Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Novel Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept discloses novel applications of a system, method, and apparatus for rehabilitation and training, originally designed for healthcare, to various new industries, including agriculture, livestock, warehouse inventory management, virtual shopping, and industrial air quality monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, focused on rehabilitation and training, had limitations in its application scope. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by exploring new applications of the core technology, leveraging its depth sensor and computational capabilities to tackle diverse industry-specific challenges.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a system, method, and apparatus that utilizes a depth sensor to provide data for determining the three-dimensional location of objects in various environments. This data is processed by a computational device, operating on computer instructions, to optimize crop growth, detect livestock diseases, manage warehouse inventory, enhance virtual shopping experiences, and monitor industrial air quality. Each application leverages the core technology's strengths in object tracking and analysis, demonstrating its versatility and potential for broad impact.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the inventive concept lies in its application of the original patent's core technology to entirely new industries, use cases, and problems. The inventive step is the recognition of the technology's potential to be adapted and scaled for diverse applications, beyond its original healthcare focus.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating additional sensors, such as cameras or lidars, to enhance data accuracy and robustness. Variations could involve using different types of computational devices or developing specialized software for each industry-specific application.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, livestock, e-commerce, and industrial settings. The market for these applications is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and new product development.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Computer vision, sensor-based tracking systems, and machine learning applications across multiple domains including healthcare, industrial monitoring, and spatial analysis
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in depth sensing technologies, computer vision algorithms, and interdisciplinary application of sensor-based tracking systems, typically holding a master's or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates a straightforward extension of the source patent's core technological framework by applying the fundamental depth sensing and spatial tracking methodology to diverse problem domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technological principles of three-dimensional object tracking and computational analysis are universally applicable across different industries. The technical mechanisms for depth sensing, data processing, and computational modeling remain substantially consistent across the disclosed applications, merely changing the specific context of implementation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,335 |
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| Title | Systems, methods, and apparatuses for rehabilitation and training |
| Assignee(s) | MINDMAZE GROUP SA |