Multi-Industry Sensor-Enabled Bottle Technology
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept applies the core technology of the original infant feeding system to various new industries, including agriculture, industrial processes, athletics, logistics, and environmental monitoring, enabling innovative solutions and improvements in these fields.
Background and Problem Solved
The original infant feeding system patent addressed the need for caregivers to monitor and optimize infant feeding. However, its core technology has broader potential applications beyond infant care. This inventive concept tackles the limitation of the original patent by exploring new industries and use cases where the sensor-enabled bottle technology can bring significant value.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept revolves around adapting the sensor-enabled bottle technology to various industries. In agriculture, the sensor-enabled irrigation bottle monitors soil moisture and temperature, enabling optimized irrigation schedules. In industrial processes, the infant feeding system-inspired sensor and transmitter arrangement monitors and optimizes energy usage in industrial equipment. In athletics, the wearable device tracks and analyzes athletic performance, providing real-time feedback and coaching. In logistics, the smart packaging system monitors temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors, ensuring optimized shipping and storage of perishable goods. In environmental monitoring, the network of sensor-enabled 'smart bottles' measures pollutant levels, transmitting data to a central server for analysis and reporting.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the sensor-enabled bottle technology, expanding its scope beyond infant care. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, thereby creating new opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include adapting the sensor-enabled bottle technology to other industries, such as healthcare, consumer electronics, or smart homes. Variations could involve different sensor configurations, transmission protocols, or data analysis approaches to cater to specific industry requirements.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, industrial processes, athletics, logistics, and environmental monitoring. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance in their respective fields.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J9/02 |
| A | A61 | A61J9/06 |
| A | A61 | A61J2200/74 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Sensor-enabled monitoring systems with a focus on data collection, transmission, and contextual analysis across multiple domains including healthcare, industrial monitoring, and environmental sensing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in sensor technologies, data transmission protocols, embedded systems, and cross-domain application of monitoring technologies with knowledge of IoT architectures and pattern recognition algorithms
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental sensor-transmission-analysis architecture of the infant feeding system as readily adaptable to multiple technical domains. The core technological components - sensors, data transmission, contextual analysis - represent a generalizable framework that can be systematically applied across different use cases with predictable modifications. The variations disclosed demonstrate straightforward technological translation of core sensing and data processing principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,507 |
|---|---|
| Title | Infant feeding system |
| Assignee(s) | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |