Enhanced Vacuum Cleaner Control and Maintenance System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept presents an advanced vacuum cleaner control and maintenance system that optimizes suction force, provides customized cleaning information, and schedules maintenance for improved cleaning efficiency and reduced downtime.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Vacuum cleaner and control method thereof,' has limitations in optimizing suction force, providing real-time maintenance notifications, and adapting to different floor types. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a smart device application, server management, and advanced sensor integration.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a vacuum cleaner with a driver and cleaning module, a smart device with an application, and a server for managing the application. The system monitors usage time information, load current, and floor type to optimize suction force, provide customized cleaning information, and schedule maintenance. The application receives user inputs for preferred cleaning modes, such as quiet, eco, or turbo modes, and adjusts the vacuum cleaner's operation accordingly. The maintenance scheduling module uses usage time information to notify users when the cleaning module requires maintenance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a smart device application and server management, enabling real-time customization and optimization of the vacuum cleaner's operation. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to adapt to different floor types, monitor load current, and schedule maintenance, which are not addressed in the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with other smart home devices, using artificial intelligence to predict maintenance needs, or incorporating additional sensors to detect other environmental factors. Variations may include adapting the system for use with different types of cleaning modules or vacuum cleaner designs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced vacuum cleaner control and maintenance system has significant commercial potential in the consumer electronics and cleaning industries, particularly in the growing market for smart home devices. The system's ability to optimize suction force, reduce downtime, and provide customized cleaning information can improve user satisfaction and increase sales.
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 technology and smart home appliance control systems, focusing on cleaning module management, sensor integration, and adaptive control mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in electromechanical systems, IoT device control, sensor technologies, and embedded software design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about vacuum cleaner control and maintenance. The additional features like smart device integration, floor type detection, and customizable modes are logical technological progressions that leverage existing sensor and control technologies. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance vacuum cleaner functionality and user experience.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,141 |
|---|---|
| Title | Vacuum cleaner and control method thereof |
| Assignee(s) | LG ELECTRONICS INC. |