Pulse Signal Analysis for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of pulse signal analysis to address novel applications in agriculture, building insulation, industrial manufacturing, athletic performance, and water quality monitoring, enabling innovative solutions and improved decision-making.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for determining a parameter representative of a patient's volume responsiveness. However, the technology's potential extends beyond healthcare. This inventive concept tackles the limitations of the original patent by applying the core technology to entirely new industries and problems, unlocking new possibilities for pulse signal analysis.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses systems and methods for analyzing pulse signals in various contexts. In agriculture, pulse signals of plants are measured to determine a volume responsiveness indicator representative of water stress, enabling optimized irrigation. In building insulation, pulse signals of building structures are analyzed to determine thermal responsiveness, leading to optimized energy efficiency. Industrial manufacturing processes are monitored by measuring pulse signals to detect anomalies and optimize fluid responsiveness. Athletic performance is predicted by analyzing pulse signals of athletes to determine physical responsiveness. Water quality is monitored by measuring pulse signals of water samples to detect contaminant levels. These applications leverage the core technology of pulse signal analysis to provide actionable insights and drive decision-making.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of pulse signal analysis to diverse, non-medical fields, introducing a new paradigm for problem-solving. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the technology's broader potential and its adaptation to address specific challenges in various industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors or signal processing algorithms to measure and analyze pulse signals. Variations may involve applying the technology to other industries, such as environmental monitoring or materials science.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, sports, and environmental monitoring. The market for pulse signal analysis is vast, with potential applications in precision agriculture, smart buildings, process optimization, athletic performance tracking, and water quality monitoring.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical signal processing and analysis, with expertise in physiological parameter extraction, signal filtering, and mathematical modeling of biological pulse signals
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, signal processing, or related fields, capable of applying mathematical transformations to biological signals and recognizing analogous signal analysis techniques across different domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core pulse signal analysis methodology from the medical volume responsiveness patent can be systematically adapted to other domains by applying the same fundamental signal processing techniques. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological approach, utilizing substantially identical signal measurement, mathematical transformation, and indicator determination methods across different contextual applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,302 |
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| Title | Method, logic unit and system for determining a parameter representative for the patient's volume responsiveness |
| Assignee(s) | PHILIPS MEDIZIN SYSTEME BÖBLINGEN GMBH |