Adaptive Navigation Systems for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A navigation system adaptable to high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, underground tunnel, and search and rescue environments, ensuring accurate instrument tracking and navigation in these unique settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent provides a general navigation system, but it lacks specific adaptations for specialized environments. This new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing tailored solutions for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, underground tunnel, and search and rescue environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept includes a secure communication module for high-security environments, a satellite communication link for disaster relief, a weather-resistant transmitter system for extreme weather conditions, a tracking device adapted for low-light environments in underground tunnels, and a wireless communication link for search and rescue operations. These adaptations enable accurate instrument tracking and navigation in these unique environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to various specialized environments, which is not addressed in the original patent. The inventive step is the combination of specific adaptations for each environment, providing a comprehensive solution for navigation in these unique settings.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different communication protocols, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or integrating the navigation system with other devices, such as drones or robots, to enhance its capabilities in specialized environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive navigation system has potential applications in various industries, including healthcare, disaster response, construction, and emergency services. The market demand for such a system is high, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters or requiring high-security measures.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B34/20 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/37 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/2051 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/2055 |
| A | A61 | A61B2560/0223 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical navigation systems, specifically instrument tracking and signal transmission technologies for surgical and diagnostic procedures, with expertise in spread spectrum communication, signal processing, and medical device tracking
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with advanced knowledge of signal transmission, communication protocols, embedded systems, and navigation technologies for medical instruments, typically holding a Master's or PhD in biomedical engineering or electrical engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's environmental adaptations represent predictable variations of the source patent's core navigation system technology, applying known signal transmission and communication techniques to specialized contexts with standard engineering modifications that do not require inventive complexity.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,267 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for navigation |
| Assignee(s) | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. |