Apparatus and System for Industrial and Environmental Monitoring and Management
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to a system and apparatus that applies the core technology of the original patent to various industrial and environmental monitoring and management applications, enabling real-time data analysis, optimized decision-making, and efficient resource allocation.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, directed towards exercising devices and mobile devices, has limitations in terms of its applicability to other industries. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to entirely new fields, such as agricultural crop health monitoring, warehouse logistics optimization, air quality monitoring, water leakage detection, and industrial equipment performance monitoring.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises at least one processing core and at least one memory including computer program code. The system is configured to receive signals from various sensors and devices, process the received signals, respond to the signals by transmitting instructions to corresponding management systems, and participate in data analysis and decision-making processes. The system can be applied to multiple industries, including agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, and industrial equipment maintenance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the core technology to industrial and environmental monitoring and management, which is distinct from the original patent's exercising devices and mobile devices. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential of the core technology to be adapted to these new fields, and the development of a system that integrates with various sensors and management systems to provide real-time insights and optimized decision-making.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the type and configuration of sensors, processing cores, and memory, as well as different communication protocols and interfaces with management systems. Additionally, the system could be implemented using different hardware and software architectures, or integrated with other systems and devices to provide a more comprehensive monitoring and management solution.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, and industrial equipment maintenance. The system can be marketed as a turn-key solution for real-time monitoring and management, providing customers with improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
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 systems, mobile computing, sensor networks, and signal processing technologies with a focus on distributed computing architectures and inter-device communication protocols
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software systems design, possessing knowledge of signal processing, distributed computing, sensor integration, and communication protocols across multiple domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental architectural similarity between the source patent's wrist watch system and the PTD's proposed monitoring systems, noting that the core technical elements of signal reception, processing, and inter-device communication remain consistent across different application domains. The technical variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core computing architecture to alternative use cases. The modular design of processing cores and signal handling mechanisms enables straightforward adaptation to different sensing and management contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,842 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apparatus and exercising device |
| Assignee(s) | Suunto Oy |