Specialized Vital Signs Monitoring Rings for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept adapts the original health and vital signs monitoring ring for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, enhancing its functionality and reliability in high-altitude, high-temperature, high-security, disaster relief, and search and rescue scenarios.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's health and vital signs monitoring ring, while innovative, has limitations when applied to extreme or specialized environments. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by developing customized vital signs monitoring rings that cater to specific operational requirements, ensuring accurate and reliable monitoring in challenging conditions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises five specialized variations of the original vital signs monitoring ring. The first variation is designed for high-altitude environments, featuring sensors and algorithms optimized for low-oxygen conditions. The second variation is tailored for search and rescue operations, enabling real-time vital signs tracking of rescue team members. The third variation is built for high-temperature environments, incorporating heat-resistant materials and temperature sensors. The fourth variation is designed for remote or disaster-stricken areas, integrating a satellite communication module for seamless data transmission. The fifth variation is optimized for high-security environments, featuring biometric authentication and encryption protocols for secure data transmission. Each variation builds upon the original patent's design, incorporating new components and functionalities to address the unique challenges of their respective environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original patent's design to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the development of customized vital signs monitoring rings that cater to these environments, enhancing their functionality and reliability in challenging conditions.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include vital signs monitoring rings designed for underwater exploration, extreme weather conditions, or specialized medical applications. These variations could incorporate additional sensors, materials, or functionalities tailored to their respective environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aerospace, defense, search and rescue, disaster relief, and healthcare. The specialized vital signs monitoring rings can be marketed as premium products, offering enhanced functionality and reliability in challenging environments.
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 electronics and wearable health monitoring devices, specifically focusing on physiological parameter sensing systems integrated into compact wearable form factors like rings, with expertise in sensor design, signal processing, and environmental adaptation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or electronics designer with advanced degree, experience in sensor miniaturization, signal acquisition techniques, and understanding of how environmental conditions impact physiological monitoring systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental ring-based vital signs monitoring architecture provides a versatile platform that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by incorporating known sensor technologies, communication protocols, and materials engineering techniques. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original design, applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to address specific operational challenges. The core sensing and display functionality remains consistent across variations, with modifications representing routine design adaptations.
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. |