Synergistic Roboticized Surgery System with Integrated Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention integrates AI-assisted real-time video analysis, blockchain technology, IoT-enabled sensors, and novel materials to create a more powerful and efficient roboticized surgery system, enhancing visualization, security, and instrument durability.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a roboticized surgery system with improved control, but it lacked advanced features to enhance the surgical experience. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by integrating distinct technologies to provide a more comprehensive and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a robotic arm, an endoscopic camera, a surgeon console with a display, and a computer processor configured to analyze video feed from the endoscopic camera and provide real-time feedback to the surgeon. Additionally, the system incorporates blockchain technology for secure data storage and transmission, IoT-enabled sensors for real-time monitoring of patient vital signs, and novel materials for enhanced instrument durability. The system also utilizes AI-driven predictive analytics for optimized surgical planning.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The integration of AI-assisted real-time video analysis, blockchain technology, IoT-enabled sensors, and novel materials into a single roboticized surgery system is new and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The synergistic combination of these technologies provides a more efficient and effective surgical experience.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, blockchain networks, or IoT sensor configurations. Variations may include the integration of additional technologies, such as augmented reality or haptic feedback, to further enhance the surgical experience.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in the fields of roboticized surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical training. The system's advanced features and improved efficiency make it an attractive solution for hospitals and medical facilities seeking to enhance patient care and reduce costs.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Robotic surgical systems, medical device engineering, and computer-assisted medical technologies, requiring advanced engineering knowledge, medical device design expertise, and interdisciplinary understanding of robotics, computer vision, and surgical techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with advanced degree, expertise in surgical robotics, computer vision, sensor integration, and familiarity with emerging medical technology trends, capable of understanding complex system interactions and technological convergence
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, blockchain, IoT, and advanced materials into a robotic surgical system represents predictable technological evolution, leveraging known techniques from adjacent technological domains to enhance surgical robotics' functionality, monitoring capabilities, and operational efficiency. The source patent's foundational robotic surgery framework provides a clear technological platform for incremental innovations that improve system performance, data management, and surgical precision. These variations represent logical extensions of existing technological capabilities within surgical robotics.
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. |