Enhanced Force Sensed Surface Scanning Systems for Anatomical Organs

An improved force sensed surface scanning system for anatomical organs, enhancing accuracy and efficiency through dynamic force adjustment, real-time viscoelastic property data, and machine learning-based surface deformation compensation.

The original patent, 'Force sensed surface scanning systems, devices, controllers and methods', has limitations in terms of contact force application, surface deformation, and scanning path optimization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced force sensing and adjustment mechanisms, real-time viscoelastic property data integration, and machine learning-based surface deformation compensation.

The enhanced force sensed surface scanning system comprises a scanning robot with a surface scanning end-effector featuring a dynamic force adjustment mechanism to optimize contact force applied to an anatomical organ. The system also incorporates real-time viscoelastic property data to adjust contact forces and a machine learning module to predict and compensate for surface deformation offsets. Additionally, the system can generate a 3D surface deformation map of an anatomical organ using force sensing data and adjust the scanning path in real-time to optimize surface scanning accuracy.

The new inventive concept introduces a novel dynamic force adjustment mechanism, real-time viscoelastic property data integration, and machine learning-based surface deformation compensation, which are not present in the original patent. These advancements provide improved accuracy, efficiency, and safety in force sensed surface scanning systems for anatomical organs.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different force sensing technologies, such as capacitive or inductive sensors, or the integration of additional sensors to detect other physical parameters. Variations of the machine learning module could also be explored, such as using different algorithms or training datasets.

The enhanced force sensed surface scanning system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in surgical navigation and planning systems. The system's improved accuracy and efficiency could lead to reduced surgical times, improved patient outcomes, and increased adoption in various medical specialties.