Computer-Assisted Guidance System for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857265_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Computer-Assisted Guidance System for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857265_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857265_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. 11,857,265.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept applies the core technology of computer-aided surgery to new industries, including autonomous agriculture, sustainable urban infrastructure, robotic search and rescue, athletic training, and underwater exploration.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on computer-assisted surgery, but its limitations were primarily confined to the medical field. The new inventive concept addresses the need for precision guidance and navigation in various industries, where traditional methods are often inefficient, inaccurate, or hazardous.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a computer-assisted navigation module, which tracks the position and orientation of vehicles, robots, or athletes in real-time. The module provides guidance and feedback to optimize performance, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact. In autonomous agriculture, the system optimizes crop yields and reduces waste. In sustainable urban infrastructure, the system optimizes building layouts and minimizes environmental impact. In robotic search and rescue, the system adapts to changing environmental conditions and optimizes rescue routes. In athletic training, the system optimizes athletic performance and reduces injury risk. In underwater exploration, the system optimizes exploration efficiency and reduces risk.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of computer-assisted guidance technology to diverse industries, leveraging the original patent's core concepts in a non-obvious manner. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of surgical suite-inspired tracking and navigation systems to address specific challenges in these new fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include the use of augmented reality, machine learning algorithms, or sensor fusion to enhance the guidance system's accuracy and flexibility. Variations could include the application of this technology to other industries, such as logistics, mining, or environmental monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, construction, robotics, sports, and exploration. The market for computer-assisted guidance systems is expected to grow rapidly, driven by the need for increased efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability.

CPC Classifications

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Field of Art

Computer-assisted surgical and navigation systems, encompassing medical imaging, tracking technologies, real-time guidance systems, and multi-dimensional spatial representation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical background, expertise in computer vision, spatial tracking, 3D modeling, and interdisciplinary system design, capable of translating guidance technologies across technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental transferability of the source patent's core tracking and visualization technologies across different operational contexts. The surgical guidance system's core principles of real-time spatial tracking, three-dimensional representation, and adaptive user interface are directly applicable to other precision-oriented domains. The systematic approach of monitoring position, providing contextual visualization, and dynamically adjusting guidance represents a generalizable technological framework that can be readily adapted to diverse operational environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electronic three-dimensional representation of patient portion with dynamic view selection
PTD Variation
Three-dimensional representation of agricultural terrain or urban infrastructure with adaptive visualization
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of spatial mapping and dynamic view selection can be predictably applied to alternative domains using standard computer vision and geospatial modeling techniques
Source Patent Element
Tracking user input and system performance data during surgical procedure
PTD Variation
Tracking athlete performance metrics and training system interactions
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of performance tracking methodology using established sensor integration and data analytics approaches
Source Patent Element
Freehand surgical tool guidance using real-time spatial tracking
PTD Variation
Autonomous vehicle navigation using similar real-time tracking and guidance principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known spatial tracking techniques can be readily translated across precision-oriented operational contexts with minimal innovative effort
Source Patent Element
Computer-assisted alignment and orientation correction mechanisms
PTD Variation
Robotic search and rescue path optimization using adaptive environmental tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Established guidance correction methodologies can be systematically applied to alternative domains using standard control systems engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Dynamic display of surgical blade orientation relative to patient anatomy
PTD Variation
Real-time underwater exploration vehicle positioning relative to environmental constraints
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of spatial relationship visualization techniques across different technical domains using standard computer graphics and tracking technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857265's comprehensive disclosure of computer-assisted guidance technologies, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed variations in diverse industrial applications to be obvious extensions of the fundamental tracking, visualization, and adaptive guidance methodologies disclosed in the source patent, thereby rendering potential claims in these domains anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,265
TitleMethod and apparatus for computer aided surgery
Assignee(s)Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska