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Intelligent Endoscope System with Synergistic Combinations

Publication ID: 24-11857162_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Endoscope System with Synergistic Combinations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857162_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857162_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. 11,857,162.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An advanced endoscope system integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to enhance medical imaging, data security, and patient care.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an endoscope with a movable member. However, it lacked advanced features for efficient image analysis, secure data storage, and real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the endoscope with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system consists of an endoscope with a movable member, an AI-powered image processing unit for analyzing images, a blockchain-based data storage system for secure storage of patient data, and an IoT-enabled cloud server for real-time image analysis. Additionally, the system incorporates a new material-based sensor for detecting biomarkers and a wearable device for endoscopy-assisted health monitoring. The blockchain-based platform enables secure sharing of endoscopy data among authorized parties.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the endoscope, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and secure system for medical imaging and patient care.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different AI algorithms for image analysis, integrating the endoscope with other IoT devices, or utilizing alternative blockchain platforms. Variations may also include adapting the system for use in different medical specialties or integrating additional sensors for detecting various biomarkers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent endoscope system has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology, oncology, and cardiology. The system's advanced features and secure data storage capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/018
A A61 A61B1/0051
A A61 A61B1/0057
A A61 A61B1/00087
A A61 A61B1/00091
A A61 A61B1/00094
A A61 A61B1/00098
A A61 A61B1/00101
A A61 A61B1/05
A A61 A61B1/0676

Field of Art

Medical endoscopy technologies, specifically minimally invasive imaging systems with movable components, encompassing mechanical design, sensor integration, and data processing technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, familiar with endoscopic technologies, medical imaging systems, data transmission protocols, and emerging digital health technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT with existing endoscopic systems represents a predictable evolution of medical imaging technologies. The source patent's foundational endoscope design provides a clear technical framework for incorporating advanced computational and networking capabilities. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of existing technological capabilities in medical device innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Endoscope with movable member in distal end portion
PTD Variation
AI-powered image processing unit analyzing images captured by endoscope
Obviousness Reasoning
Image analysis technologies are well-established in medical imaging, and integrating computational intelligence with existing endoscopic hardware represents a known technique for enhancing diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Insertion portion with potential sensor integration
PTD Variation
New material-based sensor for detecting biomarkers integrated into endoscope
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor miniaturization and biomarker detection are predictable technological improvements in medical device design, representing a finite set of known enhancement strategies
Source Patent Element
Endoscope configured for data transmission
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage and transmission platform
Obviousness Reasoning
Secure data management is a standard requirement in medical technologies, and blockchain represents a known cryptographic technique for ensuring data integrity and controlled access
Source Patent Element
Movable body within distal-end body
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled cloud server for real-time image analysis and feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Cloud-based processing and remote data transmission are standard technological approaches for extending medical device capabilities, representing a predictable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Endoscope insertion mechanism
PTD Variation
Wearable device for correlating endoscopy data with patient vital signs
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrated health monitoring represents a logical extension of medical imaging technologies, combining known sensor and data processing techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857162's foundational endoscope design, the present publication demonstrates that the integration of AI, blockchain, IoT, and advanced sensor technologies represents obvious technological variations to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, thereby establishing prior art that would render subsequent similar claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,162
TitleEndoscope
Assignee(s)OLYMPUS CORPORATION