Next-Generation Biological Sound Measurement System

Publication ID: 24-11857360_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Biological Sound Measurement System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857360_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857360_0010_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

A revolutionary biological sound measurement system that leverages wearable sensors, machine learning algorithms, and personalized health advisory modules to predict respiratory disease onset, provide real-time health guidance, and enable remote monitoring, thereby transforming the field of biological sound measurement.

Background and Problem Solved

The original biological sound measurement device, as described in the patent, has limitations in terms of its invasive nature, limited analysis capabilities, and lack of personalized health guidance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a non-invasive, wearable sensor module, advanced data analytics, and AI-driven health advisory capabilities, enabling a paradigm shift in biological sound measurement.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation biological sound measurement system comprises a wearable sensor module configured to detect biological sounds from a subject's body surface, a data analytics module for processing the detected sounds using machine learning algorithms, and a personalized health advisory module for providing real-time health guidance based on the processed sounds. The system may also include a cloud-based data analytics platform, a mobile application for receiving real-time health updates and alerts, and a clinical decision support module for providing healthcare professionals with accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a novel combination of wearable sensors, machine learning algorithms, and personalized health advisory modules, which constitutes a significant departure from the original patent's invasive, limited-analysis approach. The inventive step lies in the integration of these components to create a holistic, real-time biological sound measurement system that can predict respiratory disease onset and provide personalized health guidance.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of wearable sensors, such as implantable or ingestible sensors, or the integration of additional health metrics, such as heart rate or blood pressure. Variations could also include the development of specialized systems for specific diseases or conditions, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation biological sound measurement system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of respiratory disease diagnosis and prevention. The system could be marketed to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and individuals seeking personalized health monitoring and guidance.

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 focused on biological sound measurement, sensor systems, and health monitoring, encompassing biomedical engineering, signal processing, and diagnostic technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in sensor technologies, signal processing algorithms, machine learning applications in healthcare, and experience developing non-invasive diagnostic tools

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's biological sound measurement device with machine learning, cloud analytics, and personalized health guidance represents a predictable technological progression in medical diagnostics. The integration of advanced data processing and AI-driven insights naturally follows from the foundational biological sound detection approach disclosed in the original patent. The technical variations represent incremental improvements using known techniques in sensor technology and health monitoring systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sound measurement unit configured to contact body surface and detect biological sounds
PTD Variation
Wearable sensor module with machine learning-based sound analysis and real-time health guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to biological sound data is a known technique for extracting advanced diagnostic insights, representing a predictable technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Display unit for presenting analysis results using light emission
PTD Variation
Mobile application and cloud-based platform for providing personalized health updates and alerts
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning from local display to digital notification systems is an obvious design choice enabled by widespread mobile and cloud computing technologies
Source Patent Element
Biological sound measurement device with contact surface
PTD Variation
Remote monitoring system integrating wearable sensors with clinical decision support modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical device functionality to support remote healthcare is a foreseeable evolution driven by telemedicine trends and technological convergence
Source Patent Element
Device for measuring respiratory and adventitious sounds
PTD Variation
Predictive risk scoring system for respiratory disease onset using machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive analytics to medical sensor data represents a standard approach in developing advanced diagnostic technologies
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 biological sound measurement system with integrated machine learning, personalized health guidance, and remote monitoring capabilities to be an obvious extension of the prior art, rendering such claims unpatentable 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.