Adaptive Ultrasound Image Processing for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857371_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Ultrasound Image Processing for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857371_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857371_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. 11,857,371.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel approach to ultrasound image processing tailored for specific, high-stakes environments such as high-security facilities, disaster relief operations, extreme weather conditions, and remote areas with limited network connectivity.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for efficient ultrasound image processing, but it did not consider the unique challenges and requirements of niche environments. This inventive concept adapts the original method to overcome the limitations of operating in these specialized contexts, ensuring accurate measurement information and reliable system operation.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a range of adaptations to the original ultrasound image processing method, including secure authentication modules, environmental factor adjustments, weather-resistant housings, and local storage and synchronization modules. These specialized components enable the system to operate effectively in high-security environments, respond to the demands of disaster relief operations, withstand extreme weather conditions, and function in remote areas with limited network connectivity.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel components and adaptations that significantly depart from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the tailored solutions for specific niche environments, which were not anticipated by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating artificial intelligence for real-time environmental factor analysis, incorporating advanced encryption methods for secure data transmission, or developing specialized probes for extreme weather conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. The targeted markets include high-security facilities, emergency response organizations, and companies operating in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/467
A A61 A61B8/461
A A61 A61B8/469
A A61 A61B8/5207
A A61 A61B8/5215
A A61 A61B8/5223
G G06 G06F3/0484
G G06 G06F3/0488
G G06 G06F3/04845
G G06 G06F3/04886
A A61 A61B8/4405
A A61 A61B8/46
A A61 A61B8/465
A A61 A61B8/5292
G G06 G06F2203/04804
G G06 G06T7/0012

Field of Art

Medical ultrasound imaging systems with advanced user interface and measurement techniques, focusing on interactive image processing, measurement tools, and specialized diagnostic equipment adaptations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical imaging specialist with expertise in ultrasound technology, user interface design, signal processing, and medical device adaptations, holding advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or related fields

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core ultrasound measurement interface technology by applying known adaptation strategies to specific environmental contexts. The disclosed modifications represent standard engineering approaches to extending medical imaging technology into specialized operational environments. The variations primarily involve adding authentication, environmental compensation, and connectivity modules to an existing ultrasound measurement interface framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ultrasound apparatus with adjustable measuring points and touch-based user interface
PTD Variation
Adding secure authentication module before accessing measurement information
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing user authentication in medical imaging systems is a known technique for protecting sensitive patient data, representing a predictable security enhancement
Source Patent Element
Dynamic measurement point positioning based on user touch inputs
PTD Variation
Incorporating environmental factor analysis to adjust measurement information
Obviousness Reasoning
Compensating for external environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach in precision measurement systems, particularly in medical diagnostic equipment
Source Patent Element
Ultrasound image processing method with configurable measurement interfaces
PTD Variation
Developing weather-resistant housing and temperature-controlled probe design
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical devices for extreme environments is a routine engineering challenge with finite, predictable solution strategies
Source Patent Element
User-interactive measurement point configuration system
PTD Variation
Implementing local storage and network synchronization modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating offline data storage and synchronization mechanisms is a standard solution for improving medical device reliability in connectivity-limited environments
Source Patent Element
Touch-based measurement interface with adjustable reference points
PTD Variation
Integrating artificial intelligence for real-time environmental analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning techniques to enhance measurement accuracy represents an obvious technological progression in precision medical imaging systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857371 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine engineering adaptations. The disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of existing ultrasound measurement interface technologies, applying known techniques to specialized environmental contexts without requiring inventive complexity.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,371
TitleUltrasound method and apparatus for processing ultrasound image to obtain measurement information of an object in the ultrasound image
Assignee(s)SAMSUNG MEDISON CO. LTD.