Synergistic Camera-Based Stress Determination Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Integrating camera-based stress determination with emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to create more powerful and secure systems for stress monitoring and management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and method for camera-based stress determination, which, although effective, had limitations in terms of data security, real-time monitoring, and personalized stress management. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented technology with other distinct technologies to create a more comprehensive and robust system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept encompasses various synergistic combinations of camera-based stress determination with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies. For instance, Claim 1 integrates a blockchain-based data storage module to securely store and share determined bitplanes. Claim 2 combines camera-based stress determination with AI-powered prediction engines to predict stress levels. Claim 3 incorporates a wearable device with a camera module, processing unit, and wireless communication module for real-time stress monitoring. Claim 4 integrates camera-based stress determination with IoT-enabled wearable devices and servers for personalized stress management. Claim 5 utilizes a blockchain-based system for secure and transparent stress data sharing.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of camera-based stress determination with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, providing enhanced security, real-time monitoring, and personalized stress management capabilities that are not present in the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating camera-based stress determination with other emerging technologies like augmented reality, 5G networks, or advanced materials. Variations could include using different types of cameras, processing units, or blockchain-based systems to achieve the same synergistic effects.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare, wellness, and wearable technology industries, where stress monitoring and management are critical. The market for stress management solutions is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing awareness of mental health and wellness.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical signal processing, computer vision, and machine learning technologies focused on physiological stress detection using image-based analysis
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in computer vision, neural networks, signal processing, and healthcare monitoring technologies, typically holding a graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or biomedical engineering with experience in machine learning and physiological signal analysis
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating camera-based stress determination with emerging technologies like blockchain, IoT, and AI represents predictable combinations of known techniques. The source patent establishes a foundational method for stress detection using image processing, which naturally invites extensions into data management, predictive analysis, and distributed monitoring systems. These variations represent straightforward technological integrations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance the original stress determination methodology.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,323 |
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| Title | System and method for camera-based stress determination |
| Assignee(s) | NURALOGIX CORPORATION |