Advanced Intraocular Physiological Sensor Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The disclosed inventive concept presents a suite of enhancements to the original intraocular physiological sensor, offering improved accuracy, efficiency, and user experience through advanced sensor designs, adaptive data sampling, and predictive analytics.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's intraocular physiological sensor, while innovative, has limitations in terms of power consumption, data accuracy, and user convenience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing miniaturized sensors with rechargeable power sources, adaptive data sampling, and predictive analytics to provide real-time insights and alerts.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises four primary components: a miniaturized intraocular sensor with a rechargeable power source and wireless communication module, a wearable device for real-time data reception and analysis, an adaptive data sampling system, and a predictive analytics engine for glaucoma risk assessment. The miniaturized sensor enables continuous intraocular pressure monitoring, while the wearable device provides a user-friendly interface for receiving data and notifications. The adaptive data sampling system optimizes power consumption and data accuracy, and the predictive analytics engine generates personalized risk scores and treatment recommendations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of miniaturized sensors, adaptive data sampling, and predictive analytics, which collectively provide a more efficient, accurate, and user-friendly system for intraocular physiological sensing. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which overcome the limitations of the original patent and provide a significant advancement in the field.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying sensor designs, different communication protocols, or alternative predictive analytics algorithms. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other physiological sensing applications, such as monitoring blood glucose levels or cardiac activity.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced intraocular physiological sensor system has significant commercial potential in the ophthalmology and healthcare industries, particularly in the context of glaucoma diagnosis and management. The system's predictive analytics capabilities and user-friendly interface make it an attractive solution for clinicians and patients alike, offering improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B3/16 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/0025 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/076 |
| A | A61 | A61B2560/0257 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically implantable physiological sensors for ophthalmological monitoring, requiring expertise in miniaturized sensor design, wireless communication, biomedical signal processing, and medical data analytics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, experience in medical sensor design, familiarity with wireless communication protocols, understanding of physiological monitoring techniques, and knowledge of machine learning applications in medical diagnostics
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable incremental improvements to the source patent's intraocular pressure sensing system. The variations demonstrate standard engineering approaches to enhancing sensor functionality through miniaturization, wireless communication, adaptive sampling, and predictive analytics. These modifications represent logical extensions of the original patent's core technological framework using well-established techniques in medical sensor design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,262 |
|---|---|
| Title | Intraocular physiological sensor |
| Assignee(s) | Glaukos Corporation |