Intelligent Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System

Publication ID: 24-11857361_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857361_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857361_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. 11,857,361.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An innovative system integrating an acoustically transparent window with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to enhance ultrasound image quality, security, and analysis for improved medical diagnosis and treatment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an acoustically transparent window for intraluminal ultrasound imaging devices. However, it lacked advanced features to improve image quality, ensure data security, and facilitate real-time analysis. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI-assisted signal processing, blockchain-based data encryption, IoT-enabled data transmission, and nanomaterial-based coatings to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Intelligent Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System consists of an acoustically transparent window, an ultrasound imaging assembly, and a machine learning module for AI-assisted signal processing. The system can be integrated with IoT-enabled sensors for real-time monitoring and blockchain-based data storage for secure and decentralized data management. Additionally, the system can utilize nanomaterial-based coatings to enhance acoustic transparency and reduce biofouling. The system enables high-resolution ultrasound imaging, real-time image analysis, and optimized device performance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept combines the original acoustically transparent window with distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials, to create a novel and non-obvious system that provides enhanced image quality, security, and analysis capabilities. The integration of these technologies provides a synergistic effect, resulting in a more powerful and efficient system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the system with cloud-based AI platforms, utilizing different types of nanomaterials, or incorporating additional sensors for multi-modal imaging. Variations could include adapting the system for use in different medical applications, such as cardiovascular or cancer diagnosis.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Intraluminal Ultrasound Imaging System has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in the fields of cardiovascular and cancer diagnosis. The system's advanced features and capabilities could provide a competitive advantage in the market, leading to increased adoption and revenue growth.

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.