Applying Heaviness Analysis to Diverse Industrial Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857862_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Applying Heaviness Analysis to Diverse Industrial Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857862_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857862_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. 11,857,862.

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

SectionClassGroup
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

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

Source Patent Element
Sensor device detecting ball movement parameters using camera tracking
PTD Variation
Replacing tennis ball with bridge structural elements or wind turbine blades
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable substitution of sensor target while maintaining identical measurement methodology, representing a standard engineering design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Generating heaviness value through translational and rotational kinetic energy calculation
PTD Variation
Applying identical computational approach to evaluate structural integrity across different physical systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of transferring computational methods between analogous measurement scenarios, representing a standard engineering problem-solving approach
Source Patent Element
Processing movement data through programmable memory and processor
PTD Variation
Extending computational framework to evaluate stability in infrastructure and industrial contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of identifiable solutions for adapting sensor-based measurement techniques, demonstrating routine engineering skill in technology transfer
Source Patent Element
Incorporating environmental characteristics into heaviness calculation
PTD Variation
Integrating additional sensor data like geological or environmental parameters in landslide prediction
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of source patent's methodology of contextual parameter integration, representing a standard approach to enhancing measurement precision
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857862's comprehensive disclosure of sensor-based movement analysis and heaviness calculation methodology, the present publication demonstrates that applying the patent's core computational approach to alternative technical domains represents an obvious variation to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential claims of non-obvious technological extension.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,862
TitleMethod and system for assessing tennis stroke heaviness