Intelligent Force-Sensed Surface Scanning Systems for Enhanced Organ Mapping

This inventive concept integrates force-sensed surface scanning technology with distinct technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more accurate, efficient, and secure system for registering intraoperative surface-scanned volume models of anatomical organs with preoperative image-segmented volume models.

The original patent disclosed a force-sensed surface scanning system for registering intraoperative surface-scanned volume models of anatomical organs with preoperative image-segmented volume models. However, the system had limitations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and security. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the original technology with other distinct technologies to provide a more comprehensive solution.

The new inventive concept comprises a system for force-sensed surface scanning incorporating artificial intelligence, IoT technology, blockchain technology, and new materials. The system includes a scanning robot with a surface scanning end-effector that generates force sensing data, which is integrated with machine learning algorithms to predict an optimal surface deformation offset. The system also incorporates IoT technology to enable real-time communication between the scanning robot and the surface scanning controller. Furthermore, the system uses blockchain technology to ensure data integrity and security by storing digital twins of anatomical organs on a blockchain network. Additionally, the system integrates data from sensors embedded in new materials to enhance the accuracy of the surface deformation offset. The system can also be used in conjunction with AI-powered image segmentation to guide the force-sensed surface scanning and predict an optimal surface deformation offset.

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of force-sensed surface scanning technology with distinct technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials. The inventive step is the integration of these technologies to provide a more accurate, efficient, and secure system for registering intraoperative surface-scanned volume models of anatomical organs with preoperative image-segmented volume models.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different machine learning algorithms or IoT communication protocols. Variations of the system could also include using different types of new materials or integrating additional technologies like computer vision or robotics.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging and healthcare industries, particularly in applications such as surgical planning, navigation, and training. The system's enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and security make it an attractive solution for hospitals, research institutions, and medical device manufacturers.