Adaptive Navigation System for Diverse Industries
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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
| 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 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
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,267 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for navigation |
| Assignee(s) | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. |