Synergistic Medical Imaging System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel medical imaging system that integrates a signal processing apparatus with AI, IoT, blockchain, new materials, cloud computing, and quantum computing technologies to enhance image quality, analysis, and data management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original signal processing apparatus patent addressed communication of control signals between a controller and processing circuits in a medical endoscope system. However, the increasing complexity of medical imaging data and the need for real-time analysis, secure storage, and high-resolution imaging necessitate a more comprehensive and integrated approach. The present inventive concept solves this problem by combining the signal processing apparatus with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient medical imaging system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The synergistic medical imaging system comprises a signal processing apparatus, which relays communication of control signals between a controller and processing circuits, and is integrated with an AI-powered image analysis module, an IoT-based sensor network, a blockchain-based data storage system, a new material-based sensor, a machine learning module, a cloud-based AI platform, a 5G-based communication network, and a quantum computing-based image processing module. The AI-powered image analysis module analyzes medical images generated by the signal processing apparatus and stores the analyzed data in the blockchain-based data storage system. The IoT-based sensor network provides real-time sensor data to the signal processing apparatus to enhance medical imaging data. The new material-based sensor provides high-resolution medical imaging data to the machine learning module for analysis and diagnosis. The cloud-based AI platform analyzes medical imaging data generated by the signal processing apparatus in real-time using the 5G-based communication network. The blockchain-based data encryption module encrypts medical imaging data generated by the signal processing apparatus, and the quantum computing-based image processing module processes the encrypted medical imaging data to enhance image resolution.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the synergistic combination of the signal processing apparatus with AI, IoT, blockchain, new materials, cloud computing, and quantum computing technologies to create a more powerful and efficient medical imaging system. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to achieve a more comprehensive and integrated approach to medical imaging data analysis, storage, and processing.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the synergistic medical imaging system could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT protocols, blockchain architectures, new materials, cloud computing platforms, and quantum computing architectures. Variations could include the integration of additional technologies, such as augmented reality or robotics, to further enhance the medical imaging system.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic medical imaging system has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in applications such as cancer diagnosis, neuroimaging, and cardiovascular imaging. The target market includes hospitals, research institutions, and medical device manufacturers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B1/00006 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/0002 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/00018 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,150 |
|---|---|
| Title | Signal processing apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | SONY OLYMPUS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC. |