Synergistic Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System

Publication ID: 24-11857361_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857361_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857361_0003_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. 11,857,361.

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

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/12
A A61 A61B8/445
A A61 A61B8/4477
A A61 A61B8/4494
G G01 G01S7/52085
G G01 G01S15/8906

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,361
TitleAcoustically transparent window for intraluminal ultrasound imaging device
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.