Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Synergistic Ultrasound Imaging System

Publication ID: 24-11857367_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Ultrasound Imaging System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857367_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857367_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. 11,857,367.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel ultrasound imaging system that integrates advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide high-resolution images, enhanced data security, and real-time processing capabilities.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional ultrasound systems suffer from limited resolution and view-dependent artefacts, making it difficult to assess the information obtained. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented ultrasound method and apparatus with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound apparatus with two or more separate ultrasound transmitters and a receiving array, a machine learning module for processing received wavefronts and generating high-resolution images, a blockchain-based data storage unit for secure storage of patient data, and an IoT device for wireless communication with a remote server. The system can also be integrated with a GPU-accelerated processing unit for rapid image reconstruction and a display unit for real-time visualization of the reconstructed image.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the patented ultrasound method and apparatus, providing a novel and non-obvious solution to the limitations of conventional ultrasound systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, varying IoT device configurations, and alternative blockchain-based encryption methods. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various medical specialties, such as cardiology or oncology.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic ultrasound imaging system has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, with applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The system's enhanced capabilities and security features make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients alike.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/4477
A A61 A61B8/4483
G G01 G01S15/8913
G G01 G01S15/8929
G G01 G01S15/8993

Field of Art

Medical ultrasound imaging technologies, specifically advanced signal processing and multi-transmitter ultrasound systems, encompassing signal analysis, medical imaging, and computational techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in electrical engineering, medical imaging, signal processing, and computer science, holding advanced degrees and familiar with emerging technologies in medical diagnostics

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating machine learning, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing ultrasound signal processing methods represents a predictable combination of known techniques in medical imaging. The source patent's sophisticated signal transmission and reception methodology provides a natural foundation for incorporating advanced computational and networking technologies. These extensions would be considered routine optimization and technological integration within the field of medical imaging systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ultrasound transmitters generating signals into a coincident region with wavefront reception
PTD Variation
Adding machine learning neural network processing for wavefront analysis and image generation
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying neural networks to signal processing is a well-established technique in signal analysis, representing a predictable enhancement to existing ultrasound imaging methodologies
Source Patent Element
Multiple ultrasound transmitter configuration for signal interaction
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT wireless communication for remote data transmission and analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical imaging systems with networked communication is a standard approach for improving diagnostic capabilities and data sharing
Source Patent Element
Iterative signal processing methods for wavefront reconstruction
PTD Variation
Implementing GPU-accelerated processing for rapid image reconstruction
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing parallel computing techniques for computational acceleration is a known optimization strategy in medical imaging signal processing
Source Patent Element
Complex signal interaction and parameter estimation techniques
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based encryption and secure data transmission methods
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced encryption techniques to medical imaging data represents a standard approach to ensuring patient data privacy and security
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857367 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed ultrasound imaging system extensions obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of known signal processing techniques with emerging computational technologies represents a predictable application of existing knowledge in medical imaging systems, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,367
TitleUltrasound method and apparatus
Assignee(s)King's College London