Synergistic Ultrasound Imaging System

Publication ID: 24-11857368_0008_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Ultrasound Imaging System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857368_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857368_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. 11,857,368.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel ultrasound imaging system integrating advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide enhanced image quality, personalized protocols, and secure data management.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a universal ultrasound device capable of operating across multiple frequency ranges. However, it lacked the integration of emerging technologies to unlock its full potential. This inventive concept addresses the limitation by combining the patented device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound device, a machine learning module, an IoT network, a blockchain-based data management system, and advanced materials for enhanced transducer performance. The machine learning module analyzes ultrasound images and provides recommendations for adjusting operating modes of the ultrasound device. The IoT network enables seamless data transmission and reception of operating mode adjustment recommendations. The blockchain-based system ensures secure storage and management of ultrasound image data. The advanced materials integrated into the ultrasound device enable high-resolution imaging across multiple frequency ranges.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original patented ultrasound device, providing a novel and non-obvious synergistic system that enhances image quality, provides personalized protocols, and ensures secure data management.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the ultrasound device with other AI frameworks, using different IoT protocols, or employing alternative blockchain architectures. Variations may also include incorporating additional sensors or modalities to enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic ultrasound imaging system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, medical research, and industrial inspection. It can be marketed as a premium solution for medical professionals, researchers, and industrial users seeking enhanced image quality, personalized protocols, and secure data management.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B8/4477
A	A61	A61B8/0883
A	A61	A61B8/0891
A	A61	A61B8/12
A	A61	A61B8/4236
A	A61	A61B8/4427
A	A61	A61B8/4444
A	A61	A61B8/4472
A	A61	A61B8/4494
A	A61	A61B8/465
A	A61	A61B8/467
A	A61	A61B8/483
A	A61	A61B8/485
A	A61	A61B8/488
A	A61	A61B8/5207
A	A61	A61B8/54
A	A61	A61B8/56
B	B06	B06B1/0292
B	B06	B06B1/0622

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical ultrasound imaging technologies, specifically diagnostic ultrasound systems with advanced signal processing, transducer design, and computational interfaces for medical imaging

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with expertise in ultrasound signal processing, semiconductor design, machine learning applications in medical imaging, and knowledge of emerging digital health technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating machine learning, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing ultrasound device architectures represents a predictable extension of known medical imaging system design principles. The source patent's foundational ultrasound device with configurable operating modes provides a natural framework for incorporating advanced computational and networking capabilities. The technical variations disclosed in the PTD represent straightforward combinations of known technologies within the medical imaging domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Processing device with configurable GUI for selecting ultrasound operating modes

PTD Variation

Machine learning module that automatically recommends and adjusts ultrasound operating modes based on image analysis

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending manual mode selection to automated mode recommendation is a predictable application of machine learning in medical imaging, representing an obvious design improvement

Source Patent Element

Ultrasound device with single array of capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUTs)

PTD Variation

Advanced semiconductor die with multiple ultrasonic transducers capable of operating across different frequency ranges

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding transducer capabilities across frequency ranges is a known technique for improving diagnostic imaging resolution and flexibility

Source Patent Element

Processing device capable of downloading additional operating modes

PTD Variation

IoT network enabling remote transmission of ultrasound image data and receiving operating mode adjustment recommendations

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing network-based mode configuration is a straightforward extension of existing device update and configuration paradigms

Source Patent Element

Ultrasound device connected to a host processing system

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based secure data management system for storing and transmitting ultrasound imaging data

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying blockchain security technologies to medical imaging data represents a predictable solution for addressing data privacy and integrity concerns

Source Patent Element

Processing device with user-selectable imaging modes

PTD Variation

AI-generated personalized ultrasound imaging protocols based on patient electronic health record data

Obviousness Reasoning

Customizing medical imaging protocols using patient-specific data is an obvious application of machine learning and data integration technologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857368 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of integrating machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials with ultrasound imaging systems to be obvious extensions of existing medical imaging technologies, thereby rendering potential patent claims in this domain anticipated or obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,368
Title	Universal ultrasound device and related apparatus and methods
Assignee(s)	BFLY Operations, Inc