AI-Powered Cooling System: IoT Thermal Regulation Tech
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a hybrid personal cooling system addressing the need for effective temperature regulation in extreme environments. However, the system's limitations in real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and secure data storage hindered its full potential. The new invention addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the original system with IoT sensors, AI-powered heat stress prediction, blockchain-based data storage, and new materials with high thermal conductivity.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new invention's synergistic combination of distinct technologies, including IoT, AI, blockchain, and new materials, provides a non-obvious and novel solution to the limitations of the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and secure data storage, which were not possible with the original system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of other AI algorithms, such as deep learning or neural networks, to improve heat stress prediction. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other environments, such as industrial or medical settings, where temperature regulation is critical. Other variations could include the use of different materials or fabric layers to enhance thermal conductivity.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for industries where temperature regulation is critical. The market for wearable cooling systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the invention's synergistic combination of technologies positions it for success in this market.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A41 | A41D13/0051 |
| A | A41 | A41D13/0053 |
| F | F28 | F28D20/0034 |
| F | F28 | F28D2020/0047 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Personal thermal management systems, wearable cooling technologies, with expertise in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, and IoT sensor integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with advanced degree in mechanical or materials engineering, familiar with thermal transfer technologies, sensor integration, and adaptive cooling system design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT sensors, AI predictive algorithms, and blockchain data management with the existing liquid metal cooling system represents a straightforward technological extension using known techniques. The source patent establishes a sophisticated personal cooling framework, which naturally invites incremental technological enhancements using contemporary digital technologies. These variations represent predictable combinations of existing technological domains with established cooling system principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,005 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hybrid personal cooling and heating system |