Adaptive Analyte Concentration Alert System for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative analyte sensor system that adapts to specific, niche operational environments, ensuring accurate and reliable analyte concentration alerts in extreme weather conditions, high-security settings, disaster relief scenarios, high-altitude environments, and underwater applications.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Analyte concentration alert function for analyte sensor system,' addresses the need for a hypoglycemia alert function for glucose sensor systems. However, it does not account for the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing a system that can operate effectively in extreme weather conditions, high-security settings, disaster relief scenarios, high-altitude environments, and underwater applications.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive analyte concentration alert system comprises an analyte sensor, a specialized accelerometer, a display device, and a wearable transceiver. The system is designed to operate in specific environments, such as extreme weather conditions (-20°C to 50°C), high-security settings (using secure communication protocols), disaster relief scenarios (with ruggedized components and limited power availability), high-altitude environments (above 2,500 meters), and underwater applications (with waterproof components and communication protocols). The system calculates the current analyte concentration value based on the analyte data and acceleration data, and transmits an alert to the display device if the value exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel adaptations to the original patent, including weather-resistant, ruggedized, high-altitude, and waterproof components, as well as secure communication protocols. These adaptations enable the system to operate effectively in specialized environments, providing a non-obvious and innovative solution to the problem of analyte concentration alerts in these contexts.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of accelerometers, such as piezoelectric or capacitive accelerometers, or the integration of additional sensors, such as temperature or humidity sensors, to further enhance the system's accuracy and reliability. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific industries, such as military, search and rescue, or sports applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive analyte concentration alert system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, military, search and rescue, sports, and environmental monitoring. The system's ability to operate in specialized environments makes it an attractive solution for organizations and individuals working in these contexts.
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 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,350 |
|---|---|
| Title | Analyte concentration alert function for analyte sensor system |
| Assignee(s) | Senseonics, Incorporated |