Adaptive Physiological Sensing Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts physiological sensing systems for specific, high-demand environments, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements in extreme conditions, such as high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-security, and remote or isolated areas.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for constant pressure of a physiological sensor against a subject. However, the existing design may not be suitable for specific, high-stress environments where the sensor's performance is critical. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting the physiological sensing system to operate effectively in niche environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a wearable band with an inward-facing surface that faces towards or rests against the subject, and an outward-facing surface adapted for the specific environment. The system includes a physiological sensor module coupled to the wearable band via an elastic coupling member. The elastic coupling member is designed to maintain constant pressure against the subject in the target environment. The system may be optimized for high-altitude conditions, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, or remote or isolated areas.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the physiological sensing system for specific, high-demand environments. The inventive step is the incorporation of environment-specific design elements, such as adapted outward-facing surfaces and optimized elastic coupling members, to ensure reliable and accurate physiological measurements in extreme conditions.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the wearable band's material, shape, or size to accommodate different environments or user needs. Additional variations may involve modifications to the physiological sensor module, elastic coupling member, or the system's overall architecture to further optimize its performance in specific environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as aerospace, emergency response, outdoor recreation, defense, and healthcare. The adaptive physiological sensing system can be marketed as a specialized solution for high-stress environments, providing a competitive advantage in these niche markets.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, wearable physiological monitoring devices, with expertise in sensor integration, elastic coupling mechanisms, and environmental adaptation of medical monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, experience in medical device design, understanding of sensor attachment technologies, and knowledge of materials science for wearable medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental sensor attachment and pressure maintenance mechanism from the source patent can be readily adapted to different environmental contexts by modifying material properties, surface characteristics, and coupling mechanisms. The core technical innovation of maintaining constant sensor pressure remains consistent across the disclosed variations. The environmental adaptations represent predictable design variations that would be obvious to implement using standard engineering techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,297 |
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| Title | Systems, apparatuses, and methods for ensuring constant pressure of a physiological sensor against a subject |
| Assignee(s) | Tula Health Inc |