Longitudinal-Positioning Indicators for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857144_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Longitudinal-Positioning Indicators for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857144_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857144_0002_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. 11,857,144.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept expands the core technology of the original patent to novel applications and use cases, enabling precise longitudinal positioning in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, wildlife tracking, and air quality monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on radiographic imaging, but its limitations were confined to the medical field. This inventive concept tackles the challenge of adapting the longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid to diverse industries, addressing the need for precise location identification in these new contexts.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a system, method, or device that incorporates the longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid in various applications. For instance, in agriculture, the marking grid enables precise soil sampling, while in environmental monitoring, it facilitates water quality monitoring along a river system. In infrastructure inspection, the device detects cracks or defects on bridges or roads. The system also tracks wildlife migration patterns and monitors air quality in cities. The core technology remains the same, but its implementation and components are tailored to each new application.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its adaptation to diverse industries, which was not anticipated by the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for the longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid to solve similar problems in other fields, and the implementation of necessary modifications to achieve this.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include integrating the longitudinal-positioning indicator with other sensors or technologies, such as drones, satellite imaging, or IoT devices, to enhance its capabilities in each application. Variations may involve adjusting the marking grid's design, material, or scale to accommodate specific industry requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, wildlife conservation, and air quality management. The target market includes companies, governments, and research institutions seeking to improve their operations, decision-making, and data collection through precise location identification and tracking.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B6/0492
A A61 A61B90/39
A A61 A61B2090/3966

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,144
TitleLongitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid