Next-Generation Wheelchair System

Publication ID: 24-11857472_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Wheelchair System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857472_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857472_0005_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. 11,857,472.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation wheelchair system integrates advanced technologies to enhance user comfort, stability, and accessibility, revolutionizing the wheelchair industry.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's wheelchair design, while functional, has limitations in terms of user comfort, stability, and adaptability to changing terrain conditions. The next-generation wheelchair system addresses these limitations by incorporating self-balancing seats, adaptive wheel configurations, AI-powered ergonomic adjustment, and predictive maintenance.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation wheelchair system comprises a self-balancing seat that adjusts its inclination angle in real-time to optimize user comfort and stability. The adaptive wheel configuration adjusts to changing terrain conditions, ensuring optimal stability and comfort. The modular, interchangeable wheel assembly enables seamless integration with various vehicle types. The AI-powered ergonomic adjustment integrated into the seat back provides real-time comfort optimization. The predictive maintenance system, comprising a sensor array, data analytics module, and notification system, ensures proactive issue detection and resolution. The integrated augmented reality display provides users with real-time navigation assistance, accessibility information, and health monitoring data.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The next-generation wheelchair system's integration of advanced technologies, such as self-balancing seats, adaptive wheel configurations, AI-powered ergonomic adjustment, predictive maintenance, and augmented reality displays, provides a novel and non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent's design.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the next-generation wheelchair system could include variations in wheel assembly design, AI-powered ergonomic adjustment algorithms, and augmented reality display interfaces. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various vehicle types, such as buses, trains, or airplanes.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation wheelchair system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare, transportation, and accessibility industries, providing a paradigm shift in wheelchair design and functionality.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G5/1067
A A61 A61G3/02
A A61 A61G3/0808

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,472
TitleWheelchair
Assignee(s)MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION