximity detection techniques
Source Patent Element
Electronic device with communication and control modules
PTD Variation
Smart home system using magnetic communication for appliance control and automation
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing standard wireless communication and control paradigms using magnetic signal transmission as a known alternative to existing technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856996, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the fundamental magnetic communication methodology, representing predictable applications of known electronic communication principles across diverse technological domains without requiring inventive complexity or non-obvious technical solutions.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,996
TitleElectronic cigarette using a magnet for communication
Assignee(s)Red Coral IP Holding Company, Inc.