Enhanced Real-Time Bone Correction Monitoring Systems and Methods
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept discloses advanced systems and methods for real-time monitoring of bone correction, offering improved accuracy, safety, and efficiency through enhanced sensor devices, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based processing.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for real-time monitoring of bone correction has limitations in detecting subtle changes in bone growth patterns, predicting optimal implant placement, and providing personalized treatment plans. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing enhanced sensor devices, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based processing to improve the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of bone correction monitoring.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a system for real-time monitoring of bone correction, featuring a plurality of growth modulating implants with enhanced sensor devices capable of detecting subtle changes in bone growth patterns. A processor configured to analyze the sensor data and generate personalized growth charts for each patient. Additionally, the system utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict optimal implant placement and configuration, and generates a customized treatment plan for the patient. The system also includes a network of growth modulating implants with integrated sensors, a cloud-based processor for analyzing the sensor data, and a mobile application for remote monitoring and notification of patients and healthcare providers.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel features such as enhanced sensor devices, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based processing, which are not present in the original patent. These features enable improved accuracy, safety, and efficiency in bone correction monitoring, and provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, such as accelerometers or gyroscopes, or the integration of additional data sources, such as medical imaging or patient feedback. Variations of the system could also include different processing algorithms, such as deep learning or fuzzy logic, or different modes of data transmission, such as wireless or wired connections.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced real-time bone correction monitoring systems and methods have significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of spinal correction, joint replacement, and osteoporosis treatment. The market for such systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for personalized and efficient healthcare solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B5/686 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/091 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/4504 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6898 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7267 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/746 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7435 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7002 |
| G | G16 | G16H50/20 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00022 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00221 |
| A | A61 | A61B2503/06 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0261 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,346 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for real-time monitoring of bone correction |
| Assignee(s) | WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. |