Smart Seating Furniture Chassis with Integrated Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel seating furniture chassis system that combines the patented inventive concept with AI, IoT, blockchain, new materials, and neural networks to create a more powerful, efficient, and sustainable system.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitations of known seating furniture chassis by providing a more efficient and modular design. However, the patented design still relies on traditional manufacturing and maintenance methods, leading to potential inefficiencies and security risks. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more advanced and connected system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The smart seating furniture chassis system integrates an AI-based predictive maintenance module, IoT-based data analytics, a blockchain-based secure data storage system, new materials with enhanced durability and sustainability, and a neural network-based control system. The central electrical device receives and processes sensor data from peripheral electrical devices to predict and prevent potential failures, while the IoT-based platform analyzes usage patterns and provides personalized recommendations to users. The blockchain-based system stores and manages sensitive user data securely, and the new materials reduce environmental impact. The neural network-based control system learns and adapts to user preferences and behaviors over time, ensuring a more comfortable and personalized experience.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of distinct technologies that create a more powerful, efficient, and sustainable system. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, new materials, and neural networks provides a novel and non-obvious solution that addresses the limitations of the original patent and known seating furniture chassis designs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating additional technologies, such as augmented reality or biometric sensors, to further enhance the user experience. Variations may include using different materials or manufacturing methods to reduce costs or environmental impact.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The smart seating furniture chassis system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. The system's advanced features and sustainability benefits can provide a competitive advantage in the market, attracting customers seeking innovative and eco-friendly solutions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Ergonomic furniture design, electrical systems integration, and smart furniture technologies, with expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical control systems, and advanced user interface design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, familiar with modern furniture design, control systems, sensor technologies, and emerging digital integration techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging digital technologies like AI, IoT, and neural networks into existing seating furniture chassis designs represents a predictable evolution of smart furniture systems. The source patent establishes a foundational electrical and mechanical infrastructure that naturally supports advanced technological enhancements. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of existing control and connectivity principles already present in the original patent's electrical device and cable configuration.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,087 |
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| Title | Seating furniture chassis |
| Assignee(s) | Innotec Motion GmbH |