AI-Powered Token-Based Electrosurgical Instrument Activation

Publication ID: 24-11857147_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Token-Based Electrosurgical Instrument Activation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857147_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857147_0008_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. 11,857,147.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to enable secure, efficient, and trackable electrosurgical instrument activation.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a token-based electrosurgical instrument activation method. However, this method had limitations in terms of security, efficiency, and tracking. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more powerful and comprehensive system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The AI-powered surgical robot arm control unit generates tokens comprising information indicating a time at which the token was generated. These tokens are transmitted to an IoT-enabled electrosurgical generator, which verifies the tokens to ensure secure activation of the electrosurgical instrument. Additionally, the system integrates a blockchain-based tracking mechanism to record electrosurgical instrument usage. The novel material-based electrosurgical instrument further enhances the system's security and efficiency. Machine learning algorithms are used to generate tokens, ensuring secure activation of the electrosurgical instrument.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to the original token-based electrosurgical instrument activation method, providing a synergistic combination that significantly enhances security, efficiency, and tracking capabilities.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different AI algorithms, integrating additional IoT devices, or incorporating other novel materials. Variations may include adapting the system for use in different medical procedures or integrating with other medical devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-powered token-based electrosurgical instrument activation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of robotic-assisted surgery and electrosurgery. The system's enhanced security, efficiency, and tracking capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals and medical centers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/1482
A A61 A61B18/1206
A A61 A61B18/1233
A A61 A61B18/14
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B2017/00141
A A61 A61B2017/00154
A A61 A61B2018/00083
A A61 A61B2018/00178
A A61 A61B2018/00589
A A61 A61B2018/00601
A A61 A61B2018/00607
A A61 A61B2018/00773
A A61 A61B2018/00875
A A61 A61B2018/00886
A A61 A61B2018/00928
A A61 A61B2018/00958
A A61 A61B2034/302
A A61 A61B2034/306

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,147
TitleToken-based electrosurgical instrument activation
Assignee(s)CMR Surgical Limited