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

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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.

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