Sweat Biosensing Companion Devices for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Adapting sweat biosensing companion devices for specific, high-stakes operational environments, such as high-altitude athletics, extreme heat, disaster relief, extreme weather, and high-security needs, to provide critical biomarker detection and real-time alerts.
Background and Problem Solved
The original sweat biosensing companion devices, while innovative, were limited in their applicability to general health monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses the need for specialized, niche solutions that cater to specific, high-risk environments where timely biomarker detection is crucial.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a sweat biosensing companion device optimized for a specific operational environment, such as high-altitude athletics, extreme heat, disaster relief, extreme weather, or high-security needs. The device is configured to detect biomarkers indicative of altitude sickness, dehydration, disease outbreaks, hypothermia or hyperthermia, or toxic chemical exposure. The device may include a compact, portable design, a sensor array, and a data processing unit or transmission unit to provide real-time alerts to users, coaches, or emergency responders.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of sweat biosensing technology with specialized operational environments, providing a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges posed by these environments. The inventive concept's unique value lies in its ability to adapt the sweat biosensing technology to address specific, high-stakes needs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include wearable devices, handheld devices, or integrated systems for various operational environments. Variations may include different sensor arrays, data processing algorithms, or communication protocols tailored to specific use cases.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as athletics, emergency response, disaster relief, and high-security operations, where timely biomarker detection can be a matter of life and death. The target market includes professional athletes, first responders, emergency responders, and individuals working in extreme environments.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,313 |
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| Title | Sweat biosensing companion devices and subsystems |
| Assignee(s) | University of Cincinnati |