Intelligent Foot-Mounted Cardiovascular Health Monitoring System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating a foot-mounted PPG device with AI-driven analytics, IoT-sourced data, and blockchain-based health records to provide early detection and personalized management of cardiovascular disease.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for accurate blood flow measurement in the foot, particularly for diabetic patients. However, it did not provide a comprehensive solution for cardiovascular health monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by combining the patented foot-mounted PPG device with advanced technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of a foot-mounted PPG device, an AI-driven analytics module, an IoT communication module, and a blockchain-based health record system. The PPG device measures blood flow in the foot, while the AI-driven analytics module processes the data to identify early indicators of cardiovascular disease. The IoT communication module enables secure data transmission to a remote server, and the blockchain-based health record system ensures secure storage and sharing of patient data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the innovative combination of a foot-mounted PPG device with AI-driven analytics, IoT-sourced data, and blockchain-based health records, providing a synergistic solution for cardiovascular health monitoring. This integration is non-obvious and novel compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, such as ECG or pressure sensors, or integrating the system with other health monitoring devices. Variations may include using different AI algorithms or blockchain protocols.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent foot-mounted cardiovascular health monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of preventive medicine, personalized health management, and telemedicine.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically cardiovascular monitoring systems with photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors for blood flow measurement and health diagnostics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in sensor technologies, signal processing, machine learning, and healthcare data management systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI analytics, IoT communication, and blockchain record-keeping with an existing foot-mounted PPG device represents a predictable combination of known technologies in medical monitoring systems. The source patent's foundational blood flow measurement technique provides a clear technical basis for extending the device's functionality through digital health technologies. These variations represent standard evolutionary steps in medical device design that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,303 |
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| Title | Apparatus and method of measuring blood flow in the foot |
| Assignee(s) | Podimetrics, Inc. |