Adaptive Synthetic Breast Tissue Imaging for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857358_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Synthetic Breast Tissue Imaging for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857358_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857358_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. 11,857,358.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A system and method for generating synthetic breast tissue images tailored to specific, niche environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude or high-radiation settings, ensuring accurate diagnoses in challenging conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a system and method for synthetic breast tissue image generation by high-density element suppression. However, this invention was limited to general breast imaging techniques. The new inventive concept addresses the need for adaptable, specialized solutions for unique operational environments, where traditional breast imaging systems may not be effective or reliable.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a system and method for generating synthetic breast tissue images in specialized environments. This system includes a secure, portable, weather-resistant, low-power, or radiation-hardened image processor, depending on the environment, which receives encrypted, damaged, degraded, limited-resolution, or high-radiation image data. The image processor generates synthetic breast tissue images with enhanced high-density element suppression, ensuring accurate diagnoses in challenging conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel, non-obvious adaptations of the original patent's system and method to address the specific challenges of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude or high-radiation environments. These adaptations include the use of secure, portable, weather-resistant, low-power, or radiation-hardened image processors, as well as tailored image processing algorithms to ensure accurate diagnoses in these unique settings.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms to enhance image processing, integration with wearable or portable medical devices, or adaptation to other medical imaging modalities, such as MRI or CT scans.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in niche markets such as high-security medical facilities, disaster relief organizations, and remote or resource-constrained healthcare providers. The system and method could also be marketed to medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and research institutions, providing a competitive edge in the development of specialized medical imaging solutions.

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

Field of Art

Medical imaging, specifically breast tissue tomosynthesis and synthetic image generation, involving digital x-ray processing, image reconstruction, and advanced medical diagnostic imaging techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced training in medical imaging, digital signal processing, computer vision, and radiological image reconstruction techniques, holding at least a master's degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, or related computational imaging disciplines

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's core image processing methodology can be readily adapted to specialized environmental contexts by applying standard engineering design modifications. The fundamental synthetic image generation technique remains consistent, with environmental adaptations representing predictable variations in image processor configuration and input handling. These modifications represent straightforward extensions of the original patent's core technological framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Image processor generating synthetic 2D and 3D breast tissue images from multiple projection angles
PTD Variation
Implementing secure, weather-resistant, or radiation-hardened image processors for generating synthetic images in specialized environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying hardware robustness is a predictable design choice for extending medical imaging technology to challenging operational contexts, representing a known engineering adaptation
Source Patent Element
High-density element suppression and enhancement processing techniques
PTD Variation
Applying image processing algorithms to encrypted, damaged, or limited-resolution image data inputs
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting signal processing algorithms to handle variable input conditions represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach with foreseeable technical solutions
Source Patent Element
X-ray image acquisition system generating multiple projection images
PTD Variation
Integrating portable or low-power x-ray acquisition components for remote or resource-constrained medical environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturization and power efficiency are well-established engineering techniques for extending medical diagnostic technologies to challenging deployment scenarios
Source Patent Element
Digital image processing method for breast tissue visualization
PTD Variation
Incorporating artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms to enhance image processing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to medical image processing represents a known technological evolution with predictable performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Computer-implemented method for generating synthetic breast tissue images
PTD Variation
Extending image generation techniques to alternative medical imaging modalities like MRI or CT scans
Obviousness Reasoning
Cross-modality image processing techniques are well-understood by skilled practitioners, representing a logical technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857358, a person having ordinary skill in medical imaging would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable technical adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation. The disclosed environmental and algorithmic modifications constitute routine engineering design choices that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to implement synthetic breast tissue imaging in diverse operational contexts.

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.