Adaptive Non-Invasive Optical Detection Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857316_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Non-Invasive Optical Detection Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857316_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857316_0004_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. 11,857,316.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts non-invasive optical detection systems for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, enhancing their performance and reliability in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and search and rescue scenarios.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional non-invasive optical detection systems face limitations in certain environments, such as high-security areas, disaster relief operations, or extreme weather conditions. These limitations include increased background noise, reduced signal-to-noise ratio, and compromised system integrity. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized adaptations to the original non-invasive optical detection system, enabling its effective operation in these unique environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept incorporates acoustic assemblies and interferometers specifically designed for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and search and rescue environments. The acoustic assemblies are adapted to reject light that intersects the optical masking zone due to its interaction with the ultrasound, ensuring secure and trusted light sources. The interferometers are configured to filter out unwanted light, minimizing background noise and increasing the signal-to-noise ratio of the detected optical parameters. Additionally, the systems are designed to be portable, ruggedized, and weather-resistant, ensuring reliable operation in challenging conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations to the original non-invasive optical detection system, specifically designed for specialized environments. These adaptations include the use of secure and trusted light sources, optimized acoustic assemblies, and customized interferometers, which provide a significant improvement in system performance and reliability in these unique environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the acoustic assembly design, such as using different ultrasound frequencies or patterns, or incorporating additional security features, such as encryption or secure data transmission protocols. Other variations may involve adapting the interferometer design for specific operational environments, such as high-altitude or extreme weather conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security and surveillance, disaster relief and emergency response, environmental monitoring, aerospace, and search and rescue operations. The adapted systems can provide enhanced performance, reliability, and security in these specialized environments, offering a competitive advantage in the market.

Field of Art

Biomedical optical imaging and non-invasive detection systems, specifically focused on optical parameter measurement in scattering media like human tissue, requiring expertise in optics, ultrasound techniques, interferometry, and signal processing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or optical systems specialist with advanced degree, experienced in designing non-invasive detection systems, familiar with optical masking techniques, interferometric signal extraction, and adaptive sensing technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's core optical detection methodology provides a fundamental framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying standard engineering design principles. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original system's core technological approach, involving routine modifications to enhance performance in specific operational contexts. These adaptations primarily involve configuring known components like acoustic assemblies and interferometers to address environmental constraints, which would be considered standard problem-solving within the technical domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Acoustic assembly creating optical masking zone in a scattering medium
PTD Variation
Adapting acoustic assembly to reject intersecting light and minimize background noise in high-security or disaster relief environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying light rejection characteristics represents a predictable design optimization using known signal processing techniques, achievable through standard acoustic and optical filtering methods
Source Patent Element
Interferometer delivering sample light into scattering medium
PTD Variation
Configuring interferometer to filter light from authorized sources and increase signal-to-noise ratio
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing source authentication and signal enhancement are well-established techniques in optical detection systems, representing a straightforward application of known signal processing principles
Source Patent Element
Non-invasive optical detection in anatomical structures
PTD Variation
Adapting system for high-altitude, extreme weather, and search and rescue environments with ruggedized, portable design
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through mechanical and electronic design modifications is a routine engineering task, involving standard techniques for improving system reliability and operational range
Source Patent Element
Detecting physiologically-dependent optical parameters
PTD Variation
Maintaining core optical parameter detection while adding specialized environmental filtering and security mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Preserving fundamental detection methodology while adding contextual enhancements represents a standard approach to extending technological capabilities in specialized domains
Source Patent Element
Ultrasound-based optical masking technique
PTD Variation
Implementing variable ultrasound frequencies and patterns for different operational environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting ultrasound characteristics is a predictable design variation that a skilled practitioner would recognize as an obvious method of optimizing system performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857316, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable adaptations of known non-invasive optical detection methodologies to specialized environmental contexts. The disclosed variations involve routine engineering modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, and therefore constitute anticipatory prior art for potential patent claims in related technological domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,316
TitleNon-invasive optical detection system and method
Assignee(s)HI LLC