Enhanced Matter Differentiation Detectors for Wearable Devices
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept improves wearable devices with advanced matter differentiation detectors, enhancing detection accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed wearable devices with matter differentiation detectors, but had limitations in terms of detection accuracy, power consumption, and user experience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing optimized infrared wavelength selection, temperature-based emission wavelength adjustment, machine learning-based processing, MEMS-based mirror redirection, and power management optimization.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a wearable device with a housing and wrist band, featuring a first emitter configured to emit a first beam of electromagnetic radiation having a first infrared (IR) wavelength selected from a near-infrared (NIR) range and a second IR wavelength selected from a short-wave infrared (SWIR) range. The optimized wavelength selection enables more accurate detection of specific types of matter. Additionally, a temperature sensor adjusts the emission wavelengths based on the user's body temperature, ensuring optimal detection performance. The processing unit is trained using machine learning algorithms to improve detection accuracy. A MEMS-based mirror redirects the emitted radiation towards the matter to be detected, increasing detection accuracy. Furthermore, a power management system optimizes power consumption based on detection results, increasing battery life.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the optimized infrared wavelength selection, temperature-based emission wavelength adjustment, machine learning-based processing, MEMS-based mirror redirection, and power management optimization, which collectively provide a significant improvement in detection accuracy, efficiency, and user experience compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the types of matter to be detected, using different machine learning algorithms, or integrating the inventive concept with other wearable device features. Variations may include implementing the inventive concept in non-wearable devices or using different types of electromagnetic radiation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced matter differentiation detectors have potential applications in various industries, such as healthcare, security, and consumer electronics. The target market includes wearable device manufacturers, healthcare providers, and security service providers.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Wearable electronic device sensor systems, specifically focusing on electromagnetic radiation-based matter detection technologies, requiring expertise in infrared sensing, optical engineering, and electronic device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with a degree in electrical engineering or optical engineering, familiar with infrared sensing technologies, wearable device design, and sensor integration techniques, possessing knowledge of electromagnetic radiation interactions with biological and non-biological materials
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core infrared detection methodology. The proposed enhancements, such as wavelength optimization, temperature-based adjustment, and machine learning processing, are logical refinements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve matter detection accuracy in wearable devices. These modifications represent incremental technological improvements using known techniques within the established framework of the original patent.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,298 |
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| Title | Devices having matter differentiation detectors |
| Assignee(s) | Apple Inc. |