Adaptive Medical Imaging Solutions for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts medical imaging technology for use in specialized environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and limited medical infrastructure situations, ensuring efficient and effective medical image capture in these unique contexts.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Method and device for recording medical images,' provides a foundational approach for medical image capture. However, this technology has limitations when applied to specific, niche environments. The inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions, enabling the capture of high-quality medical images in challenging environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises four primary variations: 1) a system for high-security environments, incorporating a secure authentication module; 2) a method for disaster relief situations, utilizing a rapid data-acquisition scan and portable signaling unit; 3) an apparatus for extreme weather conditions, featuring a weather-resistant housing; and 4) a system for areas with limited medical infrastructure, incorporating a compact, portable acquisition unit and user interface for guiding non-medical personnel. These variations ensure the reliable capture of medical images in diverse, niche environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of medical imaging technology for specific, niche environments, addressing the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the integration of specialized components and functionalities, such as secure authentication, portable signaling units, and weather-resistant housing, which enable the effective capture of medical images in these unique contexts.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating advanced encryption methods for high-security environments, utilizing solar-powered signaling units for disaster relief situations, or incorporating thermal insulation for extreme weather conditions. These variations ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to diverse niche environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, emergency response, and environmental monitoring. The market for adaptive medical imaging solutions is expected to grow, driven by the increasing need for specialized, niche solutions in diverse environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B6/504 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/055 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/032 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/44 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/4441 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/481 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/481 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/483 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/007 |
| G | G01 | G01R33/283 |
| G | G01 | G01R33/5601 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,356 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method and device for recording medical images |
| Assignee(s) | Siemens Healthcare Limited |