# Industrial Monitoring System with Haptic Alerts and Smart Data Storage > This patent describes a system for collecting data in industrial settings like oil refineries, detecting unusual conditions, smartly managing how much data is saved, and alerting workers with touch-based feedback on a wearable device. - **Patent:** US 11392109 - **Original title:** Methods and systems for data collection in an industrial refining environment with haptic feedback and data storage control - **Owner:** Strong Force IoT Portfolio 2016 - **Granted:** 2022 - **Status:** Active - **Times cited:** 5 - **Field:** industrial, telecommunications, software, consumer_electronics, ai_ml ## What it does The system collects data from various sensors in an industrial refining environment, following specific data collection routines (Claim 1). It stores this collected data and the routines used (Claim 1). A specialized circuit then interprets the data to identify any "anomalous conditions," which are unusual or abnormal states (Claim 1). Another circuit evaluates the system's storage limits and adjusts the amount of collected data that gets saved, preventing storage overload (Claim 1). If an anomalous condition is detected, a haptic user device, which can be a wearable like a glove or wristband, generates a touch-based stimulation to alert a worker (Claim 1, Claim 2). For example, if a motor in a refinery starts vibrating unusually, a worker wearing a haptic wristband might feel a specific pattern of vibration, indicating a potential problem. ## What it does NOT cover - Does not cover systems that alert users only through visual displays or audible alarms without any haptic (touch-based) feedback. - Does not cover data collection systems that do not dynamically adjust the volume of stored data based on storage capacity limits. - Does not cover monitoring systems designed for environments other than industrial refining settings. - Does not cover systems where the haptic user device's location is not broadcast or where the anomaly signal is not wirelessly transmitted. - Does not cover systems that simply collect data without interpreting it to specifically determine an "anomalous condition." ## The clever bit The novelty lies in combining real-time anomaly detection in industrial settings with dynamic data storage management and immediate, localized haptic feedback on a wirelessly connected, location-aware user device. This allows for proactive maintenance and enhanced worker safety through a direct, non-visual alert system. ## Real-world examples 1. Predictive maintenance systems in chemical plants 2. Worker safety wearables in oil refineries 3. Industrial IoT solutions for equipment monitoring 4. Smart sensor networks in manufacturing facilities ## Why it matters This technology is important for improving safety and efficiency in hazardous industrial environments. By providing immediate, touch-based alerts, workers can be notified of critical issues even in noisy or visually complex settings where other alarms might be missed. The smart data storage also ensures that valuable information about equipment performance is retained without overwhelming storage capacity, aiding in predictive maintenance and preventing costly downtime. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does Industrial Monitoring System with Haptic Alerts and Smart Data Storage cover? This patent describes a system for collecting data in industrial settings like oil refineries, detecting unusual conditions, smartly managing how much data is saved, and alerting workers with touch-based feedback on a wearable device. ### Who owns patent US 11392109? Strong Force IoT Portfolio 2016 owns this patent, granted in 2022. ### When does this patent expire? This patent is expected to expire on December 21, 2038, when the invention enters the public domain. ### What is patent US 11392109 cited by? This patent has been cited by 5 later patents that build on its ideas. ### What problem does this patent solve? This technology is important for improving safety and efficiency in hazardous industrial environments. By providing immediate, touch-based alerts, workers can be notified of critical issues even in noisy or visually complex settings where other alarms might be missed. The smart data storage also ensures that valuable information about equipment performance is retained without overwhelming storage capacity, aiding in predictive maintenance and preventing costly downtime. ### What does this patent NOT cover? Does not cover systems that alert users only through visual displays or audible alarms without any haptic (touch-based) feedback. **Full plain-English explainer:** https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11392109/methods-and-systems-for-data-collection-in-an-industrial-refining-environment-wi **Original patent:** https://patents.google.com/patent/US11392109 --- _Source: PatentBrief — https://patentbrief.org. 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