System and Method for Detecting Internal Objects in High-Risk Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for detecting asymmetrically positioned internal objects in bodies, adapted for high-security needs, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and method for detecting internal objects in bodies. However, the original patent did not address the challenges of detecting internal objects in high-risk environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief zones, or extreme weather conditions. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing specialized variations and niche solutions for these specific environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a microwave signal generator, a plurality of antennas positioned in a high-security enclosure, and a processing unit configured to analyze microwave signals received from the plurality of antennas and detect the internal object based on differences in the received signals. The high-security enclosure is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. Alternatively, the antennas can be positioned in a disaster relief zone, a high-temperature environment, or a high-humidity environment. The system can also be implemented on a wearable device or a portable device designed for use in extreme weather conditions or disaster relief situations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the concept of adapting the original patent's system and method for detecting internal objects in high-risk environments, which is a novel and non-obvious extension of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the specific design and configuration of the system and method to operate effectively in these challenging environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Other embodiments of the inventive concept could include adapting the system and method for use in other high-risk environments, such as explosive environments or areas with high levels of electromagnetic interference. The system and method could also be modified to detect internal objects in non-human bodies, such as animals or objects.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, security, and disaster relief. The system and method could be used in high-security facilities, such as prisons or military bases, to detect internal objects on individuals. In disaster relief situations, the system and method could be used to quickly and non-invasively detect internal injuries or objects on individuals. The wearable device or portable device embodiments could be marketed to individuals working in extreme weather conditions or high-risk environments.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and security imaging technologies, specifically microwave-based object detection systems with a focus on non-invasive diagnostic and detection techniques involving signal processing and antenna array configurations
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An electrical engineer or biomedical engineer with expertise in signal processing, microwave sensing technologies, antenna design, and experience in developing non-invasive detection systems with advanced signal analysis capabilities
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting the source patent's microwave detection system to high-risk environments represents a straightforward extension of the original technological concept. The core signal detection methodology remains fundamentally unchanged, with modifications primarily involving environmental adaptation and deployment context. The technical principles of asymmetric signal analysis and internal object detection are directly transferable across different operational scenarios.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,305 |
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| Title | System and method for detecting an assymetrically positioned internal object in a body |
| Assignee(s) | MEDFIELD DIAGNOSTICS AB |