Match-Based Optimization and Personalization in Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept applies the core technology of altering computer game tiles to new applications and use cases in warehouse inventory management, retail shopping, manufacturing processes, medical diagnosis, and educational learning outcomes, enabling efficient, personalized, and optimized solutions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for altering a display of computer game tiles to remove matching separable ends of selectable objects in response to user input. However, this technology's potential extends beyond gaming. In various industries, inefficient processes, inaccurate diagnoses, and ineffective learning pathways plague operations. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the core technology to tackle these specific problems.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a computer-implemented method for altering a display of objects to remove matching separable ends of selectable objects in response to user input indicating correct matches. In warehouse inventory management, this method optimizes storage and retrieval of items. In retail shopping, it provides personalized product recommendations. In manufacturing processes, it optimizes component pairing and assembly. In medical diagnosis, it facilitates accurate diagnosis and treatment. In educational learning outcomes, it provides personalized learning pathways.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a non-obvious and innovative application of the original patent's technology to diverse industries, leveraging the core concept of altering displays to remove matching separable ends of selectable objects. This adaptation enables efficient, personalized, and optimized solutions in various fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include adapting the method to accommodate different input devices, such as voice commands or gesture recognition. Variations may involve integrating the method with existing systems, such as enterprise resource planning software or learning management systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has vast commercial potential in industries such as logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The target market includes companies seeking to optimize their operations, improve customer experiences, and enhance learning outcomes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63F13/69 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/80 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Computer-implemented interactive systems, specifically game design, user interface optimization, and interactive matching technologies across digital platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A software engineer with expertise in user interface design, game mechanics, interactive systems, and cross-domain technology adaptation, possessing knowledge of user interaction patterns and computational methods for object matching and display manipulation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental pattern of object matching and display alteration disclosed in the source patent as a generalizable interaction mechanism that can be systematically applied across diverse domains. The core technical concept of removing matching separable ends based on user input represents a transferable computational method with broad applicability beyond gaming. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of this core interaction paradigm by mapping the original game tile matching mechanism onto different contextual problem-solving scenarios.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Altering computer game tiles having multiple matchable ends |
| Assignee(s) | Superplay Ltd |