Synergistic Integration of Physiological Sensors with Emerging Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857319_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Integration of Physiological Sensors with Emerging Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857319_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857319_0008_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 novel approach to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of physiological sensors by combining them with AI, IoT, blockchain, and other emerging technologies, enabling advanced health monitoring and personalized care.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a system and method for monitoring the life of a physiological sensor, which, although effective, has limitations in terms of data analysis, security, and integration with other technologies. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the patented sensor technology with emerging technologies to create a more powerful, efficient, and secure system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a synergistic combination of a physiological sensor assembly, an AI-powered analytics module, an IoT-enabled monitoring system, and a blockchain-based ledger for secure storage of sensor use information. The AI module processes sensor data to predict sensor life, detect anomalies, and provide personalized health recommendations. The IoT-enabled system enables real-time sensor data transmission and analysis, while the blockchain-based ledger ensures secure, tamper-proof storage of sensor use information. This integrated system enables advanced health monitoring, proactive sensor maintenance, and improved patient outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious combination of emerging technologies with physiological sensor technology, which provides a significant improvement over the original patent. The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with physiological sensors enables advanced data analysis, real-time monitoring, and secure data storage, which is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the physiological sensor with other emerging technologies, such as augmented reality or 5G networks. Variations of the system could include using different types of sensors, such as electrocardiogram or blood glucose sensors, or incorporating additional features, such as natural language processing or computer vision.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and personalized health management. The target market includes healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and technology companies seeking to integrate emerging technologies with physiological sensors to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Field of Art

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

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, experienced in sensor design, signal processing, medical device integration, and emerging digital health technologies with 3-5 years professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging digital technologies with existing physiological sensor systems represents a predictable evolution of medical monitoring technology. The source patent's foundational sensor design provides a clear technical framework for incorporating advanced data processing, connectivity, and analytics technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing sensor monitoring principles using well-established technological approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to store sensor use information including age, use time, and current supplied
PTD Variation
AI-powered analytics module processing sensor data to predict sensor life and detect anomalies
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending sensor use tracking to predictive analytics is a known technique in sensor management, representing a predictable application of machine learning to existing sensor monitoring principles
Source Patent Element
Noninvasive physiological sensor for measuring blood oxygen content
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled monitoring system for real-time sensor data transmission and cloud-based analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating wireless connectivity with medical sensors is a standard design choice in modern medical technology, providing enhanced monitoring capabilities through predictable technological convergence
Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to generate signals representing physiological measurements
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based ledger for secure storage of sensor use information and authentication
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data storage and authentication for medical sensor data represents a logical security enhancement using established blockchain technologies
Source Patent Element
Reusable sensor system for physiological monitoring
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based predictive maintenance module for identifying potential sensor failures
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive maintenance techniques to medical sensors is a known approach for optimizing device performance and reliability
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857319's fundamental sensor monitoring teachings, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with physiological sensor systems an obvious technological progression, rendering obvious any patent claims attempting to monopolize such predictable technological convergence.

Original Patent Information

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