Industrial Equipment Monitoring and Control System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system leveraging processing cores and memory with computer program code to monitor and control industrial equipment, optimize manufacturing processes, track supply chain logistics, and manage energy consumption in buildings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's exercising device and wrist-watch embodiments, while innovative, were limited to the fitness and sports industries. This new inventive concept addresses the need for efficient monitoring and control of industrial equipment, optimizing manufacturing processes, and improving supply chain logistics and energy management in buildings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises at least one processing core and at least one memory including computer program code. It receives equipment status data from industrial equipment, processes the received data, and transmits control signals to the industrial equipment. The system can also be applied to optimize manufacturing processes by receiving equipment status data, processing it, and transmitting control signals. Additionally, it can track and analyze supply chain logistics by receiving location data from tracking devices, processing it, and providing real-time logistics updates. Furthermore, it can manage and optimize energy consumption in buildings by receiving energy usage data from sensors, processing it, and transmitting control signals to energy management systems.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the core technology, expanding its scope to industrial equipment monitoring and control, manufacturing process optimization, supply chain logistics, and energy management. The inventive step lies in adapting the original patent's concepts to these new industries, leveraging the processing core and memory with computer program code to provide innovative solutions.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include integrating the system with existing industrial automation systems, utilizing cloud-based processing and storage, or incorporating machine learning algorithms to improve predictive maintenance and process optimization. Variations could involve adapting the system for use in other industries, such as healthcare or transportation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The industrial equipment monitoring and control system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and energy management. The market for industrial automation and IoT solutions is growing rapidly, and this inventive concept is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B24/0087 |
| A | A63 | A63B22/02 |
| A | A63 | A63B22/0605 |
| A | A63 | A63B24/0062 |
| A | A63 | A63B71/0622 |
| G | G01 | G01P13/00 |
| G | G16 | G16H20/30 |
| H | H04 | H04W4/80 |
| A | A63 | A63B2071/0625 |
| A | A63 | A63B2071/0663 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/803 |
| A | A63 | A63B2225/50 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Embedded computing systems, wearable technology, and industrial control systems with a focus on distributed processing architectures involving mobile and stationary computing devices
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in embedded systems design, wireless communication protocols, distributed computing, and cross-domain device integration with knowledge of microprocessor architectures, sensor data processing, and client-server computing models
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental architecture of distributed computing with processing cores, memory, and program code can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains. The source patent's core concepts of client-server interactions, remote data processing, and instruction-based control are directly transferable to industrial, agricultural, and energy management contexts. The technical variations represent predictable extensions of existing computing paradigms using standard engineering design techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,842 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apparatus and exercising device |
| Assignee(s) | Suunto Oy |