Facial Feature Analysis for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857726_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Facial Feature Analysis for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857726_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857726_0007_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. 11,857,726.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept extends the core technology of the original patent to various industries, leveraging facial feature analysis to optimize agricultural crop yields, monitor livestock health, improve athletic performance, enhance customer experience in retail, and detect cybersecurity threats.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Mask sizing tool using a mobile application,' revolutionized the field of respiratory-related disorders by enabling accurate patient interface size selection. However, the technology's potential extends far beyond its initial application. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying facial feature analysis to diverse industries, solving problems such as crop yield optimization, livestock health monitoring, athletic performance improvement, customer experience enhancement, and cybersecurity threat detection.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises various systems and methods that utilize facial feature analysis to address specific challenges in different industries. For instance, in agriculture, the system captures images of crops' facial features, matches them to a corresponding profile, and provides personalized crop care recommendations. In livestock health monitoring, the method detects anomalies in animals' facial features and generates alerts for veterinarians. Similarly, in athletic performance improvement, the wearable device analyzes an athlete's facial features during exercise and provides real-time feedback. In retail, the system provides personalized product recommendations based on customers' facial features, while in cybersecurity, the method detects anomalies in users' facial features during login attempts and generates alerts for security teams.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of facial feature analysis to diverse industries, leveraging the core technology of the original patent in innovative ways. The inventive step is in recognizing the potential of facial feature analysis to solve problems beyond respiratory-related disorders and developing systems and methods that cater to specific industry needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, such as 3D scanners or infrared cameras, to capture facial feature data. Variations could involve applying facial feature analysis to other industries, such as healthcare, finance, or education, to solve unique problems and improve outcomes.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, livestock, athletics, retail, and cybersecurity. The market for facial feature analysis is vast, with potential applications in crop yield optimization, livestock health monitoring, athletic performance improvement, customer experience enhancement, and cybersecurity threat detection. The inventive concept's ability to solve specific problems in these industries makes it an attractive solution for businesses and organizations seeking to improve outcomes and gain a competitive edge.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M16/06
A A61 A61B5/097
A A61 A61B5/1077
A A61 A61B5/1079
A A61 A61M16/0051
A A61 A61M16/021
G G06 G06V10/7553
G G06 G06V40/171
G G16 G16H20/40
G G16 G16H30/40
G G16 G16H40/63
A A61 A61B5/7264
A A61 A61M2016/0661
A A61 A61M2205/3306
A A61 A61M2205/3553
A A61 A61M2205/3584
A A61 A61M2205/3592
A A61 A61M2205/50
A A61 A61M2205/505
A A61 A61M2205/52
A A61 A61M2205/6063
A A61 A61M2205/6072
A A61 A61M2230/00
G G16 G16H10/60

Field of Art

Medical device interfaces, mobile application-based measurement technologies, and image processing systems with a focus on biometric analysis and feature recognition across multiple domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in computer vision, mobile application development, image processing algorithms, and biometric measurement techniques, holding at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, or related technical field with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the core technological approach of facial feature measurement and analysis disclosed in the source patent can be readily extended to multiple application domains by applying standard image processing and pattern recognition techniques. The fundamental algorithmic framework of capturing, processing, and interpreting facial feature measurements is inherently transferable across different technical contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that leverage the source patent's core technological principles through systematic application of known computational methods.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Image pixel data processing for measuring facial feature distances
PTD Variation
Applying the same image processing technique to analyze crop, livestock, and athlete facial characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending image measurement algorithms to different subject domains represents a predictable application of known computer vision techniques with expected results
Source Patent Element
Mobile application-based interface sizing and measurement
PTD Variation
Using mobile application framework for industry-specific measurement and recommendation systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting a mobile application's measurement infrastructure to different vertical markets is a standard design approach with known implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Anthropometric correction factor for feature measurement
PTD Variation
Applying correction factors to measurements across diverse biological and non-biological subjects
Obviousness Reasoning
Scaling and normalizing measurement techniques through correction factors is a well-established computational approach applicable across multiple measurement domains
Source Patent Element
Automated size selection based on feature comparison
PTD Variation
Generating recommendations or alerts based on feature comparison in agriculture, athletics, and cybersecurity contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating feature comparison algorithms into recommendation or anomaly detection systems represents a predictable computational extension
Source Patent Element
Distance measurement between specific facial landmarks
PTD Variation
Identifying and measuring landmark-based features across different subject types
Obviousness Reasoning
Generalizing landmark-based measurement techniques to diverse subjects is a standard computer vision approach with expected technological outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the technological teachings of US Patent 11857726, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent obvious variations to a person having ordinary skill in the art, as the fundamental image processing and measurement techniques can be systematically applied across multiple technical domains through predictable computational methods, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological approaches anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,726
TitleMask sizing tool using a mobile application
Assignee(s)ResMed Pty Ltd