Integrated Hemodynamic Monitoring System with AI and IoT Capabilities
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating a blood pressure cuff adapter with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain to provide personalized treatment recommendations and enhanced patient care.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Connectors for medical equipment,' provided an innovative solution for connectors in medical equipment. However, it lacked the capability to analyze and provide personalized treatment recommendations. This inventive concept addresses this limitation by integrating the patented connector with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more comprehensive and powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The integrated hemodynamic monitoring system consists of a blood pressure cuff adapter, a sensor for detecting hemodynamic parameters, and an artificial intelligence module for analyzing the detected parameters and providing personalized treatment recommendations to a healthcare provider. The system can be connected to a remote server, which may be part of a blockchain network, ensuring data integrity and security. The system can also be implemented in a wearable device made from novel, biocompatible materials that enhance patient comfort and reduce skin irritation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the patented blood pressure cuff adapter with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, enabling personalized treatment recommendations and enhanced patient care. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and comprehensive system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different AI algorithms or machine learning models, integrating the system with other medical devices or sensors, or implementing the system in various form factors, such as a handheld device or a stationary monitor.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The integrated hemodynamic monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and personalized medicine. The system can be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers, offering a comprehensive solution for enhanced patient care.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically hemodynamic monitoring systems and blood pressure measurement technologies, with expertise in biomedical sensors, data acquisition, and medical device integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with sensor technologies, data processing, and medical device regulatory requirements
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain technologies with an existing blood pressure cuff adapter represents a predictable combination of known technologies in medical monitoring systems. The source patent provides a foundational medical device connector, which naturally invites technological enhancements for improved patient monitoring and data management. The proposed variations represent standard evolutionary design approaches common in medical technology development.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,295 |
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| Title | Connectors for medical equipment |
| Assignee(s) | WELCH ALLYN, INC. |