Intelligent Vacuum Cleaner System with Synergistic Combinations
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative vacuum cleaner system that integrates AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide personalized cleaning schedules, maintenance alerts, and optimized performance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method of providing customized cleaning information, but it had limitations in terms of security, real-time data analysis, and material durability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented technology with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a vacuum cleaner with a sensor module, a smart device with an AI-powered application, and a server for storing and processing data. The AI-powered application analyzes the detected information to provide personalized cleaning schedules and maintenance alerts. The system also integrates a blockchain-based authentication module to ensure secure communication between the vacuum cleaner and a remote control device. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner features an IoT-enabled sensor module that detects environmental parameters and transmits them to a remote server for real-time analysis and cleaning recommendations. Furthermore, the system utilizes a new material-based cleaning module with enhanced suction power and durability, and an AI-powered control unit adjusts the vacuum cleaner's suction power and cleaning mode based on detected performance parameters.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient vacuum cleaner system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the AI-powered application, such as using machine learning algorithms or natural language processing. Other variations may include different types of sensors or communication modules, or the use of alternative materials for the cleaning module.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the home appliance and cleaning industries, with potential applications in smart homes, commercial cleaning services, and industrial cleaning solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47L9/2857 |
| A | A47 | A47L5/225 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2831 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2842 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2873 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2894 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Vacuum cleaner technologies with intelligent control systems, sensor integration, and performance monitoring, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical sensors, and IoT/AI control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, familiar with sensor technologies, machine learning applications, and smart home device control systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into vacuum cleaner control systems represents predictable technological evolution using known techniques. The source patent's existing framework of sensor-based performance monitoring naturally suggests expanding computational intelligence and connectivity. The disclosed variations represent straightforward technological extensions that combine well-established technological domains with existing vacuum cleaner control methodologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,141 |
|---|---|
| Title | Vacuum cleaner and control method thereof |
| Assignee(s) | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |