Adaptive Storage Solutions for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the original storage management system to cater to specific, niche environments such as disaster relief, high-security needs, extreme weather conditions, and remote areas, ensuring reliable storage of sensed information in these unique scenarios.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Managing storage of sensed information', provides a comprehensive system for storing and processing sensed information from medical devices. However, it does not address the challenges of storing sensed information in specialized environments with unique operational constraints. This inventive concept solves the problem of unreliable storage in these environments by introducing adaptive storage solutions tailored to specific needs.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a range of specialized storage solutions, including weather-resistant storage units, secure storage devices, temperature-resistant storage units, and satellite communication modules. These solutions are designed to operate effectively in disaster zones, high-security environments, extreme temperatures, and remote areas. The system can encrypt sensed information using secure algorithms, adjust electrical stimulation therapy based on patient posture, and transmit data via satellite communication modules. The adaptive storage solutions ensure that sensed information is reliably stored and processed, even in the most challenging environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original storage management system to cater to specific, niche environments. The inventive step is the introduction of specialized storage solutions that address the unique operational constraints of these environments, ensuring reliable storage of sensed information.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of modular storage units, adaptable encryption algorithms, and integration with wearable devices. Variations could include storage solutions for underwater exploration, high-altitude operations, or extreme humidity environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, healthcare, security, and aerospace. The target market includes organizations operating in specialized environments, such as search and rescue teams, high-security facilities, and remote medical facilities.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically neurological stimulation systems with data storage and processing capabilities, focusing on implantable or external medical devices that sense and manage physiological information
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical electronics, signal processing, data management systems, and electrical stimulation therapy, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience in medical device design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core storage and stimulation management system by adapting the fundamental technology to specialized environmental contexts. The PTD applies known medical device design principles of modularity, environmental adaptation, and data protection to extend the original patent's core technical framework. These variations represent logical engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to implement the source patent's technology in diverse operational scenarios.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,793 |
|---|---|
| Title | Managing storage of sensed information |
| Assignee(s) | Medtronic, Inc. |