Enhanced Imaging Apparatus with Advanced Power-Saving Control

Publication ID: 24-11857155_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Imaging Apparatus with Advanced Power-Saving Control,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857155_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857155_0001_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. 11,857,155.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved imaging apparatus that incorporates advanced power-saving control mechanisms to optimize power consumption and image quality, addressing limitations of existing imaging devices.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an imaging apparatus with power-saving control, but it had limitations in accurately determining the imaging device's position and adjusting power consumption accordingly. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced sensors, machine learning models, and thermal management systems to enhance power-saving control and image quality.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced imaging apparatus comprises a processor, an imaging device, a light source, and additional components such as a motion sensor, machine learning model, thermal management system, and wireless communication module. The processor determines the imaging device's position using data from the motion sensor and machine learning model, and adjusts power consumption accordingly. The thermal management system optimizes power consumption and image quality, and the wireless communication module enables remote notifications when the imaging device goes out of space. The new claims provide a more efficient, accurate, and adaptive power-saving control mechanism.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of advanced sensors, machine learning models, and thermal management systems to enhance power-saving control and image quality. The inventive step is the combination of these components to provide a more efficient, accurate, and adaptive power-saving control mechanism.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, machine learning models, or thermal management systems. Variations could also include the application of this technology to other imaging devices, such as cameras or microscopes.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced imaging apparatus has potential commercial applications in various industries, including healthcare, security, and consumer electronics. The market for advanced imaging devices with power-saving capabilities is growing, and this inventive concept is well-positioned to capture a significant share of that market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/00036
A A61 A61B1/00006
A A61 A61B1/00009
A A61 A61B1/0655
A A61 A61B1/0661
G G02 G02B7/36
G G02 G02B23/2484
G G03 G03B13/36
H H04 H04N23/71
H H04 H04N23/74
A A61 A61B1/00016
A A61 A61B1/00032
H H04 H04N23/555

Field of Art

Medical and scientific imaging systems, specifically focusing on imaging apparatus design, power management, and sensor integration in diagnostic and research equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in medical imaging technologies, familiar with electronic systems design, sensor integration, power optimization techniques, and machine learning applications in imaging devices

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core power-saving and spatial detection concepts. The additional components like motion sensors, machine learning models, and thermal management systems are well-known techniques for enhancing imaging device performance and efficiency. The PTD's modifications represent standard engineering approaches to improving existing imaging apparatus functionality through incremental technological improvements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Processor configured to determine imaging device position relative to surrounding objects
PTD Variation
Adding motion sensor and machine learning model to enhance spatial detection accuracy
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating additional sensors for improved spatial detection is a known technique in imaging systems, representing a predictable solution to enhance existing spatial awareness capabilities
Source Patent Element
Power-saving control mechanism for light source irradiation
PTD Variation
Implementing thermal management system to optimize power consumption and image quality
Obviousness Reasoning
Thermal management is a standard engineering approach for improving electronic device performance, representing a logical extension of existing power-saving techniques
Source Patent Element
Imaging apparatus with spatial detection capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding wireless communication module for remote notifications about device positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote monitoring and notification systems are well-established in imaging technologies, representing a predictable enhancement to existing spatial detection methods
Source Patent Element
Processor-controlled light source with power restrictions
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning models to dynamically adjust operational parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control systems using machine learning are standard techniques for optimizing electronic device performance, representing a known approach to improving existing control mechanisms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857155 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed imaging apparatus modifications obvious. The incremental technological enhancements, including sensor integration, machine learning models, and advanced power management techniques, represent predictable solutions within the existing technological framework of imaging systems design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,155
TitleImaging apparatus, method of operating imaging apparatus, and recording medium
Assignee(s)OLYMPUS CORPORATION