Specialized Ultrasound Imaging Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857372_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Ultrasound Imaging Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857372_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857372_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. 11,857,372.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept adapts the graphical user interface with filter for ultrasound image presets to cater to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, including high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, underwater, and search and rescue operations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent provides a system and method for configuring an ultrasound system with imaging parameter values. However, the existing system may not be suitable for specialized environments that require tailored solutions. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing customized ultrasound imaging systems for niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a range of specialized ultrasound imaging systems, each designed to operate in a specific environment. For high-security needs, the system includes advanced encryption and secure display devices. For disaster relief, the system operates in low-power mode and transmits data to a remote processing device. For extreme weather conditions, the system includes advanced noise reduction algorithms and operates in extreme temperatures. For underwater imaging, the system is configured to operate underwater and transmits data to a remote processing device. For search and rescue operations, the system includes advanced image processing algorithms and operates in a portable and ruggedized housing.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original graphical user interface with filter for ultrasound image presets to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. These adaptations provide customized solutions that address the limitations of the original patent and offer improved performance and functionality in their respective environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include customized ultrasound imaging systems for other niche environments, such as space exploration, industrial inspection, or veterinary medicine. Variations could also include different encryption protocols, noise reduction algorithms, or image processing techniques tailored to specific environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, search and rescue, and industrial inspection. The customized ultrasound imaging systems could be marketed to organizations operating in specialized environments, providing them with tailored solutions that address their specific needs and challenges.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/469
A A61 A61B8/0866
A A61 A61B8/0891
A A61 A61B8/4483
A A61 A61B8/465
A A61 A61B8/54
A A61 A61B8/56
A A61 A61B8/585
G G06 G06F3/0482
G G06 G06F3/04847

Field of Art

Medical ultrasound imaging systems with mobile device interfaces, focusing on graphical user interfaces, preset configuration, and specialized imaging environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in ultrasound technology, mobile computing, signal processing, and adaptive imaging systems, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of practical experience in medical device design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's flexible ultrasound preset system inherently supports environment-specific adaptations. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of existing ultrasound imaging technology by applying known engineering techniques to customize imaging performance for specific operational contexts. The modifications represent standard design choices that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize ultrasound systems for unique deployment scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Configurable ultrasound imaging presets with different parameter sets
PTD Variation
Specialized presets for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, underwater, and search and rescue environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying preset parameters to suit specific environmental conditions is a routine engineering optimization using known signal processing techniques
Source Patent Element
Smartphone/tablet interface for ultrasound device configuration
PTD Variation
Remote processing and secure data transmission across specialized environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending mobile device interfaces to support remote data processing is a predictable technological progression using standard wireless communication protocols
Source Patent Element
Graphical user interface with preset menu selection
PTD Variation
Advanced encryption and secure display mechanisms for high-security imaging
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional security layers in medical imaging interfaces represents a standard design choice addressing known privacy and data protection requirements
Source Patent Element
Ultrasound imaging parameter configuration
PTD Variation
Noise reduction algorithms and temperature-resistant imaging systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting signal processing techniques to handle environmental variations is a predictable engineering solution using well-established digital filtering and compensation methods
Source Patent Element
Flexible ultrasound imaging preset families
PTD Variation
Customized preset configurations for niche markets like space exploration, industrial inspection, and veterinary medicine
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending preset technology to new domains represents an obvious design iteration using known parametric configuration strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857372's teachings of configurable ultrasound imaging presets, the present publication demonstrates that variations targeting specialized environments would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The disclosed technical modifications represent predictable extensions of existing mobile ultrasound imaging technologies, utilizing standard engineering techniques to adapt imaging systems for specific operational contexts.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,372
TitleSystem and method for graphical user interface with filter for ultrasound image presets
Assignee(s)BFLY Operations, Inc