AI-Integrated Knee Walker with Enhanced Navigation and Rehabilitation
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept integrates a knee walker with four-wheel steering with AI-powered navigation, IoT-enabled sensors, and blockchain-based tracking to create a comprehensive rehabilitation system that provides personalized support and real-time feedback to users.
Background and Problem Solved
The original knee walker with four-wheel steering patent addressed the need for improved maneuverability and stability in turning. However, it lacked the ability to provide real-time navigation and personalized rehabilitation support. The present inventive concept solves this problem by incorporating AI-powered navigation, IoT-enabled sensors, and blockchain-based tracking to create a more comprehensive and supportive rehabilitation system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The AI-Integrated Knee Walker with Enhanced Navigation and Rehabilitation comprises a knee walker with four-wheel steering, an AI-powered navigation module, and a sensor array integrated into the knee walker. The AI-powered navigation module provides real-time obstacle detection and alerts the user through a wearable device. The sensor array collects data on user movement and balance, providing real-time feedback to the AI-powered navigation module. The system further integrates with a blockchain-based tracking system to monitor and record user activity, providing personalized recommendations for rehabilitation and recovery. The system can also be connected to a cloud-based data analytics platform, aggregating and analyzing user data from multiple knee walkers to provide insights on rehabilitation trends and best practices.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept's integration of AI-powered navigation, IoT-enabled sensors, and blockchain-based tracking with a knee walker with four-wheel steering provides a novel and non-obvious solution for personalized rehabilitation and real-time navigation support. The combination of these distinct technologies creates a new and more powerful system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the AI-powered navigation module with other ambulatory devices, such as wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs. The system could also be adapted for use in different rehabilitation settings, such as physical therapy clinics or home care. Additionally, the blockchain-based tracking system could be replaced with other secure data storage solutions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The AI-Integrated Knee Walker with Enhanced Navigation and Rehabilitation has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and rehabilitation industries. The system could be marketed to physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and home care providers, offering a comprehensive and supportive rehabilitation solution for patients with knee, lower leg, ankle, or foot injuries. The system's ability to provide personalized support and real-time feedback could also appeal to individuals seeking to accelerate their rehabilitation and recovery.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61H3/04 |
| B | B62 | B62K5/003 |
| B | B62 | B62K25/02 |
| A | A61 | A61H2003/005 |
| A | A61 | A61H2003/046 |
| B | B62 | B62K2025/025 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Ambulatory assistive devices, specifically knee walkers and mobility aids for rehabilitation, encompassing mechanical design, sensor integration, and assistive technology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in mobility aids, mechanical engineering, sensor systems, and rehabilitation technology, possessing knowledge of mechanical design, electronic integration, and user-centered design principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI navigation, sensor arrays, and data tracking into an existing knee walker design represents a predictable technological enhancement that leverages known techniques in assistive device development. The source patent's four-wheel steering mechanism provides a foundational platform for technological augmentation, and the proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing mobility aid design principles. The combination of mechanical mobility systems with digital tracking and AI represents an incremental and foreseeable innovation within the field of assistive medical technology.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,485 |
|---|---|
| Title | Knee walker with four-wheel steering |
| Assignee(s) | ROVER MOBILITY, LLC |