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Multi-Domain Autonomous Navigation Pattern Generation

Publication ID: 24-11856890_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Domain Autonomous Navigation Pattern Generation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856890_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856890_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,890.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Automated turn patterns in an agricultural harvester', addressed the need for efficient and automated turn control in agricultural machines. However, this technology has broader applications beyond agriculture. The present invention expands on this core technology to tackle unique challenges in warehouse navigation, autonomous drone navigation, theme park ride experience, autonomous delivery routes, and search and rescue operations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the core technology, extending its reach to diverse industries and use cases. The inventive step lies in adapting the automated turn pattern detection to address unique challenges and requirements in each new application, such as warehouse layout and inventory data, forest topography and fire spread data, ride layout and passenger flow data, traffic patterns and delivery schedules, and terrain data and search area boundaries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with existing navigation systems, incorporating additional sensors or data sources, or modifying the algorithm to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may include applying the technology to other industries, such as construction, mining, or emergency response.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including logistics and supply chain management, aerospace and defense, entertainment, transportation, and public safety. The market for optimized turn pattern generation is vast, with potential applications in warehouses, forests, theme parks, urban areas, and search and rescue operations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01D41/1278
G G05 G05D1/0212
G G05 G05D2201/0201

Field of Art

Agricultural and autonomous navigation systems, encompassing machine guidance, path optimization, and sensor-driven navigation across various domains including agricultural, transportation, and emergency response technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in robotics, control systems, sensor integration, and algorithmic path planning, capable of adapting navigation technologies across different technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates that the core turn pattern detection and autonomous navigation methodology from the agricultural harvester patent can be systematically translated across multiple technical domains by substituting domain-specific input data while maintaining the fundamental algorithmic structure of detecting turn patterns, identifying next paths, and autonomously controlling vehicle navigation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Detecting turn pattern of agricultural harvester using operator input and guidance systems
PTD Variation
Detecting turn pattern for warehouse vehicles using warehouse layout and inventory data
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known guidance system technique, replacing agricultural field data with warehouse spatial data as a routine design modification
Source Patent Element
Automatically identifying next harvesting path based on completed land coverage
PTD Variation
Automatically identifying drone navigation path in forest fire suppression based on topography and fire spread data
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of path optimization applied to a different domain, using sensor-derived environmental data to determine navigation sequence
Source Patent Element
Computer-executable instructions for controlling agricultural machine turns
PTD Variation
Generating turn patterns for autonomous delivery vehicles using traffic patterns and delivery schedules
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of navigation control algorithm to transportation domain, utilizing similar computational approach with domain-specific input parameters
Source Patent Element
Processor-based system for detecting and controlling machine movement patterns
PTD Variation
Search and rescue vehicle navigation using terrain data and search area boundaries
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine application of existing navigation control methodology to emergency response context, demonstrating transferability of core algorithmic approach
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856890's teachings of autonomous navigation and turn pattern detection, the present disclosure renders obvious any patent claims directed to domain-specific implementations of sensor-driven, processor-controlled navigation systems, by demonstrating that the core algorithmic approach is readily adaptable across diverse technical domains through predictable substitution of input data and environmental parameters.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,890
TitleAutomated turn patterns in an agricultural harvester
Assignee(s)Deer & Company