Adaptable Physiological Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept applies the core technology of intraocular physiological sensors to novel applications in environmental monitoring, enabling the detection of changes in aquatic ecosystem health, ocean currents, soil moisture levels, landslide activity, and atmospheric pressure changes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an intraocular physiological sensor for measuring physiological characteristics such as intraocular pressure. However, the limitations of this technology are its specificity to intraocular applications. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the core technology to monitor environmental pollutants, track ocean currents, detect soil moisture levels, and forecast weather patterns.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises an implantable physiological sensor adapted for underwater, subterranean, or aerial use. The sensor measures changes in water pressure, soil pressure, or atmospheric pressure to detect changes in environmental parameters. The system can be configured to correlate measurements with absolute pressure values, enabling accurate monitoring of environmental changes. The sensor can be integrated with external devices for data analysis and transmission.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the core technology, expanding its scope beyond intraocular pressure measurement. The inventive step lies in adapting the sensor design and operation to accommodate different environmental conditions and parameters, enabling a broader range of applications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include sensors with adjustable sensitivity, multi-parameter measurement capabilities, or integration with machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling. Variations may involve different materials, geometries, or power sources to optimize sensor performance in specific environmental contexts.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the environmental monitoring and sustainability industries, including applications in aquatic ecosystem conservation, oceanography, agriculture, geology, and weather forecasting. The target market includes research institutions, government agencies, and private companies focused on environmental monitoring and sustainability.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B3/16 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/0025 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/076 |
| A | A61 | A61B2560/0257 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and environmental sensor technologies, specifically implantable physiological sensors with pressure measurement capabilities, encompassing biomedical instrumentation, sensor design, and environmental monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in biomedical engineering, sensor design, and signal processing, possessing advanced degrees and experience in adapting sensor technologies across different environmental contexts, with knowledge of miniaturization techniques and pressure measurement principles
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize the fundamental adaptability of the intraocular pressure sensing technology to alternative environmental monitoring applications. The core sensor principles of pressure measurement, data correlation, and external device integration are directly transferable across different sensing contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological framework by applying known sensor design principles to novel environmental monitoring scenarios.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,262 |
|---|---|
| Title | Intraocular physiological sensor |
| Assignee(s) | Glaukos Corporation |