Smart Chair with Integrated Cleaning Implement and AI-Powered Foot Detection
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to a novel chair system that integrates a cleaning implement with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to provide a superior foot cleaning experience. The system combines the original chair design with a cleaning implement and advanced sensors, energy harvesting, and self-healing materials to create a more efficient, effective, and user-friendly solution.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Chair having a cleaning implement integrated thereon', addressed the problem of dirty feet by providing a chair with a built-in cleaning system. However, this design had limitations in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience. The present inventive concept overcomes these limitations by integrating the chair with advanced technologies to create a more powerful, efficient, and user-friendly system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The smart chair system comprises a chair having a cleaning implement integrated thereon, connected to an AI-powered foot detection system that automatically activates the cleaning implement when a user's foot is detected. The system can be powered by a blockchain-based energy harvesting system that rewards users for using the cleaning implement. Additionally, the system can include an IoT sensor that detects the type of particulate material on the user's foot and adjusts the cleaning implement's settings accordingly. The cleaning implement can be made from a novel, self-healing material that repairs itself after each use. Furthermore, the system can be integrated with a virtual reality platform to provide an immersive cleaning experience for the user.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the synergistic combination of the original chair design with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials. The inventive step is the integration of these technologies to create a more efficient, effective, and user-friendly system that overcomes the limitations of the original design.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the cleaning implement with other advanced technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, or robotics. Variations could include using different types of sensors, energy harvesting systems, or materials to create a more customized and efficient system.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and consumer products. The system can be marketed as a premium product for individuals with mobility issues, athletes, or individuals who spend a lot of time outdoors. Additionally, the system can be integrated into public spaces such as airports, shopping malls, or gyms to provide a convenient and efficient foot cleaning solution.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Furniture design with integrated cleaning systems, specifically chairs with foot cleaning mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, ergonomic design, and cleaning technology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with 3-5 years experience in furniture design, familiar with integration of functional systems into seating, understanding of sensor technologies and user interaction design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding advanced sensing and adaptive technologies to the existing chair-based cleaning system represents a predictable technological evolution. The core cleaning functionality remains consistent with the source patent, while the proposed variations represent incremental improvements using known technological approaches. The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain represents standard design approaches for enhancing existing functional systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,086 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chair having a cleaning implement integrated thereon |