Intelligent Electrical Stimulation Modulation Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept integrates advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, IoT, and nanomaterials with electrical stimulation modulation to create personalized, adaptive, and secure treatment systems for various medical conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Electrical stimulation modulation,' addressed the need for efficient and effective electrical stimulation therapy. However, it lacked the capabilities to securely store and share patient-specific stimulation parameters, optimize therapy using artificial intelligence, and adapt to real-time brain activity. This inventive concept solves these limitations by synergistically combining the original patented concept with cutting-edge technologies.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent electrical stimulation modulation system comprises a stimulation generator, a blockchain-based data storage module, an artificial intelligence module, an IoT-enabled communication network, and a nanomaterial-based energy harvesting module. The system analyzes a patient's physiological signals, determines optimal stimulation parameters using artificial intelligence, and securely stores and shares these parameters via blockchain. The system adapts to real-time brain activity using machine learning and delivers personalized therapy via IoT-enabled communication. The wearable device is powered by a nanomaterial-based energy harvesting module, ensuring continuous operation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of blockchain, artificial intelligence, IoT, and nanomaterials with electrical stimulation modulation, providing a secure, adaptive, and personalized treatment system that is not obvious from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with other medical devices, using different types of artificial intelligence algorithms, or incorporating additional sensors for more accurate physiological signal analysis. Variations may include adapting the system for specific medical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or epilepsy.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent electrical stimulation modulation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of neurology, cardiology, and pain management. The system's ability to provide personalized, adaptive, and secure treatment options will appeal to healthcare providers and patients seeking more effective and efficient therapy solutions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, specifically medical electrical stimulation devices for neurological therapy, involving signal processing, electrode design, and physiological signal analysis
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in neural stimulation technologies, signal processing algorithms, medical device design, and advanced sensor integration, holding at least a Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience in medical device development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT into existing electrical stimulation systems represents a predictable evolution of medical device design. The core stimulation methodology remains consistent with the source patent, while the proposed enhancements represent well-known techniques for improving data management, personalization, and treatment efficacy. The technical variations demonstrate incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches to medical device optimization.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,790 |
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| Title | Electrical stimulation modulation |
| Assignee(s) | Medtronic, Inc. |