Smart Surface Cleaning System with Integrated Energy Storage and Advanced Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A surface cleaning system that integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more efficient, optimized, and secure cleaning experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a surface cleaning apparatus with an energy storage member and a charger, but it lacked the ability to optimize cleaning performance, ensure secure energy transfer, and navigate complex spaces efficiently. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Smart Surface Cleaning System comprises a surface cleaning apparatus with an energy storage member and a charger, integrated with an IoT sensor to monitor and optimize cleaning performance. The system uses an AI-powered algorithm to monitor energy levels of the energy storage member and adjust cleaning parameters accordingly. Additionally, the system features a blockchain-based authentication system, linking the energy storage member to a digital identity for secure and transparent energy transfer. The energy storage member is made of a novel, high-capacity material for extended cleaning sessions. The system also includes an integrated AI-powered navigation system, optimizing navigation and cleaning of complex spaces.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the synergistic combination of IoT, AI, blockchain, and novel materials with the original surface cleaning apparatus, providing a non-obvious and novel solution that significantly enhances cleaning performance, security, and efficiency.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Smart Surface Cleaning System could include variations of the IoT sensor, AI-powered algorithm, blockchain-based authentication system, and novel materials. For example, the IoT sensor could be replaced with a different type of sensor, such as a GPS sensor, or the AI-powered algorithm could be modified to prioritize energy efficiency over cleaning performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Smart Surface Cleaning System has significant commercial potential in various industries, including consumer electronics, commercial cleaning services, and industrial manufacturing. The system's advanced technologies and optimized cleaning performance make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their cleaning operations and reduce energy costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47L9/2878 |
| A | A47 | A47L5/225 |
| A | A47 | A47L5/24 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/02 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2884 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/322 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surface cleaning apparatus and energy storage systems, specifically robotic and autonomous cleaning devices with integrated power management technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in robotic cleaning systems, electrical engineering, embedded systems, and power management technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating IoT sensors, AI algorithms, and advanced energy management technologies into surface cleaning apparatus represents predictable extensions of existing surface cleaning technologies. The source patent establishes a foundational framework for energy storage and cleaning apparatus, which a skilled practitioner would naturally seek to enhance through contemporary technological approaches. The disclosed variations represent incremental improvements using well-known techniques in sensor integration, machine learning, and digital authentication.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,142 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surface cleaning apparatus having an energy storage member and a charger for an energy storage member |
| Assignee(s) | Omachron Intellectual Property Inc. |