Diversified Biological Sound Measurement Technology
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B7/04 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7445 |
| H | H04 | H04R1/46 |
| A | A61 | A61B2560/0425 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
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
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,360 |
|---|---|
| Title | Biological sound measurement device |
| Assignee(s) | Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. |