Advanced Respiratory Monitoring System with Synergistic Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative system integrating bioimpedance signal-based respiratory monitoring with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies for enhanced accuracy, security, and comprehensive health monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for accurate respiratory monitoring using bioimpedance signals. However, it had limitations in terms of predicting respiratory distress events, ensuring data security, and integrating with other health-related data. The new inventive concept solves these problems by combining the bioimpedance signal-based approach with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced respiratory monitoring system consists of a bioimpedance measurement sensor, a processing unit, and various synergistic technology modules. The AI module predicts respiratory distress events based on the respiratory flow signal generated from the bioimpedance signal. The IoT module integrates the respiratory flow signal with other health-related data from IoT devices for comprehensive health monitoring. The blockchain-based data storage module securely stores and shares the respiratory flow signal with authorized healthcare providers. The nanomaterial-based sensor module enhances the sensitivity and accuracy of the bioimpedance measurement sensor. The system enables early detection of respiratory distress events, improved health monitoring, and enhanced data security.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the synergistic combination of bioimpedance signal-based respiratory monitoring with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies, which provides a non-obvious and innovative solution to the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors or signal processing algorithms. Variations may include integrating the system with wearable devices or mobile applications for real-time health monitoring.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced respiratory monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare settings. It can also be applied in sports medicine and fitness tracking.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical signal processing and respiratory monitoring technologies, with expertise in bioimpedance signal analysis, medical sensor design, and digital health monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device researcher with advanced degree, proficient in signal processing algorithms, sensor technologies, and interdisciplinary medical device integration
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental bioimpedance respiratory monitoring framework provides a clear technical foundation for integrating advanced digital technologies. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing respiratory monitoring principles using well-known technological approaches in medical device development. The combination of bioimpedance sensing with AI, IoT, and blockchain represents incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking enhanced medical monitoring capabilities.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,308 |
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| Title | System and method for respiratory monitoring of a subject |
| Assignee(s) | Stichting IMEC Nederland |