Electrical Signal Analysis for Industrial and Environmental Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11857793_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Electrical Signal Analysis for Industrial and Environmental Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857793_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857793_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,793.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A system and method for analyzing electrical signals in various industries and environmental applications to optimize operations, predict equipment failures, and monitor water quality.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on managing storage of sensed information in medical devices. However, the core technology has broader applications beyond medical devices. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying the electrical signal analysis technology to industrial equipment monitoring, agricultural soil moisture monitoring, and aquatic ecosystem water quality monitoring.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a plurality of sensors configured to sense electrical signals in various environments, processing circuitry to receive and analyze the sensed signals, and communication or notification modules to transmit or alert relevant parties. In industrial settings, the system detects anomalies in equipment signals to predict failures. In agricultural fields, the system monitors soil moisture levels to optimize crop yields. In aquatic ecosystems, the system determines water quality metrics to facilitate informed decision-making.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of electrical signal analysis, expanding the scope of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in industrial equipment monitoring, agricultural soil moisture monitoring, and aquatic ecosystem water quality monitoring.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, such as acoustic or optical sensors, or integrating the system with existing industrial control systems or agricultural management platforms. Variations may involve applying the technology to other industries, such as energy or transportation.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as agriculture, industrial equipment manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. The market demand for predictive maintenance, optimized crop yields, and water quality monitoring is substantial, and this technology can provide a competitive advantage to companies operating in these spaces.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,793
TitleManaging storage of sensed information
Assignee(s)Medtronic, Inc.