Radiation Treatment System with Integrated Intra-oral Device and Advanced Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel radiation treatment system that combines an intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide real-time monitoring, personalized treatment planning, and enhanced biocompatibility.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment, but it lacked integration with advanced technologies to optimize radiation exposure, ensure secure data exchange, and provide real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the intra-oral device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and effective radiation treatment system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The radiation treatment system comprises an intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues, which is integrated with an AI-powered radiation dosimeter for real-time monitoring and optimization of radiation exposure. The system also includes a blockchain-based patient data management system to ensure secure and transparent data exchange. Additionally, the intra-oral device is fabricated using advanced materials with improved biocompatibility and durability. A wearable IoT device is integrated with the intra-oral device to provide real-time monitoring of oral tissue health during radiation treatment and alerts healthcare professionals in case of tissue damage. The system also incorporates a machine learning algorithm to predict optimal radiation dosage and minimize tissue damage.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of the intra-oral device with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provides a synergistic effect in optimizing radiation treatment. The integration of these technologies with the intra-oral device is non-obvious and provides a significant improvement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the intra-oral device with other advanced technologies such as robotics, nanotechnology, or 3D printing. Variations of the system could include different types of radiation treatment, such as proton therapy or brachytherapy, and different types of oral tissue protection devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The radiation treatment system with integrated intra-oral device and advanced technologies has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of radiation oncology and oral health. The system could be marketed to hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and research institutions, and could also be used in clinical trials and medical research.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical Device Design and Radiation Oncology Technologies, focusing on protective devices for radiation treatment with expertise in biomedical engineering, medical instrumentation, and patient-specific medical interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years professional experience, familiar with radiation oncology technologies, medical device integration, and emerging digital health technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital monitoring technologies with existing medical devices is a predictable solution in modern medical technology. The source patent's intra-oral protective device provides a clear foundation for technological enhancement through AI, IoT, and data management systems. 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 11,857,802 |
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| Title | Intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment |
| Assignee(s) | GrayDuck Stents, LLC |