Advanced Agricultural Harvester Turn Automation Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856890_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Agricultural Harvester Turn Automation Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856890_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856890_0004_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,' provided a fundamental solution for automating turns in agricultural machines. However, it did not address the specific challenges and requirements of specialized markets or unique operational environments. This invention bridges that gap by introducing novel adaptations and features that cater to these niche needs, ensuring more efficient, secure, and effective crop harvesting.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the adaptation of automated turn patterns to specific, niche markets or unique operational environments, introducing features such as secure communication, disaster relief, weather resistance, high-altitude GPS signal reception, and autonomous harvesting in areas with limited accessibility. These innovations provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, offering significant improvements in efficiency, security, and effectiveness.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this invention could include adaptations for other specialized markets, such as organic farming, precision irrigation, or livestock monitoring. Variations could also include different navigation modules, communication protocols, or sensor systems tailored to specific environmental conditions or crop types.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The commercial potential of this invention lies in its ability to cater to diverse, underserved markets and unique operational environments. Target industries include agricultural equipment manufacturers, precision farming service providers, disaster relief organizations, and high-altitude farming operations. The invention's adaptability and customization capabilities make it an attractive solution for a wide range of applications, from commercial farming to humanitarian aid.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Agricultural machinery automation, specifically combine harvester navigation systems, requiring expertise in GPS-based guidance, agricultural engineering, and autonomous control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with a degree in agricultural engineering or mechanical engineering, familiar with GPS navigation, agricultural machinery control systems, and real-time data processing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental turn pattern automation technique can be readily extended to specialized environments by applying standard engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of existing navigation technologies to niche agricultural scenarios. These modifications would be considered routine problem-solving within the field of agricultural machinery automation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Detecting turn pattern of agricultural harvester using processor and data store
PTD Variation
Adding secure communication module for encrypting turn pattern data
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing encryption is a known cybersecurity technique for protecting data transmission, representing a predictable solution to potential unauthorized access vulnerabilities
Source Patent Element
Automatically controlling harvester navigation based on predefined patterns
PTD Variation
Adapting turn patterns for high-altitude or disaster-affected environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying navigation algorithms to accommodate terrain variations is a standard engineering approach with predictable outcomes in autonomous systems
Source Patent Element
Receiving operator turn pattern input
PTD Variation
Integrating real-time weather monitoring to dynamically adjust turn patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating environmental sensor feedback is a well-established technique in autonomous control systems for adaptive performance
Source Patent Element
Agricultural harvester guidance system with path detection
PTD Variation
Developing autonomous harvesting for limited accessibility areas
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing navigation technologies to remote or challenging environments represents a logical progression of autonomous control principles
Source Patent Element
Computer-executable instructions for detecting harvester path completion
PTD Variation
Adding specialized GPS modules for high-altitude signal reception
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting GPS technologies for challenging signal environments is a known engineering solution with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856890 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The proposed modifications represent routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, employing standard techniques to extend existing agricultural harvester navigation technologies to specialized operational contexts.

Original Patent Information

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