Intelligent Vessel Assessment and Treatment Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating vessel assessment devices with AI, IoT, blockchain, and 3D printing technologies to provide accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and optimized vessel stent fabrication.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed devices, systems, and methods for assessing vessels, but it had limitations in terms of data analysis, security, and personalized treatment. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by leveraging advanced technologies to provide a more comprehensive and effective vessel assessment and treatment system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of a vessel assessment device, a blockchain-based data storage module, a machine learning module, an IoT-enabled sensor module, a data analytics module, a cloud-based AI platform, a blockchain-based image analysis platform, a 3D printing module, and a medical imaging device. The vessel assessment device obtains data on vessel blockage or stenosis. The blockchain-based data storage module ensures secure and transparent data management. The machine learning module analyzes the data to generate predictive models of vessel blockage progression and personalized treatment plans. The IoT-enabled sensor module integrates sensor data with vessel assessment data to generate a comprehensive vessel health profile. The data analytics module integrates data from various sources to provide actionable insights. The cloud-based AI platform and blockchain-based image analysis platform provide additional analytical capabilities. The 3D printing module fabricates customized vessel stents based on the personalized treatment plans. The medical imaging device captures images of the vessel for anomaly detection.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and 3D printing technologies with vessel assessment devices, providing a novel and non-obvious solution that addresses the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to provide a more comprehensive and effective vessel assessment and treatment system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT protocols, or blockchain platforms. Variations could include the integration of additional technologies, such as robotics or nanotechnology, to further enhance the system's capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment. The system's ability to provide accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and optimized vessel stent fabrication could revolutionize the field of vascular medicine.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology for vascular assessment and diagnostic imaging, specifically involving interventional cardiology and medical imaging systems with a focus on vessel blockage evaluation and diagnostic techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with expertise in medical imaging, sensor technologies, data processing, and diagnostic system design, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of experience in cardiovascular diagnostic technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced computational technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT with existing vessel assessment systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational vessel assessment methodology provides a clear technical framework that naturally invites computational enhancement. The PTD's variations represent incremental improvements using known technologies to solve existing challenges in medical diagnostics and personalized treatment planning.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,296 |
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| Title | Devices, systems, and methods for assessment of vessels |
| Assignee(s) | PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION |