Synergistic Roboticized Surgery System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel roboticized surgery system that integrates advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to enhance surgical precision, safety, and efficiency.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a roboticized surgery system with improved control, but it had limitations in terms of gaze tracking, real-time vital sign monitoring, secure data storage, realistic simulation, and tactile feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the original system with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The synergistic roboticized surgery system comprises a robotic arm controlled by a surgeon via a special console. The console is equipped with an AI-based gaze-tracking module to track the surgeon's gaze and adjust the robotic arm's movement accordingly. Additionally, the console includes an IoT-enabled sensor module to monitor the patient's vital signs and adjust the robotic arm's movement in real-time. Furthermore, the console features a blockchain-based data storage module to securely store and manage patient data and surgical procedures. The system also includes an AI-based simulation module to simulate various surgical scenarios and provide real-time feedback to the surgeon. Finally, the console incorporates a new material-based haptic feedback module to provide tactile feedback to the surgeon during surgery. The synergistic integration of these technologies enables a more precise, efficient, and safe surgical experience.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original roboticized surgery system. The inventive step lies in the synergistic integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the synergistic roboticized surgery system could include varying the type of AI algorithm used for gaze tracking, utilizing different IoT-enabled sensors for vital sign monitoring, or incorporating alternative blockchain-based data storage solutions. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various surgical specialties or integrated with other medical devices to further enhance its capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic roboticized surgery system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. The system's enhanced precision, safety, and efficiency make it an attractive solution for hospitals and surgical centers seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. The market for roboticized surgery systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Robotic surgical systems and human-machine interfaces, involving medical robotics, control systems, and surgical technology. Requires advanced engineering background with expertise in mechanical engineering, computer vision, human-computer interaction, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with advanced degree, experienced in surgical robotics, familiar with control systems, AI integration, sensor technologies, and human-machine interaction principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed technological enhancements represent predictable extensions of existing robotic surgery control systems. The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into surgical robotics represents incremental improvements using known techniques in a conventional domain. The proposed variations solve known limitations in surgical robotics through standard engineering problem-solving approaches.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,278 |
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| Title | Roboticized surgery system with improved control |
| Assignee(s) | Asensus Surgical Italia, s.r.l. |