Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Synergistic Image Pickup Unit and Endoscope Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857167_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Image Pickup Unit and Endoscope Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857167_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857167_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. 11,857,167.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Integrating the patented image pickup unit with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a new, more powerful system for medical imaging and diagnosis.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described an image pickup unit and endoscope with improved electrical insulation and reduced electromagnetic interference. However, the system lacked real-time image analysis, secure data storage, and remote monitoring capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the patented image pickup unit with advanced technologies to create a more comprehensive and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises an image pickup unit integrated with a machine learning module for real-time image analysis and diagnosis, an artificial intelligence module for optimizing image processing and transmission, a blockchain-based data storage module for secure patient data management, and an IoT module for remote monitoring and real-time data transmission. The system can also utilize novel materials with high insulation properties to enhance electrical insulation and reduce electromagnetic interference. The integration of these technologies enables a more accurate, efficient, and secure medical imaging and diagnosis system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the patented image pickup unit with distinct technologies, providing a novel and non-obvious solution for medical imaging and diagnosis. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials creates a more comprehensive and efficient system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the image pickup unit with other advanced technologies, such as computer vision or natural language processing, to further enhance the system's capabilities. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific medical specialties or applications, such as gastroenterology or neurology.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic image pickup unit and endoscope systems have significant commercial potential in the medical imaging and diagnosis market, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The system's advanced capabilities and secure data management features make it an attractive solution for healthcare professionals and patients alike.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/051
A A61 A61B1/00124
A A61 A61B1/07
G G02 G02B23/2469
G G02 G02B23/2484
H H04 H04N23/55
H H04 H04N23/555

Field of Art

Medical imaging technologies, specifically endoscopic imaging systems with advanced electronic and optical components, encompassing medical device design, optical engineering, electronic packaging, and medical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering degrees (MS/PhD) in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with expertise in medical device design, semiconductor packaging, and signal processing technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating contemporary digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing medical imaging platforms represents a predictable evolutionary progression in medical device design. The source patent's foundational image pickup unit provides a natural substrate for incorporating advanced computational and networking capabilities. These technological extensions represent incremental improvements using standard integration techniques well-understood in medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Metal barrel holding objective lens with substrate barrel having insulation properties
PTD Variation
Adding machine learning module for real-time image analysis and diagnostic processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating computational intelligence into imaging systems is a known technique in medical diagnostics, with predictable results of enhanced image interpretation capabilities
Source Patent Element
Electrical insulation design in endoscopic image pickup unit
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain-based secure data storage module for patient records
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing electrical isolation principles to data security represents a logical application of established information management principles in medical technologies
Source Patent Element
Endoscope with image sensor and electrical components
PTD Variation
Adding IoT module for remote monitoring and real-time data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Networked medical devices are a standard evolution in medical technology, representing a predictable enhancement using known telecommunications integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Substrate barrel with insulation properties
PTD Variation
Utilizing novel high-insulation materials to reduce electromagnetic interference
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements in electrical insulation are a routine design optimization approach for electronic medical devices
Source Patent Element
Image pickup unit with electrical and optical components
PTD Variation
Integrating artificial intelligence for optimized image processing and transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Computational enhancement of imaging systems through AI represents a standard technological progression in medical imaging technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857167's foundational disclosure of an image pickup unit for endoscopic systems, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the integration of machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials technologies into medical imaging platforms an obvious technological extension, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,167
TitleImage pickup unit and endoscope
Assignee(s)OLYMPUS CORPORATION