Surveillance Marker Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of surveillance markers in robotic-assisted surgery to develop novel applications in environmental pollution monitoring, agricultural yield optimization, wildlife migration pattern tracking, infrastructure structural integrity monitoring, and athlete performance analysis.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system for surveillance marker implementation in robot-assisted surgical techniques. However, the limitations of this technology lie in its restricted application to the medical field. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the surveillance marker technology to cater to diverse industries, solving the problem of limited applicability.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept involves deploying surveillance markers on various platforms, such as mobile platforms, farming equipment, wildlife tracking devices, infrastructure, and athlete wearables. These markers track movement within designated areas, generating data that is processed to provide valuable insights. In environmental pollution monitoring, the surveillance marker generates a pollution map. In agricultural yield optimization, the marker tracks farming equipment movement to predict crop yields. In wildlife migration pattern tracking, the marker generates a migration pattern map. In infrastructure structural integrity monitoring, the marker tracks movement to generate a structural integrity report. In athlete performance analysis, the marker worn by the athlete generates a performance analysis report.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious as it applies the core technology of surveillance markers to entirely new industries and use cases, overcoming the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the surveillance marker technology to cater to diverse applications, providing a unique solution to specific problems in each industry.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of surveillance markers, such as optical, electromagnetic, or acoustic markers. Variations could also include integrating the surveillance marker technology with other sensors, such as GPS, accelerometers, or cameras, to provide more comprehensive data.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, agriculture, wildlife conservation, infrastructure management, and sports analytics. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these industries, seeking innovative solutions to optimize their operations and decision-making processes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B34/20 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/30 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/2057 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/2072 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3916 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3937 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3991 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,266 |
|---|---|
| Title | System for a surveillance marker in robotic-assisted surgery |
| Assignee(s) | Globus Medical, Inc. |