Next-Generation Wearable Respiratory Gas Analysis for Sleep Disorder Risk Prediction
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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.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,310 |
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| Title | Physiological parameter processing apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION |