Customized Medical and Consumer Devices
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept applies the core technology of user-customized goggles to various medical and consumer devices, enabling precise fitting and enhanced user experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on user-customized goggles, but its core technology has broader applications. Current medical and consumer devices often lack precise fitting, leading to discomfort, reduced effectiveness, or even health risks. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the technology to new fields.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages 3D-data to identify contact areas on various body parts, including ears, jaws, body parts, feet, and surgical sites. This enables the production of customized hearing aids, dental implants, prosthetic limbs, shoes, and surgical guides that perfectly fit individual users. The system comprises a processing unit receiving 3D-data and identifying contact areas, ensuring precise fitting and enhanced user experience.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the original patent's core technology, expanding its scope to medical and consumer devices. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the technology to new fields, solving specific problems in each area.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of 3D-data, such as MRI or CT scans, or incorporating additional sensors for enhanced fitting. Variations may involve applying the technology to other medical or consumer devices, such as customized implants, orthotics, or athletic equipment.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, consumer products, and sports equipment. Target markets include medical device manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and sports equipment suppliers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F9/026 |
| A | A63 | A63B33/004 |
| G | G02 | G02C11/12 |
| G | G02 | G02C13/003 |
| B | B33 | B33Y80/00 |
| G | G02 | G02C5/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design, prosthetics, and customized personal equipment involving 3D scanning and precision fitting technologies, spanning fields like ophthalmics, orthotics, surgical instrumentation, and ergonomic product design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in biomedical engineering, computer-aided design, 3D scanning technologies, and human anatomy measurement techniques, typically holding a master's or doctoral degree with 3-7 years of industry experience
Obviousness Rationale
The published technical disclosure represents a straightforward extension of the source patent's core methodology of using 3D-data to create precisely fitted user interfaces by systematically applying the identical technical approach across multiple device categories. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental algorithmic process of capturing anatomical contours, identifying contact areas, and generating custom-fit structures remains consistent across different body parts and device types. The technical solution demonstrates a predictable variation that requires only routine design adaptation and does not involve non-obvious engineering challenges.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,464 |
|---|---|
| Title | User-customised goggles |
| Assignee(s) | THEMAGIC5 INC. |