Applying High-Density Element Suppression to Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857358_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Applying High-Density Element Suppression to Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857358_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857358_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. 11,857,358.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of high-density element suppression to tackle novel applications in agriculture, dentistry, marine biology, urban planning, and climate monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the issue of high-density elements obstructing breast imaging. However, this limitation can be overcome by applying the same technology to other fields, where high-density elements hinder image analysis and interpretation. This inventive concept solves the problem of inefficient image processing in diverse industries.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a high-density element suppression module, a synthetic image generator, and a machine learning model. In agriculture, the module filters out soil and rock features from aerial images, enabling accurate crop growth monitoring. In dentistry, high-density elements are suppressed from dental X-ray images to create personalized 3D models of dental structures. Similarly, the technology is applied to marine biology, urban planning, and climate monitoring, respectively, to generate detailed images and predict outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce an unprecedented application of high-density element suppression to diverse industries, demonstrating a non-obvious extension of the original patent's core technology.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments include using the high-density element suppression module in conjunction with other image processing techniques, such as edge detection or segmentation. Variations of the inventive concept could involve integrating the technology with existing software platforms or developing new hardware components.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. The technology can be licensed to companies operating in these fields, enabling them to improve their image analysis capabilities and make data-driven decisions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B6/5258
A A61 A61B6/461
A A61 A61B6/502
G G06 G06T11/008
G G06 G06T2207/10116
G G06 G06T2207/30068

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,358
TitleSystem and method for synthetic breast tissue image generation by high density element suppression
Assignee(s)Hologic, Inc.