Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Synergistic Vital Signs Monitoring Ring System

Publication ID: 24-11857342_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Vital Signs Monitoring Ring System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857342_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857342_0008_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 ring system that integrates with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide personalized health and wellness recommendations, real-time analysis, and secure data tracking.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a vital signs monitoring ring with integrated display, but it lacked the capabilities to communicate with external systems, provide personalized recommendations, and ensure secure data tracking. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the patented ring with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Synergistic Vital Signs Monitoring Ring System consists of a wearable ring device with integrated display, which communicates with a remote AI-powered server for real-time analysis and personalized recommendations. The ring device is configured to securely store and transmit health data to a decentralized ledger using blockchain technology. Additionally, the ring device communicates with a network of IoT devices for real-time environmental monitoring and personalized health recommendations. The ring device also comprises a new material-based sensor for enhanced accuracy and reliability in monitoring health metrics. The system further includes an AI-powered chatbot for personalized coaching and guidance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of the original patent's vital signs monitoring ring with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provide a synergistic effect and create a more powerful system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to provide a comprehensive health and wellness monitoring system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Vital Signs Monitoring Ring System could include variations in the type of sensors used, the communication protocols employed, and the specific AI algorithms utilized. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different environments, such as hospitals or fitness centers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Synergistic Vital Signs Monitoring Ring System has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and wellness industries, particularly in the areas of remote patient monitoring, personalized health coaching, and secure health data tracking. The system could be marketed to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and individuals seeking to monitor and improve their health.

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

Biomedical electronics, wearable health monitoring devices, specifically ring-based physiological sensors with integrated display and data transmission capabilities

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer or biomedical technologist with expertise in wearable sensor design, embedded systems, signal processing, and health monitoring technologies, familiar with miniaturized electronics and IoT communication protocols

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies in health monitoring systems. The source patent establishes a foundational ring-based vital signs monitoring platform, which naturally invites integration with contemporary technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT for enhanced functionality. These technological extensions represent logical progressions that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve health monitoring capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ring with integrated display and physiological sensors
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered server communication for real-time analysis and personalized recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating remote data processing and machine learning with wearable sensors is a known technique in health monitoring, representing a predictable technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Printed circuit board assembly with electrodes for signal measurement
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain technology for secure health data transmission and tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Secure data transmission protocols are a standard design choice for medical devices, with blockchain representing a logical extension of existing data security techniques
Source Patent Element
Ring device with physiological monitoring capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT device communication for environmental monitoring and contextual health recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor ecosystems through networked device communication is a predictable evolution in health monitoring technologies
Source Patent Element
Basic sensor configuration for vital signs monitoring
PTD Variation
Implementing new material-based sensors for enhanced accuracy and reliability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements and sensor optimization are routine practices in electronic device development, representing an obvious design iteration
Source Patent Element
Ring with display and data collection capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding an AI-powered chatbot for personalized health coaching
Obviousness Reasoning
Interactive digital health guidance is a known technique in medical technology, representing a straightforward application of existing communication paradigms
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 proposed variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing health monitoring technologies. The combination of ring-based physiological monitoring with AI, blockchain, IoT, and advanced materials represents a logical progression that does not involve non-obvious technical innovations, thus rendering potential claims in this domain obvious 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.