Guided Diffuse Optical Tomography for Diverse Industrial Applications

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of guided diffuse optical tomography to address critical problems in various industries, including agriculture, livestock health, wound management, and food safety.

The original patent focused on optimizing functional images of a lesion region using guided diffuse optical tomography. However, the technology's potential extends beyond medical imaging. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying the core technology to diverse industrial applications, where it can provide critical insights and solutions.

The inventive concept involves adapting the guided diffuse optical tomography system to detect and analyze various parameters in different industries. For instance, in agriculture, the system can detect water stress and nutrient deficiencies in plants, enabling optimized irrigation and fertilization. In livestock health, it can track changes in hemoglobin concentrations and oxygenation levels to detect diseases. In wound management, it can non-invasively monitor tissue oxygenation and hemoglobin concentrations to optimize treatment. In food safety, it can identify contaminants by analyzing changes in optical properties and hemoglobin concentrations.

The new claims introduce novel applications of guided diffuse optical tomography, which are non-obvious and unexpected in light of the original patent. The inventive step lies in recognizing the technology's potential in diverse industries and adapting it to address specific challenges in each field.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different wavelengths, sensor configurations, or data analysis techniques. Variations could also involve integrating the guided diffuse optical tomography system with other technologies, such as machine learning or IoT devices, to enhance its capabilities and applicability.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, livestock health, wound management, and food safety. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to improve crop yields, disease detection, wound care, and food quality control.