Adapting Cardiac Reserve Index for Novel Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Expanding the core technology of rapid bleeding detection to diverse industries, including agriculture, athletics, construction, and manufacturing, to optimize processes, predict losses, and enhance performance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Rapid detection of bleeding before, during, and after fluid resuscitation,' revolutionized medical monitoring. However, its potential applications extend far beyond the medical field. The new inventive concept addresses the limitation of the original patent by adapting the cardiac reserve index (CRI) to novel industries, tackling distinct problems and opportunities.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept leverages the CRI-based algorithm to analyze diverse data sets, including soil moisture, vibrational data, athletic performance metrics, and production data. By applying this core technology to new industries, the inventive concept enables the detection of water loss in agriculture, optimization of crop yield, monitoring of athletic performance, prediction of structural weaknesses in buildings, and anomaly detection in manufacturing processes. The system comprises a network of sensors, a computer system, and a CRI-based algorithm, which estimates probabilities and provides actionable insights.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the CRI-based algorithm to non-medical applications, addressing unmet needs in various industries. The inventive step resides in the unexpected application of a medical monitoring technology to solve distinct problems in diverse fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, modifying the CRI-based algorithm to accommodate specific industry requirements, or integrating the system with existing infrastructure. Variations may involve applying the inventive concept to other industries, such as finance or logistics, to detect anomalies and optimize processes.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has far-reaching commercial potential, targeting industries such as agriculture, athletics, construction, and manufacturing. The market potential is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and product development.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical signal processing and algorithmic data analysis, with expertise in physiological monitoring systems, sensor networks, and computational analysis of time-series biological data
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, signal processing algorithms, and cross-domain data analysis techniques
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates a predictable extension of the source patent's core CRI-based monitoring technology by applying its fundamental algorithmic approach to diverse sensor-based monitoring scenarios. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental computational method of analyzing time-series physiological data and estimating probabilistic outcomes can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains. The core innovation of detecting systemic changes through sensor networks and computational analysis remains consistent across the disclosed variations.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,293 |
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| Title | Rapid detection of bleeding before, during, and after fluid resuscitation |