Intelligent Ultrasound System with AI-Driven Image Analysis and Blockchain-Based Data Storage
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A synergistic system integrating ultrasound technology with artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT to enhance image quality, enable secure data storage, and provide real-time analysis for improved medical diagnostics.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent provided a system and method for graphical user interface with filter for ultrasound image presets. However, it lacked the capabilities to analyze and process large amounts of ultrasound data in real-time, ensuring accurate diagnoses. This inventive concept addresses this limitation by combining the original patent's ultrasound technology with AI, blockchain, and IoT to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of an ultrasound device, an artificial intelligence module, a blockchain-based data storage module, and a wearable ultrasound device. The AI module analyzes ultrasound data generated by the ultrasound device and identifies patterns indicative of medical conditions. The blockchain-based data storage module securely stores ultrasound image data, while the wearable ultrasound device enables real-time data transmission to a remote server for further analysis. The system also utilizes machine learning algorithms to enhance image quality and generate customized ultrasound imaging protocols.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with ultrasound technology, enabling real-time analysis, secure data storage, and enhanced image quality. This synergistic combination is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent, which only provided a system and method for graphical user interface with filter for ultrasound image presets.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different AI algorithms, such as deep learning or generative adversarial networks, to analyze ultrasound data. Variations may also include integrating the system with other medical devices, such as MRI or CT scanners, to provide a more comprehensive diagnostic platform.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical diagnostics industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular, cancer, and musculoskeletal disease diagnosis. The system's ability to provide real-time analysis and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B8/469 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/0866 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/0891 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/4483 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/465 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/54 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/56 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/585 |
| G | G06 | G06F3/0482 |
| G | G06 | G06F3/04847 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging technology, specifically ultrasound systems with computational interfaces, requiring advanced knowledge in medical device engineering, signal processing, machine learning, and software integration for diagnostic imaging platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with expertise in ultrasound imaging systems, proficient in software development, signal processing algorithms, and familiar with emerging technologies like AI and blockchain for medical data management
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies with existing ultrasound imaging systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's focus on configurable ultrasound imaging parameters provides a clear foundation for extending the system's capabilities through advanced computational techniques. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using known techniques in signal processing and medical data management.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,372 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for graphical user interface with filter for ultrasound image presets |
| Assignee(s) | BFLY Operations, Inc |