Synergistic Ultrasound Imaging System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel ultrasound imaging system integrating an advanced ultrasound transducer probe with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to enhance image quality, analysis, and storage.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent relates to an ultrasound transducer probe with thermally conductive fins or planar layers. However, the limitations of the original patent include the lack of advanced image analysis, data storage, and environmental factor monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the ultrasound transducer probe with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and efficient medical imaging system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The synergistic ultrasound imaging system comprises an advanced ultrasound transducer probe with thermally conductive fins or planar layers, an AI-powered processing unit for image analysis, IoT sensors for environmental factor monitoring, a blockchain-based data storage system, and new materials for enhanced image resolution. The system integrates these components to provide real-time image analysis, secure data storage, and optimal environmental conditions for high-quality imaging.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of distinct technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, to create a more powerful and efficient medical imaging system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies with the advanced ultrasound transducer probe to provide enhanced image quality, analysis, and storage.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the ultrasound transducer probe with cloud-based AI processing, utilizing different types of IoT sensors, or incorporating various new materials for enhanced image resolution. Variations may also include adapting the system for specific medical applications, such as cardiovascular or musculoskeletal imaging.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic ultrasound imaging system has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The system's enhanced image quality, analysis, and storage capabilities make it an attractive solution for medical professionals and researchers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B8/4444 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/4455 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/4494 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/546 |
| F | F28 | F28F3/048 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical ultrasound imaging technologies, specifically ultrasound transducer probe design with thermal management and signal processing systems, requiring advanced engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering disciplines
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with a graduate degree in engineering, specialized knowledge of ultrasound transducer design, familiarity with thermal management techniques, signal processing algorithms, and medical imaging system integration
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with an existing ultrasound transducer probe represents predictable combinations of known technologies to enhance medical imaging capabilities. The source patent's focus on thermal management and probe design provides a clear technical foundation for extending functionality through computational and networking technologies. These variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering problem-solving approaches.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,364 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ultrasound probe |
| Assignee(s) | FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. |