Radio Frequency Antenna for Environmental and Industrial Monitoring
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Applying the core technology of a wearable device with a radio frequency antenna having varying impedance to new applications and use cases beyond physiological data, such as environmental pollutant detection, industrial chemical process monitoring, and food spoilage detection.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on wearable devices for physiological data collection. However, the limitations of this approach lie in its restricted scope, failing to explore the antenna's potential in other industries. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to entirely new fields, solving the problem of limited application scope.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the radio frequency antenna with varying impedance to detect changes in environmental pollutants, industrial chemical concentrations, food molecular structures, and athletic performance metrics. The wearable device is configured to operate in diverse environments, including air, water, and soil. The antenna's varying impedance enables it to detect subtle changes in these environments, providing accurate and reliable data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the radio frequency antenna technology, extending its use beyond wearable devices for physiological data collection. The inventive step lies in the unexpected adaptation of the antenna's varying impedance to detect changes in diverse environments, resulting in a broader range of applications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the antenna with drones or robots for environmental monitoring, or using the antenna in stationary devices for industrial process control. Variations may involve modifying the antenna's design or materials to optimize its performance in specific environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as environmental monitoring, industrial process control, food safety, and athletic performance tracking. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions for monitoring and detecting changes in their respective fields.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Radio frequency antenna design, sensor technologies, and wearable electronic systems with a focus on signal detection and environmental monitoring
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An electrical engineer with expertise in antenna design, signal processing, and sensor technologies, possessing knowledge of RF communication, materials science, and adaptive sensing techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's radio frequency antenna with varying impedance provides a fundamental technology that can be readily adapted to multiple sensing environments. The core principle of detecting subtle changes through impedance variation is directly transferable across different monitoring applications. The PTD's extensions represent predictable variations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with RF sensing technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,304 |
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| Title | Radio frequency antenna with varying impedance for wearable |
| Assignee(s) | Amazon Technologies, Inc. |