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US 12,541,180 · App. 17/012,177 · Granted Feb 3, 2026

Movement sequence analysis utilizing printed circuits

Inventor: Sarbajit K. Rakshit (Kolkata, IN)
Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
G05B13/0265B29C64/393B33Y50/02B33Y80/00C12M21/08G06N5/04
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Patent No.
US 12,541,180
App. No.
17/012,177
Granted
Feb 3, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

A tool for movement sequence analysis utilizing printed circuits. The tool determines a workflow sequence based, at least in part, on one or more printed circuits within a printed organic component. The tool activates the workflow sequence utilizing applied external stimuli on the one or more printed circuits. Responsive to activating the workflow sequence, the tool analyzes a signal response from the one or more printed circuits. The tool generates one or more printing recommendations based, at least in part, on the signal response analysis.

Claims (57)

1 . A method comprising:

printing, using a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting device, an organic component and printing, using the 3D bioprinting device, one or more circuits, the one or more printed circuits being multi-layered three-dimensional circuits amongst layers of artificial cells of the printed organic component;

determining, by one or more computer processors, a tissue movement sequence based, at least in part, on the one or more printed circuits within the printed organic component;

activating, by the one or more computer processors and after an implantation of the printed organic component in a patient, the tissue movement sequence utilizing applied external stimuli to the one or more printed circuits in series such that each of the one or more printed circuits is activated in a sequence simulating a natural movement sequence of tissue in the printed organic component;

responsive to activating the tissue movement sequence, analyzing, by the one or more computer processors, a signal response from the one or more printed circuits;

generating, by the one or more computer processors and by utilizing an artificial intelligence system to distinguish between (i) one or more printed circuits, neurons and muscles that are functioning and (ii) at least one or more printed circuits, neurons, and muscles that are faulty, one or more printing recommendations based, at least in part, on the signal response analysis, wherein the generating the one or more printing recommendations includes identifying a fault in a circuit included in the one or more printed circuits; and

reprinting, based on the one or more printing recommendations and using the 3D bioprinting device, the one or more printed circuits so that the identified fault in the circuit is corrected.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tissue movement sequence is a movement sequence that links the one or more printed circuits in a series based, at least in part, on a unique identifier for each of the one or more printed circuits, such that each of the one or more printed circuits activated in the tissue movement sequence simulate a natural movement pattern expected from the printed organic component.

3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the tissue movement sequence further comprises:

determining, by the one or more computer processors, the tissue movement sequence based, at least in part, on historical data related to muscle movement and reflex are signal flow.

4 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

assigning, by the one or more computer processors, a unique identifier to each of the one or more printed circuits according to a natural movement pattern expected from the printed organic component.

5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the signal response further comprises:

receiving, by the one or more computer processors, the signal response from the one of more printed circuits, wherein the signal response includes one or more signals generated from each of the one or more printed circuits in the tissue movement sequence, wherein a measurable level of strength of the one or more signals and an observed movement of the printed organic component indicates a level of performance for the printed organic component and a level of compatibility of the printed organic component with the patient after the implementation of the printed organic component in the patient.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the signal response further comprises:

performing, by the one or more computer processors, a movement sequence analysis based, at least in part, on the applied external stimuli, a measurable response time for the signal response, and an expected signal response time for each of the one or more printed circuits, wherein the measurable signal response time relative to the expected signal response time after the applied external stimuli indicates a level of performance for the printed organic component and a level of compatibility of the printed organic component with the patient after the implementation of the printed organic component in the patient.

7 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

generating, by the one or more computer processors, a visualization of a reflex action for the printed organic component on an augmented reality device based, at least in part, a movement sequence analysis, wherein the visualization includes similarities and differences between the printed organic component and a healthy example of the printed organic component.

8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating the one or more printing recommendations further comprises:

generating, by the one or more computer processors and by utilizing the artificial intelligence system, a recommendation to change a specific location of a printed circuit included in the one or more printed circuits based, at least in part, on the signal response analysis, wherein the reprinting the one or more printed circuits includes reprinting the printed circuit at the changed specific location so that a fault in the printed circuit is corrected.

9 . A computer program product comprising:

one or more computer readable storage media; and

program instructions stored on the one or more computer readable storage media, for causing one or more processors to perform the following computer operations:

print, using a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting device, an organic component, and print, using the 3D bioprinting device, one or more circuits, the one or more printed circuits being multi-layered three-dimensional circuits amongst layers of artificial cells of the printed organic component;

determine a tissue movement sequence based, at least in part, on the one or more printed circuits within the printed organic component;

activate, after an implantation of the printed organic component in a patient, the tissue movement sequence utilizing applied external stimuli on the one or more printed circuits in series such that each of the one or more printed circuits is activated in a sequence simulating a natural movement sequence of tissue in the printed organic component;

responsive to activating the tissue movement sequence, analyze a signal response from the one or more printed circuits;

generate, using an artificial intelligence system to distinguish between (i) one or more printed circuits, neurons and muscles that are functioning and (ii) at least one or more printed circuits, neurons, and muscles that are faulty, one or more printing recommendations based, at least in part, on the signal response analysis, wherein the generating the one or more printing recommendations includes identifying a fault in a circuit included in the one or more printed circuits; and

reprint, based on the generated one or more printing recommendations and using the 3D bioprinting device, the one or more printed circuits so that the identified fault in the circuit is corrected.

10 . The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein the tissue movement sequence is a movement sequence that links the one or more printed circuits in a series based, at least in part, on a unique identifier for each of the one or more printed circuits, such that each of the one or more printed circuits activated in the tissue movement sequence simulate a natural movement pattern expected from the printed organic component.

11 . The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein the determine the tissue movement sequence further comprises:

determine the tissue movement sequence based, at least in part, on historical data related to muscle movement and reflex are signal flow.

12 . The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein the stored program instructions are for causing the one or more processors to perform the following additional computer operation:

assign a unique identifier to each of the one or more printed circuits according to a natural movement pattern expected from the printed organic component.

13 . The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein the analyze the signal response further comprises:

receive the signal response from the one or more printed circuits, wherein the signal response includes one or more signals generated from each of the one or more printed circuits in the tissue movement sequence, wherein a measurable level of strength of the one or more signals and an observed movement of the printed organic component indicates a level of performance for the printed organic component and a level of compatibility of the printed organic component with the patient after the implantation of the printed organic component in the patient.

14 . The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein the analyze the signal response further comprises:

forming a movement sequence analysis based, at least in part, on the applied external stimuli, a measurable response time for the signal response, and an expected signal response time for each of the one or more printed circuits, wherein the measurable signal response time relative to the expected signal response time after the applied external stimuli indicates a level of performance for the printed organic component and a level of compatibility of the printed organic component with the patient after the implementation of the printed organic component in the patient.

15 . The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein the stored program instructions are for causing the one or more processors to perform the following additional commuter operation:

generate a visualization of a reflex action for the printed organic component on an augmented reality device based, at least in part, a movement sequence analysis, wherein the visualization includes similarities and differences between the printed organic component and a healthy example of the printed organic component.

16 . A computer system comprising:

one or more computer processors;

one or more computer readable storage media; and

program instructions stored on at least one of the one or more computer readable storage media for causing the one or more computer processors to perform the following computer operations:

print, using a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting device, an organic component, and print, using the 3D bioprinting device, one or more circuits, the one or more printed circuits being multi-layered three-dimensional circuits amongst layers of artificial cells of the printed organic component;

determine a tissue movement sequence based, at least in part, on the one or more printed circuits within the printed organic component;

activate the tissue movement sequence utilizing applied external stimuli on the one or more printed circuits in series such that each of the one or more printed circuits is activated in a sequence simulating a natural movement sequence of tissue in the printed organic component;

responsive to activating the tissue movement sequence, analyze a signal response from the one or more printed circuits;

generate, by using an artificial intelligence system to distinguish between (i) one or more printed circuits, neurons and muscles that are functioning and (ii) at least one or more printed circuits, neurons, and muscles that are faulty, one or more printing recommendations based, at least in part, on the signal response analysis, wherein the generating the one or more printing recommendations includes identifying a fault in a circuit included in the one or more printed circuits; and

reprint, based on the generated one or more printing recommendations and using the 3D bioprinting device, the one or more printed circuits so that the identified fault in the circuit is corrected.

17 . The computer system of claim 16 , wherein the tissue movement sequence is a movement sequence that links the one or more printed circuits in a series based, at least in part, on a unique identifier for each of the one or more printed circuits. such that each of the one or more printed circuits activated in the tissue movement sequence simulate a natural movement pattern expected from the printed organic component.

18 . The computer system of claim 16 , wherein the stored program instructions are for causing the one or more processors to perform the following additional computer operation:

assign a unique identifier to each of the one or more printed circuits according to a natural movement pattern expected from the printed organic component.

19 . The computer system of claim 16 , wherein the analyze the signal response further comprises:

receive the signal response from the one or more printed circuits, wherein the signal response includes one or more signals generated from each of the one or more printed circuits in the tissue movement sequence, wherein a measurable level of strength of the one or more signals and an observed movement of the printed organic component indicates a level of performance for the printed organic component and a level of compatibility of the printed organic component with the patient after the implantation of the printed organic component in the patient.

20 . The computer system of claim 16 , wherein the analyze the signal response further comprises:

perform a movement sequence analysis based, at least in part, on the applied external stimuli, a measurable response time for the signal response, and an expected signal response time for each of the one or more printed circuits, wherein the measurable signal response time relative to the expected signal response time after the applied external stimuli indicates a level of performance for the printed organic component and a level of compatibility of the printed organic component with the patient after the implantation of the printed organic component in the patient.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 4, 2020
From: RAKSHIT, SARBAJIT K.
To: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
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