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

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B34/20
A	A61	A61B34/10
A	A61	A61B2034/107
A	A61	A61B2034/2068
G	G06	G06F3/011

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical device technology with a focus on surgical instrumentation, image-guided interventions, and advanced tracking systems. Requires expertise in biomedical engineering, computer vision, sensor integration, and medical informatics

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, proficient in medical imaging technologies, sensor integration, data processing algorithms, and surgical navigation systems. Familiar with interdisciplinary technology convergence and emerging medical technology trends

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies with existing medical instrument tracking systems represents a predictable evolution of surgical navigation technologies. The combination of fiducial marker-based instruments with AI, blockchain, and IoT represents a logical extension of known medical technology convergence strategies. The source patent's foundational tracking mechanism provides a natural platform for incorporating emerging digital technologies to enhance surgical planning and navigation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Medical instrument with fiducial markers for spatial tracking and identification

PTD Variation

Adding IoT-enabled sensors and machine learning algorithms to enhance instrument tracking accuracy

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies with existing tracking mechanisms is a predictable solution for improving spatial resolution and data capture in medical instrumentation

Source Patent Element

Code platform with distinct marker regions for instrument identification

PTD Variation

Implementing blockchain-based data storage for secure instrument and procedure data management

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending instrument identification systems to include secure, immutable data tracking is a known technique for improving medical record integrity and traceability

Source Patent Element

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional image tracking capabilities

PTD Variation

Incorporating computer vision and AI-powered image processing modules for advanced 3D image reconstruction

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning and computer vision techniques to existing medical imaging technologies represents a standard approach for enhancing diagnostic and surgical planning capabilities

Source Patent Element

Surgical instrument with visual contrast and identification markers

PTD Variation

Adding augmented reality display modules for real-time surgical visualization and guidance

Obviousness Reasoning

Enhancing visual information systems for surgical navigation is a predictable technological progression using known AR integration techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857274 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed medical instrument system with integrated AI, IoT, blockchain, and AR technologies to be an obvious extension of existing surgical navigation technologies. The combination represents a predictable application of known digital technologies to established medical instrument tracking methodologies, rendering potential claims covering such integrations obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,274
Title	Medical instrument with fiducial markers
Assignee(s)	Medivis, Inc.