Banknote Circulation and Payment Statistics

Sveriges Riksbank published updated statistics showing Swedish banknote and coin circulation decreased 2.6% year-over-year. Payment values settled through the RIX-RTGS interbank system declined 4.9% compared to the prior year. The Riksbank reports that 98.5% of applications to redeem invalid banknotes are granted.

System and Method for Determining Appropriate Moment for Modifying Myopia Control Solution

The European Patent Office published patent EP4264361A2 to Essilor International for a system and method determining appropriate timing for modifying or changing an initial myopia control solution. The patent covers algorithmic analysis of patient response data to optimize intervention timing in myopia treatment. The invention relates to ophthalmic devices and health informatics using classification codes G16H for healthcare ICT.

Communication Devices Methods and Systems for Healthcare Data Exchange

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4142860A1 by DataFeel Inc on March 25, 2026. The patent covers communication devices, methods, and systems for healthcare data exchange, classified under G16H healthcare informatics and related medical device technologies. Designated states include all EPC contracting states across Europe.

Medical Injectors and Systems and Methods for an Injection Management Platform

The European Patent Office published patent EP4143835A1 titled 'Medical Injectors and Systems and Methods for an Injection Management Platform' on March 25, 2026. The patent applicants are Koska Family Limited with inventors Timothy Scott Case, Lindsey Walker, Isra Elmahdi, Daniel Malito, Kristen Marie Hannon, and Jay S. Walker. The invention is classified under G16H 10/60, G16H 10/65, G16H 20/17, and G16H 40/67, covering health informatics applications for injection management systems.

System and Method for Scanning and Controlling Storage of an Injection Device

The European Patent Office published Sanofi patent EP4256576A1 for a system and method for scanning and controlling storage of injection devices. The patent, filed by inventors Kietzmann and Prados, covers technologies for monitoring and verifying injection device storage conditions and device status. The patent is classified under health informatics (G16H) and has been published for all designated European states.

Method and Device for Documenting Surgical Implant Use and Localization

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4142631A1 for a method and device to document the use and localization of surgical implants during surgery. Filed by inventor Wolfgang AUF, the patent covers technology for tracking implant usage in real-time. The application was published March 25, 2026, with designated states covering most EU member states and extended European countries.

Ocular Fundus Image Processing Method and Device Patent Application

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4092622A1 for Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. and Social Welfare Corporation Seirei Social Welfare Community covering ocular fundus image processing methods and devices. The A1 publication includes the search report and covers automated analysis of eye fundus images for diagnostic purposes.

Goal Management System Healthcare Patent

The European Patent Office published patent EP4107744A1 for Becton, Dickinson and Company's Goal Management System. The patent covers healthcare technology for managing patient health goals with IPC classifications including G16H 10/60, G16H 50/20, G16H 50/30, and related health informatics categories. The patent is designated across 34 European contracting states.

Dispensable Unit Retrieval Mechanism, Identification, and Networked Notification

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3920154A1 for Hero Health, Inc., covering a dispensable unit retrieval mechanism with identification and networked notification capabilities. The invention relates to automated dispensing systems in healthcare settings, with IPC classifications including G16H 20/13 (health informatics) and various robotic/mechanical classifications.

NEC immunity certificate system, patent filed 25th Mar

NEC immunity certificate system, patent filed 25th Mar