Enhanced Infant Feeding System with Advanced Sensors and Analytics

Publication ID: 24-11857507_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Infant Feeding System with Advanced Sensors and Analytics,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857507_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857507_0001_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. 11,857,507.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An intelligent infant feeding system that leverages advanced sensors, machine learning algorithms, and real-time analytics to optimize feeding experiences, enhance safety, and foster caregiver-infant interaction.

Background and Problem Solved

The original infant feeding system patent, while innovative, had limitations in terms of sensor capabilities, data analysis, and caregiver support. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced sensors, machine learning algorithms, and real-time analytics to provide personalized feeding recommendations, detect abnormal feeding patterns, and enhance caregiver-infant interaction.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced infant feeding system comprises a smart feeding bottle with advanced sensors, including temperature, accelerometer, and environmental light sensors. The sensors transmit data to a server, where machine learning algorithms analyze the data to generate personalized feeding recommendations, detect abnormal feeding patterns, and provide alerts to caregivers. Additionally, the system includes a UV-C light source for sanitizing the bottle and nipple, and a mobile application for tracking and analyzing feeding data. The system also features a built-in speaker for playing soothing music or voice messages, and a microphone for detecting and responding to infant sounds.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces advanced sensors, machine learning algorithms, and real-time analytics to optimize feeding experiences, enhance safety, and foster caregiver-infant interaction. The integration of these components and the specific implementation of the machine learning algorithms and analytics are novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different sensor types, such as flow rate sensors or pressure sensors, or the integration of additional features, such as video or audio recording capabilities. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific use cases, such as premature infant feeding or feeding in resource-constrained environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced infant feeding system has significant commercial potential in the baby care industry, particularly in the areas of infant nutrition, safety, and caregiver support. The system could be marketed as a premium product for parents seeking advanced features and analytics to support their infant's feeding and development.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J9/02
A A61 A61J9/06
A A61 A61J2200/74

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,507
TitleInfant feeding system
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.