Multispectral Imaging Systems for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857154_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multispectral Imaging Systems for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857154_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857154_0007_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. 11,857,154.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of closed-loop image optimization to expand into novel applications beyond medical imaging, including agricultural crop yield optimization, environmental pollution monitoring, infrastructure inspection, food contamination detection, and water quality monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on medical imaging, but its limitations in adapting to other industries and fields were recognized. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse applications, providing innovative solutions for various industries.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a multispectral imaging system, a processing module, and a user interface. The imaging system captures multispectral image data, which is then analyzed by the processing module to provide insights specific to the application. For example, in agricultural crop yield optimization, the system determines optimal wavelength settings for illuminating crops. In environmental pollution monitoring, the system identifies specific types of pollutants based on their spectral signatures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the core technology, expanding its scope beyond medical imaging. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the technology to address specific challenges in various industries, such as optimizing crop yields, detecting pollutants, and inspecting infrastructure.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the multispectral imaging system with drones or autonomous vehicles for large-scale environmental monitoring, or developing handheld devices for in-field crop analysis. Variations may also include adapting the system for use in other industries, such as quality control in manufacturing or material inspection.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, food safety, and water quality management. The market for these applications is substantial, with potential customers including government agencies, private companies, and research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/000095
A A61 A61B1/00009
A A61 A61B1/00013
A A61 A61B1/04
A A61 A61B1/045
A A61 A61B1/0638
A A61 A61B1/0655
A A61 A61B1/07
A A61 A61B34/25
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B2090/306
A A61 A61B2090/3614
A A61 A61B2090/371

Field of Art

Medical imaging systems and multispectral image processing technologies, with expertise in endoscopic and laparoscopic imaging, image analysis, and cross-domain sensor applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced training in biomedical engineering, optics, image processing, and sensor technologies, capable of adapting imaging systems across different technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates a straightforward extension of the source patent's core multispectral imaging and closed-loop optimization technologies by applying the fundamental image processing methodology to alternative domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the underlying technical principles of multispectral image capture, processing, and wavelength optimization are fundamentally transferable across different application contexts. The systematic approach to image analysis remains consistent, with only domain-specific parameter adjustments required.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Closed-loop image optimization system with multispectral imaging capabilities
PTD Variation
Agricultural crop yield monitoring using multispectral imaging
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing image processing techniques to a new domain, with known sensor adaptation techniques for spectral analysis
Source Patent Element
Surgical camera system with processing module for image stream analysis
PTD Variation
Environmental pollution detection using spectral signature identification
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of extending image processing algorithms to detect specific material characteristics across different sensing contexts
Source Patent Element
User interface for storing and comparing medical images
PTD Variation
Infrastructure inspection system with defect identification
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice to apply existing image comparison and analysis techniques to structural assessment using established image processing methodologies
Source Patent Element
Endoscopic imaging system with multispectral data capture
PTD Variation
Food contamination detection using spectral analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of medical imaging techniques to quality control applications, utilizing known spectral signature recognition principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857154, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed multispectral imaging variations obvious and anticipated, as the fundamental image processing methodology remains substantively unchanged across diverse application domains, with only domain-specific parameter modifications required to adapt the core technological approach.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,154
TitleSystems and methods for closed-loop surgical imaging optimization