Adaptive Navigation System for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857267_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Navigation System for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857267_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857267_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. 11,857,267.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the core technology of the original navigation system to enable accurate tracking and navigation in various industries, including agriculture, livestock monitoring, underwater exploration, inventory management, and environmental pollution monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original navigation system was limited to medical procedures, but the new inventive concept addresses the need for precise navigation and tracking in diverse industries. The problem of inaccuracy and inefficiency in these industries is solved by applying the spread spectrum signal technology to these new use cases.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept consists of a navigation module, a transmitter, a receiver, and a tracking module. The navigation module generates a spread spectrum signal, which is transmitted to the receiver module. The tracking module evaluates the sensed signal to determine the pose of the tracked object, whether it be agricultural equipment, livestock, underwater vehicles, inventory, or environmental pollutants. The system can be adapted to various industries by modifying the transmitter, receiver, and tracking module configurations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the spread spectrum signal technology to diverse industries, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in these industries, such as tracking agricultural equipment in vast fields or monitoring environmental pollutants in complex ecosystems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of spread spectrum signals, modifying the transmitter and receiver configurations for specific industries, or integrating the system with existing infrastructure. Variations could include using the system for tracking people, vehicles, or other objects in various environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, livestock monitoring, underwater exploration, inventory management, and environmental pollution monitoring. The system could be marketed as a customizable solution for industries requiring accurate tracking and navigation, offering improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced decision-making capabilities.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B2034/2051
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2560/0223

Field of Art

Medical and navigation systems involving signal processing, tracking, and positioning technologies, with expertise in spread spectrum signal generation, transmission, and interpretation across medical, industrial, and environmental monitoring contexts

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced degrees in electrical engineering, signal processing, or biomedical engineering, possessing knowledge of wireless communication protocols, sensor integration, and adaptive tracking systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the core spread spectrum signal technology from the source patent can be readily adapted to different tracking and navigation contexts by modifying transmitter, receiver, and signal processing configurations. The fundamental signal generation and tracking methodology remains consistent across different application domains, with variations primarily involving sensor and interface design. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original navigation system's core technological principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Spread spectrum signal generation with binary pseudo noise signal for navigation
PTD Variation
Applying identical signal generation technique to agricultural equipment tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring a known signal processing technique to a new domain represents a predictable variation with expected results in tracking and positioning
Source Patent Element
Controller-based signal transmission and tracking evaluation
PTD Variation
Adapting controller functionality to evaluate livestock movement signals
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying signal processing algorithms for different tracking targets is a routine design modification within a PHOSITA's capabilities
Source Patent Element
Wired and wireless signal transmission between controller, transmitter, and receiver
PTD Variation
Extending transmission methodology to underwater exploration and environmental monitoring scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Signal transmission principles remain consistent, with environmental adaptation representing a straightforward engineering optimization
Source Patent Element
Pose determination through spread spectrum signal sensing
PTD Variation
Implementing identical pose evaluation technique for inventory tracking in warehouse environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating positioning algorithms across different spatial contexts represents a known and predictable technological adaptation
Source Patent Element
Electronic component-based signal processing
PTD Variation
Configuring receiver and tracking modules for diverse industry-specific requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Reconfiguring electronic components to suit specific tracking needs is a standard engineering practice with predictable outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions of the technological principles established in US Patent 11857267, involving routine modifications to signal processing, transmission, and tracking methodologies across diverse application domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,267
TitleSystem and method for navigation
Assignee(s)Medtronic Navigation, Inc.