Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Intelligent Surgical Visualization Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857378_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Surgical Visualization Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857378_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857378_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. 11,857,378.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates head-mounted displays with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and robotics to create a more powerful, data-driven, and connected surgical system, enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of surgical procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems for adjusting and tracking head-mounted displays during surgery. However, these systems lacked the integration of advanced technologies, limiting their potential for data analysis, real-time feedback, and seamless communication between devices. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and robotics, enabling a more comprehensive and connected surgical system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a head-mounted display integrated with a blockchain-based decentralized data storage unit, a machine learning-based predictive analytics module, an IoT-enabled communication interface, and a robotic surgical arm. The system enables secure data storage and sharing, real-time predictive analytics, seamless communication between devices, and enhanced visualization and navigation capabilities. The integration of these advanced technologies facilitates more accurate and efficient surgical procedures, reducing the risk of complications and improving patient outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and robotics with head-mounted displays, providing a significant advancement over the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables a more connected, data-driven, and efficient surgical system, which is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the integration of other advanced technologies, such as augmented reality, computer vision, or natural language processing. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various surgical specialties, such as ophthalmology, neurosurgery, or orthopedics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of surgical navigation, robotic-assisted surgery, and data analytics. The target market includes hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device manufacturers, with potential applications in various surgical specialties and procedures.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B90/37
G G02 G02B27/0176
G G06 G06F1/163
A A61 A61B2017/00907
A A61 A61B2090/372
A A61 A61B2090/502
G G02 G02B2027/0159

Field of Art

Surgical visualization and navigation systems, encompassing medical imaging, head-mounted display technologies, surgical helmet design, and computer-assisted surgical interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical visualization technologies, computer vision, wearable medical interfaces, and advanced display tracking systems, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of experience in medical device innovation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT with existing surgical head-mounted display systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The core surgical visualization framework from the source patent provides a natural foundation for incorporating advanced data management and computational technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing surgical navigation principles using well-established interdisciplinary engineering approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Surgical helmet with head-mounted display and mechanical adjustment mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding blockchain-based data storage and machine learning predictive analytics to the surgical visualization system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating data management and analytics into medical devices is a known technique in surgical technology, representing a predictable application of existing computational methods to improve surgical information processing
Source Patent Element
Mechanical display positioning system with x, y, z directional adjustments
PTD Variation
Implementing computer vision-based tracking and 3D virtual representation generation
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced tracking technologies are a natural progression for surgical visualization systems, using well-understood computer vision techniques to enhance spatial understanding and navigation
Source Patent Element
Surgical helmet with sterile cover and display interface
PTD Variation
Incorporating IoT-enabled communication interfaces and robotic surgical arm integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Connecting surgical visualization systems with broader technological ecosystems is an expected design choice for improving interoperability and expanding system capabilities
Source Patent Element
Head-mounted display configured for surgical procedure guidance
PTD Variation
Adding natural language processing for voice-controlled navigation and haptic feedback modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing human-machine interaction through voice control and tactile feedback represents a standard approach to improving user interface design in medical technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857378 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed surgical visualization system extensions obvious and predictable. The combination of existing surgical display technologies with emerging computational methods represents a logical and foreseeable technological progression that would not require inventive effort beyond the capabilities of an ordinary skilled practitioner in medical device engineering.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,378
TitleSystems for adjusting and tracking head mounted displays during surgery including with surgical helmets
Assignee(s)OnPoint Medical, Inc.