AI-Driven Smart Irrigation System: Next-Gen Agriculture Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856899_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Driven Smart Irrigation System: Next-Gen Agriculture Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856899_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856899_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. 11,856,899.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Monitoring and control of a movable tower in an irrigation system', provided a foundation for electrical and electronic monitoring and control of movable towers in a span of an irrigation system. However, it lacked the integration of distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system. This new invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more intelligent and autonomous irrigation 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 more powerful and efficient irrigation system that optimizes crop health, reduces energy consumption, and enhances fluid delivery efficiency.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the movable tower with other AI-powered predictive analytics platforms, utilizing different types of IoT-enabled sensors, or incorporating other blockchain-based decentralized ledgers. Variations of the invention could also include integrating the system with other types of fluid delivery systems or using different types of new materials.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent irrigation system has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and farming industries, particularly in areas with water scarcity or limited resources. The system's ability to optimize crop health, reduce energy consumption, and enhance fluid delivery efficiency makes it an attractive solution for farmers and agricultural companies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01G25/092
A A01 A01G25/16
E E04 E04H12/344

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,899
TitleMonitoring and control of a movable tower in an irrigation system
Assignee(s)Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.