Applying Pulse Signal Analysis to Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of determining a parameter representative for volume responsiveness, originally designed for medical applications, and applies it to entirely new industries and use cases, including agriculture, energy management, athletics, manufacturing, and traffic optimization.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for accurate volume responsiveness determination in medical settings. However, the underlying technology has broader applicability. This inventive concept tackles the challenge of adapting the pulse signal analysis methodology to address specific problems in diverse industries, where responsiveness to external factors is critical.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept involves the use of pulse signal measurement units and logic units to determine parameters representative for responsiveness in various domains. In agriculture, this enables optimized crop yields by identifying water responsiveness. In energy management, it facilitates predicting energy consumption by analyzing thermal responsiveness. In athletics, it monitors physical responsiveness to exercise. In manufacturing, it detects anomalies by assessing responsiveness to process variations. Finally, in traffic optimization, it improves traffic flow by analyzing responsiveness to traffic management strategies. Each application requires tailored adaptations of the original technology, including customized signal processing and data analysis techniques.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the pulse signal analysis technology, which were not originally contemplated. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential for this technology to be applied beyond medical settings, and developing the necessary adaptations to make it effective in these new domains.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, signal processing algorithms, or data analysis techniques. Variations could involve applying the technology to other industries, such as finance or logistics, where responsiveness to external factors is crucial.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential, as it addresses pressing needs in various industries. The target markets include agriculture, energy management, athletics, manufacturing, and traffic optimization, with potential for expansion into other sectors. The technology's adaptability and broad applicability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to optimize their operations and improve responsiveness to external factors.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical signal processing and data analysis, with expertise in physiological parameter extraction, signal fitting techniques, and multi-cycle measurement systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, signal processing, or related fields, capable of adapting signal analysis techniques across different domains and understanding complex measurement methodologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core signal processing methodology from the medical pulse signal analysis patent can be systematically translated to other domains by applying the same fundamental principles of cycle-based measurement, signal fitting, and responsiveness determination. The technical framework of measuring pulse signals across multiple cycles, applying mathematical transformations (such as Cauchy-Lorentz function fitting), and extracting a representative parameter is fundamentally domain-agnostic and can be readily adapted to various measurement scenarios. The PTD demonstrates this adaptability by showing how the core signal processing technique can be applied to agriculture, energy management, athletics, manufacturing, and traffic optimization with predictable and systematic modifications.
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 |