Advanced Tissue Manipulation System with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to a medical system that combines a tissue grasper with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance tissue manipulation procedures, providing real-time data analytics, secure data storage, and predictive insights for optimizing procedures.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a minimally invasive medical device for manipulating tissues from inside a patient's body. However, it lacked the capability to collect and analyze real-time data, store data securely, and provide predictive insights for optimizing procedures. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the tissue grasper to provide a more comprehensive and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced tissue manipulation system comprises a tissue grasper having a first arm and a second arm that are moveable relative to one another. The system further includes a blockchain-based data storage module for securely storing and tracking tissue manipulation data, a machine learning algorithm for analyzing the tissue manipulation data and providing predictive analytics for optimizing tissue manipulation procedures, and an IoT-enabled sensor module for real-time monitoring of tissue manipulation parameters and transmitting the data to the blockchain-based data storage module. The system may also include an AI-powered control module for controlling the movement of the first arm and the second arm based on real-time feedback from the IoT-enabled sensor module.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in that it integrates AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with a tissue grasper to provide a comprehensive system for tissue manipulation. The use of blockchain for secure data storage, machine learning for predictive analytics, and IoT for real-time data transmission are not anticipated by the original patent and provide a significant improvement over the prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different advanced materials for fabricating the tissue grasper, the integration of additional sensors or modules for enhanced data collection, or the use of different AI algorithms for predictive analytics. Variations of the system may include the use of different types of tissue graspers or the integration of the system with other medical devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced tissue manipulation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of minimally invasive surgery and tissue engineering. The system's ability to provide real-time data analytics, secure data storage, and predictive insights for optimizing procedures makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/295 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/29 |
| A | A61 | A61B18/1445 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/068 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/34 |
| A | A61 | A61B18/085 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/2901 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/2926 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/320044 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00595 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/1455 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/0817 |
| A | A61 | A61B2217/005 |
| A | A61 | A61B2217/007 |
| A | A61 | A61B2218/002 |
| A | A61 | A61B2218/007 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically minimally invasive surgical instruments with articulating end effectors, focusing on tissue manipulation technologies with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and advanced control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in surgical instrument design, familiar with emerging technologies in medical device integration, capable of understanding mechanical systems, sensor technologies, and computational approaches to medical device optimization
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing medical device architectures represents a predictable extension of current medical device innovation trends. The fundamental mechanical structure of the tissue grasper remains substantially unchanged from the source patent, with the primary novelty residing in data management and computational augmentation. The proposed technological additions represent incremental improvements that leverage known techniques in digital health monitoring and analytics.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,214 |
|---|---|
| Title | Multi-functional medical device and related |
| Assignee(s) | Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |