Synergistic Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating an acoustically transparent window with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to enhance intraluminal ultrasound imaging capabilities, providing higher accuracy, security, and personalized diagnosis.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an acoustically transparent window for intraluminal ultrasound imaging devices, but it had limitations in terms of image processing, data management, and integration with other technologies. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the patented window with cutting-edge technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of an acoustically transparent window integrated with a machine learning-based image processing module, a blockchain-enabled data storage system, and an IoT-enabled sensor network. The window is made of a novel nanomaterial with enhanced transparency and durability. The system enables real-time ultrasound imaging feedback, personalized diagnosis, and secure data management. The AI-powered signal processing unit enhances image resolution, and the cloud-based AI platform provides real-time analysis.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the patented acoustically transparent window with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials, providing a non-obvious and innovative solution for intraluminal ultrasound imaging. The integration of these technologies creates a new, more powerful system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include integrating the system with other medical imaging modalities, such as MRI or CT scans, or using different types of nanomaterials for the acoustic window. Variations could include adapting the system for use in different medical specialties or developing miniaturized versions for point-of-care applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in cardiology, oncology, and neurology. The system's ability to provide higher accuracy, security, and personalized diagnosis could lead to widespread adoption in hospitals and clinics, with a potential market size of billions of dollars.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B8/12 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/445 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/4477 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/4494 |
| G | G01 | G01S7/52085 |
| G | G01 | G01S15/8906 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging technologies, specifically intraluminal ultrasound devices and diagnostic imaging systems, encompassing biomedical engineering, signal processing, and medical instrumentation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device researcher with expertise in ultrasound imaging, signal processing, advanced sensor technologies, and interdisciplinary medical technology integration, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or medical physics
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating machine learning, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing intraluminal ultrasound imaging systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's core acoustic window technology provides a foundational platform for enhancing diagnostic capabilities through computational and networked technologies. The proposed variations leverage standard engineering techniques of modular system integration and computational augmentation of medical imaging devices.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,361 |
|---|---|
| Title | Acoustically transparent window for intraluminal ultrasound imaging device |
| Assignee(s) | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |