Intelligent Biopsy System with Aspiration Valve and AI-driven Tissue Analysis
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel biopsy system integrating an aspiration valve with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline tissue sampling, and improve patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original biopsy device with an aspiration valve, while effective, has limitations in terms of diagnostic accuracy and data management. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to create a more comprehensive and efficient biopsy system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent biopsy system comprises a biopsy device with an aspiration valve, an artificial intelligence module for tissue analysis and predictive diagnostics, an IoT platform for real-time data transmission and feedback, and a blockchain network for secure data storage and sharing. The system enables real-time analysis of tissue samples, generates personalized recommendations for biopsy techniques, and tracks biopsy samples securely. The aspiration valve is integrated with a sensor module to detect changes in tissue properties, ensuring optimal biopsy locations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the original biopsy device with aspiration valve and advanced technologies, resulting in a non-obvious and novel system that significantly enhances diagnostic capabilities and workflow efficiency.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the biopsy device with other AI-driven modules for image analysis or genomics, using different types of sensors for tissue property detection, or incorporating additional blockchain-based features for secure data sharing and collaboration.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent biopsy system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of oncology, radiology, and pathology. The system can improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance patient outcomes, making it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and research institutions.
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 sampling systems, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, medical device design, and biomedical instrumentation with advanced knowledge of tissue sampling techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with graduate-level training, familiarity with surgical instrumentation, understanding of sensor integration, and knowledge of emerging diagnostic technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies with existing biopsy device architectures represents a predictable evolution of medical instrumentation. The source patent's fundamental biopsy device design provides a clear technological foundation for incorporating AI, IoT, and blockchain capabilities. These technological extensions represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques and readily available computational platforms.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,171 |
|---|---|
| Title | Biopsy device with aspiration valve |
| Assignee(s) | Hologic, Inc. |