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.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical sensing technologies, specifically non-invasive biosensing systems for physiological monitoring, with expertise in sensor design, biomarker detection, and real-time data processing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or biotech researcher with advanced degree, experience in wearable sensor technologies, understanding of physiological monitoring techniques, and knowledge of multi-sensor data collection and analysis systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's sweat biosensing technology provides a fundamental framework for expanding monitoring capabilities across diverse environmental contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the core biosensing methodology by applying known sensor technologies to specialized operational environments. The core sensing principles remain consistent, with modifications primarily involving sensor configuration, data processing algorithms, and contextual application.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
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 |