Next-Generation Wearable Respiratory Gas Analysis for Sleep Disorder Risk Prediction

Publication ID: 24-11857310_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Wearable Respiratory Gas Analysis for Sleep Disorder Risk Prediction,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857310_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857310_0005_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

A novel wearable physiological parameter processing apparatus and system that leverages machine learning, cloud computing, and augmented reality to predict sleep disorder risk in real-time, enabling personalized prevention and mitigation strategies.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a physiological parameter processing apparatus for analyzing respiration data, but it had limitations in terms of invasiveness, data analysis capabilities, and user experience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing non-invasive, real-time, and personalized sleep disorder risk prediction, enabling proactive prevention and mitigation strategies.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a wearable physiological parameter processing apparatus with a non-invasive respiratory gas sensor, integrated with a machine learning module for real-time sleep disorder risk prediction. The apparatus communicates with a cloud-based system, which aggregates and anonymizes data from multiple users, generating personalized sleep disorder risk profiles. The system also features an augmented reality display, projecting real-time respiratory gas data analysis results onto the subject's face, enabling instant visualization of sleep disorder risk indicators. The apparatus can be integrated with a smart home system to automatically adjust environmental factors to mitigate sleep disorder risk.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in sleep disorder risk prediction by leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and augmented reality, enabling real-time, personalized, and proactive prevention strategies. The non-invasive respiratory gas sensor, cloud-based system, and augmented reality display are novel and non-obvious features that distinguish the new inventive concept from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in sensor technology, such as optical or acoustic sensors, or different machine learning algorithms for sleep disorder risk prediction. The system could also be integrated with other health monitoring devices or electronic health records to provide a more comprehensive health monitoring platform.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and wellness industries, particularly in the areas of sleep disorder prevention and mitigation. The market for sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment is growing rapidly, and the new inventive concept's ability to provide personalized, real-time, and proactive prevention strategies could revolutionize the industry.

Field of Art

Medical device technology, specifically respiratory monitoring and physiological parameter processing systems, with expertise in sensor design, data analysis, and health monitoring technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, proficient in sensor technologies, machine learning, data processing algorithms, and healthcare technology integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's extensions of the source patent represent predictable technological improvements using known techniques in machine learning, cloud computing, and augmented display technologies. The core respiratory monitoring concept from the source patent is systematically enhanced through standard engineering approaches of adding data processing, remote monitoring, and user interface capabilities. These variations represent logical and incremental advancements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve physiological parameter monitoring systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Respiratory gas sensor for acquiring respiration data from mouth or nose
PTD Variation
Non-invasive respiratory gas sensor detecting parameters from subject's skin
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor detection methods is a predictable design variation using known alternative sensor technologies and measurement techniques
Source Patent Element
Waveform processing and filtering of respiration data
PTD Variation
Machine learning and deep learning algorithms for analyzing respiratory data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced data processing techniques to physiological monitoring represents a standard engineering approach for improving diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Respiratory parameter acquisition and processing apparatus
PTD Variation
Cloud-based system for aggregating and anonymizing respiratory data across multiple users
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating data collection systems with cloud computing platforms is a well-established technique for enhancing data analysis and sharing capabilities
Source Patent Element
Respiratory monitoring for sleep disorder diagnosis
PTD Variation
Augmented reality display projecting real-time respiratory analysis results
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing user-friendly visualization technologies is an obvious enhancement for improving user engagement and understanding of medical data
Source Patent Element
Physiological parameter processing apparatus
PTD Variation
Integration with smart home systems to automatically adjust environmental factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Connecting medical monitoring systems with environmental control represents a predictable convergence of healthcare and smart home technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857310 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed improvements represent predictable technological extensions using known techniques in sensor design, data processing, and user interface technologies. The combination of respiratory monitoring principles with machine learning, cloud computing, and augmented display technologies would be considered routine engineering design choices by a skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

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