Enhanced Physiological Parameter Processing Apparatus with Real-Time Anomaly Detection
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced physiological parameter processing apparatus incorporating machine learning technology to detect anomalies in real-time, enabling timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a physiological parameter processing apparatus for diagnosing sleep disorders. However, it lacked the capability to detect anomalies in real-time, which is crucial for timely interventions. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by integrating machine learning technology to analyze respiration data and detect anomalies in real-time.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced apparatus comprises a machine learning module trained on a dataset of respiratory gas patterns and apnea events. This module analyzes respiration data from a respiratory gas sensor and detects anomalies in real-time. The apparatus can provide personalized alerts based on the subject's sleep patterns and medical history. The machine learning algorithm can be a deep learning model, ensuring high accuracy in anomaly detection. The system can be implemented as a wearable device, enabling continuous monitoring and timely interventions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The integration of machine learning technology for real-time anomaly detection and personalized alerts constitutes a novel and non-obvious improvement over the original patent. The use of a deep learning model for high-accuracy anomaly detection further enhances the inventive concept.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different machine learning algorithms, such as random forests or support vector machines, or the integration of additional sensors, such as heart rate or oxygen saturation sensors, to provide a more comprehensive picture of the subject's physiological parameters.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced physiological parameter processing apparatus has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. The ability to detect anomalies in real-time and provide personalized alerts can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The market for such devices is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing prevalence of sleep disorders and the need for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically respiratory monitoring and physiological parameter processing systems, with expertise in sensor data analysis, signal processing, and medical diagnostics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in bioengineering, electrical engineering, or computer science, having expertise in signal processing, machine learning, and medical sensor technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating machine learning techniques for anomaly detection into respiratory monitoring systems is a predictable extension of existing physiological parameter processing technologies. The source patent establishes a foundation of respiratory data collection and processing, which naturally invites advanced analytical techniques like machine learning for enhanced diagnostic capabilities. The proposed machine learning approach represents an incremental improvement using known techniques to solve existing challenges in respiratory monitoring.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,310 |
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| Title | Physiological parameter processing apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION |