Wearable Computer-based Industry Solutions
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages wearable computer technology to revolutionize various industries by connecting wearable devices to specialized machines, enabling real-time data exchange, and providing valuable insights for optimized performance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on wearable computers in the fitness industry, but it had limitations in terms of data accuracy and user experience. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by applying the core technology to diverse industries, such as agriculture, livestock management, building energy management, waste management, and industrial equipment maintenance, where data-driven insights can significantly improve operational efficiency.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The wearable computer-based industry solutions comprise a wearable device wirelessly connected to a specialized machine in a particular industry. The wearable device receives machine data related to the specific operation and calculates relevant metrics based on the machine data and user input. For instance, in agriculture, the wearable device can receive data from farming machines and calculate crop yield metrics. In livestock management, the wearable device can receive data from feeding machines and calculate nutritional intake metrics. This approach enables real-time monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and optimized performance across various industries.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of wearable computer technology to diverse industries, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's focus on fitness. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges and opportunities in each industry, thereby providing a unique value proposition.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable devices with varying form factors, such as smart glasses or smart clothing, or the integration of additional sensors to capture more comprehensive data. Variations could also involve different machine learning algorithms or data analytics techniques to process the machine data and user input.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The wearable computer-based industry solutions have significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, livestock management, building energy management, waste management, and industrial equipment maintenance. The target market includes businesses and organizations seeking to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B5/024 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0022 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02416 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0833 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1118 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1123 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1495 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14551 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/4866 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6824 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6831 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6895 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7275 |
| A | A63 | A63B22/02 |
| G | G01 | G01C22/006 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/01 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0531 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0219 |
| A | A63 | A63B2230/06 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,143 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wearable computer with fitness machine connectivity for improved activity monitoring using caloric expenditure models |
| Assignee(s) | Apple Inc. |