Advanced Force Measurement System with Real-time Adaptability
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved force measurement system that dynamically adjusts its measurement surfaces and provides real-time feedback to the subject, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of testing and training routines.
Background and Problem Solved
The original force measurement system patent (background) has limitations in its ability to adapt to changing subject performance and provide real-time feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing real-time surface adjustments, data analytics, and visual feedback, enabling more accurate and efficient testing and training.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced force measurement system comprises a force measurement assembly with real-time adjustable measurement surfaces, a data acquisition device for collecting and storing subject performance data, and a visual display device for providing real-time feedback to the subject. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms for calibration and surface adjustment, ensuring improved measurement accuracy. The operator can access real-time data analytics and visualization through a dedicated display device.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the innovative concepts of real-time surface adjustments, data analytics, and visual feedback, which are not present in the original patent. These advancements provide a significant improvement in measurement accuracy and testing/training efficiency, making the new inventive concept non-obvious and novel compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the advanced force measurement system could include variations in the type of machine learning algorithms used, different visual display devices, or integration with wearable sensors. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to diverse testing and training scenarios.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced force measurement system has significant commercial potential in industries such as sports training, rehabilitation, and product testing. It could be marketed as a premium solution for professionals and organizations seeking to optimize their testing and training routines, offering improved accuracy, efficiency, and real-time feedback capabilities.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomechanical force measurement systems for human performance testing and training, involving sensor technologies, data acquisition, and interactive feedback systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in biomechanical instrumentation, sensor design, data analytics, and human performance measurement technologies, typically holding a master's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field with 3-5 years of industry experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's proposed real-time adaptive force measurement system represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's fundamental force measurement framework. The integration of machine learning calibration, dynamic surface adjustment, and visual feedback are logical extensions of existing sensor and data acquisition technologies commonly used in biomechanical testing systems. These variations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance measurement precision and user interaction.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,331 |
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| Title | Force measurement system |
| Assignee(s) | Bertec Corporation |