Smart Crutch System with AI-Powered Mobility Assistance
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel crutch accessory set integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to enhance user experience, mobility, and safety, providing personalized feedback, real-time guidance, and support.
Background and Problem Solved
The original crutch accessory set patent addressed the need for a convenient and organized way to carry personal items while using forearm crutches. However, it did not provide any means to monitor or improve the user's mobility. The new inventive concept builds upon the original patent by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more comprehensive and supportive system for individuals with impaired mobility.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Smart Crutch System consists of a crutch accessory set with a single-part cover and a container arrangement, integrated with an AI-powered sensor to track user mobility patterns and provide personalized feedback. Additionally, the system includes a blockchain-based authentication system to verify the authenticity of the crutch accessory set and IoT sensors to monitor and adjust the fit of the crutch accessory set in real-time. The system also features a built-in AI-powered assistant to provide users with real-time guidance and support. Furthermore, the system can be customized using AI-powered generative design to create tailored crutch accessory sets based on user preferences and mobility patterns, incorporating new materials with enhanced durability and comfort.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and supportive system for individuals with impaired mobility. The integration of these technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution that significantly enhances user experience and mobility.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Smart Crutch System could include the integration of additional sensors, such as GPS or environmental sensors, to provide users with a more comprehensive understanding of their mobility patterns. Variations of the system could also include different types of containers or accessories, tailored to specific user needs or preferences.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Smart Crutch System has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and assistive technology industries, targeting individuals with impaired mobility, healthcare providers, and rehabilitation centers. The system's ability to provide personalized feedback, real-time guidance, and support makes it an attractive solution for improving mobility and enhancing user experience.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61H3/02 |
| A | A45 | A45C3/06 |
| A | A61 | A61H2003/002 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/0107 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/1638 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Assistive mobility devices, specifically crutch accessories and support systems for individuals with mobility impairments, involving medical device design, ergonomics, and assistive technology integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A person with expertise in medical device engineering, biomechanical design, and assistive technology, possessing knowledge of materials science, sensor integration, and user-centered design principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into existing crutch accessory designs represents a predictable extension of known assistive technology trends. The fundamental structural elements of the source patent's crutch accessory set provide a clear technical foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and personalization technologies. The modifications represent routine engineering adaptations using well-established technological integration techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,484 |
|---|---|
| Title | Crutch accessory set |