Longitudinal-Positioning Indicators for Diverse Applications
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B6/0492 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3966 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging, geospatial tracking, and sensor-based positioning systems with a focus on grid-based location identification and measurement techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A technical professional with expertise in sensor design, spatial mapping, and interdisciplinary application of positioning technologies, capable of adapting core technical principles across multiple domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the longitudinal-positioning indicator's fundamental design principles of grid-based spatial referencing can be readily translated across different technical domains by modifying material composition, scale, and specific sensor integration while maintaining the core structural and functional elements of the original patent's marking grid system.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,144 |
|---|---|
| Title | Longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid |