Next-Generation Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable, implantable, or injectable neural treatment system that utilizes adaptive, personalized near-infrared light therapy to revolutionize traumatic brain injury treatment, providing real-time brain activity feedback and bio-harvested energy powering.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for effective traumatic brain injury treatment, but its limitations in terms of invasiveness, portability, and adaptability necessitate a next-generation solution. The new inventive concept tackles these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to provide a more targeted, efficient, and patient-centric treatment approach.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation traumatic brain injury treatment system consists of a wearable, implantable, or injectable device that delivers targeted, adaptive, and personalized near-infrared light therapy to specific brain regions. The device is powered by a bio-harvested energy source, ensuring a sustainable and self-sufficient operation. The system combines near-infrared light therapy with artificial intelligence-driven brain stimulation and cognitive training, and is connected to a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring and personalized treatment planning. The device is capable of real-time neural signal processing and adaptive therapy adjustment, utilizing machine learning algorithms to identify and predict individualized treatment responses.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its integration of advanced technologies, including bio-harvested energy powering, artificial intelligence-driven brain stimulation, and machine learning-based treatment response prediction. The inventive step resides in the system's ability to provide real-time brain activity feedback, adaptive therapy adjustment, and personalized treatment planning, making it a paradigm shift in traumatic brain injury treatment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the type of energy harvesting, using different wavelengths of light, or incorporating additional sensors to monitor other physiological parameters. Variations could also involve different form factors, such as a handheld device or a implantable chip, to cater to diverse patient needs and preferences.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation traumatic brain injury treatment system has vast commercial potential in the medical device industry, with target markets including hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers. The system's portability, non-invasiveness, and adaptability make it an attractive solution for patients and healthcare providers, offering a significant improvement over existing treatment options.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, neural treatment technologies, specifically focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI) interventions using photobiomodulation and neural stimulation devices
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or neurotechnology researcher with expertise in medical device design, photobiomodulation techniques, neural interface technologies, and experience with light-based therapeutic interventions for neurological conditions
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by applying known techniques in neural treatment, energy harvesting, and adaptive medical device design. The fundamental approach of using targeted light therapy for brain injury treatment remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental technological improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with emerging neurotechnology trends.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,801 |
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| Title | Device for treatment of traumatic brain injury and related systems and methods |
| Assignee(s) | REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, AURORA CONCUSSION THERAPY SYSTEMS |