Next-Generation Vital Signs Monitoring Wearable

Publication ID: 24-11857342_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Vital Signs Monitoring Wearable,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857342_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857342_0005_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. 11,857,342.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A wearable vital signs monitoring device that integrates advanced nanoscale sensors, machine learning algorithms, and power harvesting technology to provide real-time, personalized health monitoring and predictive analytics.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a ring-based vital signs monitoring device with integrated display, but it had limitations in terms of sensor accuracy, power consumption, and data analysis. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a flexible, shape-memory alloy substrate, nanoscale sensor arrays, and advanced machine learning algorithms to provide more accurate and comprehensive vital signs monitoring, while also enabling predictive health analytics and personalized advice.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation vital signs monitoring wearable comprises a flexible, shape-memory alloy substrate that conforms to the user's body, ensuring optimal sensor placement and comfort. The substrate embeds a nanoscale sensor array capable of detecting multiple vital signs simultaneously, including heart rate, blood oxygen level, body temperature, and electrocardiogram signals. The device also incorporates a power harvesting module that generates electricity from the user's body heat, eliminating the need for battery replacements. The collected vital signs data is analyzed using machine learning algorithms to identify patterns and trends, enabling personalized health advice and predictive analytics. The device can transmit the data to a remote server for further analysis and feedback, providing a comprehensive health monitoring system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in vital signs monitoring by integrating advanced nanoscale sensors, machine learning algorithms, and power harvesting technology, providing a more accurate, comprehensive, and personalized health monitoring experience. The flexible, shape-memory alloy substrate and nanoscale sensor array enable simultaneous detection of multiple vital signs, while the power harvesting module eliminates the need for battery replacements. The machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics capabilities provide a new level of sophistication in health monitoring, enabling proactive and personalized health advice.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the type and arrangement of sensors, using different materials for the substrate, or incorporating additional features such as GPS tracking or environmental sensors. Variations could also include adapting the device for specific medical conditions or populations, such as athletes or elderly individuals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation vital signs monitoring wearable has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and wellness industries, particularly in the areas of telemedicine, personalized health monitoring, and predictive analytics. The device could be marketed to consumers, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, offering a comprehensive and proactive approach to health monitoring and management.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
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

Field of Art

Medical electronics and wearable health monitoring devices, specifically focusing on physiological parameter sensing technologies with expertise in sensor integration, biomedical signal processing, and miniaturized electronic systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or electrical engineer with advanced degree, specialized knowledge in sensor design, signal processing algorithms, and experience developing compact medical monitoring devices with expertise in materials science, embedded systems, and physiological measurement techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's vital signs monitoring ring by applying known techniques in nanoscale sensing, power harvesting, and machine learning to extend the fundamental health monitoring concept. The core technological framework of monitoring physiological parameters through a wearable device remains consistent, with the variations representing incremental improvements using established engineering approaches. The PTD's innovations represent logical extensions of existing technological capabilities in the medical electronics domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ring housing with integrated printed circuit board assembly containing electrodes and sensors
PTD Variation
Flexible shape-memory alloy substrate with embedded nanoscale sensor array
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that substituting rigid PCB with flexible substrates is a known design optimization technique, particularly for wearable medical devices requiring conformability and improved user comfort
Source Patent Element
Electrocardiogram and vital signs monitoring capabilities
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for analyzing collected physiological data and generating predictive health insights
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning techniques to medical sensor data represents a predictable and well-established approach for extracting advanced diagnostic information from physiological measurements
Source Patent Element
Ring-based electronic health monitoring system
PTD Variation
Power harvesting module generating electricity from user's body heat
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative power generation methods for wearable electronics is a known design approach, with thermoelectric energy harvesting being a recognized technique for eliminating battery dependencies
Source Patent Element
Integrated sensors for physiological parameter detection
PTD Variation
Graphene-based sensor for enhanced electrocardiogram signal detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution and performance enhancement through advanced sensing technologies represent standard engineering practice for improving sensor capabilities
Source Patent Element
Vital signs monitoring through wearable electronic device
PTD Variation
Remote data transmission and server-based analysis system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing cloud-based data processing and remote monitoring represents a standard technological evolution for medical monitoring devices, leveraging established telecommunications and data management infrastructures
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857342 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as the disclosed innovations represent predictable combinations of known techniques in medical electronics, sensor design, and data processing, thereby rendering subsequent patent claims covering similar technological approaches unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,342
TitleHealth and vital signs monitoring ring with integrated display and making of same
Assignee(s)JABIL INC.