Electrical Signal Measurement Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857341_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Electrical Signal Measurement Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857341_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857341_0009_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. 11,857,341.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept adapts spatial filtering for measuring electrical signals to cater to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-noise environments, and search and rescue operations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent discloses systems and methods of spatial filtering for measuring electrical signals, primarily focusing on wearable devices for general health monitoring. However, these systems may not be suitable for specific, demanding environments. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions for electrical signal measurement systems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a wearable device with a plurality of measurement electrodes, which can be configured to operate in various environments. For high-security needs, each measurement electrode is equipped with an encryption module for secure data transmission. In disaster relief scenarios, a mobile device with measurement electrodes measures electrical signals of patients in disaster zones and transmits the signals to a remote server for analysis. For extreme weather conditions, the wearable device is designed to be waterproof and operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C. In high-noise environments, a noise-cancellation module filters out noise from the measured signals. In search and rescue operations, the wearable device incorporates a GPS module to track the location of the patient. These adaptations enable accurate electrical signal measurement in diverse, challenging environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces novel adaptations of spatial filtering for measuring electrical signals, specifically tailored to address the limitations of the original patent in specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the combination of encryption modules, noise-cancellation modules, waterproof designs, and GPS modules, which enable accurate and secure electrical signal measurement in unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adapting the wearable device for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration or high-altitude operations. Additionally, the inventive concept could be integrated with other health monitoring systems, such as blood glucose or blood pressure monitoring, to provide a more comprehensive health monitoring solution.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, emergency response, and defense. The specialized variations and niche solutions can cater to specific market needs, such as high-security medical facilities, disaster relief organizations, and search and rescue teams. The inventive concept can also be applied in other industries, such as aerospace and sports, where accurate electrical signal measurement is crucial in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B5/681
A A61 A61B5/0006
A A61 A61B5/282
A A61 A61B5/304
A A61 A61B5/316
A A61 A61B5/332
A A61 A61B5/7214
A A61 A61B2560/0468
A A61 A61B2562/0209

Field of Art

Medical device technology for electrical signal measurement, specifically wearable biosensing systems with multi-electrode configurations for physiological monitoring

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer or biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, signal processing, sensor integration, and experience developing wearable health monitoring technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental spatial filtering electrode methodology provides a readily adaptable framework for specialized environmental modifications. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering solutions that extend the core signal measurement principles through standard design adaptations like encryption, noise filtering, and environmental hardening. These modifications represent routine engineering problem-solving within the established technological domain of wearable medical sensing devices.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Measurement electrodes configured for electrical signal acquisition from skin contact
PTD Variation
Adding encryption modules to electrodes for secure data transmission in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating data security features is a known technique in medical device design, representing a predictable solution to protect sensitive physiological information
Source Patent Element
Wearable device with multiple measurement electrodes
PTD Variation
Incorporating GPS tracking module to enable patient location monitoring during search and rescue operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding location tracking to medical monitoring devices is a standard design choice with well-understood implementation methods in emergency response technologies
Source Patent Element
Electrical signal measurement system with noise assessment capabilities
PTD Variation
Implementing dedicated noise-cancellation modules to filter signal interference in high-noise environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Signal noise reduction is a standard signal processing technique, representing an obvious optimization for improving measurement accuracy across challenging operational contexts
Source Patent Element
Wearable electrode-based measurement system
PTD Variation
Designing waterproof device capable of operating across extended temperature ranges
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental hardening represents a routine engineering approach to expanding device operational parameters, using known materials and design techniques
Source Patent Element
Electrode-based electrical signal acquisition method
PTD Variation
Enabling remote signal transmission and server-based analysis for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing telemedicine and remote diagnostic capabilities is a predictable technological evolution using standard network communication protocols
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857341's fundamental teachings of multi-electrode electrical signal measurement, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in medical device engineering. The disclosed environmental adaptations constitute routine design modifications that would be predictably implemented by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the scope of existing technological knowledge.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,341
TitleSystems and methods of spatial filtering for measuring electrical signals
Assignee(s)Apple Inc.