Smart Finger Fracture Stabilization System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable device integrating a fracture stabilizing splint with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and MEMS to provide personalized rehabilitation guidance, remote monitoring, and optimized finger fracture recovery.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a device for reducing and stabilizing fractures in the human hand. However, it did not provide a comprehensive solution for finger fracture treatment, particularly in terms of remote monitoring, personalized guidance, and data tracking. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the patented device with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Smart Finger Fracture Stabilization System comprises a wearable device incorporating a fracture stabilizing splint, sensors for monitoring finger movement, and a machine learning algorithm for providing personalized rehabilitation guidance. The system may also integrate a blockchain-based tracking system for monitoring patient compliance and progress, a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) for detecting and responding to changes in finger movement, and a cloud-based analytics platform for tracking patient progress. The system enables remote monitoring, data-driven insights, and optimized finger fracture recovery.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a synergistic combination of distinct technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and MEMS, to create a more powerful system for finger fracture treatment. The integration of these technologies with the patented device provides a novel and non-obvious solution that addresses the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Smart Finger Fracture Stabilization System may include varying sensor types, AI-powered chatbots for personalized guidance, and customizable splint designs using 3D printing. The system could also be adapted for use in other orthopedic applications, such as wrist or ankle fracture treatment.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Smart Finger Fracture Stabilization System has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and personalized medicine. The system could be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers, as well as to individual patients and athletes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0118 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Orthopedic medical devices, specifically hand and finger fracture stabilization technologies, requiring expertise in biomechanical engineering, medical device design, and rehabilitation technology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or orthopedic device designer with advanced degree, knowledge of medical device integration, sensor technologies, and rehabilitation protocols, familiar with emerging digital health technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital monitoring and adaptive technologies with existing fracture stabilization devices represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's fundamental splint design provides a clear technical foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and tracking capabilities. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device integration strategies using well-established technologies like IoT, AI, and MEMS.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,447 |
|---|---|
| Title | Brace for reducing and stabilizing fracture in human hand |