AI-Powered Agricultural Header Control System

Publication ID: 24-11856891_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Agricultural Header Control System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856891_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856891_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. 11,856,891.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems and methods for controlling an agricultural header, but it had limitations in terms of real-time data analysis, equipment failure prediction, and crop origin tracking. The new invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent because it integrates multiple distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system. The use of machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and autonomous farming technologies in combination with agricultural header control systems is a new and innovative approach that provides significant improvements over existing systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of sensors, such as camera or acoustic sensors, or the integration of additional technologies, such as artificial intelligence or robotics. The invention could also be adapted for use in other industries, such as construction or mining, where efficient equipment operation and real-time data analysis are critical.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, where it could be used to optimize crop harvesting, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. The invention could also be marketed to other industries where efficient equipment operation and real-time data analysis are critical. The target market could include farmers, agricultural equipment manufacturers, and companies that provide data analytics and IoT services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01D41/141
A A01 A01D41/1278

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,891
TitleSystems and methods for controlling an agricultural header
Assignee(s)CNH Industrial America LLC