Abstract
This disclosure describes the GCI Omni‑Life v5.1 architecture, a catheter‑scale system integrating a helical 1.8 MHz ultrasonic emitter array with a J‑groove Bernoulli manifold engineered to generate a controlled laminar vortex flow field within a confined lumen. The design combines vortex‑induced rotational flow (Re < 2000), circumferential acoustic field distribution, and embedded sensing nodes to support real‑time monitoring of flow, vibration, and acoustic output.
The architecture explores how vortex–acoustic coupling may improve energy distribution, reduce stagnation zones, and enhance fluid‑structure interaction control in micro‑scale conduits. Key components include the Vortex Manifold (#18/#118), Orbitronic Helical Array (#75), and Sensor Integration Nodes (#14/#122).
The system is released as open hardware under the CERN‑OHL‑P v2 license to support global research in microfluidics, acoustic engineering, catheter design, and open scientific hardware. No clinical claims are made; the disclosure focuses solely on engineering principles, structural configuration, and theoretical operating mechanisms.
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Recommended Citation
Caldwell, Michael Victor Mr., "GCI Omni‑Life v5.1: Vortex–Acoustic Catheter Architecture Using Helical Ultrasonic Arrays and Bernoulli‑Driven J‑Groove Manifolds", Technical Disclosure Commons, (March 09, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9472