Applying Power Management to New Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857337_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Applying Power Management to New Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857337_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857337_0007_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. 11,857,337.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of power management for wearable devices to address energy consumption and efficiency challenges in various industries, including commercial buildings, industrial manufacturing, environmental monitoring, equipment maintenance, and renewable energy systems.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on power management for wearable devices, but the core technology has broader applications. The new claims address the limitations of the original patent by applying the power management concept to different industries, where energy efficiency and consumption are critical. For instance, in commercial buildings, energy consumption patterns can be predicted and adjusted to reduce waste. Similarly, in industrial manufacturing, energy efficiency can be optimized by analyzing production rates and energy usage.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises various components, including sensors for measuring energy usage, occupancy patterns, and environmental pollutants. A processing device analyzes the sensor data and predicts energy consumption patterns, while a control module adjusts energy consumption accordingly. In industrial manufacturing, machine learning algorithms are used to identify areas of inefficiency, and production schedules and energy usage are adjusted accordingly. The wearable device for environmental monitoring detects pollutants in the air, analyzes the data, and provides alerts and recommendations to the user.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the power management technology, which were not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in various industries, resulting in new and non-obvious solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, such as IoT devices or drones, to collect data on energy consumption and environmental pollutants. Variations could also include integrating the power management technology with existing building management systems or industrial control systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including commercial real estate, industrial manufacturing, environmental consulting, and renewable energy. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking to reduce energy consumption, optimize production rates, and improve environmental sustainability.

Field of Art

Wearable technology, sensor systems, and power management for intelligent devices with a focus on data collection, processing, and adaptive control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in sensor integration, data analytics, machine learning, and IoT systems, typically holding a BS/MS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in developing intelligent sensing and control technologies

Obviousness Rationale

The published technical disclosure represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core technologies by applying the fundamental sensor-processing-recommendation framework to different industrial domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the power management and adaptive sensing principles disclosed in the original patent could be readily translated across various technical environments by substituting domain-specific sensors and modifying the processing logic. The systematic approach of collecting sensor data, analyzing patterns, and generating recommendations is fundamentally consistent across the disclosed applications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Processing device configured to compare activity data and predict events
PTD Variation
Applying machine learning algorithms to predict energy consumption and equipment failures in industrial settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of extending predictive analytics from personal health monitoring to industrial performance monitoring, representing a predictable application of existing pattern recognition technologies
Source Patent Element
Wearable device with multiple sensor types including GPS, accelerometer, and physiological sensors
PTD Variation
Environmental monitoring wearable with pollution detection sensors and data transmission capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward sensor substitution and expansion of existing sensor integration principles, representing a design choice within a known technological framework
Source Patent Element
User profile data analysis including scheduling, dietary, and physical performance information
PTD Variation
Energy consumption profile analysis incorporating occupancy patterns and production schedules
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of data profiling techniques from individual health monitoring to industrial and commercial resource management
Source Patent Element
Processing device configured to recommend changes in user activity
PTD Variation
Control module automatically adjusting energy consumption and production schedules based on predictive analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical progression of adaptive recommendation systems from personal health to broader resource optimization, representing an obvious implementation of existing control paradigms
Source Patent Element
Physiological and activity sensor integration for comprehensive monitoring
PTD Variation
Multi-sensor systems for comprehensive industrial and environmental monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural technological evolution applying established sensor fusion and integrated monitoring principles to new domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857337, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of existing power management and sensor integration technologies. The systematic approach of sensor data collection, pattern analysis, and adaptive recommendation represents a predictable application of known technological principles across multiple industrial domains, thereby rendering potential claims in this space obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,337
TitlePower management for wearable devices
Assignee(s)Tula Health Inc