Next-Generation Vessel Assessment and Treatment Planning
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive system for assessing vessel blockages and planning personalized treatments, leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital twins to revolutionize the field of vascular medicine.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the assessment of vessel blockages, but its limitations in accuracy, speed, and personalization hindered its adoption. The next-generation system overcomes these limitations by integrating AI-driven image analysis, machine learning-based fluid flow simulation, and digital twin technology to provide real-time, personalized vessel assessment and treatment planning.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a neural network trained on a vast dataset of vessel images and corresponding fluid flow data, a fluid dynamics simulator, a database of vessel geometries and corresponding fluid flow patterns, and a search engine. The system generates a 3D model of the vessel from imaging data, analyzes it using machine learning algorithms to predict the severity of stenosis, and simulates various treatment scenarios to predict optimal treatment outcomes. The system also includes a device for in-vivo vessel assessment, comprising a catheter with an integrated sensor and a processing unit.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novel combination of AI-driven image analysis, machine learning-based fluid flow simulation, and digital twin technology provides a paradigm shift in vessel assessment and treatment planning. The inventive concept's use of neural networks, fluid dynamics simulators, and digital twins enables real-time, personalized vessel assessment and treatment planning, making it a significant improvement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, such as ultrasound or optical coherence tomography, or incorporating additional data sources, such as patient medical history or genetic information. Variations may also include adapting the system for use in different vascular regions, such as coronary or peripheral arteries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation vessel assessment and treatment planning system has vast commercial potential in the medical device and healthcare industries, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The system's ability to provide personalized treatment plans and improve patient outcomes could revolutionize the field of vascular medicine and generate significant revenue.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging and diagnostic systems, specifically vascular assessment technologies involving fluid flow analysis, medical sensors, and diagnostic imaging techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device researcher with expertise in medical imaging, fluid dynamics, sensor technologies, and computational analysis techniques, holding advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or related fields
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's AI-driven vessel assessment approach represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's vessel evaluation system, leveraging well-established machine learning and computational techniques to enhance diagnostic capabilities through more sophisticated image analysis and predictive modeling
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 |