Wireless Charging and Sensing Systems for Diverse Applications
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Number | US 11,857,376 |
|---|---|
| Title | Patient interface module (PIM) powered with wireless charging system and communicating with sensing device and processing system |
| Assignee(s) | PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION |