Autonomous Dish Washing Machine System with AI-Optimized Cycles and Blockchain-Based Ledger

Publication ID: 24-11857131_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Dish Washing Machine System with AI-Optimized Cycles and Blockchain-Based Ledger,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857131_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857131_0010_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. 11,857,131.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation dish washing machine system that leverages artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and decentralized applications to optimize washing cycles, ensure secure tracking, and enable remote monitoring and control.

Background and Problem Solved

Commercial dish washers have traditionally relied on manual operation and limited data analysis. The original patent's remote control system, while innovative, has limitations in terms of real-time data analysis and security. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing AI-optimized washing cycles, blockchain-based tracking, and decentralized applications for remote monitoring and control.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The autonomous dish washing machine system comprises a cloud-based artificial intelligence module that analyzes real-time sensor data to optimize washing cycles. A communication module transmits washing instructions to the dish washing machine via a secure, encrypted connection. The system also includes a blockchain-based ledger for securely storing and tracking dish washing cycles, and a decentralized application for remote monitoring and control of the dish washing machine. Additionally, the system may include a neural network-based predictive maintenance module for detecting potential faults and scheduling maintenance, and a fuel cell-powered energy harvesting module for generating electricity.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in dish washing machine technology by leveraging AI, blockchain, and decentralized applications to optimize washing cycles, ensure secure tracking, and enable remote monitoring and control. The combination of these technologies and the specific implementation of the system as a whole constitute the novelty and inventive step of the new claims.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different AI algorithms, blockchain protocols, or decentralized application frameworks. The system could also be integrated with other smart home appliances or building management systems to enable more comprehensive automation and optimization.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The autonomous dish washing machine system has significant commercial potential in the hospitality, healthcare, and food service industries, where efficient and secure dish washing operations are critical. The system's ability to optimize energy consumption and reduce carbon footprint also makes it an attractive solution for environmentally conscious organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47L15/0063
A A47 A47L15/0049
A A47 A47L15/0055
A A47 A47L15/428
H H04 H04M1/72415

Field of Art

Dish washing machine systems and remote communication technologies, encompassing electromechanical appliance design, telecommunications, and smart home automation with expertise in embedded systems, sensor integration, and networked control interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, familiar with commercial appliance design, wireless communication protocols, and emerging IoT technologies, capable of integrating communication and control systems into existing appliance architectures

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's remote communication framework for dish washing machines provides a natural foundation for integrating advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and predictive maintenance. The core concept of remote monitoring and control established in the source patent inherently suggests opportunities for technological enhancement using contemporary communication and computational approaches. The disclosed variations represent predictable technological progressions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve dish washing machine functionality and operational intelligence.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dish washing machine with SMS messaging system and remote communication capabilities
PTD Variation
Cloud-based AI module for optimizing washing cycles and generating customized instructions
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending remote communication with AI-driven optimization represents a known technique for improving appliance performance using predictable machine learning approaches
Source Patent Element
Remote communicator with SMS messaging system
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based ledger for securely tracking and monitoring dish washing cycles
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure tracking mechanisms is a standard design choice for enhancing communication systems, particularly in IoT and remote monitoring applications
Source Patent Element
Dish washing machine with communication system and SIM card
PTD Variation
Neural network-based predictive maintenance module for fault detection and scheduling
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating predictive diagnostic capabilities is a foreseeable enhancement to existing communication-enabled appliance systems, representing a finite and predictable technological solution
Source Patent Element
Remote dish washing machine communication system
PTD Variation
Decentralized application for comprehensive remote monitoring and control
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding remote communication interfaces using contemporary application frameworks is an obvious technological progression for skilled practitioners
Source Patent Element
Dish washing machine with communication capabilities
PTD Variation
Fuel cell-powered energy harvesting module for electricity generation
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative energy solutions represents a known approach to improving appliance efficiency and sustainability within established technological paradigms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857131 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of remote communication systems with AI, blockchain, predictive maintenance, and alternative energy technologies represents a predictable evolution of existing dish washing machine communication architectures, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious as a matter of law.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,131
TitleRemote control dish washing machine
Assignee(s)Continental Clean Tech Limited