5DVNS Technologies
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VOLUMETRIC COORDINATE SYSTEM (VCS)

5DVNS Technologies

Spatial Intelligence for Complex Industrial Environments

Offline volumetric positioning and decision support systems for Sub-Sea, Sub-Surface and Space Applications.

Our technology eliminates model instability and reduces strategic risk in physical and non-physical environments where traditional analytical tools fail.

Offline-first Autonomous Deterministic
Volumetric Positioning State instrument interface converting Cartesian coordinates to volumetric state

Cartesian to Volumetric VPS Reversible Convertor Tool

About Us

About Us

A Belgium holding innovation company

5DVNS Technologies is a European spatial intelligence company currently in formal incorporation.

Our solutions convert geographic and operational information into volumetric decision maps that perform independently from GPS, online services, or cloud analytics.

Our approach

Modern operations produce enormous data but the systems designed to interpret it remain linear, reactive, and sensitive to fragmentation.

We do the opposite.

We use offline volumetric modeling to identify:

  • distortion zones
  • operational blind spots
  • corridor stress propagation
  • early degradation of demand or supply stability

This produces actionable clarity without exposing proprietary logic or internal customer data.

Why it matters

Every industrial organization has models that work until they don't.

VPS stabilizes those models before collapse occurs.

Volumetric Coordinate System

Volumetric Coordinate System

In geometry and applied systems theory, a Volumetric Coordinate System (VCS) is a coordinate framework in which the position of an entity is defined as a state within a bounded admissible volume rather than as a point in an unbounded Cartesian space.

Unlike a Cartesian coordinate system, which specifies a point by signed distances from mutually perpendicular axes, a volumetric coordinate system specifies a state relative to:

  • A bounded spatial manifold
  • A lateral embedding within that manifold
  • A scalar progression parameter
  • A volumetric context descriptor

Formal Definition

A volumetric state at time t is defined as:

S(t) = [x, y, d | V]

Where:

  • x, y represent lateral embedding within a bounded admissible manifold.
  • d is a scalar progression parameter representing advancement along a constrained volumetric corridor.
  • V is a volumetric context vector encoding the structural properties of the admissible volume.

Components

1. Lateral Embedding (x, y)

The lateral coordinates specify the position of a state within the cross-sectional geometry of the admissible volume. These coordinates do not necessarily correspond to global Euclidean axes and may be defined relative to:

  • A local manifold basis
  • A constrained surface
  • A dynamically evolving frame

2. Scalar Progression (d)

The parameter d represents progression through the admissible volume. Unlike the z-axis in Cartesian systems, d does not represent elevation but advancement along a permitted corridor or structured region.

It may encode:

  • Arc length along a constrained path
  • Depth within a bounded region
  • Temporal advancement under geometric constraint

3. Volumetric Context Vector (V)

The vector V encodes properties of the bounded volume. Depending on application, it may include:

  • Geometric constraints
  • Stability metrics
  • Boundary conditions
  • Uncertainty bounds
  • Field or interaction properties

The context vector defines the admissible region within which valid states may exist.

Admissibility

In a volumetric coordinate system, valid positions are restricted to those that satisfy the constraints defined by V. A state transition:

S(t₁) → S(t₂)

is admissible only if volumetric consistency is preserved. This introduces a constraint-based formulation of position integrity rather than an absolute point-based definition.

Comparison with Cartesian Coordinates

Volumetric coordinates are used to describe positions as admissible states within bounded geometric regions rather than as isolated points in unbounded Euclidean space. This formulation allows problems of navigation, control, and constrained motion to be expressed in terms of state consistency under geometric and boundary constraints.

Unlike Cartesian coordinates, which are most commonly used in analytic geometry and computational graphics to represent points in open Euclidean space, volumetric coordinates are particularly suited to representing motion and state integrity within bounded regions subject to geometric and physical constraints.

Generalization

A volumetric coordinate system may be extended to n-dimensional constrained manifolds. In such cases, the state becomes:

S(t) = [u₁, u₂, ..., uₖ | V]

where the admissible region is defined by constraint functions:

Cᵢ(S) ≤ 0

for all i in the constraint set.

Using a Volumetric Coordinate System, structured regions (such as corridors, bounded domains, or constrained manifolds) may be described as the set of all admissible states satisfying a collection of constraint relations involving the state variables. For example, a cylindrical corridor of radius r, centered along a reference progression axis, may be described as the set of all states whose lateral embedding coordinates satisfy a bounded inequality of the form:

x² + y² ≤ r²

together with admissibility conditions on the progression parameter d. Stability properties, transition boundaries, and constraint-preserving trajectories may be derived from these relations using methods from differential geometry, control theory, and constrained optimization.

Applications

Volumetric coordinate systems are applicable in contexts where:

  • Navigation occurs under constrained geometry
  • External reference frames may degrade
  • State integrity depends on bounded admissibility
  • Systems evolve within corridors or structured regions

Examples include:

  • Constrained navigation environments
  • Robotics operating within bounded workspaces
  • State-constrained control systems
  • Corridor-based spatial modeling

Volumetric coordinate formulations are applicable in domains where position must be maintained relative to structural boundaries rather than absolute global axes. Such domains include robotics within confined workspaces, navigation in constrained environments, corridor-based motion planning, state-constrained control systems, and structured spatial modeling.

Summary

Volumetric coordinates provide a framework for representing state evolution in bounded environments and offer geometric interpretations of admissibility, constraint satisfaction, and progression under structural limits. The system generalizes naturally to higher-dimensional constrained manifolds and may be formulated using constraint functions or admissibility operators.

Whitepaper — Volumetric Positioning State (VPS / 5DVNS)

Conceptual Prior Art Notice

Volumetric Positioning State (VPS / 5DVNS)

Author: Hamdy Samy

Date of Public Disclosure: January 18, 2026

Jurisdiction: Global (public disclosure)

This notice establishes prior art for the conceptual and theoretical foundations of the Volumetric Positioning State (VPS), also referred to as the 5DVNS framework.

Scope of Disclosure

This prior art disclosure intentionally covers conceptual structure and formalism, not implementation.

The following elements are publicly disclosed and asserted as prior art:

1. Volumetric State Formalism

Position is defined as a state inside a bounded volume, not as a point in Cartesian space, formalized as:

S(t) = [x, y, d | V]

where positional meaning arises from volumetric consistency rather than absolute coordinates.

2. State Integrity Principle

Navigation, localization, and reasoning are governed by volumetric state integrity and admissibility under bounded uncertainty, rather than continuous external correction.

3. Invariance Properties

The framework is domain-agnostic and frame-independent, applicable across physical and non-physical environments where agents operate under constraints.

4. Emergent Detection Principle

Detection, anomaly awareness, or risk indication is an emergent consequence of violations or stress within volumetric state consistency, not a standalone detection method.

5. Guidance as Downstream Consumer

Navigation guidance, collision risk, and decision confidence are derived outputs, not primary objectives or hard-coded rules.

6. Abstraction Shift

The framework shifts navigation and reasoning from:

  • coordinate accuracy → positional confidence
  • point estimation → state admissibility
  • map dependence → geometric coherence

Explicit Exclusions

This disclosure does not reveal:

  • implementation algorithms
  • signal processing methods
  • detection thresholds
  • scoring functions
  • system tuning or operational parameters
  • hardware or software architectures

These remain protected under active and future intellectual property filings.

Purpose

This notice serves to:

  • establish public conceptual prior art
  • prevent re-patenting of the core abstraction under alternative terminology
  • support defensive publication strategy
  • clarify boundaries between concept and implementation

Statement

The author asserts that any system, model, or method that:

  • represents position as a volumetric state,
  • maintains coherence via geometric admissibility, and
  • produces detection or guidance as an emergent integrity signal

is operating within the conceptual space established by this prior art.

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Legal and IP

Patent and Registration

Patents registration numbers

PATENTS:

  • BE2025/0084 (OPRI, Belgium. Pending)
  • BE2025/0085 (OPRI, Belgium. Pending)
  • IP-971341 (EGPO, Egypt. Pending)

STATUS:

Defence cleared for PCT routing.

Legal and Safety

Privacy and security commitments

Our solutions operate offline, without telemetry, and without integration into third-party systems.

We do not collect or store operational data.

All engagements are governed by confidentiality and restricted use.

Intellectual Property

5DVNS Technologies develops spatial intelligence tools for industrial and civilian applications.

Our intellectual property is protected under Belgian and European frameworks. All VPS algorithms, methodologies, and system architectures are proprietary and confidential.

Data Handling Policies

We do not collect or store operational data.

Our offline-first architecture means: no telemetry or data transmission, no cloud storage or third-party integrations, no tracking or analytics. All processing occurs locally in client environments.

Civilian Orientation

5DVNS Technologies develops spatial intelligence tools for industrial and civilian applications.

We do not provide predictive, military, or surveillance services.

Our systems are designed to enhance operational resilience and protect critical environments.

Services

What We Do

We provide three enterprise services.

1. VPS (Volumetric Positioning State)

Offline / deterministic / autonomous

VPS converts classical coordinates (latitude/longitude, decimal, or grid) into volumetric spatial positions.

It allows resilient reference, redundancy, and indexing in:

  • maritime operations
  • offshore installations
  • port development
  • seabed analysis
  • infrastructure corridors
  • brownfield assessment

VPS is offline and self-contained. It does not rely on satellite signals or external datasets.

2. VPS-SPARK

Interpretive enterprise analysis

Most forecasting and planning models fail when confronted with:

  • fragmented supply chains
  • irregular populations
  • non-linear seasonal effects
  • regional instability
  • sudden events

VPS-SPARK stabilizes these environments by mapping how distortion accumulates spatially and how it propagates through corridors and operational nodes.

We do not predict. We do not replace ERP/AI. We correct the environments where those tools break down.

3. Guided Enterprise Engagement

Confidential partnership model

We work with tier-one industrial partners in controlled, confidential formats:

  • private technical briefings
  • data intake workshops
  • offline modeling cycles

Our engagements are designed to demonstrate value without exposing proprietary algorithms or internal client infrastructure.

Core Operational Domains

Subsea & Offshore Operations

Context

  • GPS denied
  • Low visibility
  • High drift risk
  • Complex 3D infrastructure

Use Cases

  • ROV / AUV corridor stability mapping
  • Subsea pipeline & cable clearance modeling
  • Low-visibility volumetric positioning
  • Collision risk envelopes
  • Dredging spatial integrity validation

We Deliver

  • Admissible corridor models
  • Drift instability alerts
  • Depth-linked stability layers
  • Clearance state validation

Subsurface & Energy Systems

Context

  • Geological uncertainty
  • Seismic ambiguity
  • Multi-layer structural stress

Use Cases

  • Subsurface corridor admissibility modeling
  • Volumetric stress indicators
  • Brownfield rehabilitation geometry
  • Hydrogen / logistics corridor mapping
  • Temporal instability windows

We Deliver

  • Spatial distortion mapping
  • Corridor stress vectors
  • Predictive instability bands
  • Decision-layer overlays for drilling & planning

Space & Orbital Environments

Context

  • No fixed frame
  • Communication delay
  • Navigation under sparse references

Use Cases

  • Orbital corridor modeling
  • Signal-degraded trajectory coherence
  • Proximity operation state validation
  • Autonomous volumetric positioning

We Deliver

  • Admissible orbital envelopes
  • Motion-aware trajectory integrity
  • Collision risk state monitoring
  • Frame-independent positioning

Extended Applications

The Volumetric Coordinate System can be adapted to any domain involving constrained state spaces and bounded corridors, including industrial logistics, smart infrastructure, and distributed systems.

Position as a State

Traditional navigation systems represent position as a point in Cartesian space, defined by coordinates that must be continuously corrected against external references.

The VPS framework replaces this assumption.

In VPS, position is modeled as a state within a bounded volume, not as an absolute coordinate. A position is considered valid if it remains coherent within geometric, environmental, and operational constraints.

This means positional integrity is maintained through volumetric consistency, rather than coordinate accuracy. The system evaluates whether an object remains in a valid spatial state, even when absolute references are unavailable, degraded, or conflicting.

Formal State Structure

VPS represents position as a structured spatial state composed of:

  • Lateral embedding within a bounded manifold
  • Depth or progression, representing corridor distance or volumetric advancement
  • Volumetric context, capturing geometry, constraints, uncertainty, stability, and field behavior

This structure defines where an entity exists in relation to its environment, rather than where it exists on a global map.

The purpose of this structure is not measurement precision, but state validity and continuity under constrained and uncertain conditions.

Determinism

VPS is deterministic not because it eliminates uncertainty, but because it operates within bounded uncertainty.

Determinism is achieved through geometric and constraint coherence, rather than continuous correction from external signals or reference frames.

As long as the system remains within a valid volumetric corridor, positional continuity is preserved. Signal loss, ambiguity, or degradation do not invalidate the state.

This allows stable operation in environments where traditional navigation systems become unstable or fail entirely.

Derived Outputs

VPS does not produce predefined or hard-coded outputs.

Navigation guidance, corridor stability, collision risk, trajectory confidence, and decision signals are derived properties of the volumetric state.

These outputs emerge from the integrity of the spatial state and its constraints, rather than from prediction models, rule engines, or optimization targets.

VPS does not forecast outcomes. It maintains valid spatial context so downstream systems and operators can act with confidence.

What This Is Not

VPS is not a GIS system. It does not depend on maps or spatial databases.

VPS is not SLAM. It does not build or require persistent environmental models.

VPS is not a predictive AI system. It does not forecast behavior or optimize outcomes.

VPS is not a cloud analytics platform. It operates fully offline without telemetry.

VPS is not a surveillance or tracking system. It does not collect, transmit, or store operational data.

VPS is a volumetric positioning framework focused on maintaining spatial state integrity in constrained environments.

About VPS (Volumetric Positioning State)

Volumetric Positioning State

VPS stands for Volumetric Positioning State—a volumetric positioning framework designed to preserve spatial state integrity in constrained environments.

Position as a State (NOT a Coordinate)

Traditional navigation systems represent position as a point in Cartesian space, defined by coordinates that must be continuously corrected against external references.

The VPS framework replaces this assumption.

In VPS, position is modeled as a state within a bounded volume, not as an absolute coordinate. A position is considered valid if it remains coherent within geometric, environmental, and operational constraints.

Positional integrity is therefore maintained through volumetric consistency, rather than coordinate accuracy.

Formal State Structure (Conceptual)

VPS represents position as a structured spatial state composed of:

  • lateral embedding within a bounded manifold
  • depth or progression along a corridor or volume
  • volumetric context capturing geometry, constraints, uncertainty, and stability

This structure defines where an entity exists in relation to its environment, rather than where it exists on a global map.

The objective is state validity and continuity under constrained and uncertain conditions.

Determinism Under Bounded Uncertainty

VPS is deterministic not because it eliminates uncertainty, but because it operates within bounded uncertainty.

Determinism is achieved through geometric and constraint coherence, not through continuous correction from external signals or fixed reference frames.

As long as the spatial state remains valid within its volumetric corridor, positional continuity is preserved even during signal loss or ambiguity.

Derived Outputs (Not Hard-Coded)

VPS does not produce predefined or hard-coded outputs.

Navigation guidance, stability indicators, collision risk, trajectory confidence, and decision signals are derived properties of the volumetric state.

These outputs emerge from state integrity and constraint satisfaction, not from prediction engines or optimization logic.

VPS does not forecast outcomes. It maintains valid spatial context.

What VPS Is Not

VPS is not a GIS system and does not depend on maps or spatial databases.

VPS is not SLAM and does not build persistent environmental models.

VPS is not a predictive AI system and does not optimize or forecast behavior.

VPS is not a cloud analytics platform and operates fully offline.

VPS is not a surveillance or tracking system and does not collect or transmit operational data.

VPS is a volumetric positioning framework designed to preserve spatial state integrity in constrained environments.

Volumetric Positioning State (VPS / 5DVNS)

A Deterministic Framework for State-Based Positioning and Navigation

Volumetric Positioning State (VPS / 5DVNS) introduces a foundational shift in how position and navigation are defined.

Rather than representing position as a point within an absolute reference frame, VPS models position as a deterministic state embedded within a bounded volume, defined by geometric admissibility and contextual integrity.

In this framework, position is not continuously corrected toward an external reference. Positional coherence is preserved through volumetric consistency under constraints, allowing navigation, guidance, and stability signals to emerge naturally from valid state evolution.

Limits of Point-Based Positioning

Classical navigation systems treat position as a point in space, assuming:

  • a stable external reference frame
  • a privileged global origin
  • continuous correction of drift
  • separation between position and uncertainty

These assumptions break down in environments where references degrade, vertical ambiguity dominates, or maps are incomplete or unavailable.

The limitation is not sensor quality or computation.

It is the choice of point-based representation as the primitive of position.

From Coordinates to State Integrity

VPS replaces point-based localization with state-based embedding.

Position is no longer asked as "Where am I?"

It is evaluated as "Is my current state admissible within the volume I inhabit?"

Coordinates become observations rather than authorities.

Sensors inform state evolution, but do not define position.

Drift is not eliminated, but made explicit and bounded.

Loss of external reference does not imply loss of coherence.

Position becomes a property of state survivability under constraints over time.

Invariance Properties

The VPS framework exhibits the following invariances:

  • Frame-independent operation without fixed maps or magnetic reference
  • Robustness to signal loss and degraded sensing
  • Robustness to vertical ambiguity and depth uncertainty
  • Deterministic behavior under bounded uncertainty
  • Domain-agnostic applicability across physical and non-physical environments

These properties arise from the geometry of the state itself, not from redundancy or correction frequency.

Interpretive Shift

The framework introduces two fundamental transformations:

  • From coordinate tracking → state integrity
  • From position accuracy → positional confidence

Navigation guidance is not prescribed in advance.

It emerges from the admissible evolution of states within constraints.

This shifts navigation from optimization toward targets to maintenance of coherence.

Emergent Outputs and Guidance

All operational outputs in VPS are derived, not prescribed.

Typical emergent outputs include:

  • navigation guidance in constrained volumes
  • corridor and path stability estimation
  • trajectory confidence and risk indicators
  • collision or failure risk metrics
  • decision confidence signals

Guidance emerges when the system detects approaching loss of admissibility.

Stability is the objective.

Separation of Integrity and Utility Layers

VPS enforces a strict separation between:

  • Integrity layers, responsible for state admissibility and coherence
  • Utility layers, responsible for guidance, visualization, and interfaces

This ensures that visualization and human interpretation remain downstream of machine coherence, preserving domain invariance and system integrity.

Applicability Beyond Physical Space

The VPS formalism does not require physical space.

Any system where states exist inside bounded constraints and transitions occur over time may be modeled using the same framework.

This includes abstract decision spaces, multi-agent coordination, and non-spatial state systems where position represents coherence rather than location.

This extension is not metaphorical.

It is a direct consequence of the state definition.

Summary of the Shift

VPS introduces a structural inversion of classical navigation:

  • Point-based → State-based
  • Coordinate-driven → Constraint-driven
  • Map-dependent → Map-agnostic
  • Correction-centric → Integrity-centric
  • Accuracy-focused → Confidence-focused

Position becomes what remains coherent, not what is measured.