Disinfection behavior tracking and ranking

This invention describes a system that tracks and ranks how well a UV light system disinfects surfaces. It gathers data from sensors, past usage, and other sources to automatically adjust the UV light's power and duration. The system can be built into products, where a hidden UV light cleans the outer touch surface through a special transparent layer. The claims narrow this down to a specific method for setting up the UV system: it measures the UV light's strength at different spots on the surface and then calculates the safest and most effective cleaning time, also considering human eye and skin safety.

Why it matters: The two-year gap since filing is too short for significant technological shifts in UV or sensor hardware. The primary obstacle remains the substantial software development required for the 'sophisticated data collection' and 'learning and feedback' system described, which is still a complex undertaking.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedUV source, UV sensors, control electronics, software logic

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