AI-Integrated Blockchain-Enabled 3D Radiography Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857359_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Integrated Blockchain-Enabled 3D Radiography Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857359_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857359_0008_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. 11,857,359.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel 3D radiography system that combines the patented fast 3D radiography technology with AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system for generating high-quality 3D images with reduced radiation exposure.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a fast 3D radiography system using multiple pulsed X-ray sources by deflecting tube electron beam using electro-magnetic field. However, this system lacked the ability to securely store and manage 3D image data, optimize X-ray source activation schemes, and integrate with IoT-enabled sensor networks. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies to create a more robust and efficient 3D radiography system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The AI-integrated blockchain-enabled 3D radiography system consists of a blockchain-enabled primary motor stage that securely stores and manages 3D image data. The system also includes a plurality of X-ray sources each mounted at the primary motor stage, which are activated using a predetermined scheme optimized by an AI algorithm. Additionally, the system integrates a digital flat panel detector with an IoT-enabled sensor network to enable real-time monitoring and optimization of the 3D imaging process. The AI-powered predictive maintenance module ensures optimal system performance and reduces downtime.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with the patented fast 3D radiography technology, which provides a significant improvement in image quality, radiation exposure reduction, and system efficiency. The use of AI algorithms to optimize X-ray source activation schemes and the integration of IoT-enabled sensor networks are non-obvious and innovative aspects of the new inventive concept.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, blockchain protocols, or IoT sensor networks. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various medical or industrial applications, such as security screening or material inspection.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-integrated blockchain-enabled 3D radiography system has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in applications such as cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. The system's ability to reduce radiation exposure and improve image quality also makes it attractive for industrial applications such as security screening and material inspection.

CPC Classifications

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A A61 A61B6/541
A A61 A61B6/025
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G G16 G16H30/20
G G16 G16H50/20
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Field of Art

Medical imaging technologies, specifically 3D radiography systems involving X-ray sources, digital flat panel detectors, and advanced imaging techniques with a focus on tomosynthesis and digital image generation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in medical imaging, biomedical engineering, or radiological sciences, possessing expertise in X-ray technology, digital imaging systems, sensor networks, and emerging computational techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with existing 3D radiography systems represents a predictable evolution of medical imaging technologies. The source patent's foundational work on pulsed X-ray sources and motor stage configurations provides a clear technical framework for incorporating advanced computational and networking technologies. The proposed variations leverage standard integration techniques and known computational approaches to enhance existing radiographic systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pulsed X-ray sources mounted on a motor stage with electromagnetic beam deflection
PTD Variation
Adding AI-optimized activation schemes for X-ray sources
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to optimize existing imaging parameters, representing a known technique for improving system performance
Source Patent Element
Digital flat panel detector for 3D image generation
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT-enabled sensor networks for real-time monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard approach to enhancing diagnostic systems through networked sensor technologies, providing enhanced data collection and system diagnostics
Source Patent Element
Motor stage with controllable positioning
PTD Variation
Blockchain-enabled data management for secure image storage
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying contemporary data security technologies to medical imaging represents a logical extension of existing system architectures
Source Patent Element
Electromagnetic beam deflection techniques
PTD Variation
AI-powered predictive maintenance module
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing computational monitoring of complex electromechanical systems is a well-established engineering approach for improving system reliability
Source Patent Element
Limited-angle tomography imaging method
PTD Variation
Radiation exposure reduction through AI algorithmic optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational techniques to minimize radiation exposure is a known goal in medical imaging, representing an obvious improvement to existing technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857359's comprehensive disclosure of 3D radiography system architectures, the present publication demonstrates that the integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with existing pulsed X-ray imaging systems would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The proposed variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies that would not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thus establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in this technological domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,359
TitleFast 3D radiography with multiple pulsed x-ray sources by deflecting tube electron beam using electro-magnetic field
Assignee(s)AlxSCAN, Inc.