Adaptive Brain Activity Monitoring for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857330_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Brain Activity Monitoring for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857330_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857330_0002_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. 11,857,330.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of wireless electroencephalogram sensors to expand into new applications and use cases, including livestock monitoring, companion animal health, athletic performance optimization, stress management, and fatigue prevention in high-stress occupations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on developing systems and methods for monitoring brain activity using wireless electroencephalogram sensors. While effective, this technology had limited scope, primarily targeting human brain activity monitoring. This inventive concept addresses the limitation by adapting the core technology to cater to diverse industries and use cases, unlocking new possibilities for brain activity monitoring.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of systems and methods that utilize wearable EEG sensors to monitor brain activity in various contexts. In agricultural settings, the system enables monitoring of livestock brain activity, facilitating early detection of potential health issues. For companion animals, the system detects early signs of neurological disorders, allowing for timely interventions. In athletic performance optimization, the system provides personalized recommendations based on EEG data analysis. The system also caters to high-stress occupations, offering personalized stress management recommendations. Furthermore, it detects and prevents fatigue-related accidents in transportation industries by monitoring EEG data from drivers or operators.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases that were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to accommodate diverse industries and use cases, thereby expanding the scope of brain activity monitoring beyond human health.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the wearable EEG sensors with other health monitoring devices, such as heart rate or blood pressure monitors, to provide a more comprehensive picture of an individual's or animal's health. Variations could also involve using different types of sensors or data analysis techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential, targeting various industries such as agriculture, veterinary care, sports performance, and occupational health. The market for brain activity monitoring is expected to grow substantially, driven by increasing demand for early disease detection, personalized health recommendations, and improved performance optimization.

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering and wearable sensor technologies, with expertise in neurological monitoring systems, sensor design, and data acquisition techniques for brain activity measurement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or electrical engineer with advanced degree, experience in sensor miniaturization, wireless communication, and physiological monitoring systems, familiar with EEG sensor design and biomedical signal processing

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the core wireless EEG sensor technology disclosed in the source patent represents a versatile platform that can be readily adapted to multiple monitoring contexts. The fundamental sensor architecture and signal acquisition methodology are sufficiently flexible to enable straightforward extension into diverse application domains. The PTD's variations represent predictable implementations that leverage the foundational sensor technology through routine engineering modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Wearable sensor with housing and exterior electrodes for detecting brain electrical activity
PTD Variation
Adapting sensor design for livestock and companion animal brain monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor form factor and signal acquisition principles remain consistent across biological subjects, representing a predictable design extension using known sensor configuration techniques
Source Patent Element
Wireless sensor system for recording electroencephalogram data
PTD Variation
Integrating data processing algorithms for performance optimization and stress management
Obviousness Reasoning
Signal analysis and algorithmic interpretation are standard engineering practices in biomedical sensor systems, representing a known technique for extracting meaningful insights from physiological data
Source Patent Element
Compact sensor housing designed to fit around human scalp
PTD Variation
Modifying housing geometry to accommodate different anatomical configurations for animals and specialized occupational use cases
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor miniaturization and geometric adaptation are routine engineering design choices within predictable solution space for wearable monitoring technologies
Source Patent Element
Wireless power charging system for multiple sensors
PTD Variation
Extending charging infrastructure to support diverse sensor deployment scenarios across industries
Obviousness Reasoning
Power management and charging infrastructure represent standard engineering considerations with well-established implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
EEG data acquisition system with multiple electrode configuration
PTD Variation
Implementing cross-domain signal processing techniques for fatigue detection and occupational safety monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Signal correlation and pattern recognition techniques are well-known in biomedical engineering, representing predictable algorithmic extensions of core sensor technology
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857330, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed variations in brain activity monitoring across diverse industrial applications to be obvious extensions of the foundational wireless EEG sensor technology. The disclosed implementations represent predictable combinations of known sensor design principles, signal acquisition techniques, and data processing methodologies, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,330
TitleSystems and methods for electroencephalogram monitoring
Assignee(s)Epitel, Inc.