Wireless Charging and Sensing Systems for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857376_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Wireless Charging and Sensing Systems for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857376_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857376_0002_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. 11,857,376.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept extends the core technology of wireless charging and sensing from medical imaging to various industries, including agriculture, logistics, sports, and municipal water management, enabling innovative solutions for monitoring and optimizing environmental conditions, tracking packages, athletic performance, water quality, and pet health.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, focused on intraluminal imaging, has limitations in its application scope. The present inventive concept addresses the need for a more versatile and adaptable technology, capable of being applied to diverse industries and use cases, thereby unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a wireless charging module, a sensing device, and a processing system. The wireless charging module enables convenient and efficient power transfer, while the sensing device detects various parameters depending on the application, such as temperature, humidity, and light levels in greenhouses, location and movement of packages in warehouses, physiological and biomechanical data in athletic performance tracking, water quality parameters in municipal water supply systems, and health metrics in pet monitoring. The processing system analyzes the detected data and provides recommendations, alerts, or personalized feedback to optimize operations, performance, or care.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to adapt the core technology of wireless charging and sensing to diverse industries and use cases, thereby providing a new and non-obvious solution that transcends the original patent's limitations. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be applied beyond medical imaging, coupled with the development of new system configurations and sensing modalities tailored to specific industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the sensing device, such as using different sensors or modalities, or integrating additional components, like data storage or communication modules. Other variations may involve modifying the processing system to accommodate specific industry requirements or developing new software applications to analyze and visualize the detected data.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, logistics, sports, and municipal water management. The market for such solutions is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and new product development. The inventive concept's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to innovate and differentiate themselves in their respective markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/56
A A61 A61B8/0891
A A61 A61B8/445
A A61 A61B8/4472
A A61 A61B8/461
A A61 A61B8/54
A A61 A61B8/12

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,376
TitlePatient interface module (PIM) powered with wireless charging system and communicating with sensing device and processing system
Assignee(s)PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION