Synergistic Intraocular Physiological Sensor System

Publication ID: 24-11857262_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Intraocular Physiological Sensor System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857262_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857262_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. 11,857,262.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates an intraocular physiological sensor with distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, to create a more powerful system for monitoring and managing intraocular pressure, enhancing patient care and improving health outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Intraocular physiological sensor', provides a foundational technology for measuring intraocular pressure. However, it has limitations in terms of data analysis, storage, and remote monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of technologies to create a more comprehensive and effective system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises an intraocular physiological sensor, IoT-enabled communication modules, machine learning algorithms, blockchain-based health record systems, wearable devices, and remote monitoring stations. The sensor captures intraocular pressure measurements, which are transmitted to a cloud-based server for analysis using machine learning algorithms. The system can predict glaucoma risk, generate unique identifiers for the sensor, associate the sensor with a patient's electronic health record, and securely store sensor data on the blockchain. The wearable device presents real-time intraocular pressure readings and alerts, while the remote monitoring station provides a decision support system for alerting healthcare professionals to abnormal pressure readings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of technologies, including IoT, blockchain, AI, and new materials, which provide a significant improvement over the original patent. The inventive concept's synergistic integration of these technologies enables a more comprehensive and effective system for monitoring and managing intraocular pressure.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different communication protocols, such as 5G or Wi-Fi, or the integration of additional sensors, such as temperature or humidity sensors, to provide a more comprehensive picture of intraocular health. Variations could also include the use of different machine learning algorithms or blockchain platforms to enhance the system's functionality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of ophthalmology and optometry. The system could be marketed as a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing intraocular pressure, enhancing patient care and improving health outcomes.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B3/16
A A61 A61B3/0025
A A61 A61B5/076
A A61 A61B2560/0257

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically implantable physiological sensors for ophthalmological monitoring, involving biomedical instrumentation, sensor design, wireless communication, and data analytics technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical sensor design, wireless communication protocols, data processing algorithms, and healthcare technology integration, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or electrical engineering with 3-5 years of specialized experience in medical device development

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating modern communication and data processing technologies with the foundational intraocular pressure sensing system represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent establishes a core sensing methodology that naturally invites enhancement through contemporary digital health technologies. A PHOSITA would understand that IoT, machine learning, and blockchain represent standard technological augmentations for medical monitoring systems, making the PTD's variations obvious extensions of existing technological capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Intraocular pressure sensing implant for capturing absolute measurements
PTD Variation
Adding IoT-enabled communication module for wireless data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Wireless communication integration is a predictable solution for remote medical monitoring, representing a known technique for expanding sensor functionality
Source Patent Element
External device with data processing capabilities
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms for predictive risk analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced data analytics to medical sensor data is a standard approach for extracting enhanced diagnostic insights, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Sensor system for capturing physiological measurements
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure health record integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Secure data management techniques are well-established in medical technology, making blockchain integration a logical and predictable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Intraocular pressure measurement system
PTD Variation
Wearable device with real-time display and alert functionality
Obviousness Reasoning
Patient-facing display technologies are standard in medical monitoring, representing a finite and obvious design solution for improving user interaction
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857262 and the technical variations disclosed herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious through standard technological integration techniques. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the combination of intraocular sensing technology with IoT, machine learning, blockchain, and wearable technologies represents a predictable and obvious technological evolution within the field of medical monitoring systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,262
TitleIntraocular physiological sensor
Assignee(s)Glaukos Corporation