Intelligent Drug Delivery System with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention integrates a drive assembly for a drug delivery system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more efficient, secure, and patient-centric system for delivering fluids into the body.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for automatic injection devices, but it had limitations in terms of monitoring and controlling the drug delivery process. The present invention solves this problem by integrating AI-powered sensors, IoT-enabled communication modules, and blockchain-based data storage to provide real-time monitoring, secure data storage, and optimized drug delivery.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a drive assembly with a plunger member and a biasing member, which is integrated with an AI-powered sensor to monitor and control the drug delivery process. The system also includes an IoT-enabled communication module to transmit real-time data on the injection process to a remote monitoring system. Additionally, a blockchain-based data storage module is used to securely store and track patient data and injection records. The system may also utilize new materials with enhanced durability and corrosion resistance for the gear system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the drive assembly for a drug delivery system is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The inventive concept provides a synergistic combination of technologies that enables real-time monitoring, secure data storage, and optimized drug delivery, which was not possible with the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include different types of sensors, communication modules, or data storage systems. The system may also be adapted for use with different types of drugs or injection devices. Additionally, the inventive concept could be integrated with other technologies, such as machine learning or augmented reality, to further enhance its capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of diabetes management, vaccine delivery, and personalized medicine. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically drug delivery systems and injection technologies, with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and patient-focused medical device innovation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with mechanical actuation systems, sensor technologies, and emerging digital health integration techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing drug delivery mechanical systems represents a predictable extension of current medical device innovation trends. The core mechanical drive assembly remains fundamentally unchanged, with digital monitoring and data management layers added as complementary technological enhancements. These integrations leverage well-established design principles of modular medical device architectures and represent incremental improvements rather than radical reimaginations of the original injection device concept.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,769 |
|---|---|
| Title | Drive assembly and spacer for drug delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | Becton, Dickinson and Company |