Synergistic Imaging Apparatus with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and New Materials

Publication ID: 24-11857155_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Imaging Apparatus with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and New Materials,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857155_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857155_0003_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. 11,857,155.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel imaging apparatus integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide enhanced imaging capabilities, improved power efficiency, and secure data storage and analysis.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described an imaging apparatus with power-saving control. However, this approach had limitations in terms of data security, analysis capabilities, and display flexibility. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the original imaging apparatus with distinct technologies, providing a more comprehensive and powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic imaging apparatus comprises a processor, an imaging device, a light source, and one or more of the following modules: blockchain-based data storage, IoT connectivity, AI-powered image analysis, and new material-based flexible display. The processor determines whether the imaging device has gone out of space surrounded by an object and executes power-saving control accordingly. The blockchain-based data storage module securely stores image data, while the IoT connectivity enables transmission of image data to a cloud-based server. The AI-powered image analysis module analyzes image data and provides a diagnosis, and the new material-based flexible display module displays image data with enhanced flexibility and resolution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original imaging apparatus, providing a non-obvious and novel combination of technologies that enhances the overall system's capabilities and value.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the type of AI algorithm used for image analysis, incorporating additional IoT connectivity protocols, or utilizing different blockchain-based data storage architectures. Variations may also include integrating the synergistic imaging apparatus with other medical devices or systems, such as robotic-assisted surgery platforms or telemedicine platforms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic imaging apparatus has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in applications such as endoscopy, laparoscopy, and robotic-assisted surgery. The system's enhanced capabilities and security features make it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/00036
A A61 A61B1/00006
A A61 A61B1/00009
A A61 A61B1/0655
A A61 A61B1/0661
G G02 G02B7/36
G G02 G02B23/2484
G G03 G03B13/36
H H04 H04N23/71
H H04 H04N23/74
A A61 A61B1/00016
A A61 A61B1/00032
H H04 H04N23/555

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,155
TitleImaging apparatus, method of operating imaging apparatus, and recording medium
Assignee(s)OLYMPUS CORPORATION