Intelligent Electrical Stimulation Therapy Systems with Synergistic Combinations
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept integrates electrical stimulation modulation with distinct technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful system for personalized and efficient treatment of medical conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system for electrical stimulation modulation, but it had limitations in terms of secure data storage, real-time analysis, and personalized treatment. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the original patent's technology with synergistic combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, enabling more effective and efficient treatment of medical conditions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a stimulation generator, processing circuitry, and one or more of the following: a blockchain-based data storage module, an IoT-enabled communication module, a machine learning algorithm, a secure authentication module, a sensor module, and a nanotechnology-based material. The stimulation generator modulates electrical stimulation pulses based on patient-specific stimulation parameters and biomarkers stored in the blockchain-based data storage module. The IoT-enabled communication module transmits physiological signals from the patient to a cloud-based server, where a machine learning algorithm analyzes the signals and generates personalized stimulation parameters. The secure authentication module ensures secure data transmission, and the sensor module detects changes in the patient's brain activity. The nanotechnology-based material enhances the delivery of the electrical stimulation pulses.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in its combination of electrical stimulation modulation with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, providing a more powerful system for personalized and efficient treatment of medical conditions. The integration of these distinct technologies enables real-time analysis, secure data storage, and personalized treatment, which are not possible with the original patent's technology alone.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, such as EEG or ECG, or different machine learning algorithms to analyze physiological signals. The blockchain-based data storage module could be replaced with a cloud-based storage solution, and the nanotechnology-based material could be substituted with other materials that enhance the delivery of electrical stimulation pulses.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept 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 and efficient treatment makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients. The market for medical devices is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the inventive concept is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,790 |
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| Title | Electrical stimulation modulation |
| Assignee(s) | Medtronic, Inc. |