Applying Insulin Delivery Rate Adjustment to Non-Medical Fields
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of adjusting insulin delivery rates to develop novel solutions for optimizing resource allocation and predictive modeling in various non-medical industries, including agriculture, renewable energy, aquaculture, waste management, and industrial equipment maintenance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the pressing issue of diabetes management by adjusting insulin delivery rates based on individualized glucose profiles. However, this concept's limitations were confined to the medical field. The new inventive concept seeks to overcome these limitations by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, solving problems related to resource optimization, predictive modeling, and risk mitigation.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept involves adapting the insulin delivery rate adjustment technology to various non-medical fields. For instance, in agricultural settings, the system can adjust crop growth rates by predicting soil moisture levels and optimizing irrigation rates. In renewable energy systems, the method can optimize energy storage by predicting energy demand profiles. Similarly, in aquaculture, the device can monitor and control water quality by predicting water chemistry parameters. In waste management, the system can optimize waste processing rates by predicting waste accumulation profiles. Lastly, in industrial equipment maintenance, the method can predict and prevent equipment failures by analyzing real-time equipment performance data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the core technology of insulin delivery rate adjustment to non-medical fields, thereby providing a novel and non-obvious solution to resource allocation and predictive modeling challenges in these industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential for cross-industry application and developing a system that can adapt to diverse data inputs and optimization goals.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include using machine learning algorithms to improve predictive modeling, integrating with existing industry-specific software and hardware, or developing modular systems that can be easily adapted to different industries. Variations may involve using different types of sensors, adjusting the frequency of data input, or incorporating additional data sources to enhance the accuracy of predictions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The potential commercial applications of this inventive concept are vast, with opportunities to disrupt various industries and create new markets. The target industries include agriculture, renewable energy, aquaculture, waste management, and industrial equipment maintenance, with potential customers ranging from small-scale farmers to large-scale industrial operators.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/1723 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14532 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/4839 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/142 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/145 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/14244 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/14248 |
| G | G16 | G16H20/17 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/60 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/67 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0295 |
| A | A61 | A61M2005/14208 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3303 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3553 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3561 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3569 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3584 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/502 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/52 |
| A | A61 | A61M2230/005 |
| A | A61 | A61M2230/201 |
| G | G16 | G16H10/60 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/40 |
| G | G16 | G16H50/30 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,763 |
|---|---|
| Title | Adjusting insulin delivery rates |
| Assignee(s) | INSULET CORPORATION |