Synergistic Arrythmia Origin Identification System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive system integrating cardiac mapping, AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to accurately identify and track arrythmia origins, enabling personalized treatment and real-time monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Finding the origin of an arrythmia,' addresses the challenge of locating the source of cardiac arrythmias. However, it relies on invasive procedures and lacks integration with emerging technologies. The new inventive concept resolves this limitation by synergistically combining distinct technologies to create a more powerful, accurate, and efficient system for arrythmia origin identification.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Arrythmia Origin Identification System comprises multiple modules: 1) a cardiac mapping module, which generates a 3D map of the heart chamber; 2) an AI-powered arrythmia detection module, utilizing machine learning algorithms to analyze local activation times (LATs) and identify potential arrythmia origins; 3) an IoT-enabled sensor module, which measures LATs and transmits data securely using blockchain technology; 4) a visualization module, displaying the identified origin on a 3D map; 5) a wearable device with an integrated ECG sensor and AI-powered arrythmia detection module for real-time monitoring; and 6) a cloud-based data storage module utilizing blockchain technology for secure data transmission. The system also enables personalized treatment by generating 3D-printed models of heart chambers using new materials and applying targeted ablation therapy to the identified origin.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which significantly enhances the accuracy and efficiency of arrythmia origin identification. This integration of distinct technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include: 1) integrating the system with existing medical devices, such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators; 2) using different machine learning algorithms or AI models for arrythmia detection; 3) incorporating additional sensors or data sources, such as blood pressure or oxygen saturation monitors; and 4) developing miniaturized or implantable versions of the wearable device.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Arrythmia Origin Identification System has significant commercial potential in the medical device and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of cardiac arrythmia treatment, personalized medicine, and remote patient monitoring. The system could be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions, with potential for widespread adoption and revenue growth.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Cardiac electrophysiology and medical device technologies, with expertise in cardiac mapping, signal processing, and invasive diagnostic procedures for arrhythmia identification
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or clinical electrophysiologist with advanced knowledge of cardiac mapping techniques, signal processing algorithms, sensor technologies, and medical device design, typically holding a PhD or equivalent professional experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD represents a predictable combination of known medical technologies, extending the source patent's cardiac mapping methodology through standard engineering techniques of integrating AI, IoT, and data processing technologies. The core diagnostic approach remains fundamentally consistent with the original patent, with the primary innovation being the application of contemporary computational and networking technologies to an established medical procedure. These technological extensions would be considered obvious incremental improvements within the field of cardiac diagnostic technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,307 |
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| Title | Finding the origin of an arrythmia |
| Assignee(s) | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. |