Adaptive Analyte Concentration Alert Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for adapting analyte concentration alert functions to specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude, or underwater applications.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an analyte concentration alert function for an analyte sensor system. However, this invention has limitations in terms of adaptability to specific environments. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing specialized variations and niche solutions for various operational environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a system and method for adapting analyte concentration alert functions to specific environments. The system includes a glucose sensor, an accelerometer, a display device, and a wearable transceiver. The wearable transceiver is configured to calculate a glucose concentration value using at least the glucose data and the acceleration data, and to generate an alert if the glucose concentration value exceeds a predetermined threshold. The inventive concept provides various embodiments, including high-security glucose monitoring, glucose monitoring in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief glucose monitoring, high-altitude glucose monitoring, and underwater glucose monitoring.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to specific environments, which is not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step involves the integration of the glucose sensor, accelerometer, and wearable transceiver to provide specialized alert functions for various operational environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include using different types of sensors, such as electrochemical or optical sensors, or different types of accelerometers, such as piezoelectric or capacitive accelerometers. The inventive concept may also be implemented using different communication protocols, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or different display devices, such as LCD or OLED displays.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has potential commercial applications in various industries, including healthcare, sports, and military. The target market includes individuals with diabetes or other chronic conditions, athletes, and military personnel who require specialized glucose monitoring systems for their specific operational environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B5/746 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0002 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0004 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/01 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1112 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1118 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/145 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1459 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14532 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7282 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/742 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7405 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7455 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/0533 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14503 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6898 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7203 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0219 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically glucose monitoring systems with integrated sensor and motion tracking technologies, requiring expertise in biomedical engineering, sensor design, signal processing, and wearable medical electronics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, experienced in designing medical sensor systems, familiar with glucose monitoring technologies, accelerometer integration, wireless communication protocols, and adaptive sensing techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's environmental adaptations represent predictable variations of the source patent's core glucose monitoring system with accelerometer integration. The fundamental technical architecture remains consistent, with modifications representing routine engineering design choices to extend the system's applicability to specialized environments. The core technological approach of using acceleration data to refine glucose concentration calculations remains unchanged.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,350 |
|---|---|
| Title | Analyte concentration alert function for analyte sensor system |
| Assignee(s) | Senseonics, Incorporated |