Adaptive Neural Activity Detection and Suppression Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857811_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Neural Activity Detection and Suppression Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857811_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857811_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. 11,857,811.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts neural activity detection and suppression technology for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote off-grid environments, and search and rescue operations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a technology for detecting, localizing, and suppressing neural activity using acoustic waves and/or ultrasound. However, the original patent did not address the challenges of deploying this technology in specialized environments, where specific requirements and constraints may exist. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by developing adaptive systems tailored to these unique environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises systems and methods for detecting, localizing, and suppressing neural activity in brains encased by skulls, adapted for use in high-security environments, disaster relief operations, extreme weather conditions, remote off-grid environments, and search and rescue operations. The systems integrate helmets with processors, ultrasonic transducers, and modules for receiving information associated with neural activity. The methods involve receiving information identifying the location of neural activity with millimeter resolution and applying ultrasound energy to the brain at the identified location. The systems and methods are designed to operate in these specialized environments, addressing specific challenges such as security, portability, and environmental resilience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of neural activity detection and suppression technology for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step resides in the development of systems and methods that address the unique challenges and requirements of these environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote off-grid environments, and search and rescue operations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include systems and methods for detecting and suppressing neural activity in other specialized environments, such as space exploration, underwater operations, or high-altitude environments. Variations could also include the use of different types of sensors, transducers, or energy sources, or the integration of additional modules for data analysis, communication, or power management.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, defense, emergency response, and environmental monitoring. The market for adaptive neural activity detection and suppression systems is expected to grow as the need for specialized solutions in unique operational environments increases.

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, neurotechnology, and non-invasive neural modulation techniques, with expertise in ultrasound-based neural activity detection and suppression systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or neurotechnologist with advanced knowledge of ultrasound technologies, neural signal processing, wearable medical devices, and expertise in adapting medical technologies to specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's core technology of neural activity detection and suppression using ultrasound can be readily adapted to specialized environments by integrating known engineering techniques such as environmental ruggedization, portable power systems, and context-specific sensor modules. The fundamental ultrasound modulation principles remain consistent across the variations, with modifications representing predictable engineering adaptations to specific use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Helmet-integrated ultrasonic transducers for neural activity detection
PTD Variation
Specialized helmets for high-security, disaster relief, and search and rescue environments with integrated GPS and environmental protection
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding environmental sensors and protective features to a medical device is a routine design modification for a PHOSITA seeking to extend technology into challenging operational contexts
Source Patent Element
Ultrasound frequency range of 0.5-1 megahertz for neural modulation
PTD Variation
Maintaining identical ultrasound parameters while adapting the system for remote, off-grid, and extreme environment applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Preserving core technological parameters while changing deployment context represents a predictable engineering adaptation with expected consistent performance
Source Patent Element
Millimeter-resolution neural activity localization
PTD Variation
Integrating additional contextual modules like GPS tracking and environmental sensors for specialized operational environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Augmenting precise neural localization technology with complementary tracking and environmental monitoring represents an obvious enhancement for domain-specific applications
Source Patent Element
Non-invasive neural activity suppression method
PTD Variation
Developing portable, battery-powered ultrasound devices for remote and off-grid environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturizing and power-optimizing medical technologies for portable use is a standard engineering approach with predictable implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Seizure-related neural activity detection
PTD Variation
Expanding detection and suppression capabilities to diverse operational contexts beyond medical treatment
Obviousness Reasoning
Repurposing medical technologies for alternative high-stakes environments represents a foreseeable technological progression for a skilled practitioner
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857811, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious extensions of the foundational neural activity detection and suppression technology, wherein the core ultrasound modulation principles are predictably adapted to specialized environmental contexts through routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,811
TitleDetection, localization, and/or suppression of neural activity using acoustic waves and/or ultrasound
Assignee(s)The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University