Enhanced Physiological Parameter Processing Apparatus with Real-Time Anomaly Detection

Publication ID: 24-11857310_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Physiological Parameter Processing Apparatus with Real-Time Anomaly Detection,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857310_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857310_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,310.

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.

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

Source Patent Element
Input interface for acquiring respiration data from respiratory gas sensors
PTD Variation
Adding machine learning module to analyze respiration data and detect anomalies in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to sensor data analysis is a well-established technique in medical device technology, representing a predictable solution for enhancing diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Waveform processing and filtering of respiration data
PTD Variation
Using deep learning models trained on respiratory gas patterns and apnea events for advanced signal analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced signal processing techniques like deep learning are a natural progression from traditional filtering methods, offering more sophisticated pattern recognition
Source Patent Element
Respiratory parameter analysis and comparison methods
PTD Variation
Implementing personalized alert systems based on individual sleep patterns and medical history
Obviousness Reasoning
Customizing diagnostic systems based on individual patient data is a standard approach in medical technology, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Respiratory monitoring device configured for sleep disorder diagnosis
PTD Variation
Developing a wearable system with continuous physiological parameter monitoring and real-time anomaly detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning medical monitoring devices to wearable form factors is a predictable technological evolution driven by miniaturization and consumer demand
Source Patent Element
Respiratory gas sensor for acquiring physiological data
PTD Variation
Integrating multiple sensor types like heart rate and oxygen saturation for comprehensive physiological monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Multimodal sensor integration is a standard approach in medical device design for obtaining more comprehensive diagnostic insights
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857310's teachings of respiratory parameter processing, the present disclosure demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the integration of machine learning techniques for real-time anomaly detection an obvious extension of existing respiratory monitoring technologies. The proposed variations represent predictable applications of known machine learning methodologies to established medical device design principles, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,310
TitlePhysiological parameter processing apparatus
Assignee(s)NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION