Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Intelligent Mobility Device Seat System with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Integration

Publication ID: 24-11857473_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Mobility Device Seat System with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Integration,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857473_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857473_0003_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. 11,857,473.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation mobility device seat system that combines AI-powered ergonomic adjustments, IoT sensor data, and blockchain-based user authentication to provide a personalized, adaptive, and secure seating experience for users with mobility impairments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to a removable seat for mobility devices, but it lacks the advanced technologies needed to provide a truly personalized and adaptive seating experience. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more powerful and user-centric system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent mobility device seat system comprises a removable seat assembly, a wheelchair base, and an AI-powered controller that adjusts the seat assembly's ergonomic settings based on a user's biometric data and mobility requirements. The system further incorporates IoT sensors to monitor a user's mobility patterns and preferences, and a blockchain-based user authentication module to securely store and retrieve user-specific seat settings. The AI-powered controller uses machine learning algorithms to predict and adapt to changes in a user's mobility needs over time, generating personalized seat adjustment recommendations based on the user's unique mobility profile.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more advanced and user-centric mobility device seat system. The integration of these technologies provides a synergistic effect, enabling real-time ergonomic adjustments, secure user authentication, and personalized seat settings, which is not possible with the original patent's design.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other advanced technologies, such as augmented reality or 5G connectivity, to further enhance the user experience. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other types of mobility devices, such as scooters or prosthetic limbs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent mobility device seat system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and mobility industries, particularly among users with mobility impairments, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and athletes with injuries. The system's advanced technologies and personalized features could provide a competitive advantage in the market, improving user satisfaction and driving business growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G5/1091
A A61 A61G5/1043
A A61 A61G5/1056
A A61 A61G5/04
A A61 A61G5/122
A A61 A61G5/125
A A61 A61G5/128

Field of Art

Mobility assistive devices, specifically wheelchair and seat design with a focus on user interface, ergonomic adaptation, and assistive technology integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or assistive technology specialist with expertise in mobility device design, human-computer interaction, sensor technologies, and adaptive ergonomic systems, typically holding a master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into mobility device seat systems represents a predictable technological evolution that addresses known limitations in existing mobility device designs. The source patent's focus on user-centric coupling and seat configurations provides a natural foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and adaptive technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological approaches that would be obvious to implement given the existing mobility device design landscape.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
User controller mount with ambidextrous parts from source patent's coupling assembly
PTD Variation
AI-powered controller that dynamically adjusts seat ergonomics based on user biometric data
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the user-centric design philosophy by implementing adaptive technologies is a predictable design improvement using known machine learning techniques
Source Patent Element
Mobility device seat with integrated chassis configuration
PTD Variation
IoT sensor-enabled seat system that monitors user mobility patterns and provides real-time ergonomic feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sensor technologies to enhance user experience represents a standard technological progression in assistive device design
Source Patent Element
Removable seat assembly concept
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based user authentication module for storing personalized seat configuration profiles
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying secure digital authentication to personalized mobility device settings is an obvious extension of existing user-centric design principles
Source Patent Element
Mobility device seat with adjustable components
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms that predict and adapt to changing user mobility requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing predictive adaptation represents a logical technological enhancement using established AI methodologies
Source Patent Element
User interface coupling mechanisms
PTD Variation
Smart backrest cushion with posture monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating advanced sensing technologies into seat design is a foreseeable improvement for enhanced user comfort and mobility support
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857473 and the technological context of mobility device design, the proposed variations represent obvious combinations of known techniques that would be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in assistive technology design. The incremental technological advancements disclosed herein would not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation when considered in light of the existing prior art, thereby establishing a robust basis for potential obviousness challenges to future patent claims in this technological domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,473
TitleMobility device seat
Assignee(s)DEKA Products Limited Parternship