Autonomous Disinfectant System with Synergistic Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An enhanced autonomous disinfectant system that leverages artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, and new materials to provide a more efficient, reliable, and traceable disinfectant operation within an enclosed space.
Background and Problem Solved
The original autonomous disinfectant system had limitations in optimizing disinfectant operations, ensuring authenticity, and providing real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating synergistic technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises an autonomous disinfectant device, an artificial intelligence module, a blockchain-based tracking system, an IoT network, and a new material-based disinfectant source. The AI module analyzes environmental data to optimize disinfectant operations, while the blockchain-based tracking system ensures authenticity and traceability of disinfectant operations. The IoT network enables real-time monitoring and control of the disinfectant system, and the machine learning module predicts and prevents pathogenic organism outbreaks. The new material-based disinfectant source is activated only when the sensing module detects the absence of a human being.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of technologies that significantly enhance the autonomous disinfectant system, providing a more efficient, reliable, and traceable disinfectant operation. The integration of AI, blockchain, IoT, and new materials constitutes a non-obvious improvement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating computer vision modules for targeted disinfectant treatment, using different types of sensors or energy emission detecting sensors, or incorporating additional IoT devices for enhanced monitoring and control.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced autonomous disinfectant system has significant commercial potential in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and education, where ensuring a high level of cleanliness and hygiene is critical. The system's ability to optimize disinfectant operations, ensure authenticity, and provide real-time monitoring makes it an attractive solution for organizations seeking to improve their cleanliness and hygiene standards.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/24 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/16 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and environmental disinfection technologies, with expertise in autonomous sensing systems, chemical decontamination methods, and environmental monitoring techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in bioengineering, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering, possessing knowledge of sensor technologies, AI systems, and environmental decontamination protocols
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and advanced sensing technologies with existing autonomous disinfection systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The core disinfection methodology remains consistent with the source patent, while the proposed enhancements leverage well-known technological convergence strategies. The additional layers of intelligence and monitoring are natural extensions of existing autonomous system design principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,691 |
|---|---|
| Title | Autonomous disinfectant system |
| Assignee(s) | Saban Ventures Pty Limited |