Diversified Biological Sound Measurement Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857360_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Diversified Biological Sound Measurement Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857360_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857360_0007_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 leverages the core technology of biological sound measurement to address unmet needs in diverse industries, including livestock health monitoring, athletic performance tracking, environmental noise pollution detection, and newborn respiratory distress detection.

Background and Problem Solved

The original biological sound measurement device was limited to human health monitoring. However, the technology has broader applications. For instance, in the livestock industry, respiratory diseases are a significant concern, and early detection is crucial. Similarly, athletes require real-time feedback on their respiratory performance, and environmental noise pollution has severe health implications. Newborn respiratory distress detection also requires accurate and timely monitoring. This inventive concept addresses these unmet needs by adapting the biological sound measurement technology to these new applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a system and method for monitoring livestock health, detecting respiratory disease in livestock, wearable devices for monitoring respiratory health in athletes, systems for monitoring environmental noise pollution, and methods for detecting respiratory distress in newborns. These applications utilize the biological sound measurement device, which is configured to measure respiratory sounds or ambient noise levels, and a data analysis unit that analyzes the measured sounds to detect abnormal patterns or provide real-time feedback.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in the adaptation of the biological sound measurement technology to entirely new industries and use cases, which were not originally considered. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to address significant unmet needs in these diverse fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the biological sound measurement device with existing monitoring systems in livestock farms, developing wearable devices with real-time feedback for athletes, or creating mobile applications for environmental noise pollution monitoring. Variations may also include adapting the technology for use in other industries, such as veterinary medicine or aerospace.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The potential commercial applications of this inventive concept are vast, with target industries including livestock health monitoring, athletic performance tracking, environmental noise pollution detection, and newborn respiratory distress detection. The market potential is significant, with opportunities for partnerships with industry leaders, licensing agreements, and development of new products and services.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Medical and biological sound measurement technologies, encompassing acoustic sensing devices for physiological monitoring, with expertise in microphone technologies, signal processing, and biomedical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with advanced degree, familiar with acoustic sensing, signal processing algorithms, and cross-domain application of medical diagnostic technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental biological sound measurement technology disclosed in the source patent as a versatile platform capable of adaptation across multiple domains. The core technological principles of acoustic sensing, signal capture, and pattern analysis are readily transferable between different application contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original device's core functionality by applying known signal processing techniques to novel monitoring scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Biological sound measurement device with contact surface for capturing physiological sounds
PTD Variation
Adaptation of device for livestock respiratory disease monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing acoustic sensing technology to veterinary diagnostics, representing a straightforward technical translation of known measurement principles
Source Patent Element
Sound measurement unit capable of capturing respiratory sounds
PTD Variation
Wearable device for athlete respiratory performance tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of repurposing medical diagnostic technology for performance monitoring, utilizing identical signal capture and analysis methodologies
Source Patent Element
Data analysis unit for processing biological sound signals
PTD Variation
Environmental noise pollution monitoring system
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of signal processing capabilities to ambient sound analysis, representing a logical technological adaptation within acoustic sensing domain
Source Patent Element
Microphone-based sound measurement with pattern recognition capabilities
PTD Variation
Newborn respiratory distress detection method
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing acoustic diagnostic technologies to pediatric monitoring, utilizing established signal analysis techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857360's disclosure of biological sound measurement technologies, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious technological extensions obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, utilizing standard signal processing techniques and predictable domain translations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

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