Applying Exercise Fatigue Assessment Technology to Novel Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857838_0007_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Applying Exercise Fatigue Assessment Technology to Novel Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857838_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857838_0007_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. 11,857,838.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept disclosed herein extends the core technology of exercise fatigue assessment to new industries and use cases, enabling the evaluation of mental, cognitive, emotional, and physical fatigue in diverse professions and populations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for assessing exercise fatigue provided a valuable solution for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. However, the limitations of this technology became apparent when considering its potential application to other industries and populations. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the exercise fatigue assessment technology to novel use cases, thereby expanding its scope and relevance.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system and method for assessing fatigue in various industries and populations. The system collects relevant data, such as coding metrics for software developers, work hours and sleep patterns for remote workers, brain activity for students, customer interactions for customer service representatives, and sleep patterns, exercise, and cognitive function for astronauts. The method then applies a fatigue assessment model to determine a fatigue level based on the collected data. The system and method can be implemented through various devices, including wearable devices, mobile applications, and computer software.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of exercise fatigue assessment technology to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby providing a novel solution for evaluating fatigue in diverse professions and populations. The inventive step resides in the adaptation of the original technology to accommodate the unique characteristics and requirements of each new use case.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different data sources, such as social media activity or heart rate variability, or the integration of additional parameters, such as nutrition or environmental factors. Variations of the system and method could be tailored to specific industries or populations, such as healthcare professionals or military personnel.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including software development, customer service, education, and aerospace. The technology can be marketed as a tool for improving productivity, enhancing employee well-being, and optimizing performance in diverse professions and populations.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A63	A63B24/0062
A	A61	A61B5/02438
A	A61	A61B5/1112
A	A61	A61B5/1118
G	G16	G16H50/30
A	A61	A61B2503/10
A	A63	A63B2024/0065
A	A63	A63B2220/62
A	A63	A63B2230/062

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Physiological monitoring and fatigue assessment technologies, spanning exercise science, biometric tracking, and computational health monitoring systems with expertise in data collection, algorithmic modeling of physiological parameters, and multi-factor performance evaluation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced training in biomedical engineering, computer science, or exercise physiology, possessing skills in developing computational models for physiological data analysis, understanding heart rate variability, and creating adaptive fatigue assessment algorithms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core fatigue assessment methodology from the source patent can be systematically extended to diverse professional domains by substituting domain-specific metrics while maintaining the fundamental computational approach of comparing chronic and acute load parameters. The generalized framework of collecting time-series physiological data, establishing a computational model, and determining fatigue levels represents a transferable technological strategy applicable across multiple contexts. The variations disclosed represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the source patent's core technological insights.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Exercise heart rate-based fatigue assessment model using chronic and acute load calculations

PTD Variation

Applying identical computational model to software developer coding metrics instead of heart rate data

Obviousness Reasoning

Substituting domain-specific performance metrics while maintaining identical computational structure represents a known technique for technological adaptation

Source Patent Element

Computational model incorporating altitude and exercise item influence coefficients

PTD Variation

Introducing new influence coefficients for work environment, interaction complexity, or cognitive load

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding parametric model with additional contextual influence factors is a predictable engineering design choice

Source Patent Element

Method for determining fatigue levels based on threshold intervals of chronic and acute load differences

PTD Variation

Applying identical threshold determination logic to customer interaction data or cognitive performance metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Translating fatigue assessment logic across domains represents a straightforward algorithmic translation with expected results

Source Patent Element

Computer-implemented method for collecting physiological performance data

PTD Variation

Extending data collection to include wearable device tracking for brain activity, social interactions, or professional performance metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding data collection strategies using contemporary sensor technologies represents an obvious technological progression

Source Patent Element

Exercise fatigue assessment using multi-parameter computational modeling

PTD Variation

Developing fatigue assessment models for specialized professional populations like astronauts or healthcare workers

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting computational modeling approach to unique professional contexts represents a predictable engineering solution

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857838, the disclosed variations represent obvious extensions of the fundamental fatigue assessment methodology, wherein a person of ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the transferability of the computational approach across diverse domains by substituting domain-specific metrics while maintaining the core algorithmic structure, thus rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological adaptations anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,838
Title	Method and device for assessing exercise fatigue
Assignee(s)	Guangdong COROS Sports Technology Joint Stock Company