Enhanced Biological Sound Measurement Device

Publication ID: 24-11857360_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Biological Sound Measurement Device,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857360_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857360_0001_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. 11,857,360.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved biological sound measurement device featuring adjustable contact surfaces, ergonomic design, detachable components, AI-powered sound analysis, and wireless connectivity for enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Background and Problem Solved

The original biological sound measurement device had limitations in terms of comfort, waste generation, and measurement accuracy. The new inventive concept addresses these issues by introducing ergonomic design, detachable components, and AI-powered sound analysis, ensuring improved user experience, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced measurement accuracy.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced biological sound measurement device comprises a sound measurement unit with an adjustable contact surface, allowing for optimal contact with varying body surface shapes. The gripping portion is ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue during prolonged measurement sessions. The device features a detachable sound measurement unit and a reusable gripping portion, minimizing waste and environmental impact. Additionally, the device incorporates an AI-powered sound analysis module, providing real-time diagnostic suggestions and improving measurement efficiency. The device also features wireless connectivity, enabling remote monitoring and real-time data transmission to healthcare professionals. The calibration process utilizes a reference sound source and a machine learning algorithm to optimize signal processing, ensuring enhanced measurement accuracy.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as adjustable contact surfaces, ergonomic design, detachable components, AI-powered sound analysis, and wireless connectivity, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in terms of user experience, environmental sustainability, and measurement accuracy, making the new inventive concept non-obvious and innovative.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying ergonomic designs, different types of detachable components, or alternative AI-powered sound analysis algorithms. Additionally, the device could be adapted for use in different medical specialties or for measurement of various biological sounds.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced biological sound measurement device has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions. The device's improved accuracy, efficiency, and environmental sustainability make it an attractive solution for healthcare professionals, contributing to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B7/04
A A61 A61B5/7445
H H04 H04R1/46
A A61 A61B2560/0425

Field of Art

Medical diagnostic devices, specifically biological sound measurement technologies involving respiratory and physiological sound detection, with expertise in acoustic sensing, signal processing, and medical instrumentation design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, proficient in acoustic sensor design, signal processing algorithms, ergonomic device development, and medical instrumentation integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's biological sound measurement device, utilizing known techniques in sensor design, ergonomics, and digital signal processing to enhance functionality and user experience without requiring inventive complexity.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sound measurement unit with fixed contact surface for body sound detection
PTD Variation
Adjustable contact surface to accommodate varying body surface shapes
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting sensor contact interfaces is a standard design optimization technique, representing a predictable variation that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking improved measurement consistency across different patient anatomies
Source Patent Element
Basic gripping portion for device manipulation
PTD Variation
Ergonomically designed gripping portion with fatigue reduction features
Obviousness Reasoning
Ergonomic improvements are a routine design consideration in medical device development, representing a known technique for enhancing user comfort and device usability
Source Patent Element
Manual sound measurement and basic display of results
PTD Variation
AI-powered sound analysis module providing real-time diagnostic suggestions
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating machine learning and diagnostic algorithms into medical sensing devices is a predictable technological progression, representing an obvious enhancement to existing sound measurement technologies
Source Patent Element
Localized sound measurement device
PTD Variation
Wireless connectivity enabling remote monitoring and data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding wireless communication to medical diagnostic devices is a well-established design approach, representing a standard technological integration that would be obvious to a PHOSITA
Source Patent Element
Static calibration methodology
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based calibration using reference sound sources to optimize signal processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning techniques to sensor calibration represents a predictable technological evolution in signal processing, utilizing known algorithmic approaches to improve measurement accuracy
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857360 and the disclosed technical variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed innovations of the present Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious extensions of existing biological sound measurement technologies, rendering subsequent patent claims covering similar technical implementations anticipated and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,360
TitleBiological sound measurement device
Assignee(s)Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd.