Table 3 Scoring criteria for level of device innovation: innovation scale
Innovation Scale | |
|---|---|
Criteria | Points |
No appreciable innovation | 0 |
Device with the exact same use but utilizing new algorithm | 1 |
Incremental update to existing device | 2 |
Non-obvious use of an existing device in new manner or a substantial upgrade to existing device | 3 |
Radical change to an existing device or completely new device and approach to measuring vital sign | 4 |