AI-Powered Computer Vision for Diverse Industry Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857271_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Computer Vision for Diverse Industry Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857271_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857271_0002_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. 11,857,271.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of markerless navigation using AI computer vision to tackle complex problems in various industries, including agriculture, livestock management, environmental monitoring, and underwater exploration.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, focused on robotic-assisted surgery, demonstrated the effectiveness of AI-powered computer vision for markerless navigation. However, this technology has broader applications beyond healthcare. The inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying its core principles to new industries, solving problems such as inefficient crop monitoring, suboptimal livestock feeding, and ineffective environmental monitoring.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of systems and methods that utilize AI-powered computer vision for various industry applications. For instance, in agriculture, the technology can be used for autonomous crop monitoring, identifying crop characteristics and guiding agricultural equipment accordingly. In livestock management, AI-powered computer vision can analyze livestock behavior and generate personalized feeding recommendations. Similarly, the technology can be applied to environmental monitoring, tracking and predicting wildfires, and monitoring urban air quality. In underwater exploration, AI-based computer vision can identify marine life and underwater structures, guiding underwater vehicles.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the original patent's technology, which are non-obvious and unexpected. The inventive concept's value lies in its ability to adapt the core technology to diverse industries, solving complex problems and creating new opportunities.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the integration of additional sensors, such as lidar or radar, to enhance the accuracy of the AI-powered computer vision. Variations could also involve the use of different AI algorithms or machine learning models to improve the system's performance in specific industries.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, livestock management, environmental monitoring, and underwater exploration. The market for AI-powered computer vision solutions is expected to grow substantially, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and accurate solutions in these industries.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B90/39
G G06 G06N3/08
G G06 G06T7/10
G G06 G06T7/74
A A61 A61B2034/2057
A A61 A61B2034/2065
A A61 A61B2090/3945
A A61 A61B2090/3983
G G06 G06T2207/20081
G G06 G06T2207/20084

Field of Art

Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotic Navigation Systems with expertise in image processing, pattern recognition, and multi-domain sensor integration across medical, industrial, and environmental applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled professional with advanced degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, or robotics, possessing deep knowledge of AI algorithms, computer vision techniques, sensor fusion, and cross-domain technological adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's core AI computer vision tracking technology as fundamentally adaptable across multiple domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original markerless navigation technique by applying identical pattern recognition and tracking principles to different contextual environments. The technical core remains consistent: AI-powered image segmentation, pattern analysis, and autonomous navigation, merely shifting the specific application context.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Computer vision method for tracking objects using light beam projection and image segmentation
PTD Variation
Applying identical computer vision tracking to agricultural equipment guidance and crop monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known computer vision technique to solve domain-specific tracking and navigation problems, representing a standard design adaptation
Source Patent Element
AI-powered image segmentation for identifying object contours
PTD Variation
Using identical segmentation techniques to identify marine life and underwater structures
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring computer vision segmentation algorithms across domains represents a routine technological extension with expected, consistent performance
Source Patent Element
Robotic navigation using real-time three-dimensional tracking
PTD Variation
Implementing similar navigation principles for autonomous underwater vehicle guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established robotic navigation principles to a new environmental context constitutes an obvious technological translation
Source Patent Element
Pattern recognition using light beam projection techniques
PTD Variation
Detecting early wildfire signs through AI-enabled camera pattern analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending pattern recognition from surgical to environmental monitoring represents a straightforward technological adaptation with predictable outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857271's comprehensive AI computer vision disclosure, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed technological variations represent obvious extensions readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The disclosed methods constitute prima facie obviousness by applying known tracking and segmentation techniques across diverse technological domains through routine design modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,271
TitleMarkerless navigation using AI computer vision