Vessel Assessment and Treatment Planning System with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive system for assessing vessels and planning personalized treatments by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to provide accurate diagnoses, secure data storage, and efficient treatment planning.
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 treatment planning. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to provide a more accurate, secure, and efficient system for vessel assessment and treatment planning.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new system comprises a vessel analysis module that receives input data from a plurality of sensors and generates a comprehensive vessel profile. A machine learning module is integrated with the vessel analysis module to identify patterns in the comprehensive vessel profile and predict potential blockages or restrictions. The system also includes a blockchain-based data storage system for secure and transparent storage of the comprehensive vessel profile and prediction data. Additionally, the system may include a cloud-based data repository, an AI-powered treatment planning module, and a 3D printing module for customized vessel stents. The system may also be integrated with IoT-enabled sensors for real-time vessel monitoring and a distributed ledger technology-based data storage system for secure and transparent storage of vessel data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, which provides a synergistic combination that is new and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The use of machine learning algorithms, blockchain-based data storage, and IoT-enabled sensors provides a significant improvement in accuracy, security, and efficiency of vessel assessment and treatment planning.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different AI algorithms, such as deep learning or natural language processing, or the integration of additional technologies, such as robotics or virtual reality, to further enhance the system's capabilities. Variations of the system may be designed for specific types of vessels or medical conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurological diseases.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular and neurological diseases. The system's ability to provide accurate diagnoses, secure data storage, and efficient treatment planning makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology and diagnostic systems, specifically focused on vascular assessment and imaging techniques, requiring expertise in medical instrumentation, image processing, sensor technologies, and diagnostic algorithm development
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device researcher with advanced degrees in bioengineering, electrical engineering, or medical imaging, possessing knowledge of medical sensor technologies, machine learning techniques, and diagnostic data processing methods
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into vessel assessment systems represents a predictable technological evolution that naturally extends the source patent's core diagnostic methodology. The PTD's variations leverage well-established technological trends in medical diagnostics, applying known computational techniques to enhance the existing vessel assessment approach. These modifications represent incremental improvements using standard engineering design choices that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in medical device technology.
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 |