Synergistic Endoscopic Optoacoustic Imaging Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857290_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Endoscopic Optoacoustic Imaging Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857290_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857290_0008_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. 11,857,290.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept integrates the patented device for endoscopic optoacoustic imaging with other distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, to create a more powerful system for imaging and analyzing cavities and hollow objects.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a device for endoscopic optoacoustic imaging, which has limitations in terms of data security, real-time monitoring, and personalized diagnosis. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of technologies to enhance the imaging process and provide more accurate diagnoses.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system for endoscopic optoacoustic imaging of cavities and hollow objects comprises a device for endoscopic optoacoustic imaging, as described in claim 1, and integrates it with a blockchain-based data storage unit for secure storage and sharing of the generated optoacoustic images. Additionally, the system may include an IoT-based communication module for transmitting the generated optoacoustic images to a remote monitoring station, an artificial intelligence algorithm for enhanced image analysis and diagnosis, or a nanomaterial-based sensor for detecting biomarkers in the object. The inventive concept enables real-time monitoring, secure data storage, and personalized medicine using endoscopic optoacoustic imaging.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of integrating the patented device with other distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to create a more powerful system for imaging and analyzing cavities and hollow objects.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the device with other AI algorithms for image enhancement, using different types of nanomaterial-based sensors, or incorporating additional IoT devices for real-time monitoring. Variations may include adapting the system for use in different medical specialties or developing new materials for the nanomaterial-based sensor.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology, pulmonology, and oncology. The system's ability to provide secure, real-time, and personalized diagnoses makes it an attractive solution for hospitals and medical research institutions.

Field of Art

Medical imaging technologies, specifically endoscopic optoacoustic imaging systems, requiring advanced knowledge in optics, acoustics, medical instrumentation, and signal processing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device researcher with expertise in optical imaging, ultrasound technologies, signal processing, and interdisciplinary medical technology integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT with existing medical imaging devices represents a predictable extension of current technological convergence trends. The source patent provides a foundational optoacoustic imaging device that can be naturally enhanced with complementary digital technologies. These integrations would be considered routine engineering adaptations to improve data management, diagnostic capabilities, and monitoring processes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Imaging unit configured to irradiate and detect signals within an object
PTD Variation
Adding a nanomaterial-based sensor for biomarker detection integrated with the imaging unit
Obviousness Reasoning
Augmenting medical imaging devices with enhanced sensing capabilities is a known technique in biomedical engineering, representing a predictable improvement in diagnostic functionality
Source Patent Element
Endoscopic device for scanning regions of interest
PTD Variation
Incorporating IoT communication module for remote image transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Enabling remote monitoring and data transmission is a standard design choice in modern medical technologies, representing an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Optoacoustic imaging system for generating diagnostic images
PTD Variation
Implementing AI algorithms for enhanced image analysis and personalized treatment recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to medical imaging is a well-established trend, representing a predictable application of computational techniques to diagnostic processes
Source Patent Element
Imaging device with detection capabilities
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage and sharing mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management techniques is a routine engineering solution for protecting sensitive medical information across digital platforms
Source Patent Element
Endoscopic imaging system for scanning internal structures
PTD Variation
Adapting the system for use across different medical specialties with modular design
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating adaptable medical technologies that can be modified for multiple use cases is a standard approach in medical device development
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857290 and the presented Published Technical Disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed variations obvious extensions of existing optoacoustic imaging technologies. The combination of the foundational imaging device with digital technologies represents a predictable integration of known techniques, rendering potential patent claims covering similar technological combinations anticipated and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,290
TitleDevice for endoscopic optoacoustic imaging, in particular for endoscopic optoacoustic imaging of cavities and hollow objects
Assignee(s)HELMHOLTZ ZENTRUM MUENCHEN—DEUTSCHES FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM FUERGESUNDHEIT UND UMWELT (GMBH)