Intelligent Neural Stimulation Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating implantable stimulation devices with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create personalized, adaptive, and secure neural stimulation solutions for treating chronic conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for implantable stimulators to modulate excitable tissue in the body. However, the limitations of these devices lie in their inability to adapt to real-time neural activity, lack of secure data management, and limited biocompatibility. The new inventive concept overcomes these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent neural stimulation system comprises a wireless implantable device with an AI-powered neural interface that adapts stimulation parameters based on real-time neural activity feedback. The system can be combined with IoT-enabled wearable sensors to provide real-time physiological data for adjusting stimulation parameters. A blockchain-based network securely stores and manages patient-specific stimulation protocols and treatment outcomes. The device incorporates new materials with enhanced biocompatibility and conductivity, and is powered wirelessly using microwave energy harvesting. Additionally, a machine learning algorithm integrates genomic data, medical history, and real-time neural activity to optimize stimulation parameters for individual patients.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original implantable stimulation device, providing a synergistic system that is more adaptive, secure, and effective. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a personalized and optimized neural stimulation solution.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of other machine learning algorithms, different IoT-enabled sensors, or various blockchain networks. Variations of the system could be designed for specific medical conditions, such as chronic pain, epilepsy, or Parkinson's disease.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent neural stimulation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of chronic pain management, neurology, and cardiology. The system's adaptability, security, and effectiveness make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients alike.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, specifically implantable neural stimulation devices and associated control systems, requiring advanced knowledge of electrical engineering, neuroscience, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with graduate-level training in neural interfaces, electrical circuit design, wireless power transmission, and signal processing, familiar with emerging medical technologies and interdisciplinary medical device innovation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing implantable stimulation devices represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational wirelessly powered neural stimulation device provides a clear technical framework for incorporating advanced computational and networking capabilities. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles, utilizing well-established technological integration strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,796 |
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| Title | Stimulation with electrode arrays |
| Assignee(s) | Curonix LLC |