Intelligent Physiological Sensor System with Predictive Maintenance and Adaptive Measurement

Publication ID: 24-11857319_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Physiological Sensor System with Predictive Maintenance and Adaptive Measurement,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857319_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857319_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. 11,857,319.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation physiological sensor system that integrates machine learning, predictive maintenance, and adaptive measurement capabilities to provide more accurate, personalized, and reliable vital sign monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a system for monitoring the life of a physiological sensor, but it had limitations in terms of predicting sensor failure, optimizing sensor performance, and adapting to individual user physiology. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to ensure seamless and accurate vital sign monitoring.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a machine learning module that analyzes usage patterns, environmental factors, and sensor performance data to predict the sensor's remaining lifespan. A notification module alerts the user when the sensor approaches end-of-life, enabling proactive replacement. The system also features a wearable device with a physiological sensor that incorporates a power harvesting module, capturing and converting ambient energy into electrical power. The sensor's firmware is periodically updated to optimize its performance and reduce wear and tear. Furthermore, the system includes a cloud-based platform for monitoring and analyzing physiological sensor data, identifying trends and anomalies, and providing personalized interventions based on the user's health profile. The physiological sensor itself is equipped with a built-in artificial intelligence module that adapts to the user's unique physiology, adjusting measurement parameters for more accurate and personalized readings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in physiological sensor technology by integrating machine learning, predictive maintenance, and adaptive measurement capabilities. The inventive step lies in the combination of these advanced technologies to provide a more reliable, accurate, and personalized vital sign monitoring system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the machine learning algorithms, different types of power harvesting modules, and diverse cloud-based platform architectures. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various medical applications, such as critical care, surgical, or pediatric monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent physiological sensor system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and personalized medicine. The system's predictive maintenance and adaptive measurement capabilities could reduce healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of care.

Field of Art

Medical sensor technology, specifically pulse oximetry and physiological monitoring systems, requiring expertise in biomedical engineering, sensor design, data analytics, and embedded systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, experience in sensor design, signal processing, machine learning, and understanding of medical device performance optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's sensor use monitoring concept with machine learning, predictive maintenance, and adaptive measurement techniques represents a natural progression of existing sensor technology. The integration of cloud-based analytics, AI-driven parameter adjustment, and proactive lifecycle management are logical extensions of the original sensor monitoring approach. These variations would be considered straightforward implementations of known techniques to improve sensor reliability and performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to store use information like age, use time, and current supply
PTD Variation
Machine learning module predicting sensor remaining lifespan based on usage patterns and environmental factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictive analytics are a known technique for extrapolating sensor performance from existing usage data, representing a predictable application of machine learning to existing sensor monitoring principles
Source Patent Element
Noninvasive physiological sensor for monitoring blood oxygen
PTD Variation
Cloud-based platform for analyzing sensor data and providing personalized health interventions
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote data analysis and personalization are standard design choices in medical monitoring technologies, offering a predictable enhancement to existing sensor systems
Source Patent Element
Sensor with multiple emitters and detectors for physiological measurement
PTD Variation
Artificial intelligence module adapting measurement parameters to user's unique physiology
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive sensing techniques are a known approach for improving measurement accuracy, representing an obvious optimization of existing sensor design principles
Source Patent Element
Reusable sensor with stored use information
PTD Variation
Power harvesting module capturing ambient energy to extend sensor operational life
Obviousness Reasoning
Energy harvesting is a well-established technique for extending device operational capabilities, representing a predictable solution for improving sensor sustainability
Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to track its own usage parameters
PTD Variation
Firmware updates to optimize performance and reduce sensor wear and tear
Obviousness Reasoning
Periodic software optimization is a standard maintenance technique in electronic devices, offering a predictable method for extending sensor functionality and reliability
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857319 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The proposed system represents a straightforward combination of known techniques in sensor monitoring, machine learning, and adaptive measurement technologies, which would have been obvious to a skilled practitioner at the time of invention.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,319
TitleSystem and method for monitoring the life of a physiological sensor
Assignee(s)MASIMO CORPORATION