Integrated Medical Imaging Platform with Synergistic Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel medical imaging platform that combines a versatile table system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to enhance imaging workflows, patient care, and diagnostic accuracy.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a table system for medical imaging, which, although versatile, had limitations in terms of patient positioning, data management, and precision. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the table system with distinct technologies to create a more powerful, efficient, and secure medical imaging platform.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The integrated medical imaging platform comprises the table system of the original patent, now enhanced with an AI-assisted patient positioning module that automatically adjusts the patient support to optimal positions for imaging. The platform also incorporates a blockchain-based data management system to securely store and share patient imaging data. Furthermore, the linkage portion is constructed from a novel, high-strength-to-weight-ratio material, enabling increased precision and stability during imaging. IoT sensors on the patient support transmit real-time patient data to a remote consultation platform, facilitating remote medical imaging consultations. Additionally, the platform features a machine learning-based image analysis module that provides real-time diagnostic insights to clinicians.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of the table system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which provide a synergistic effect, enhancing the overall performance, efficiency, and security of the medical imaging platform. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the table system with other AI algorithms for image analysis, using different blockchain protocols for data management, or incorporating other advanced materials for the linkage portion. Variations could also include adapting the platform for use in different medical imaging modalities, such as MRI or PET scans.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The integrated medical imaging platform has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The platform's ability to enhance imaging workflows, patient care, and diagnostic accuracy could lead to increased adoption and market share.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61G13/04 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/704 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/0442 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/055 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/0407 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/0487 |
| A | A61 | A61G2210/50 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging systems and patient support technologies, encompassing mechanical design, patient positioning systems, and integrated medical diagnostic platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in mechanical engineering, patient support systems, medical imaging technologies, and interdisciplinary system integration, holding advanced degrees and 5-10 years of professional experience
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating contemporary technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into medical imaging table systems represents a predictable evolution of existing patient support platforms. The source patent establishes a foundational table system with adjustable positioning, which naturally invites technological enhancements to improve functionality, data management, and diagnostic capabilities. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of the original patent's core mechanical and functional principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,466 |
|---|---|
| Title | Table system for medical imaging |
| Assignee(s) | Mobius Imaging, LLC |