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AI-Powered Agricultural Harvesting System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856890_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Agricultural Harvesting System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856890_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856890_0003_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 issue of inefficient harvesting patterns. However, it had limitations in terms of integrating with other technologies to maximize its potential. The new invention solves this problem by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and efficient agricultural harvesting system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these distinct technologies creates a new, more powerful system that optimizes agricultural harvesting patterns, reduces waste, and increases crop yields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of AI algorithms, integrating with other IoT devices, or utilizing different blockchain platforms. Variations of the invention could also include using different types of new materials for the sensor array or incorporating additional technologies such as robotics or drones.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-Enhanced Agricultural Harvesting System has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in precision farming and crop optimization. The system could be marketed to farmers, agricultural suppliers, and buyers, offering a competitive advantage in terms of increased crop yields and reduced waste.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Agricultural machinery automation, specifically guidance systems for harvesters with computer-implemented navigation and control strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in agricultural engineering, computer systems, GPS navigation, and machine control algorithms with knowledge of sensor integration and automated agricultural equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into agricultural harvester guidance systems represents a predictable extension of existing automated navigation techniques. The source patent's foundational guidance system provides a clear technological framework that would naturally accommodate emerging digital technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-known technological integration strategies common in precision agriculture.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Agricultural harvester with computer-executable instructions for detecting turn patterns
PTD Variation
AI-powered guidance system that adjusts harvesting patterns based on real-time crop yield and moisture data
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending sensor-based pattern detection to include AI-driven adaptive algorithms represents a predictable technological progression using known machine learning techniques
Source Patent Element
Automated path identification and harvesting control
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based platform for securely storing and sharing harvesting data across agricultural systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing distributed data management is a standard design choice for improving information sharing and system interoperability
Source Patent Element
Guidance system with operator input and turn pattern detection
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor array detecting soil conditions and automatically adjusting harvesting strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating additional environmental sensing represents a logical enhancement to existing automated guidance systems using known sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Computer-controlled agricultural harvester navigation
PTD Variation
Cloud-based AI platform providing real-time recommendations for optimizing harvesting patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning local machine intelligence to cloud-based analytics is a standard technological evolution in automated systems
Source Patent Element
Agricultural machine with programmable turn patterns
PTD Variation
Precision farming system integrating multiple technological domains for collaborative agricultural management
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining existing technological domains to create more sophisticated agricultural management systems represents an obvious design optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856890 and the technological state of the art, the claimed variations in agricultural harvester guidance and management would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention. The proposed technical modifications represent predictable combinations of known technological elements that would have been readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance agricultural automation and data management capabilities.

Original Patent Information

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