Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Synergistic Markerless Navigation System

Publication ID: 24-11857271_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Markerless Navigation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857271_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857271_0008_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

A novel markerless navigation system integrating AI computer vision, IoT sensors, blockchain, and decentralized processing for enhanced accuracy, security, and real-time tracking during surgical procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Markerless navigation using AI computer vision,' provided a foundation for accurate, real-time surgical navigation. However, it had limitations in terms of data security, real-time processing, and adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and secure system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic markerless navigation system comprises a blockchain-based data storage module for secure storage of patient data, a decentralized AI processing module for real-time tracking of the object of interest, and IoT sensors for real-time monitoring. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms for adaptive tracking and a hybrid AI-IoT platform for real-time data processing. Additionally, a blockchain-based authentication module ensures secure access to patient data, and a decentralized AI processing module enables real-time tracking. The system can be integrated with a blockchain-based supply chain management module for secure tracking of surgical tools and implants.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of AI computer vision, IoT sensors, blockchain, and decentralized processing, which provides a more secure, accurate, and adaptive system for markerless navigation during surgical procedures. The inventive step is the combination of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating new materials or advanced computer vision techniques to further enhance accuracy and adaptability. Variations could include implementing the system in different surgical specialties or using the technology for non-surgical applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic markerless navigation system has significant commercial potential in the medical technology industry, particularly in robotic-assisted surgery and surgical navigation. The system's enhanced accuracy, security, and adaptability make it an attractive solution for hospitals and surgical centers seeking to improve surgical outcomes and reduce costs.

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

Medical robotics and computer vision systems for surgical navigation, involving AI-powered image processing, tracking technologies, and advanced sensor integration across medical informatics and computer science domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A multidisciplinary professional with expertise in medical imaging, machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and healthcare informatics, possessing advanced degrees and practical experience in developing surgical navigation technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating blockchain, IoT sensors, and decentralized AI processing represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's markerless navigation framework. The core tracking methodology remains consistent, with the PTD merely introducing additional layers of data management and processing security. These technological enhancements represent incremental improvements using known techniques within the surgical navigation domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Markerless tracking of surgical objects using computer vision
PTD Variation
Adding blockchain-based data storage and authentication modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management is a known technique in medical technologies, representing a predictable solution to enhance patient data protection
Source Patent Element
AI-powered image segmentation for object tracking
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT sensors for real-time monitoring and machine learning adaptive tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing tracking accuracy through additional sensor inputs is a standard design optimization approach in computer vision systems
Source Patent Element
Light beam projection for object contour identification
PTD Variation
Implementing decentralized AI processing for distributed computational analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Distributed computing techniques are well-established for improving computational efficiency and scalability in complex imaging systems
Source Patent Element
Surgical navigation using computer vision techniques
PTD Variation
Creating a hybrid AI-IoT platform for integrated data processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining AI and IoT technologies represents a logical progression in developing more sophisticated tracking and monitoring systems
Source Patent Element
Tracking surgical tools and body parts during procedures
PTD Variation
Adding blockchain-based supply chain management for surgical tool tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing provenance and tracking technologies is a predictable extension of existing navigation system capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857271 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The proposed system represents a straightforward combination of known techniques in medical navigation, computer vision, and distributed computing technologies, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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