Autonomous Cleaning Ecosystem with Synergistic Combinations
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive autonomous cleaning system integrating a mobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension, AI-powered navigation, blockchain-based decentralized ledger, IoT sensors, and smart floor surface materials to optimize cleaning efficiency and adapt to changing environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed limitations in autonomous mobile cleaning robots, but it lacked the capabilities to adapt to changing floor surfaces, optimize cleaning paths, and integrate with decentralized networks. The new inventive concept solves these problems by combining the patented adjustable suspension with advanced technologies to create a more powerful and efficient cleaning system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a mobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension, which allows it to navigate diverse floor surfaces. The robot is equipped with an AI-powered navigation module that optimizes cleaning paths based on real-time data from IoT sensors. The system also incorporates a blockchain-based decentralized ledger to track cleaning schedules and routes, ensuring transparency and security. Additionally, the robot features an AI-driven computer vision module for detecting and adapting to obstacles and debris. The system can be further enhanced by integrating smart floor surface materials that can repair scratches and damage, and communicate with the robot to optimize cleaning efficiency.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the innovative combination of adjustable suspension, AI-powered navigation, blockchain-based decentralized ledger, IoT sensors, and smart floor surface materials, which provides a synergistic advantage in autonomous cleaning. This integration of distinct technologies creates a more powerful and efficient cleaning system that adapts to changing environments, ensuring a novel and non-obvious inventive step.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the autonomous cleaning ecosystem with other IoT devices, such as smart home systems or environmental sensors. Variations may include using different types of AI algorithms, blockchain platforms, or smart materials to further enhance the system's capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The autonomous cleaning ecosystem has significant commercial potential in the cleaning services industry, particularly in commercial and residential spaces. The system's ability to adapt to changing environments and optimize cleaning efficiency makes it an attractive solution for facility managers, property owners, and cleaning service providers. The integration of blockchain technology also opens up opportunities for decentralized and transparent cleaning services.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47L9/066 |
| A | A47 | A47L7/009 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/009 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2847 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2852 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/28 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4011 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4036 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4055 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4061 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4063 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4072 |
| A | A47 | A47L2201/04 |
| A | A47 | A47L2201/06 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Autonomous Robotic Cleaning Systems, encompassing mobile robotics, navigation technologies, adaptive suspension mechanisms, and IoT-enabled cleaning platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A robotics engineer with expertise in autonomous systems, mechanical design, AI navigation, sensor integration, and cleaning robot technologies, holding advanced degrees in robotics, mechanical engineering, or computer science
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI-powered navigation, blockchain tracking, and adaptive suspension with a mobile cleaning robot represents predictable technological extensions of existing autonomous robotic cleaning platforms. The source patent's foundational mobile cleaning robot design provides a clear technical framework for implementing advanced sensing, navigation, and operational tracking technologies. These variations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing robotic system capabilities through known technological integration strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,139 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension |
| Assignee(s) | iRobot Corporation |