Intelligent Dental Appliance System with Blockchain and AI Integration
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel dental appliance system that leverages blockchain technology for secure data storage and AI-driven analysis for personalized treatment of sleep apnea and snoring, providing a more effective and efficient solution for patients and healthcare providers.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method and system for homogeneous dental appliances, which, although effective, had limitations in terms of data security, personalized treatment, and integration with emerging technologies. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating blockchain and AI technologies to provide a more comprehensive and effective solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent dental appliance system consists of a dental appliance, a blockchain-based secure data storage module, and an AI-driven analysis engine. The AI-driven analysis engine processes oral characteristic data to determine dentition data and optimal forward mandibular position for a patient, while the blockchain-based secure data storage module stores and manages the patient's data. The system can also be integrated with IoT-enabled sensors for tracking sleep patterns and oral characteristic data, and 3D printing technology for fabricating customized dental appliances. The AI-driven analysis engine provides personalized recommendations for optimal forward mandibular position, and the blockchain-based secure data storage module ensures the security and integrity of patient data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of blockchain technology and AI-driven analysis in a dental appliance system, providing a secure, personalized, and efficient solution for treating sleep apnea and snoring. The integration of these emerging technologies with the original patent's concept of homogeneous dental appliances represents a significant inventive step.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different blockchain platforms, AI algorithms, or IoT sensor networks. Variations could also include the integration of additional technologies, such as machine learning or computer vision, to further enhance the system's capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent dental appliance system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of sleep medicine and orthodontics. The system's ability to provide personalized treatment and secure data management could attract patients and healthcare providers seeking more effective and efficient solutions for sleep apnea and snoring.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/56 |
| A | A61 | A61C7/08 |
| A | A61 | A61C7/36 |
| B | B29 | B29C45/00 |
| B | B29 | B29C51/10 |
| B | B29 | B29C64/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical Device Engineering, specifically dental appliances for sleep apnea treatment, involving biomaterials, 3D printing, sensor technologies, and personalized medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or dental technology specialist with expertise in advanced manufacturing techniques, medical device design, materials science, and digital health technologies, holding advanced degrees and professional experience in developing adaptive medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies into existing dental appliance design represents a predictable technological evolution, leveraging known digital health strategies to enhance personalization and data management for medical devices. The core functional elements of mandibular advancement and custom fabrication remain consistent with the source patent, while emerging technologies provide incremental improvements in data processing and device customization. These technological integrations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,456 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method and system for homogeneous dental appliance |