Intelligent Implantable Devices with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857197_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Implantable Devices with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857197_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857197_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. 11,857,197.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present invention combines implantable medical devices with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system for adjusting and optimizing implantable devices, enabling real-time data tracking, secure data transmission, and personalized optimization.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Adjustable implantable devices and associated methods,' provided a solution for invasive adjustment of implantable medical devices. However, it lacked the capabilities for real-time data tracking, secure data transmission, and personalized optimization. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more comprehensive and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises an implantable device with an integrated sensor for detecting changes in device dimensions, an AI-powered algorithm for analyzing sensor data and generating adjustment recommendations, and a blockchain-based data management platform for securely storing and tracking device parameters and adjustment recommendations. The system also includes an IoT-enabled communication module for transmitting device data to the blockchain-based data management platform. The AI-powered algorithm analyzes device data and generates personalized adjustment recommendations, which are transmitted to a user interface for implementation. The blockchain-based data management platform ensures secure data transmission and tracking, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of implantable devices.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with implantable medical devices is a novel and non-obvious combination that provides a significant improvement over the original patent. The use of AI-powered algorithms for personalized optimization, IoT-enabled communication modules for real-time data transmission, and blockchain-based data management platforms for secure data tracking and storage are all new and inventive aspects of the present invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT communication protocols, or blockchain platforms. The system could also be adapted for use with different types of implantable devices, such as pacemakers, implantable sensors, or prosthetics. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other technologies, such as machine learning or natural language processing, to further enhance its capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of implantable sensors, prosthetics, and cardiovascular devices. The system's ability to provide real-time data tracking, secure data transmission, and personalized optimization could revolutionize the way implantable devices are designed, manufactured, and used. The market for intelligent implantable devices is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by advances in AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/12177
A A61 A61B17/11
A A61 A61B17/1204
A A61 A61B17/12109
A A61 A61M27/002
A A61 A61M2205/04
A A61 A61M2205/3331

Field of Art

Medical device technologies, specifically implantable adjustment systems, interventional medical devices, and associated data management technologies with expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, sensor integration, and medical device control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, specialized knowledge in medical device design, familiarity with sensor technologies, data transmission protocols, and experience in developing adaptive medical device systems with interdisciplinary technological integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing implantable device adjustment methodologies represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational work on adjustable implantable devices provides a clear technical framework for implementing advanced data management and optimization strategies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device technological trends, utilizing well-established communication and data processing technologies to enhance device performance and monitoring capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Elongated body for advancing through vasculature and adjusting implanted medical devices
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT-enabled communication module for real-time device data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adding wireless communication capabilities to medical devices, providing predictable enhanced monitoring and adjustment functionality
Source Patent Element
Shape memory component for device dimensional adjustment
PTD Variation
AI-powered algorithm for analyzing sensor data and generating adjustment recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning techniques to optimize device performance based on collected sensor measurements
Source Patent Element
Method of invasive device adjustment using catheter-based interventions
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data management platform for secure parameter tracking and storage
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established cybersecurity protocols to medical device data management represents a standard technological progression with expected benefits of data integrity and secure transmission
Source Patent Element
Implantable device with flow modification capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor for detecting changes in device dimensions and generating personalized optimization recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing device monitoring technologies, utilizing known sensor integration techniques to enhance device performance tracking
Source Patent Element
Invasive adjustment methods for medical implants
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled communication module for transmitting adjustment recommendations to user interface
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological enhancement using standard wireless communication protocols to improve device interaction and user management
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857197 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with implantable medical device adjustment systems to be an obvious combination of known techniques, resulting in predictable improvements in device monitoring, optimization, and data management capabilities.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,197
TitleAdjustable implantable devices and associated methods
Assignee(s)Shifamed Holdings, LLC