Enhanced Electronic Devices for Assisting Medical Procedures through Synergistic Combinations

Publication ID: 24-11857487_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Electronic Devices for Assisting Medical Procedures through Synergistic Combinations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857487_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857487_0008_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,487.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates electronic devices for assisting medical procedures with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and virtual reality to create a more powerful system for medical professionals, enhancing decision-making, team communication, and treatment outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed electronic devices for assisting users in performing medical procedures, but it had limitations in terms of data security, real-time decision support, and personalized feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies, enabling a more comprehensive and effective system for medical professionals.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a blockchain-based data storage module for securely recording and tracking treatment protocols, an AI-driven decision support module for providing real-time guidance to caretakers during medical emergencies, IoT-enabled sensors for tracking patient vital signs, a virtual reality module for simulating medical scenarios, and a wearable device with a natural language processing module for enhancing team communication. These components work in tandem to provide a more powerful system for medical professionals, enabling them to make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and improve treatment outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's integration of blockchain, AI, IoT, virtual reality, and natural language processing technologies with electronic devices for assisting medical procedures is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The synergistic combinations of these technologies provide a significant improvement in the functionality and effectiveness of the system, making it more valuable to medical professionals.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, varying types of IoT sensors, or alternative virtual reality platforms. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different medical specialties or emergency response scenarios, ensuring broad conceptual coverage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of emergency response, medical training, and patient care. The system could be marketed to hospitals, medical research institutions, and emergency response organizations, providing a valuable tool for medical professionals to improve treatment outcomes and save lives.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H31/007
A A61 A61H31/005
G G06 G06F1/163
G G16 G16H20/40
G G16 G16H40/60
G G16 G16H40/63
G G16 G16H50/30
A A61 A61H2201/0188
A A61 A61H2201/5007
A A61 A61H2201/5043
A A61 A61H2201/5048
A A61 A61H2201/5061
A A61 A61H2201/5071
A A61 A61H2201/5084
A A61 A61H2201/5089
A A61 A61H2201/5097
A A61 A61H2230/205
A A61 A61H2230/207
A A61 A61H2230/25

Field of Art

Medical technology and electronic systems for assisting medical procedures, with expertise in mobile computing, sensor integration, treatment protocol management, and digital health technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical informatics specialist with advanced knowledge of electronic medical devices, sensor technologies, data collection systems, and digital health platforms, typically holding a master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's integration of blockchain, AI, IoT, and virtual reality technologies represents predictable extensions of the source patent's core concept of electronic devices assisting medical procedures. The proposed technological combinations leverage well-established digital transformation strategies commonly applied across medical technology domains. The incremental technological additions provide systematic improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance medical procedure assistance systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mobile computing devices outputting medical treatment protocol task information
PTD Variation
AI-driven decision support module providing real-time guidance during medical emergencies
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to existing task-oriented medical computing systems, representing a known technique for enhancing procedural guidance
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based measurement of medical procedure performance metrics
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensors tracking patient vital signs with adaptive protocol feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical technological progression using expanded sensor integration and data analysis techniques commonly understood in medical technology domains
Source Patent Element
Electronic control module for obtaining measurement signals
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage platform for securely recording treatment protocols
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing data management concepts, applying established cryptographic techniques to medical information tracking
Source Patent Element
Mobile computing devices tracking task performance timestamps
PTD Variation
Virtual reality module for simulating medical scenarios with performance tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological evolution applying simulation technologies to existing procedural tracking methodologies
Source Patent Element
Electronic devices outputting medical procedure information
PTD Variation
Natural language processing module for enhancing team communication during emergencies
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of integrating advanced communication technologies into existing medical information systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857487 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed medical procedure assistance system extensions obvious and non-patentable, as the incremental technological combinations represent predictable applications of known digital health technologies to existing medical computing paradigms.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,487
TitleElectronic devices for assisting performance of medical procedures
Assignee(s)Ximio Health Inc.