Intelligent Biopsy Device System with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B10/0275 |
| A | A61 | A61B10/0283 |
| A | A61 | A61B2010/0208 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically biopsy instrumentation and diagnostic systems with a focus on tissue sampling devices, sensor integration, and medical data management
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in minimally invasive diagnostic technologies, familiarity with medical sensor systems, data transmission protocols, and knowledge of emerging healthcare informatics technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing biopsy device architectures represents a predictable evolution of medical diagnostic systems. The core biopsy device functionality remains consistent with the source patent, while the added technological layers provide enhanced diagnostic and data management capabilities. These technological extensions represent standard design improvements in medical device development that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance diagnostic precision and data security.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,171 |
|---|---|
| Title | Biopsy device with aspiration valve |
| Assignee(s) | Hologic, Inc. |