Intelligent Surgical Instrument System with Integrated Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857274_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Surgical Instrument System with Integrated Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857274_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857274_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. 11,857,274.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The proposed system integrates a medical instrument with fiducial markers with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and AR to create a more powerful and efficient surgical planning and navigation system.

Background and Problem Solved

Current conventional systems have limitations with regard to two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) images in surgical settings. The original patent addressed these limitations by introducing a medical instrument with fiducial markers. However, the new inventive concept takes this further by integrating the patented instrument with other distinct technologies to create a more comprehensive and accurate surgical planning and navigation system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a medical instrument with fiducial markers, an AI-powered image processing module for enhanced image analysis, a blockchain-based data storage unit for secure data exchange, and an IoT-enabled sensor for real-time instrument tracking. Additionally, the system may include an AR display module for real-time visualization, a computer vision module for 3D image reconstruction, and a neural network-based predictive modeling unit for real-time surgical guidance. The integration of these technologies enables a more accurate and efficient surgical planning and navigation process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the patented medical instrument with distinct technologies, creating a more powerful and efficient surgical planning and navigation system. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and AR technologies provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of current conventional systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the system may include the use of different AI algorithms, various IoT-enabled sensors, or different blockchain-based data storage units. Additionally, the system may be adapted for use in different surgical settings or for various medical procedures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The proposed system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of surgical planning and navigation. The system's ability to provide more accurate and efficient surgical planning and navigation can lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced malpractice liabilities, and enhanced surgical team performance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/10
A A61 A61B2034/107
A A61 A61B2034/2068
G G06 G06F3/011

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,274
TitleMedical instrument with fiducial markers
Assignee(s)Medivis, Inc.