Next-Generation Wheelchair System
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61G5/1067 |
| A | A61 | A61G3/02 |
| A | A61 | A61G3/0808 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,472 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wheelchair |
| Assignee(s) | MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION |