Intelligent Biopsy Device System with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain

Publication ID: 24-11857171_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Biopsy Device System with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857171_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857171_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. 11,857,171.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel biopsy device system that combines a biopsy device with an aspiration valve, artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time diagnostic recommendations, IoT for remote monitoring, and blockchain for secure medical records management.

Background and Problem Solved

The original biopsy device with an aspiration valve has limitations in terms of manual operation and lack of real-time diagnostic capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more efficient, accurate, and secure biopsy system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent biopsy device system consists of a biopsy device with an aspiration valve, an AI module trained on a dataset of images from biopsy samples, a communication module for transmitting diagnostic recommendations to a remote healthcare provider, and a blockchain-based medical records system for secure data storage and linking to patient electronic medical records. The AI module analyzes tissue samples in real-time, providing accurate diagnostic recommendations. The communication module enables remote monitoring, and the blockchain-based system ensures secure and tamper-proof data management.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the biopsy device with an aspiration valve is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The AI module's real-time diagnostic capabilities, the communication module's remote monitoring, and the blockchain-based system's secure data management are all new and innovative aspects of the inventive concept.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different AI algorithms, incorporating additional sensors for detecting changes in tissue properties, or integrating the biopsy device with other medical devices for a more comprehensive healthcare system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent biopsy device system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of cancer diagnosis, tissue sampling, and medical records management. The system's real-time diagnostic capabilities, remote monitoring, and secure data management make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients alike.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B10/0275
A A61 A61B10/0283
A A61 A61B2010/0208

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,171
TitleBiopsy device with aspiration valve
Assignee(s)Hologic, Inc.