Personalized Vitamin D Supplementation Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A synergistic combination of oral dissolvable films, IoT devices, AI, blockchain, and new materials to create personalized vitamin D supplementation systems, enhancing user experience, and ensuring authenticity, quality, and efficacy.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an oral dissolvable film containing vitamin D3, which, although effective, lacks personalized dosing regimens and real-time monitoring capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the oral dissolvable film with cutting-edge technologies, providing a more comprehensive and effective vitamin D supplementation solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept combines the oral dissolvable film containing vitamin D3 with a wearable IoT device that tracks user-specific biometric data, such as skin tone, dietary habits, and sun exposure. An AI-powered recommendation engine analyzes this data to suggest customized dosing regimens, ensuring optimal vitamin D levels. Additionally, blockchain technology is employed to track and verify the film's authenticity, quality, and storage conditions, guaranteeing a secure and reliable supply chain. The system may also incorporate advanced materials, such as graphene-based layers, to enhance the film's stability and controlled release of the active ingredient.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of distinct technologies, creating a personalized vitamin D supplementation system that is more effective, efficient, and secure than existing solutions. The inventive step is the combination of these technologies to provide a holistic approach to vitamin D supplementation, overcoming the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different IoT devices, such as smartwatches or mobile apps, or the incorporation of additional sensors to track other health metrics. Variations may also involve different blockchain platforms or the use of other advanced materials to enhance the oral dissolvable film's properties.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The personalized vitamin D supplementation system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and wellness industries, particularly in the context of preventative medicine and personalized nutrition. The market for such a system is substantial, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and retail settings.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Pharmaceutical drug delivery systems, specifically oral dissolvable film (ODF) technologies for vitamin and nutritional supplements, requiring expertise in pharmaceutical formulation, materials science, and drug delivery mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree (MS/PhD) in pharmaceutical sciences or chemical engineering, experienced in drug formulation, materials characterization, and understanding of bioavailability and delivery mechanisms
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital tracking, AI recommendation, and blockchain technologies with the existing oral dissolvable film (ODF) vitamin D3 delivery system represents a predictable combination of known techniques in pharmaceutical personalization and supply chain management. The core ODF technology remains fundamentally unchanged, with added technological layers providing enhanced monitoring and customization. These extensions represent logical technological progressions that would be obvious to implement given the existing patent's foundational ODF design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,557 |
|---|---|
| Title | Oral dissolvable film containing vitamin D3 |