Personalized Spine Care System with AI-Driven Intervertebral Cage Apparatus
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating intervertebral cage apparatus with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to provide personalized spine care, real-time tracking, and optimized device performance.
Background and Problem Solved
Current intervertebral devices have limitations in terms of static design, lack of real-time monitoring, and limited customization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented intervertebral cage apparatus with synergistic technologies to create a more powerful and adaptive system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises an intervertebral cage apparatus with integrated sensors and AI-driven algorithms for predicting optimal deployment configurations. IoT-enabled sensors track vertebral movement in real-time, while blockchain technology ensures secure and transparent device history and provenance. The cage apparatus features a modular, 3D-printed lattice structure with sensor-embedded materials for monitoring device performance and vertebral health. Generative AI and machine learning-based simulations optimize cage design for personalized spine care.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI-driven optimization, IoT-enabled real-time tracking, blockchain-based secure tracking, and advanced materials integration, which are not present in the original patent and provide a non-obvious improvement over existing intervertebral devices.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying sensor types, AI algorithms, and blockchain implementations. Variations may also include different materials and lattice structures for the cage apparatus, as well as different simulation techniques for optimizing device design.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The personalized spine care system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and spine care industries, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/442 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/447 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/4611 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/4601 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/2835 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/305 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30019 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/3055 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30092 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30143 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30331 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30359 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30448 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30462 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30467 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30471 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30545 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30556 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30579 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30581 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30584 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30588 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30593 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30594 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30774 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30785 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30789 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30828 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/4415 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/4627 |
| A | A61 | A61F2310/00011 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,429 |
|---|---|
| Title | Intervertebral cage apparatus and system and methods of using the same |
| Assignee(s) | EIT Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH |