Next-Generation Physiological Sensor System with Predictive Maintenance and Remote Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11857319_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Physiological Sensor System with Predictive Maintenance and Remote Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857319_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857319_0010_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 wearable physiological sensor system that utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict remaining sensor life, optimize sensor performance, and provide personalized health recommendations through remote monitoring and cloud-based data analytics.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for monitoring the life of a physiological sensor, but it did not account for the limitations of traditional sensor life prediction methods, which often rely on simplistic usage tracking or manual calibration. The new inventive concept solves this problem by integrating machine learning-based predictive maintenance, enabling proactive sensor replacement and minimizing downtime.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation physiological sensor system comprises a wearable sensor assembly with a neural network-based sensor life prediction module, which processes real-time sensor performance data and environmental factors to predict remaining sensor life. The system also includes a remote monitoring device and a cloud-based data analytics platform, which utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze sensor data and provide personalized health recommendations. The sensor assembly features a miniaturized power source and a wireless communication module, enabling seamless data transmission and reducing the need for manual intervention.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in physiological sensor technology by integrating machine learning-based predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and cloud-based data analytics. This approach enables proactive sensor replacement, minimizes downtime, and provides personalized health recommendations, which are not addressed by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different machine learning algorithms, such as deep learning or reinforcement learning, or the integration of additional sensors or data sources, such as environmental sensors or electronic health records. Variations could also include different form factors, such as implantable or ingestible sensors, or different communication protocols, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation physiological sensor system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in critical care and surgical applications. The system's ability to provide personalized health recommendations and enable proactive sensor replacement could reduce healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and increase market share for companies that adopt this technology.

Field of Art

Medical sensor technology, specifically physiological monitoring systems with a focus on sensor performance tracking and data analysis in healthcare diagnostics

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in sensor design, signal processing, machine learning, and healthcare data analytics, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's machine learning-based sensor life prediction and remote monitoring are natural extensions of the source patent's core concept of tracking sensor use information. The integration of predictive analytics and cloud-based data processing represents an incremental technological advancement using standard machine learning techniques applied to an existing sensor monitoring framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to store use information like sensor age and use time
PTD Variation
Neural network-based sensor life prediction module that processes real-time performance data
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictive maintenance is a known technique in sensor technologies, and extending the source patent's use tracking to machine learning prediction would be an obvious design optimization for a PHOSITA
Source Patent Element
Noninvasive physiological sensor with multiple emitters and detectors
PTD Variation
Wireless communication module and cloud-based analytics platform for remote monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating wireless communication and cloud data processing is a predictable evolution in medical sensor technology, representing a standard approach to enhancing data collection and analysis capabilities
Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to track current supplied to the sensor
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms to detect sensor degradation and generate performance alerts
Obviousness Reasoning
Anomaly detection using machine learning is a well-established technique, and applying it to sensor performance monitoring would be an obvious extension for a PHOSITA seeking to improve diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Reusable sensor system for physiological monitoring
PTD Variation
Personalized health recommendations generated through cloud-based data analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Deriving personalized insights from sensor data is a predictable application of advanced data processing techniques, representing a logical progression in medical sensor technology
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857319 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations of the present technical disclosure obvious and anticipated, as the combination of known sensor monitoring techniques with machine learning and cloud-based analytics represents a predictable and incremental advancement in medical sensor technology.

Original Patent Information

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