Next-Generation Wearable Heart Activity Sensor Device
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A revolutionary wearable heart activity sensor device that integrates cutting-edge technologies to provide real-time, personalized health monitoring, and predictive analytics, enabling proactive cardiovascular care.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a wearable heart activity sensor device with a substrate of optically transparent material, LEDs, and photo sensors. However, this design has limitations in terms of data transmission, power supply, and customization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a bio-compatible, implantable substrate, AI-powered analytics, energy harvesting, and modular design.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation wearable heart activity sensor device comprises a bio-compatible, implantable substrate integrated with a neural interface for real-time biometric data transmission to a remote monitoring system. The device features an AI-powered analytics module for predicting cardiovascular events and providing proactive recommendations. Additionally, the device includes an integrated energy harvesting system, powered by the user's kinetic energy, eliminating the need for battery replacement. The modular design allows users to customize their monitoring experience and upgrade to new sensing technologies as they become available.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in wearable heart activity sensing by integrating implantable substrates, neural interfaces, AI-powered analytics, energy harvesting, and modular design. These advancements provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enabling real-time, personalized health monitoring, and predictive analytics.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials for the implantable substrate, varying AI algorithms for predictive analytics, or alternative energy harvesting methods. Variations of the modular design could include interchangeable sensor modules for different physiological parameters or integration with other wearable devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation wearable heart activity sensor device has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of cardiovascular disease prevention, personalized medicine, and remote patient monitoring. The device could be marketed to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and consumers seeking proactive, data-driven health management.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, wearable sensor technologies, physiological monitoring devices with a focus on cardiovascular sensing and non-invasive biometric measurement systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or electrical engineer with expertise in sensor design, signal processing, and medical device development, possessing knowledge of photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, neural interfaces, and biocompatible materials
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core wearable heart activity sensor technology. The fundamental sensing principles remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements in substrate design, data processing, and energy management that would be considered routine optimization for a skilled practitioner. The modular and AI-enhanced approach represents a natural progression of existing wearable sensor technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,299 |
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| Title | Wearable heart activity sensor device |
| Assignee(s) | Polar Electro Oy |