Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Fiducial Markers for Industry-Agnostic Tracking and Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11857274_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Fiducial Markers for Industry-Agnostic Tracking and Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857274_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857274_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. 11,857,274.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages fiducial markers to enable accurate tracking and monitoring in diverse industries, including livestock, agriculture, logistics, sports, and autonomous vehicles.

Background and Problem Solved

Current tracking and monitoring systems in various industries face limitations in terms of accuracy, reliability, and scalability. The original patent on medical instruments with fiducial markers provides a foundation for addressing these limitations by applying the core technology to new use cases.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves the integration of fiducial markers into wearable devices, farming equipment, packages, athletes' gear, and autonomous vehicles. These markers enable the tracking of movement and location, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimization in respective industries. The system consists of a computer platform that receives and processes data from the markers, providing real-time insights and analytics.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of fiducial markers, extending their use beyond medical instruments to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of fiducial markers to transform tracking and monitoring in these industries, and in developing systems that effectively integrate and leverage these markers.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of markers, such as RFID or QR codes, or integrating markers with existing tracking systems. Variations may involve adapting the system for use in other industries, such as construction or manufacturing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including livestock management, precision agriculture, logistics, sports analytics, and autonomous vehicle navigation. The market for tracking and monitoring solutions is expected to grow substantially, driven by the need for increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/10
A A61 A61B2034/107
A A61 A61B2034/2068
G G06 G06F3/011

Field of Art

Medical imaging, tracking systems, and marker technologies with expertise in computer-assisted location and identification techniques across multiple domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in computer vision, sensor technologies, and signal processing, capable of understanding marker-based tracking systems and cross-domain technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize the fundamental principles of fiducial marker tracking from the medical instrument patent are directly transferable to other tracking domains. The core technical concept of using coded markers for precise location and identification remains consistent across industries. The PTD demonstrates that the marker tracking methodology is a generalized solution applicable beyond surgical instruments to diverse tracking scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hamming code-based fiducial markers with error tolerance on a physical instrument
PTD Variation
Applying fiducial marker tracking to livestock, farming equipment, packages, and autonomous vehicles
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using robust identification markers can be predictably extended to tracking problems in other domains with minimal technical modification
Source Patent Element
Code platform with multiple code regions for precise identification
PTD Variation
Computer system receiving and processing location data from markers across different industries
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing marker processing techniques to create generalized tracking infrastructure
Source Patent Element
Visual contrast between marker regions to enhance readability
PTD Variation
High-contrast fiducial markers integrated into wearable devices and equipment for improved tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Design choice involving known marker visibility principles applied to new tracking contexts
Source Patent Element
Instrument with coded regions for precise spatial referencing
PTD Variation
Real-time analytics and movement tracking across sports, logistics, and autonomous vehicle domains
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of marker-based spatial referencing to provide data-driven insights in multiple industries
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857274's disclosure of fiducial marker technologies, the present publication demonstrates that applying marker-based tracking systems to diverse industrial contexts would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The technical variations represent predictable adaptations of established marker identification and tracking methodologies across different technological domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,274
TitleMedical instrument with fiducial markers
Assignee(s)Medivis, Inc.