Intelligent Wearable Cardiac Monitoring and External Pacing System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation wearable medical device that integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced sensing modalities to predict cardiac arrest risk, proactively initiate personalized external pacing protocols, and optimize cardiac health monitoring and treatment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a non-invasive medical monitoring and treatment device with external pacing capabilities. However, it relied on manual adjustments and lacked the ability to predict cardiac arrest risk or adapt to individual patient needs. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI-driven predictive analytics, real-time cardiac function monitoring, and personalized external pacing protocols to revolutionize cardiac health management.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent wearable cardiac monitoring and external pacing system comprises a wearable device with integrated AI, machine learning algorithms, and advanced sensing modalities such as ECG sensing electrodes, implantable sensors, and wearable biomarkers. The system predicts cardiac arrest risk by analyzing real-time cardiac activity data, medical history, and patient-specific physiological parameters. It then proactively initiates personalized external pacing protocols tailored to the patient's unique needs, adjusting pacing parameters in real-time to prevent cardiac arrhythmias. The system's modular architecture allows for seamless integration of new sensing modalities, ensuring adaptability and upgradeability.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the innovative integration of AI, machine learning, and advanced sensing modalities, enabling real-time cardiac function monitoring, predictive analytics, and personalized external pacing protocols. This represents a significant departure from the original patent's manual adjustments and limited adaptability, providing a paradigm shift in cardiac health management.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include a cloud-based cardiac health analytics platform for remote monitoring and personalized external pacing guidance, or a modular system for integrating new sensing modalities and AI-driven algorithms. Variations could include specialized devices for specific cardiac conditions, such as atrial fibrillation or heart failure.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent wearable cardiac monitoring and external pacing system has vast commercial potential in the medical device industry, targeting markets such as cardiac health monitoring, external pacing, and personalized medicine. Potential applications include remote patient monitoring, cardiac rehabilitation, and emergency medical response.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,327 |
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| Title | Medical monitoring and treatment device with external pacing |
| Assignee(s) | ZOLL Medical Corporation |