Adaptive Biological Sound Measurement Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857360_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Biological Sound Measurement Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857360_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857360_0004_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

This inventive concept presents a series of specialized biological sound measurement devices tailored for specific, niche environments, including high-security settings, disaster relief situations, extreme weather conditions, remote resource-limited areas, and high-altitude environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original biological sound measurement device patent provided a foundational design for measuring biological sounds. However, its limitations in terms of security, durability, and adaptability to unique operational environments necessitated the development of specialized variations. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing novel features and design elements that cater to specific, narrow markets or operational environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses five distinct device embodiments, each designed to operate effectively in a specific environment. The high-security device features a secure data storage unit with encryption capabilities, while the disaster relief device boasts a waterproof and shock-resistant housing. The extreme weather device is equipped with a processor capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C. The remote area device has a battery-powered operation unit with an extended battery life of at least 8 hours, and the high-altitude device features a pressure-resistant housing to maintain a constant internal pressure above 2,500 meters. Each device retains the core functionality of the original patent, with a sound measurement unit, gripping portion, and display unit, while incorporating environment-specific adaptations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its specialized adaptations for specific environments, which are not obvious extensions of the original patent. The secure data storage unit, waterproof and shock-resistant housing, temperature-resistant processor, extended battery life, and pressure-resistant housing represent significant, non-obvious advancements over the original design.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include devices designed for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration, underwater operations, or high-noise industrial settings. Variations could also involve integrating additional sensors or features, such as heart rate or blood pressure monitoring, to provide a more comprehensive picture of a subject's physiological state.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, environmental monitoring, and aerospace. The devices could be marketed to organizations operating in these specialized environments, such as hospitals, emergency response teams, research institutions, and government agencies.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Medical device technology, specifically biological sound measurement devices, involving acoustic sensing, medical instrumentation design, and environmental adaptation of electronic medical equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in sensor technologies, signal processing, device miniaturization, and environmental engineering, typically holding a BS/MS in biomedical engineering or electrical engineering with 3-5 years of professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's biological sound measurement device provides a fundamental framework that can be systematically adapted to specialized environments using standard engineering techniques. The core functional elements of sound measurement, gripping, and data processing remain consistent across the PTD variations, with environmental modifications representing predictable engineering solutions to expand device utility. These adaptations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the device's operational range.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sound measurement unit with contact surface for body surface interaction
PTD Variation
Adding secure data storage with encryption for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating data security features is a known technique in medical device design, representing a predictable solution for protecting sensitive physiological measurements
Source Patent Element
Gripping portion supporting sound measurement unit
PTD Variation
Creating waterproof and shock-resistant housing for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Ruggedizing electronic medical devices for harsh environments is a standard engineering approach using well-established materials and design techniques
Source Patent Element
Display unit for presenting analysis results
PTD Variation
Developing processor capable of operating across extreme temperature ranges (-20°C to 50°C)
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting temperature-tolerant electronic components is a routine design choice for expanding device operational environments
Source Patent Element
Operation unit for managing device functionality
PTD Variation
Extending battery life to 8+ hours for remote area usage
Obviousness Reasoning
Battery optimization and power management are standard engineering practices with well-understood techniques for improving device autonomy
Source Patent Element
Sound measurement device with configurable housing
PTD Variation
Creating pressure-resistant housing for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing electronic enclosures to maintain consistent internal conditions is a predictable engineering solution for altitude-related challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857360's disclosure of a biological sound measurement device, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the environmental variations and specialized adaptations obvious and predictable extensions of the foundational device design, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

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