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Enhanced Optical Measurement Systems with Synergistic Combinations

Publication ID: 24-11857348_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Optical Measurement Systems with Synergistic Combinations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857348_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857348_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. 11,857,348.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept integrates the patented techniques for determining timing uncertainty in optical measurement systems with distinct technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create more powerful and accurate systems for detecting neural activity in turbid media.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the challenge of detecting neural activity in turbid media by proposing techniques for determining timing uncertainty in optical measurement systems. However, the patent's limitations included the need for more accurate and secure data storage and processing. This inventive concept solves this problem by combining the patented techniques with synergistic technologies to create more powerful systems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises systems and methods that integrate the patented techniques with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials. For instance, one embodiment includes a photodetector array with individual photodetectors having timing uncertainty, a blockchain-based secure data storage module, and a processing unit configured to compensate for the timing uncertainty and store the compensated data in the blockchain module. Another embodiment involves using a machine learning algorithm to analyze the response of a component to a signal and generate a characterization of the timing uncertainty based on the analysis.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of the patented techniques with distinct technologies, providing an inventive step beyond the original patent. Specifically, the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials enables more accurate, secure, and comprehensive detection of neural activity in turbid media.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different AI algorithms, IoT-enabled sensor modules, or novel materials for the photodetector array. Additionally, the inventive concept could be adapted for various applications beyond neural activity detection, such as medical imaging or brain-computer interfacing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced optical measurement systems with synergistic combinations have significant commercial potential in the medical diagnostics, neuroengineering, and consumer-related applications markets. The ability to accurately detect neural activity in turbid media could lead to breakthroughs in medical research, diagnostics, and treatment.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B5/7214
A A61 A61B5/0082
A A61 A61B5/6803
A A61 A61B2562/0238
A A61 A61B2562/046
A A61 A61B2576/026

Field of Art

Biomedical optical measurement systems, neural activity detection, and precision timing technologies, with expertise in time-to-digital conversion, signal processing, and advanced sensor technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced degrees in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or physics, possessing deep knowledge of optical measurement techniques, signal processing algorithms, and neural activity detection methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with the source patent's timing uncertainty compensation techniques represents a predictable combination of known technologies in the field of neural activity measurement. The PTD's variations leverage standard engineering approaches to extend the original patent's core concepts by adding data management, machine learning analysis, and enhanced sensor integration. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance optical measurement system performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Time-to-digital converter (TDC) with timing uncertainty compensation mechanism
PTD Variation
AI-powered processing unit analyzing photodetector outputs and compensating for timing uncertainty
Obviousness Reasoning
Machine learning techniques for signal processing are well-established in optical measurement systems, representing a predictable application of known AI techniques to improve measurement accuracy
Source Patent Element
Signal generator configured to apply signals to optical measurement system components
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor module integrating data from multiple components and compensating for timing variations
Obviousness Reasoning
Networked sensor integration is a standard engineering approach for expanding measurement system capabilities, with predictable results in improving data collection and processing
Source Patent Element
Photodetector array with component-level timing uncertainty
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage module for storing compensated measurement data
Obviousness Reasoning
Secure data management techniques are commonly applied to scientific measurement systems, representing a straightforward extension of existing data handling practices
Source Patent Element
Optical measurement system for detecting neural activity in turbid media
PTD Variation
Novel material-based photodetector array integrated with IoT sensor modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science innovations and sensor integration are routine approaches for incrementally improving measurement system performance, following predictable engineering design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857348 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed combinations of AI, blockchain, IoT, and novel materials with optical measurement system technologies to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental improvements represent predictable applications of known techniques to enhance neural activity detection systems, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,348
TitleTechniques for determining a timing uncertainty of a component of an optical measurement system
Assignee(s)HI LLC