Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Synergistic OCT Scan Control System

Publication ID: 24-11857256_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic OCT Scan Control System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857256_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857256_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. 11,857,256.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system integrating optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan control with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide enhanced imaging resolution, optimized scan parameters, and secure data sharing.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional OCT scan control approaches often rely on manual input and lack integration with advanced technologies. The original patent's limitations include the need for user input and image manipulation. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI-powered image analysis, IoT-enabled sensors, blockchain-based data storage, and novel materials to provide a more powerful and efficient OCT scan control system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic OCT scan control system comprises a blockchain-based data storage unit for secure OCT scan data storage, an AI-powered image analysis module for identifying optimal scan locations, an IoT-enabled sensor for detecting eye movement and generating a user profile, and a novel material-based optical fiber for enhanced imaging resolution. The system utilizes machine learning-based algorithms for real-time image processing and integrates OCT scan data with electronic health records using a novel blockchain-based data sharing protocol. The system also features a distributed ledger for secure data sharing and a natural language processing module for generating personalized scan reports.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to provide a more powerful and efficient OCT scan control system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other advanced technologies such as augmented reality or 5G networks. Variations of the system could also include different types of sensors or image analysis algorithms to further enhance the OCT scan control process.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic OCT scan control system has significant commercial potential in the ophthalmology industry, enabling healthcare providers to offer more accurate and efficient OCT scans. The system's integration with electronic health records and secure data sharing capabilities also make it attractive for telemedicine and remote healthcare applications.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B3/0033
A A61 A61B3/0025
A A61 A61B3/0041
A A61 A61B3/102
A A61 A61B3/1225
G G06 G06F3/03547
G G06 G06F3/0485
G G06 G06F3/04845
G G06 G06F3/04883
G G06 G06F2203/04808

Field of Art

Medical imaging technologies, specifically optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems with a focus on ophthalmological diagnostic imaging and computer-implemented scan control interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical imaging specialist with expertise in optical imaging technologies, computer interfaces, data processing algorithms, and medical diagnostic systems, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering, electrical engineering, or medical physics

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies represents predictable combinations of known techniques in medical imaging systems. The fundamental OCT scan control methodology remains consistent with the source patent, with the PTD merely introducing incremental technological enhancements that would be obvious to implement using standard engineering approaches. The variations represent logical extensions of existing medical imaging technologies using well-established interdisciplinary integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Touch-sensitive input device for OCT scan location designation
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor for detecting eye movement and generating user profile
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that expanding touch-based input to include advanced sensor tracking is a predictable technological progression in human-computer interaction interfaces
Source Patent Element
Computer-readable storage medium for OCT scan instructions
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage and sharing protocol for medical imaging data
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing distributed ledger technologies for secure medical data management represents a known technique for enhancing data security and interoperability in medical information systems
Source Patent Element
OCT image processing methods
PTD Variation
AI-powered image analysis module for identifying optimal scan locations
Obviousness Reasoning
Machine learning techniques for medical image analysis are well-established, representing a predictable application of artificial intelligence to enhance existing diagnostic imaging technologies
Source Patent Element
Computer-implemented method for scan location designation
PTD Variation
Natural language processing module for generating personalized scan reports
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated report generation using computational linguistics is a standard technique in medical informatics, representing an obvious extension of existing diagnostic reporting methods
Source Patent Element
Optical coherence tomography scanning system
PTD Variation
Novel material-based optical fiber for enhanced imaging resolution
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements in optical components represent a routine approach to incrementally enhancing imaging technologies within the field of medical diagnostics
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857256 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in medical imaging, sensor technologies, and data processing systems, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable by the presented prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,256
TitleOptical coherence tomography scan control
Assignee(s)OPTOS PLC