Intelligent Surgical System with Integrated Haptic Control and Advanced Analytics

Publication ID: 24-11857201_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Surgical System with Integrated Haptic Control and Advanced Analytics,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857201_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857201_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. 11,857,201.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present invention relates to an innovative surgical system that integrates haptic control, artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and augmented reality technologies to provide a more accurate, efficient, and secure surgical experience. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict optimal haptic feedback, blockchain-based data storage for secure data sharing, and real-time analytics to improve surgical outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a surgical system with automated alignment, which, although innovative, had limitations in terms of data security, real-time feedback, and predictive analytics. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a haptic device, a navigation system, a blockchain-based data storage system, an artificial intelligence system, and an IoT-enabled sensor. The haptic device provides tactile feedback to the surgeon, while the navigation system tracks the patient's anatomy and surgical tools. The blockchain-based data storage system securely stores and shares surgical data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. The artificial intelligence system analyzes real-time surgical data and provides predictive analytics, which are used to adjust the robotic device's movement. The IoT-enabled sensor collects data on the surgical tool's movement and performance, providing real-time feedback to the surgeon. Additionally, the system integrates augmented reality technology to superimpose virtual surgical tools and anatomy onto a real-world surgical site.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of haptic control, artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and augmented reality technologies, which provides a more accurate, efficient, and secure surgical experience. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different machine learning algorithms, varying levels of automation, or alternative data storage systems. Variations may include the integration of additional technologies, such as virtual or mixed reality, or the application of the system to different medical specialties.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical technology industry, particularly in the fields of orthopedic, neuro, and cardiovascular surgery. The system's ability to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance the overall surgical experience makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/15
A A61 A61B17/142
A A61 A61B17/1615
A A61 A61B17/1703
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B34/76
A A61 A61B17/157
A A61 A61B34/25
A A61 A61B90/03
A A61 A61B2017/00128
A A61 A61B2034/105
A A61 A61B2034/2055

Field of Art

Surgical robotics and haptic control systems, specifically computer-assisted surgical technologies involving robotic tool manipulation, sensor integration, and human-machine interaction interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in surgical technologies, advanced control systems, machine learning applications in medical devices, and interdisciplinary technology integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies represents predictable extensions of existing surgical robotic control systems. The core surgical robotic principles from the source patent provide a foundational framework that naturally accommodates incremental technological enhancements. The proposed variations represent logical combinations of known techniques within surgical technology domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robotic device configured to be coupled to a surgical tool with automated alignment capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding machine learning algorithms to predict and adjust robotic device movement based on real-time surgical data analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to existing robotic control systems, representing a known technique for improving automated surgical tool performance
Source Patent Element
Sensor configured to sense user presence and enable automatic movement
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensors collecting comprehensive surgical tool movement and performance data with cloud-based analytics platform
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing sensor technologies, applying standard data collection and analysis techniques to surgical robotics
Source Patent Element
Haptic control system providing tactile feedback during surgical procedures
PTD Variation
Integrating augmented reality to superimpose virtual surgical tools and anatomy onto real-world surgical sites
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable combination of visualization and haptic feedback technologies within surgical interface design, representing a finite set of known enhancement strategies
Source Patent Element
Surgical system with virtual plane offset capabilities
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage and sharing mechanism for surgical performance and anatomical data
Obviousness Reasoning
Application of standard data security techniques to medical technology domains, representing an obvious solution to data management challenges
Source Patent Element
Robotic surgical control system with processor-based instruction execution
PTD Variation
Artificial intelligence system analyzing real-time surgical data to provide predictive surgical analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward implementation of AI techniques to existing computational surgical control architectures, representing a known method of system enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857201 and the comprehensive technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed surgical system variations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in surgical robotics, machine learning, and data analytics, thereby rendering potential claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,201
TitleSurgical system with automated alignment
Assignee(s)MAKO Surgical Corp.