Enhanced Optical Coherence Tomography Scan Control through Synergistic Combinations

Publication ID: 24-11857256_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Optical Coherence Tomography Scan Control through Synergistic Combinations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857256_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857256_0008_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

This inventive concept integrates Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan control with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and accurate system for retinal disease diagnosis and management.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional OCT scan control approaches have limitations in terms of accuracy, security, and integration with other healthcare systems. The original patent addressed some of these limitations, but this new inventive concept takes it a step further by leveraging synergistic combinations to overcome the remaining challenges.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new system comprises an OCT scanner integrated with an AI-based retinal disease diagnosis module, which utilizes OCT scan data to identify potential retinal diseases and automatically adjust the OCT scan location accordingly. Additionally, the system incorporates a blockchain-based data storage system to securely store and manage OCT scan data, enabling secure sharing and collaboration among healthcare professionals. The system can also integrate with IoT-based wearable devices to track patient health metrics and incorporate new material-based optical components to enhance OCT scan resolution. Furthermore, the system can integrate OCT scan data with electronic health records (EHRs) using an AI-powered data integration module, enabling more accurate and comprehensive patient care.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of integrating OCT scan control with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is a novel and non-obvious extension of the original patent. The specific combinations and implementations of these technologies provide a unique and innovative solution for retinal disease diagnosis and management.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating OCT scan control with other AI-powered diagnostic tools, using different blockchain-based data storage systems, or incorporating other types of wearable devices or new materials. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different healthcare settings and requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced OCT scan control system has significant commercial potential in the ophthalmology and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of retinal disease diagnosis and management. The system's ability to provide more accurate and comprehensive patient care, while ensuring secure data management and collaboration, makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients alike.

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 advanced user interface and diagnostic capabilities, encompassing medical imaging, computer interfaces, and AI-assisted diagnostic technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical imaging specialist with expertise in optical imaging technologies, computer interfaces, AI diagnostic algorithms, and medical data management systems, holding advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with existing OCT scan control systems represents a predictable evolution of medical imaging technologies. The source patent's foundational OCT scan control method provides a clear technical framework that naturally invites technological enhancements using contemporary digital health innovations. These combinations would be considered obvious extensions of existing medical imaging and diagnostic technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
OCT scanner with touch-sensitive input device for scan location designation
PTD Variation
AI-powered module automatically adjusting OCT scan location based on detected retinal disease indicators
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to automate and optimize existing manual scan location selection process, representing a known technique in medical imaging diagnostics
Source Patent Element
Computer-readable storage medium for OCT scan control instructions
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage system for secure OCT scan data management and sharing
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying contemporary data security technologies to medical imaging data storage represents an obvious design choice for improving data protection and interoperability
Source Patent Element
Touch-based interface for OCT scan control
PTD Variation
Integration with IoT wearable devices to track patient health metrics during OCT scanning
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical imaging technologies to incorporate continuous health monitoring represents a predictable convergence of existing diagnostic and tracking technologies
Source Patent Element
Optical coherence tomography imaging system
PTD Variation
Incorporating new material-based optical components to enhance OCT scan resolution
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing advanced materials to improve imaging resolution is a standard approach in medical imaging technology development, representing a known technique for incremental technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Digital interface for OCT scan control
PTD Variation
AI-powered data integration module connecting OCT scan data with electronic health records
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating diagnostic imaging data with comprehensive patient records represents a predictable and obvious extension of digital health management technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857256 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed combinations of OCT scan control with AI, blockchain, IoT, and advanced materials technologies to be obvious extensions of existing medical imaging methodologies. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable applications of known techniques in medical imaging and digital health technologies, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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