Adaptive Cardiac Pacing Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857795_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Cardiac Pacing Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857795_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857795_0004_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. 11,857,795.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept disclosed herein is an adaptive cardiac pacing system that selects optimal electrode combinations based on specific environmental conditions, such as extreme weather, high-security needs, disaster relief, high-altitude, or underwater environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method and apparatus for selecting electrode combinations for cardiac pacing. However, the original patent did not address the specific challenges of operating in unique operational environments. The present inventive concept solves this problem by adapting the electrode combination selection to specific environmental conditions, ensuring optimal cardiac pacing in a variety of situations.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a processor, a memory, and one or more environmental sensors (e.g., weather, altitude, pressure). The processor is configured to receive data from the environmental sensors and adjust the electrode combination selection accordingly. For example, in extreme weather conditions, the system may prioritize electrode combinations that minimize power consumption. In high-security environments, the system may select electrode combinations based on security clearance levels. In disaster relief situations, the system may prioritize electrode combinations that ensure reliable communication with remote servers.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to adapt electrode combination selection to specific environmental conditions, which is not addressed in the original patent. The inventive step is the integration of environmental sensors and adaptive control logic to optimize cardiac pacing in unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include using different types of environmental sensors, such as temperature or humidity sensors. The system may also be integrated with other medical devices or systems to provide a more comprehensive solution. Additionally, the system may be designed to operate in multiple environments, such as both high-altitude and extreme weather conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical device manufacturing, disaster relief, and high-security environments. The adaptive cardiac pacing system can provide a competitive advantage in these markets by ensuring optimal cardiac pacing in unique operational environments.

Field of Art

Cardiac medical devices, specifically cardiac pacing systems with electrode configuration selection and environmental adaptation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in cardiac electrical stimulation, sensor integration, and medical device design, possessing knowledge of electrical engineering, medical sensor technologies, and adaptive control systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's electrode configuration selection method to incorporate environmental sensing represents a predictable variation using known techniques in medical device design. The core functionality of electrode configuration selection remains consistent, with environmental sensors serving as additional input parameters for the processor's control logic. The adaptations represent straightforward design modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize cardiac pacing performance across diverse operational conditions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Processor with control logic for selecting electrode configurations for cardiac pacing
PTD Variation
Adding environmental sensors (weather, altitude, pressure) to modify electrode configuration selection
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors as input parameters is a known technique for adaptive medical device control, representing a predictable design extension with foreseeable results
Source Patent Element
User interface for configuring electrode selection parameters
PTD Variation
Incorporating security clearance levels and environmental context as additional configuration parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding user interface configuration options is a standard design approach for increasing system flexibility and adaptability
Source Patent Element
Phrenic nerve activation threshold determination method
PTD Variation
Extending threshold determination to include environmental condition impact assessments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying threshold evaluation criteria using environmental data represents a logical refinement of existing performance monitoring techniques
Source Patent Element
Cardiac pacing system with processor and memory
PTD Variation
Adding communication module for transmitting pacing data in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating communication capabilities is a predictable enhancement for medical devices requiring remote monitoring and data transmission
Source Patent Element
Electrode configuration selection methodology
PTD Variation
Implementing context-aware selection based on specific environmental constraints
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing specialized selection algorithms for different operational contexts represents a standard engineering approach to system optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857795 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed adaptive cardiac pacing system with environmental sensing and context-aware electrode configuration selection to be an obvious extension of existing cardiac medical device technologies, lacking non-obvious inventive characteristics sufficient to distinguish from the prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,795
TitleMethod and apparatus to perform electrode combination selection
Assignee(s)Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.