Synergistic Stimulus Treatment System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating thermal stimulus transmission evaluation with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to provide personalized treatment recommendations for psychological stress management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for conducting stimulus treatments, but it lacked the capability to provide personalized treatment recommendations, secure data storage, and real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the original method with advanced technologies to create a more powerful and effective system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Stimulus Treatment System consists of a thermal stimulus transmission evaluation method integrated with an AI-powered diagnostic tool, which analyzes blood flow data and provides personalized treatment recommendations for psychological stress management. The system further comprises a blockchain-based secure data storage system for tracking and verifying patient treatment records and outcomes. Additionally, the system includes a wearable device for thermal stimulus application, featuring a novel thermoelectric material and an IoT-enabled sensor for real-time monitoring of skin temperature and blood flow response. The system can also predict treatment efficacy using machine learning algorithms and integrating data from a laser Doppler tissue blood flowmeter and the wearable device.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in its synergistic combination of thermal stimulus transmission evaluation with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which provides a more comprehensive and effective system for psychological stress management. The integration of these distinct technologies enables personalized treatment recommendations, secure data storage, and real-time monitoring, which are not achievable with the original patent alone.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Stimulus Treatment System could include the integration of additional technologies, such as virtual or augmented reality, to enhance the treatment experience. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific applications, such as stress management in athletes or individuals with chronic pain.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Stimulus Treatment System has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and wellness industries, particularly in the areas of psychological stress management, pain relief, and athletic performance enhancement. The system's ability to provide personalized treatment recommendations and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers, insurance companies, and individuals seeking effective stress management solutions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical technology and psychological stress management systems, with expertise in thermal stimulus evaluation, physiological monitoring, and digital health interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, medical informatics, or related fields, possessing knowledge of physiological monitoring technologies, data analysis techniques, and emerging digital health platforms
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the existing thermal stimulus treatment method represents a predictable combination of known techniques in digital health. The source patent's foundational method of thermal stimulus and blood flow monitoring provides a clear technical framework that a skilled practitioner would naturally extend using contemporary digital technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches to enhance medical treatment systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,784 |
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| Title | Method for conducting stimulus treatment |