Enhanced Force Measurement System with Self-Calibration and Modular Design

Publication ID: 24-11857331_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Force Measurement System with Self-Calibration and Modular Design,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857331_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857331_0001_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. 11,857,331.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept introduces a novel force measurement system that incorporates self-calibration, modular design, and advanced movement control features, significantly improving the accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability of force measurement systems for testing and training purposes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original force measurement system patent has limitations in terms of measurement accuracy, environmental adaptability, and customization capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a self-calibrating force measurement assembly, modular design, and advanced movement control features, enabling more precise, efficient, and adaptable force measurement systems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced force measurement system comprises a self-calibrating force measurement assembly that automatically adjusts its measurement surfaces to compensate for environmental factors, ensuring improved measurement accuracy. The system also features a modular force measurement assembly with interchangeable measurement surfaces, allowing for easy customization and adaptation to different testing and training scenarios. Additionally, the system incorporates advanced movement control features, including automatic detection and adjustment for variations in force measurement assembly movement, to ensure consistent and accurate force measurements. The system's temperature sensor detects temperature changes and adjusts its measurement surfaces accordingly, further enhancing measurement accuracy.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features that are not present in the original patent, including self-calibration, modular design, and advanced movement control features. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, significantly improving the performance and adaptability of force measurement systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different types of self-calibration mechanisms, such as machine learning-based algorithms or mechanical compensation systems. The modular design could be adapted for use in various industries, such as sports, healthcare, or manufacturing. Additionally, the advanced movement control features could be integrated with other sensors or systems to provide a more comprehensive force measurement solution.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced force measurement system has significant commercial potential in industries such as sports, healthcare, and manufacturing, where accurate and efficient force measurement is critical. The system's adaptability and customization capabilities make it an attractive solution for a wide range of applications, from athletic training to medical research and product testing.

Field of Art

Biomechanical force measurement systems, specifically for testing and training applications involving human subjects, requiring expertise in sensor design, mechanical engineering, and measurement calibration techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or biomechanical systems designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years professional experience in sensor design, familiar with force measurement techniques, environmental compensation strategies, and modular sensing technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's self-calibration and modular design represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's force measurement system. The disclosed variations leverage known sensor compensation techniques and modular design principles that are standard problem-solving approaches in precision measurement technologies. These extensions represent logical refinements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance measurement accuracy and system flexibility.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Force measurement assembly with user-configurable movement settings
PTD Variation
Self-calibrating force measurement assembly with temperature-adaptive measurement surfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental compensation through sensor calibration is a known technique in precision measurement systems, representing a predictable solution to measurement variability
Source Patent Element
User-selectable scene and movement configurations
PTD Variation
Modular force measurement assembly with interchangeable measurement surfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a standard engineering approach for increasing system adaptability, representing an obvious design optimization for flexible testing environments
Source Patent Element
Force measurement system with user input device
PTD Variation
Advanced movement control features with automatic detection of measurement assembly variations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing automated compensation mechanisms is a standard engineering approach for improving measurement consistency, utilizing well-established control system principles
Source Patent Element
Testing and training routine configuration
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based self-calibration algorithms for force measurement
Obviousness Reasoning
Integration of adaptive algorithms represents a predictable technological evolution for improving measurement precision, utilizing known machine learning techniques
Source Patent Element
Force measurement assembly movement control
PTD Variation
Safety mechanism for preventing accidental damage in modular measurement surfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing protective design features is a standard engineering practice for improving system reliability and user safety
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this published technical disclosure would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when considered in light of US Patent 11857331. The disclosed improvements represent predictable engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance force measurement system performance through modular design, self-calibration techniques, and advanced movement control strategies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,331
TitleForce measurement system
Assignee(s)Bertec Corporation