Intelligent Orthopedic Device System with Integrated Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept integrates a strap attachment assembly with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and sensors to create a more powerful and personalized orthopedic device system.
Background and Problem Solved
Orthopedic devices or braces often lack personalized adjustments and real-time feedback, leading to suboptimal user experiences. The original patent's strap attachment assembly, while innovative, does not address these limitations. The new inventive concept solves this problem by combining the strap attachment assembly with advanced technologies to provide a more effective and user-centric orthopedic device system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept consists of a strap attachment assembly, as described in the original patent, integrated with various technologies. For instance, the wearable orthopedic device claim incorporates a sensor system that detects changes in user anatomy and adjusts the strap attachment articulation accordingly. The method claim utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze user data and recommend customized strap attachment configurations. The synergistic orthopedic system claim combines the strap attachment assembly with a blockchain-based user authentication platform, ensuring secure and personalized device settings. The smart orthopedic device claim incorporates an IoT-enabled feedback mechanism, providing real-time user feedback and device performance data. The modular orthopedic device system claim features interchangeable strap attachment modules with integrated AI-powered adjustment systems, optimizing strap attachment articulation for individual user needs.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of the strap attachment assembly with distinct technologies, providing a synergistic effect that enhances the overall orthopedic device system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a more powerful, personalized, and user-centric system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the strap attachment assembly with other technologies, such as augmented reality or 5G connectivity, to further enhance the orthopedic device system. Variations may involve using different types of sensors, machine learning algorithms, or blockchain platforms to achieve similar goals.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic device industry, particularly in the areas of wearable devices, personalized medicine, and digital health. The target market includes orthopedic device manufacturers, healthcare providers, and consumers seeking advanced and personalized orthopedic solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0125 |
| A | A61 | A61F2005/0144 |
| A | A61 | A61F2005/0167 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Orthopedic device design and biomechanical engineering, focusing on wearable support systems with adjustable strap attachment mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or orthopedic device designer with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and adaptive wearable technologies, familiar with medical device innovation and human-centered design principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating sensor technologies and adaptive algorithms with existing strap attachment mechanisms represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core innovation. The fundamental strap attachment framework provides a natural platform for technological enhancement, with well-established techniques for incorporating sensors and intelligent systems into medical devices. The proposed variations represent logical combinations of known technologies that would be obvious to implement given the existing orthopedic device design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,450 |
|---|---|
| Title | Strap attachment and orthopedic device using the same |
| Assignee(s) | Ossur Iceland ehf |