Enhanced Radiographic Imaging System with Integrated Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A synergistic system combining a longitudinal-positioning indicator with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to revolutionize radiographic imaging and medical procedures.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid, while innovative, had limitations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and data management. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to provide a more powerful, accurate, and efficient system for radiographic imaging and medical procedures.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new system consists of a longitudinal-positioning indicator, which provides orthogonal coordinates for identifying locations on a patient's body, integrated with a machine learning module for analyzing CT scan images to optimize needle insertion coordinates. Additionally, the system incorporates an IoT-enabled patient monitoring device to track patient movement, a cloud-based image processing platform to adjust the longitudinal-positioning indicator accordingly, and a blockchain-based patient data management system to ensure secure and transparent data management. The system also utilizes a novel material with enhanced radiopacity and an AI-powered navigation system to further enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of distinct technologies, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid provides a novel and non-obvious solution for radiographic imaging and medical procedures.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the longitudinal-positioning indicator with other medical imaging modalities, such as MRI or ultrasound, or using different AI algorithms for image analysis. Variations could also include using different blockchain platforms or novel materials with varying radiopacity levels.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced radiographic imaging system has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging and healthcare industries, particularly in applications such as CT-guided biopsy procedures, radiation therapy, and medical research. The system's ability to provide accurate, efficient, and secure data management and analysis makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B6/0492 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3966 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging technologies, specifically radiographic positioning systems and interventional procedure guidance, involving interdisciplinary skills in medical device design, imaging technologies, and computational methods
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, medical imaging, or related fields, possessing expertise in CT scanning technologies, medical device design, and computational image analysis techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating computational technologies with existing medical positioning systems represents a natural evolutionary progression in medical imaging. The source patent's foundational longitudinal-positioning indicator provides a clear technical framework for incorporating advanced computational methods. The proposed variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies within medical imaging domains, utilizing standard integration techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,144 |
|---|---|
| Title | Longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid |