Intelligent Funerary Capsule System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel, integrated system for viewing, transporting, and managing deceased bodies, leveraging AI, IoT, blockchain, and sustainable materials to enhance the funeral industry's efficiency, transparency, and environmental sustainability.
Background and Problem Solved
The original funerary capsule patent addressed limitations in the funerary industry, particularly in viewing, transport, burial, and cremation services. However, the industry still faces challenges in tracking, sanitizing, and customizing funeral services. The new inventive concept solves these problems by introducing synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Intelligent Funerary Capsule System integrates a funerary capsule with a blockchain-based tracking module, IoT-enabled sensors, and AI-powered sanitization and design optimization tools. The system enables real-time monitoring of the capsule's location and usage, automated sanitization, and personalized funeral services. The capsule itself is designed with sustainable materials, including biodegradable caskets and recycled plastics, to minimize environmental impact. The system's IoT-enabled sensors and blockchain-based platform ensure transparency, accountability, and secure data management.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and sustainable materials to create a more efficient, transparent, and environmentally sustainable funerary capsule system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to address the industry's limitations and create a more powerful system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Intelligent Funerary Capsule System could include variations in capsule design, materials, and sensor configurations to accommodate different cultural and regional preferences. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as medical or veterinary services, where efficient and sanitary transportation of bodies is critical.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Intelligent Funerary Capsule System has significant commercial potential in the funeral industry, where it can enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. The system can also be marketed to other industries, such as medical and veterinary services, and to governments and municipalities seeking to improve their funeral services and environmental sustainability.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61G17/001 |
| A | A61 | A61G17/002 |
| A | A61 | A61G17/007 |
| A | A61 | A61G17/041 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Funerary services and body transportation systems, involving medical, sanitation, and logistics technologies with expertise in materials science, sensor integration, and process optimization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced technical training in biomedical engineering, funeral service technologies, materials engineering, and digital tracking systems, capable of integrating interdisciplinary technological solutions
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding digital tracking, IoT sensors, and AI-powered optimization to a funerary capsule represents a predictable technological enhancement using well-established integration techniques. The source patent's fundamental design provides a clear technological foundation that naturally invites digital augmentation and process improvements. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing funeral service technologies using standard engineering methodologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,468 |
|---|---|
| Title | Funerary capsule for viewing and transporting dead bodies |
| Assignee(s) | SHUTTLE INNOVATION DI ERIO ZANON |