Synergistic Multi-Frequency Harmonic Acoustography Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857373_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Multi-Frequency Harmonic Acoustography Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857373_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857373_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. 11,857,373.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept integrates the patented multi-frequency harmonic acoustography technology with other distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, to create a more powerful system for target identification and border detection.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for multi-frequency harmonic acoustography for target identification and border detection within a target tissue. However, the patent's limitations include the lack of secure data management, manual image analysis, and limited real-time data transmission capabilities. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of technologies to enhance the overall system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept consists of a focused confocal transducer, which can be integrated with various technologies to enhance its capabilities. For instance, a blockchain-based data storage module can ensure secure and decentralized data management. The integration of artificial intelligence enables automated image analysis and diagnosis. The system can also incorporate an Internet of Things (IoT) network for real-time data transmission and remote monitoring. Additionally, the use of novel materials with enhanced viscoelastic properties can improve tissue characterization. Furthermore, a machine learning algorithm can be integrated for predictive modeling and personalized medicine.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the patented multi-frequency harmonic acoustography technology with other distinct technologies, resulting in a more powerful system with enhanced capabilities. The inventive step is the integration of these technologies to create a system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT network configurations, or blockchain platforms. Variations could also include the integration of other technologies, such as robotics or computer vision, to further enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging and diagnostics industry, particularly in the areas of cancer detection and personalized medicine. The system's enhanced capabilities and secure data management features make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and researchers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/485
A A61 A61B8/085
A A61 A61B8/4494
B B06 B06B1/0622
G G01 G01S7/52038
G G01 G01S15/8913
G G01 G01S15/8922
G G01 G01S15/8952
A A61 A61B8/5207
G G01 G01S7/5203

Field of Art

Medical ultrasound imaging and diagnostic technologies, specifically multi-frequency harmonic acoustography with expertise in transducer design, signal processing, and medical imaging techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical imaging specialist with advanced degree, proficient in ultrasound technologies, signal processing algorithms, and interdisciplinary technology integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's multi-frequency harmonic acoustography method naturally lends itself to technological enhancement through contemporary integration strategies. The disclosed variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies that would be obvious to implement given the foundational ultrasound imaging technique. The integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT represents standard technological augmentation strategies commonly applied across medical diagnostic domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Focused confocal transducer with piezoelectric elements for tissue imaging
PTD Variation
Integrating blockchain-based data storage module for secure medical imaging data management
Obviousness Reasoning
Data security and management are standard considerations in medical imaging, making blockchain integration a predictable design choice for protecting sensitive diagnostic information
Source Patent Element
Multi-frequency ultrasonic wave generation for tissue characterization
PTD Variation
Incorporating machine learning algorithms for automated image analysis and diagnostic prediction
Obviousness Reasoning
AI-assisted diagnostic interpretation is a well-established trend in medical imaging, representing an obvious enhancement to existing imaging technologies
Source Patent Element
Tissue border detection methodology
PTD Variation
Utilizing novel materials with enhanced viscoelastic properties for improved tissue characterization
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science optimization is a standard approach in medical device development, representing a predictable method of incrementally improving diagnostic accuracy
Source Patent Element
Confocal transducer design for focused ultrasonic imaging
PTD Variation
Implementing IoT network for real-time data transmission and remote monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote monitoring and networked medical devices are standard technological progressions, representing an obvious extension of existing diagnostic technologies
Source Patent Element
Tissue identification through multi-frequency acoustic analysis
PTD Variation
Integrating computer vision and robotics for enhanced diagnostic capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Interdisciplinary technology integration is a predictable strategy for expanding diagnostic methodologies, representing a known technique for technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857373 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed system extensions obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of multi-frequency harmonic acoustography with contemporary technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT represents predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or non-obvious insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,373
TitleMulti-frequency harmonic acoustography for target identification and border detection
Assignee(s)The Regents of the University of California