Force Sensing Technology for Diverse Industries

The inventive concept leverages force sensing technology to address unmet needs in various industries, including sports, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, prosthetics, and gaming.

The original patent focused on force sensed surface scanning systems for anatomical organs. However, the core technology has broader applications. This inventive concept addresses the limitation of the original patent by applying the force sensing technology to entirely new industries and use cases, solving specific problems in each domain.

The inventive concept comprises a force sensing component, which generates force sensing data informative of a contact force applied to a surface. This data is processed by a controller to construct a specific model, depending on the industry application. For instance, in sports, the controller constructs an athlete-specific performance model. In agriculture, the controller constructs a soil deformation offset model indicative of soil compaction. In infrastructure inspection, the controller constructs a structural integrity model. In prosthetics, the controller constructs a customized fit model. In gaming, the controller constructs a gamer-specific performance model.

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in the application of force sensing technology to diverse industries, which was not originally considered. The inventive step is the recognition of the versatility of the force sensing technology and its potential to solve specific problems in various domains.

Alternative embodiments may include different types of force sensing components, such as optical, capacitive, or resistive sensors. Variations may also include different controller architectures, such as cloud-based or edge computing, to process the force sensing data.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including sports analytics, precision agriculture, infrastructure maintenance, prosthetics design, and gaming experiences. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these industries, as well as research institutions and government agencies.