Intelligent Object Decontamination Apparatus with Adaptive UV Light Intensity
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An enhanced decontamination apparatus that utilizes adaptive UV light intensity control and machine learning algorithms to optimize decontamination efficiency, ensuring a safer and more efficient decontamination process.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's decontamination apparatus had limitations in its ability to effectively decontaminate surfaces, particularly when dealing with varying types of contaminants. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing an adaptive UV light intensity controller that adjusts the emitted UV light intensity based on the type of contaminants present, thereby optimizing decontamination efficiency.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced decontamination apparatus consists of an adaptive UV light intensity controller that utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict optimal UV light intensities for various types of contaminants. The controller adjusts the UV light intensity in real-time based on the detected contaminants, ensuring maximum decontamination efficiency. Additionally, the apparatus includes a remote monitoring system that tracks decontamination cycles and provides real-time alerts for maintenance and replacement of the UV light source.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce an adaptive UV light intensity controller that utilizes machine learning algorithms, which is a novel and non-obvious improvement over the original patent's fixed UV light intensity approach. This innovative feature enables the apparatus to optimize decontamination efficiency and adapt to varying contaminant types.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different machine learning algorithms or the integration of additional sensors to detect contaminants. Variations could also include the application of the adaptive UV light intensity controller in other decontamination settings, such as medical devices or food processing equipment.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent object decontamination apparatus has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and hospitality industries, where efficient and effective decontamination is crucial. The apparatus's ability to adapt to varying contaminant types and optimize decontamination efficiency makes it an attractive solution for facilities seeking to improve their decontamination protocols.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/24 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/16 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/25 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and industrial decontamination technologies, specifically UV light-based surface sterilization systems with sensor-driven control mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer or technologist with expertise in UV disinfection technologies, sensor systems, control engineering, and knowledge of microbial decontamination protocols with advanced understanding of machine learning and adaptive control systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating machine learning algorithms with existing UV decontamination sensor systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational UV decontamination apparatus provides a clear technical framework that naturally suggests adaptive intensity control as an incremental improvement. The combination of known sensor technologies, UV light emission principles, and emerging machine learning techniques would be an obvious extension of the existing technological landscape.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,688 |
|---|---|
| Title | Object decontamination apparatus and method |
| Assignee(s) | DIVERSEY, INC. |