Autonomous Multi-Spectral Imaging System with Adaptive Illumination and Predictive Analytics

Publication ID: 24-11857155_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Multi-Spectral Imaging System with Adaptive Illumination and Predictive Analytics,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857155_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857155_0005_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

A next-generation imaging system that leverages neural networks, multi-spectral imaging, and adaptive illumination to enable advanced, autonomous, and predictive imaging capabilities in various applications.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the limitation of imaging devices going out of space while performing imaging. However, it did not account for the complexities of modern imaging requirements, such as multi-spectral imaging, predictive analytics, and autonomous operation. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a system that integrates neural networks, adaptive illumination, and advanced imaging capabilities to provide a more comprehensive and efficient imaging solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a multi-spectral imaging device, a neural network-based processor, and a light source capable of adjusting its spectral output. The processor analyzes images captured by the imaging device and predicts optimal illumination conditions, which are then used to adjust the light source. This enables the system to adapt to changing imaging conditions and optimize image quality. Additionally, the system can be integrated with wearable devices, micro-robots, or other autonomous platforms to enable advanced imaging capabilities in various applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the use of neural networks, multi-spectral imaging, and adaptive illumination to enable advanced, autonomous, and predictive imaging capabilities. The integration of these components and the predictive analytics capability provide a novel and non-obvious solution that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of imaging devices, such as hyperspectral or infrared imaging devices. The system could also be integrated with other sensors, such as acoustic or tactile sensors, to provide a more comprehensive sensing solution. Additionally, the neural network-based processor could be replaced with other types of machine learning algorithms or computing architectures to optimize the system's performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has potential commercial applications in various industries, including healthcare, security, agriculture, and manufacturing. The system's advanced imaging capabilities and predictive analytics could enable new use cases, such as autonomous medical diagnosis, precision agriculture, and quality control in manufacturing. The market potential is significant, with the global imaging market expected to grow to $XX billion by 20XX.

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, with expertise in optical imaging technologies, sensor integration, and adaptive imaging processing across medical diagnostic, robotic, and autonomous sensing platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, or biomedical engineering, possessing knowledge of neural networks, multi-spectral imaging, sensor design, and adaptive computational imaging techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating neural network-based predictive processing with the source patent's spatial imaging control represents a straightforward technological evolution. The PTD's adaptive illumination and multi-spectral imaging techniques are natural extensions of the original patent's power-saving and spatial detection mechanisms. The combination of known imaging technologies with machine learning approaches represents an incremental and predictable advancement in the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Processor configured to determine spatial positioning of imaging device within an enclosed space
PTD Variation
Neural network-based processor predicting optimal imaging trajectories and illumination conditions within spatial environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to enhance existing spatial detection and control mechanisms, representing a known technique for improving sensor performance
Source Patent Element
Power-saving control for light source based on spatial context
PTD Variation
Adaptive multi-spectral light source dynamically adjusting spectral output based on neural network analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known techniques for optimizing light source performance, representing a design choice with expected incremental improvements
Source Patent Element
Imaging device capable of outputting image data
PTD Variation
Multi-spectral imaging device integrated with predictive analytics for autonomous sensing platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical technological progression combining existing imaging technologies with emerging computational intelligence approaches
Source Patent Element
Processor controlling imaging device functionality
PTD Variation
Neural network-based processor enabling autonomous coordination of imaging systems across micro-robotic platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Known method of extending computational control mechanisms to enable more sophisticated system-level behaviors
Source Patent Element
Imaging apparatus with spatial detection capabilities
PTD Variation
Wearable health monitoring system using predictive image analysis for risk detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing imaging technologies to adjacent medical diagnostic domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857155 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine combinations of known imaging technologies, computational processing techniques, and sensor integration methods. The disclosed innovations represent foreseeable extensions of existing spatial imaging and control mechanisms, rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

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