Enhanced Medical Imaging Scheduling System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced medical imaging scheduling system that integrates treatment information, blood panel data, clinical information, and machine learning algorithms to optimize imaging schedules, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Determining a medical imaging schedule', provides a method for determining a medical imaging schedule for a subject receiving treatment at a target site. However, it has limitations in terms of adjusting the imaging schedule based on dynamic immune system behavior, personalized treatment plans, and risk assessment of the target site. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating these factors into the scheduling process, providing a more accurate and efficient imaging schedule.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced medical imaging scheduling system comprises multiple modules, including a treatment information module, a blood panel information module, a clinical information module, and a scheduling module. The system uses machine learning algorithms to integrate the data from these modules and determine the optimal time for capturing imaging data. The system can adjust the imaging schedule based on the dynamic account of the immune system behavior in response to different types of therapy, personalized treatment plans, and risk assessment of the target site. Additionally, the system can prioritize the imaging schedule based on the risk assessment of the target site, ensuring that high-risk areas are imaged promptly.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the following novel features: 1) adjusting the imaging schedule based on dynamic immune system behavior, 2) incorporating personalized treatment plans into the scheduling process, and 3) prioritizing the imaging schedule based on risk assessment of the target site. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enabling more accurate and efficient imaging schedules.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different machine learning algorithms, incorporating additional data sources such as genomic data, or using different imaging modalities. Variations of the system could be designed for specific types of cancer or diseases, or for use in different healthcare settings.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced medical imaging scheduling system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of oncology and radiology. The system could be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, providing a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging technology and treatment scheduling, specifically involving computational methods for optimizing medical diagnostic imaging protocols. Requires expertise in medical informatics, machine learning, diagnostic imaging techniques, and clinical data integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in biomedical engineering, medical imaging, or computer science, having working knowledge of medical diagnostic protocols, machine learning algorithms, and clinical data analysis techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core methodology by introducing standard machine learning and data integration techniques to enhance medical imaging scheduling. The proposed modifications leverage well-established computational approaches to refine the existing medical imaging determination framework. These variations represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with medical informatics and diagnostic technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,804 |
|---|---|
| Title | Determining a medical imaging schedule |
| Assignee(s) | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |