Enhanced Medical Monitoring and Treatment Device with Advanced Pacing Pulse Optimization

Publication ID: 24-11857327_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Medical Monitoring and Treatment Device with Advanced Pacing Pulse Optimization,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857327_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857327_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,327.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept discloses a non-invasive medical monitoring and treatment device that optimizes pacing pulse delivery, enhances cardiac function monitoring, and improves patient comfort, thereby providing more effective and efficient treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a non-invasive ambulatory medical monitoring and treatment device that externally paces the heart of a patient. However, this device had limitations in terms of pacing pulse delivery, cardiac function monitoring, and patient comfort. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced pacing pulse optimization, machine learning-based cardiac function monitoring, and improved patient comfort features.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced device comprises a processor that monitors patient movement and adjusts pacing pulse timing to minimize discomfort. Additionally, the processor optimizes pacing pulse energy based on patient movement patterns. The device also features machine learning algorithms to analyze ECG sensing electrode data and detect potential cardiac arrhythmias, generating alerts for medical professionals. Furthermore, the device includes a harness with integrated ECG sensing electrodes and a treatment controller, designed to reduce skin irritation and discomfort during prolonged wear. The system enables real-time cardiac arrhythmia detection and treatment, with a communication module for transmitting arrhythmia data to remote medical professionals. The device also allows for personalized pacing pulse optimization using machine learning algorithms to analyze a patient's response to pacing pulses and adjust pacing pulse characteristics accordingly.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces several novel features, including advanced pacing pulse optimization, machine learning-based cardiac function monitoring, and improved patient comfort features. These features provide a non-obvious improvement over the original patent, enabling more effective and efficient treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the harness, the use of different machine learning algorithms, or the integration of additional sensors to monitor patient movement and cardiac activity. These variations could be implemented to ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different patient needs and clinical scenarios.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced medical monitoring and treatment device has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiac arrhythmia treatment and patient monitoring. The device's advanced features and improved patient comfort could make it an attractive option for healthcare providers and patients alike, potentially disrupting the existing market for cardiac monitoring and treatment devices.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,327
TitleMedical monitoring and treatment device with external pacing
Assignee(s)ZOLL Medical Corporation