AI-Driven Autonomous Irrigation Tower System

Publication ID: 24-11856899_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Driven Autonomous Irrigation Tower System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856899_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856899_0010_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 addressed the monitoring and control of movable towers in an irrigation system. However, it had limitations in terms of environmental impact, water waste, and scalability. The new invention solves these problems by introducing autonomous movable towers with advanced sensors and AI-driven control systems, enabling real-time optimization of fluid delivery and minimizing environmental impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces autonomous movable towers with advanced sensors and AI-driven control systems, which is a significant departure from the original patent's focus on monitoring and control. The decentralized and blockchain-based management platform, real-time data analytics, and machine learning algorithms are novel and non-obvious features that provide a paradigm shift in irrigation system management.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of sensors, such as lidar or radar, or the integration of emerging technologies like IoT or 5G. Variations of the invention could include the application of autonomous movable towers in different industries, such as agriculture, landscaping, or firefighting.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and landscaping industries, where efficient and sustainable irrigation systems are in high demand. The decentralized and blockchain-based management platform also enables new business models, such as data-driven services and precision agriculture. The invention could also be applied in other industries, such as firefighting, where efficient water delivery is critical.

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.