Multi-Industry Inspection and Monitoring System using Angiography Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857354_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Inspection and Monitoring System using Angiography Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857354_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857354_0002_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. 11,857,354.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system leveraging angiography technology to inspect and monitor various industries, including water quality, wind turbine blades, building structures, soil erosion, and oil pipelines, enabling real-time detection of defects, pollution, and structural weaknesses.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Angiographic examination method for a vascular system', is limited to medical applications. However, the core technology of angiography can be applied to other industries, addressing the need for efficient and accurate inspection and monitoring methods in these fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises an X-ray emitter and an X-ray image detector attached to a robotic arm, generating a 3D volume of the target object and overlaying it with real-time fluoroscopy images. This enables the detection of defects, pollution, and structural weaknesses in various industries. The system can be adapted for different applications by modifying the robotic arm's movement and the X-ray emitter's energy output.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of angiography technology to non-medical industries, leveraging the core technology's strengths in 3D imaging and real-time fluoroscopy. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the technology to address specific problems in these industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments include using different types of radiation sources, such as gamma rays or neutron beams, or incorporating additional sensors, like acoustic or optical sensors, to enhance the system's capabilities. Variations may include using the system for inspecting other types of infrastructure, such as bridges or dams.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, renewable energy, construction, and oil and gas. The system can help reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve safety in these industries, making it an attractive solution for companies and governments alike.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B6/12
A A61 A61B6/03
A A61 A61B6/4441
A A61 A61B6/463
A A61 A61B6/504
A A61 A61B6/5235
G G06 G06T7/30
A A61 A61B6/4458
A A61 A61B6/481
A A61 A61B6/487
A A61 A61B6/5223
G G06 G06T2207/10081
G G06 G06T2207/30101

Field of Art

Medical imaging and industrial inspection technologies involving X-ray tomography, 3D volumetric imaging, and robotic positioning systems with a focus on diagnostic and non-destructive evaluation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with expertise in medical imaging, robotics, and industrial inspection, possessing advanced knowledge of X-ray imaging systems, 3D reconstruction techniques, and cross-domain technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core angiographic imaging technology disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to alternative industrial inspection scenarios by modifying the robotic positioning system, radiation source, and image processing algorithms. The fundamental principles of 3D volumetric imaging and real-time fluoroscopy are transferable across different technical domains, making the PTD's variations predictable extensions of existing technological capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
X-ray emitter and image detector attached to a C-arm for medical imaging
PTD Variation
Adapting the X-ray system to industrial inspection of wind turbine blades, pipelines, and infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that non-destructive X-ray imaging techniques are universally applicable across multiple domains, with minor adjustments to radiation parameters and positioning systems
Source Patent Element
3D volume data set generation from CT angiography
PTD Variation
Generating 3D volumes of industrial structures like riverbeds, building frameworks, and soil surfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental image reconstruction algorithms are transferable, with predictable modifications to accommodate different subject geometries
Source Patent Element
Generating 2D polygon lines to track medical instrument positions
PTD Variation
Using similar polygon line tracking to detect defects and structural changes in non-medical contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Image analysis techniques for tracking linear features are consistent across imaging domains, representing a known technique for extending technological applications
Source Patent Element
Robotic positioning system for precise imaging
PTD Variation
Modifying robotic arm configurations to inspect different industrial environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Robotic positioning is a well-established technique with predictable adaptations for different inspection scenarios
Source Patent Element
Real-time fluoroscopy for medical imaging
PTD Variation
Applying real-time fluoroscopy techniques to monitor industrial processes and structural changes
Obviousness Reasoning
The core imaging principles are universally applicable, with minor domain-specific parameter adjustments
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857354's disclosure of angiographic imaging techniques, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the extension of X-ray tomography and 3D imaging technologies to industrial inspection contexts to be an obvious variation, rendering potential claims to such adaptations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 due to the predictable application of known imaging methodologies across technical domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,354
TitleAngiographic examination method for a vascular system
Assignee(s)Siemens Healthcare Limited