Personalized Massage Ecosystem
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation massage system leveraging AI, machine learning, and biometric feedback to provide tailored massage experiences, revolutionizing the industry with unparalleled relaxation and stress relief.
Background and Problem Solved
The original massage device patent, while innovative, had limitations in terms of customization, user experience, and adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these shortcomings by integrating advanced technologies to create a holistic massage ecosystem.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Personalized Massage Ecosystem comprises a wearable device with multiple actuators, a neural network processing unit, and machine learning algorithms. It analyzes user biometric data in real-time, adjusting pressure levels and massage patterns to optimize relaxation and stress relief. The system can be integrated into various form factors, including smart massage chairs, virtual reality platforms, and biometrically-controlled massage devices.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by incorporating AI, machine learning, and biometric feedback, enabling real-time adaptation and customization of massage experiences. This fusion of technologies creates a novel and non-obvious inventive concept that surpasses the original patent's capabilities.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative implementations could include using different types of actuators, incorporating additional sensors for enhanced biometric feedback, or integrating the system with other wellness technologies, such as meditation platforms or fitness trackers.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Personalized Massage Ecosystem has vast commercial potential in the wellness, healthcare, and fitness industries, with applications in spas, gyms, clinics, and homes. It can also be licensed to manufacturers of massage devices, chairs, and other related products.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61H23/0254 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/0107 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/0153 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/0157 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/1215 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/149 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/1418 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/1664 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/501 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/5005 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/5015 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/5035 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/5038 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/5097 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically massage and therapeutic percussive devices with a focus on biomechanical actuation and user interaction systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in medical device design, biomechanical systems, electromechanical actuation, and human-machine interfaces, typically holding a BS/MS in mechanical or biomedical engineering with 3-5 years of experience in therapeutic device development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating machine learning and biometric feedback into massage devices represents a predictable technological evolution from existing percussive massage systems. The source patent's core mechanical massage technology provides a natural foundation for adding intelligent control systems that dynamically adjust massage parameters. The technical challenges of sensor integration and adaptive control are well-established in medical device engineering, making such enhancements a logical progression of existing massage device technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,482 |
|---|---|
| Title | Massage device having variable stroke length |
| Assignee(s) | HYPERICE IP SUBCO, LLC |