Industrial Equipment Health Monitoring System using Wearable Ring Technology
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept applies wearable ring technology to monitor and analyze industrial equipment health, enabling predictive maintenance and optimizing performance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on vital signs monitoring for human health. However, industrial equipment operators face similar challenges in monitoring equipment health. Current methods rely on manual inspections, resulting in inefficiencies and potential failures. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the core wearable ring technology to monitor industrial equipment health signs and vital signs.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The industrial equipment health monitoring system consists of a ring-shaped sensor device integrated with an industrial equipment component. This sensor device monitors and transmits health signs and vital signs of the industrial equipment, enabling real-time analysis and prediction of potential equipment failure. The system can be used to optimize equipment performance, generate maintenance schedules, and enhance overall industrial equipment maintenance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of wearable ring technology to industrial equipment health monitoring, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's focus on human vital signs monitoring.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the ring-shaped sensor device with various industrial equipment components, such as motors, pumps, or valves. Variations may include using different sensor types, such as acoustic or vibration sensors, to monitor equipment health.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy, where predictive maintenance and optimized equipment performance are crucial. The market for industrial equipment health monitoring is growing rapidly, and this technology can provide a competitive edge in this space.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B5/6826 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/01 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0245 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1455 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0215 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0219 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0271 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/166 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical and Industrial Sensor Systems, with expertise in wearable sensor technologies, physiological monitoring, and integrated electronic sensing platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering background, capable of adapting sensor technologies across medical and industrial domains, understanding sensor integration, signal processing, and miniaturized electronic design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity between monitoring biological and mechanical systems using integrated ring-based sensor platforms. The core technological principles of sensor integration, signal acquisition, and data transmission are directly transferable between human vital signs and industrial equipment health monitoring. The ring form factor and sensor configuration represent a predictable technological extension with minimal inventive complexity.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,342 |
|---|---|
| Title | Health and vital signs monitoring ring with integrated display and making of same |
| Assignee(s) | JABIL INC. |