Applying Power Management to New Industries
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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.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
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
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,337 |
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| Title | Power management for wearable devices |
| Assignee(s) | Tula Health Inc |