Applying Heaviness Analysis to Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept expands the core technology of assessing tennis stroke heaviness to novel applications in infrastructure, energy, construction, and materials science, enabling the evaluation of structural integrity, stability, and quality in various industries.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent introduced a method for quantifying tennis stroke heaviness, but its applicability was limited to the tennis domain. This inventive concept addresses the need for a more versatile and widely applicable technology, capable of assessing heaviness in diverse industrial contexts, where structural integrity, stability, and quality are critical.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of assessing heaviness by adapting the sensor device, processor, and memory components to detect parameters of movement in various industrial applications. For instance, in bridge structural integrity assessment, the sensor device detects parameters of movement of the bridge's structural elements, and the processor generates a heaviness value indicative of the bridge's structural integrity. Similarly, in wind turbine stability evaluation, the sensor device detects parameters of movement of the wind turbine's blades, and the processor generates a heaviness value indicative of the wind turbine's stability.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a non-obvious and innovative application of the heaviness analysis concept to diverse industrial domains, expanding its scope beyond tennis and demonstrating its versatility and adaptability. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of heaviness analysis in solving critical problems in infrastructure, energy, construction, and materials science.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, such as accelerometers or gyroscopes, or integrating the heaviness analysis with other data sources, like environmental sensors or machine learning algorithms. Variations of the inventive concept could also focus on specific industries, such as aerospace or automotive, to evaluate the structural integrity and stability of critical components.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including infrastructure, energy, construction, and materials science. The technology can be marketed as a solution for evaluating structural integrity, stability, and quality, enabling companies to improve safety, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall performance.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B71/0622 |
| A | A63 | A63B43/004 |
| A | A63 | A63B69/38 |
| A | A63 | A63B2071/0625 |
| A | A63 | A63B2214/00 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/05 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/20 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/35 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/62 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/806 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/808 |
| A | A63 | A63B2220/89 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Sensor-based measurement systems, motion analysis, and signal processing technologies with expertise in kinetic energy measurement, sensor integration, and computational methods for quantifying physical parameters across multiple domains
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering or computer science background, proficient in sensor technologies, data processing algorithms, and capable of translating measurement techniques across different technical domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity between measuring tennis ball movement characteristics and structural element movement, understanding that the core algorithmic approach of quantifying kinetic energy and movement parameters is universally applicable across different physical systems. The source patent's core methodology of using sensors to detect movement parameters and generate a derived value can be straightforwardly adapted to alternative domains by substituting sensor types and target objects. The generalized computational framework provides a clear template for extending the heaviness analysis concept to diverse technical applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,862 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method and system for assessing tennis stroke heaviness |