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Advanced Magnetic Communication System for Multi-Industry Use

Publication ID: 24-11856996_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Magnetic Communication System for Multi-Industry Use,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856996_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856996_0007_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,' introduced a novel approach to communication in electronic cigarettes. However, its limited scope and functionality restricted its applicability to other fields. This invention addresses the need for a more versatile and adaptable magnetic communication system, capable of addressing diverse challenges across various industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in its extension of the original patent's magnetic communication concept to entirely new industries and use cases, overcoming the limitations of the original patent's single-function magnet design. The inventive step is in the recognition of the potential for magnetic communication to address a broad range of challenges across various fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different magnet types, such as electromagnets or permanent magnets, or varying the frequency and strength of the magnetic field. Variations could also involve integrating the magnetic communication system with other technologies, such as IoT devices, AI, or blockchain, to enhance its capabilities and applicability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, logistics, security, industrial automation, and automotive. Its adaptability and efficiency make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their operations and decision-making processes.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Electronic communication systems, sensor networks, and magnetic communication technologies, with expertise in miniaturized electronic devices and communication protocols

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science, experienced in wireless communication, sensor design, and embedded systems, familiar with miniaturization techniques and communication protocols

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental magnetic communication principle from the e-cigarette patent as a generalizable communication method applicable across multiple domains. The core technical concept of using magnetic fields for data transmission and device interaction is directly transferable to other technical systems. The PTD demonstrates that the magnetic communication mechanism is a versatile technology with predictable implementation across different technological contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Communication magnet for transmitting dynamic codes between e-cigarette components
PTD Variation
Magnetic communication for environmental pollution sensor networks
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending magnetic communication to sensor data transmission is a predictable application of the original communication technique, representing a known design adaptation with foreseeable technical results
Source Patent Element
Microcontroller (MCU) sending and receiving authentication codes via magnetic field
PTD Variation
Magnetic authentication system for physical access control
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying the existing authentication protocol to access management represents a straightforward technological translation using known communication principles
Source Patent Element
Electronic device with communication magnet for inter-component signaling
PTD Variation
Inventory tracking system using magnet-equipped tags
Obviousness Reasoning
Repurposing magnetic communication for tracking and identification is an obvious extension of the original patent's communication methodology
Source Patent Element
Dynamic code transmission between electronic device components
PTD Variation
Machine health monitoring using magnetic field sensor communication
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring the data transmission concept to industrial monitoring represents a predictable technological adaptation with minimal inventive complexity
Source Patent Element
Magnetic communication interface between electronic components
PTD Variation
Vehicle location tracking using magnet-equipped GPS module
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating magnetic communication with GPS tracking is a routine engineering solution using known technological combination techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856996's disclosure of magnetic communication techniques, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the described technological variations obvious and predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental communication methodology, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

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