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Wireless Water Quality Monitoring System

Publication ID: 24-11857376_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Wireless Water Quality Monitoring System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857376_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857376_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. 11,857,376.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A wireless water quality monitoring system utilizing a patient interface module (PIM) powered with a wireless charging system to measure and transmit water quality parameters to a remote monitoring station.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, focused on intraluminal imaging, has limitations in terms of power supply and communication. The present inventive concept addresses the need for a reliable, wireless, and efficient system for monitoring water quality, a critical aspect of public health and environmental sustainability.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a wireless-powered water quality sensor module, configured to measure water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and bacterial contamination. The module transmits the data to a remote monitoring station using a patient interface module (PIM) powered with a wireless charging system. The PIM, originally designed for intraluminal imaging, is repurposed to enable wireless communication between the sensing device and the processing system. This allows for real-time monitoring and analysis of water quality data, enabling prompt detection of contamination and optimization of water treatment processes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the inventive concept lies in the application of the wireless-powered PIM technology to the field of water quality monitoring, providing a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution. The inventive step is the repurposing of the PIM to enable wireless communication between the sensing device and the processing system, addressing the limitations of traditional wired systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensing devices, such as optical or electrochemical sensors, or integrating the system with existing water treatment infrastructure. Variations may include using different wireless communication protocols or power sources, such as solar or battery-powered systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the water quality monitoring market, which is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The system can be applied in various industries, including municipal water treatment, industrial process control, and environmental monitoring, offering a reliable and efficient solution for ensuring public health and environmental sustainability.

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

Field of Art

Medical and sensing device technologies, specifically wireless communication systems for data transmission and power management in diagnostic and monitoring applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in wireless communication, sensor design, power management, and medical/environmental monitoring technologies, holding at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field with 3-5 years of practical experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarities between the source patent's patient interface module (PIM) and the water quality monitoring system, noting that wireless communication, power management, and sensor data transmission are fundamentally transferable across different technical domains. The core technical principles of wireless power transfer, sensor integration, and data communication remain consistent regardless of the specific application context. The PTD represents a predictable variation of the source patent's core technological framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Wireless power system for patient interface module
PTD Variation
Applying wireless power system to water quality sensor module
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting wireless power transfer principles across different sensing applications, representing a predictable design variation with expected technical results
Source Patent Element
Intravascular imaging device communication system
PTD Variation
Water quality monitoring communication network
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring wireless communication protocol from medical imaging to environmental sensing represents a standard engineering adaptation with predictable interoperability
Source Patent Element
Patient interface module with transmitter and power source
PTD Variation
Water quality sensor module with integrated wireless transmission capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Repurposing modular communication architecture across different sensing domains is a routine engineering design choice with foreseeable technical outcomes
Source Patent Element
Wireless signal transmission between processing system and imaging device
PTD Variation
Wireless data transmission between water quality sensor and monitoring station
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established wireless communication principles to alternative sensing contexts represents an obvious technological extension with expected functional equivalence
Source Patent Element
Charging base with communication prevention mechanisms
PTD Variation
Water quality sensor module with integrated power management and data transmission controls
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing similar power management and communication control strategies across different technological domains is a standard engineering approach with predictable results
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857376, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed water quality monitoring system variations obvious, as the fundamental wireless communication, power management, and sensor integration principles are directly transferable across medical and environmental sensing domains, representing a predictable technological adaptation with no inventive complexity beyond routine engineering design choices.

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