Smart Air Quality Management System for Domestic Appliances
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating display apparatus, air treatment, AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to optimize air quality in domestic appliances.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent provided a basic display apparatus for a domestic appliance. However, it lacked the capability to adapt to changing environmental conditions and user preferences. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by incorporating advanced technologies to create a smart air quality management system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a domestic appliance with an integrated display apparatus and air treatment apparatus. The air treatment apparatus is connected to an AI-powered air quality monitoring system that adjusts the air flow and radiation source device settings based on real-time environmental data. Additionally, the system incorporates IoT-enabled sensors to monitor and adjust the air flow and radiation source device settings based on real-time environmental data and user preferences. The system also integrates a blockchain-based decentralized air quality monitoring network to provide real-time data on air quality and optimal treatment settings. Furthermore, the system includes a cloud-based platform integrating the air treatment apparatus with AI-powered analytics and IoT-enabled sensors to provide real-time data and optimal treatment settings. The system also utilizes a new material with high photocatalytic activity to enhance the photocatalytic reaction in the air treatment apparatus.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a smart air quality management system, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these technologies provides a synergistic effect, enabling real-time adaptation to environmental conditions and user preferences.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include integrating the system with other domestic appliances, such as air purifiers or HVAC systems. Variations could include using different AI algorithms or IoT protocols to optimize the system's performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Smart Air Quality Management System has significant commercial potential in the domestic appliance industry, particularly in the premium and smart home segments. The system's ability to provide real-time air quality monitoring and optimization could also appeal to consumers with respiratory issues or allergies.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L9/205 |
| A | A61 | A61L2209/11 |
| A | A61 | A61L2209/12 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Air treatment and purification technologies for domestic appliances, with expertise in electromagnetic radiation-based air treatment, sensor integration, and environmental monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or applied physics background, familiar with air treatment technologies, IoT sensor systems, and photocatalytic reaction mechanisms in domestic appliance contexts
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing air treatment apparatus represents a predictable extension of known sensor and control methodologies. The core air treatment mechanism remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent's radiation-based approach. The proposed variations represent standard technological convergence strategies commonly employed in smart domestic appliance design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,706 |
|---|---|
| Title | Display apparatus for a domestic appliance |
| Assignee(s) | EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA |