Secure and Portable Vessel Assessment Systems for High-Stakes Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept relates to specialized vessel assessment systems adapted for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions, ensuring secure data transmission, ruggedized components, and portable power sources to facilitate accurate diagnosis and timely intervention.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed systems for assessing vessels, but these systems lacked adaptability for unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing tailored solutions for high-stakes environments, where data security, equipment ruggedness, and power autonomy are paramount.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses three primary embodiments. The first embodiment is a system for evaluating blood vessels in high-security environments, featuring encrypted three-dimensional models and secure data transmission. The second embodiment is a method for vessel evaluation in disaster relief situations, utilizing a portable processing system powered by a solar-powered battery. The third embodiment is a system for vessel evaluation in extreme weather conditions, with a processing system housed in a weather-resistant enclosure. Each embodiment is designed to address the specific challenges of its respective environment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features such as encrypted three-dimensional models, high-resolution cameras with waterproof and shock-resistant casings, portable processing systems with solar-powered batteries, and weather-resistant enclosures. These features, combined with the original patent's vessel assessment technology, provide a non-obvious and innovative solution for high-stakes environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include systems for assessing vessels in other high-stakes environments, such as search and rescue operations or remote medical facilities. Variations could also include different types of sensors or imaging modalities, adapted for specific vessel types or conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of interventional cardiology and vascular surgery. The target market includes hospitals, medical research institutions, and disaster relief organizations operating in high-stakes environments.
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 |