Synergistic Stress Determination and Management System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept integrates a camera-based stress determination system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and other technologies to create a more powerful system for stress monitoring, analysis, and management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'System and method for camera-based stress determination', provided a method for detecting human stress using camera-captured images. However, it lacked the capability to securely store and manage stress level indications, provide real-time stress monitoring and feedback, offer personalized stress management recommendations, predict future stress levels, and enable remote stress monitoring and analysis. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the camera-based stress determination system with distinct technologies.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept consists of a camera module capturing an image sequence of a body part, a processing unit trained using an HC changes training set, and various modules integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud-based technologies. The system determines a set of bitplanes from the captured images and outputs a stress level indication. The blockchain-based storage module securely stores and manages the stress level indications, while the AI-powered recommendation engine provides personalized stress management recommendations. The IoT-based wearable device enables real-time stress monitoring and feedback, and the cloud-based analytics platform analyzes stress trends and patterns from multiple users.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of a camera-based stress determination system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud-based technologies, providing a more comprehensive and powerful system for stress monitoring, analysis, and management. The inventive step lies in the synergistic integration of these distinct technologies to create a system that is more than the sum of its individual components.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different machine learning algorithms, incorporating additional sensors or wearable devices, or integrating the system with existing healthcare infrastructure. Variations may include using the system for stress monitoring in specific industries, such as aviation or healthcare, or developing a mobile application for individual stress management.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, wellness, and human resources. The system can be marketed as a comprehensive stress management solution for individuals, organizations, and healthcare providers, offering a competitive advantage in the growing market for stress monitoring and management solutions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical signal processing, computer vision, and machine learning for physiological stress detection, with expertise in image analysis, neural network architectures, and multi-modal health monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields, possessing expertise in machine learning, signal processing, and healthcare technology integration, familiar with neural network architectures and multi-sensor health monitoring techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that extending the camera-based stress determination system from the source patent to incorporate additional technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT represents a predictable combination of known techniques in health monitoring and data management. The fundamental image processing and stress detection methodology remains consistent with the source patent, while the additional technological integrations provide incremental improvements in data handling, personalization, and analysis. These variations would be considered obvious extensions that leverage standard techniques in interconnected healthcare technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,323 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for camera-based stress determination |
| Assignee(s) | NURALOGIX CORPORATION |