Intelligent Radiographic Imaging Navigation System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation radiographic imaging system integrating computer-aided navigation, machine learning, and robotic assistance to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medical procedures.
Background and Problem Solved
The original longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid, while providing orthogonal coordinates for identifying locations on a patient's body, had limitations in terms of real-time feedback, automated needle insertion, and personalized marking grids. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced technologies to revolutionize radiographic imaging procedures.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Intelligent Radiographic Imaging Navigation System comprises a longitudinal-positioning indicator with a substrate and a set of guidelines, integrated with a computer-aided navigation module, machine learning algorithms, and a robotic arm. The system provides real-time feedback on needle insertion depth and lateral positioning, automates needle insertion, and generates personalized marking grids for each patient. The wearable device variant enables wireless communication with a remote navigation system, ensuring seamless data exchange and feedback.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by integrating advanced technologies, such as machine learning, robotic assistance, and computer-aided navigation, into the original longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid concept. The inventive step lies in the novel combination and configuration of these technologies to create a highly accurate and efficient radiographic imaging system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the robotic arm design, machine learning algorithm implementations, or wearable device configurations. The inventive concept could also be adapted for use in other medical procedures, such as ultrasound-guided biopsies or surgical interventions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Intelligent Radiographic Imaging Navigation System has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging and healthcare industries, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The system's enhanced accuracy and efficiency could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced procedure times, and increased adoption in various medical specialties.
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 computer-assisted medical interventions, requiring expertise in medical device design, imaging technologies, and computer-guided medical procedures
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, expertise in medical imaging technologies, familiarity with computer-aided navigation systems, and knowledge of radiographic positioning techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating computer-aided navigation, machine learning, and robotic assistance with the existing longitudinal-positioning indicator represents a predictable technological evolution in medical imaging. The source patent's foundational design provides a clear framework for enhancement through contemporary digital technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of the original positioning concept using well-established technological approaches in medical device engineering.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,144 |
|---|---|
| Title | Longitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid |