Adaptive Posture Training Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation posture training technology that integrates AI, machine learning, and computer vision to provide personalized coaching, real-time correction, and optimal posture alignment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Shapable posture training device', addresses the need for improving posture through wearable devices. However, it has limitations in terms of adaptability, accuracy, and user engagement. The new inventive concept overcomes these limitations by introducing AI-powered, wearable, and virtual reality-based solutions that provide real-time feedback, personalized coaching, and optimal posture alignment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a range of adaptive posture training systems, including wearable, AI-powered devices that adapt to a user's body shape and posture condition, and virtual reality-based platforms that utilize immersive, gamified exercises and AI-driven feedback. The systems incorporate machine learning-based algorithms and computer vision to analyze a user's posture, detect potential issues, and provide personalized recommendations for improvement. The wearable devices feature shapable, ergonomic chassis that adapt to the user's body, and neural network-based feedback modules that provide real-time correction and coaching.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in posture training technology by integrating AI, machine learning, and computer vision to provide personalized, real-time feedback and optimal posture alignment. The wearable, AI-powered devices and virtual reality-based platforms are novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent, which relied on manual adjustments and limited feedback mechanisms.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include smart, posture-correcting exosuits with artificial muscles, biomechanical posture-analysis systems, and hybrid machine learning-based and computer vision-based approaches for posture detection and correction.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive posture training systems have significant commercial potential in the healthcare, fitness, and wellness industries, with potential applications in physical therapy, athletic training, and workplace ergonomics.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/026 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/028 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomechanical and ergonomic posture correction technologies, specifically wearable devices for spinal alignment and postural training, requiring expertise in biomechanical engineering, medical device design, and human movement analysis
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or ergonomic device designer with advanced knowledge of human anatomy, wearable technology, and adaptive biomechanical systems, capable of integrating sensor technologies and mechanical design principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, machine learning, and computer vision into the existing shapable posture training device represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's core concept of a adaptable, wearable posture correction mechanism provides a clear foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and feedback technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of the original device's core functionality using well-established technological approaches in biomechanical monitoring and correction systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,451 |
|---|---|
| Title | Shapable posture training device |
| Assignee(s) | BAKBON LLC |