Advanced Automated Controlled Environment Agriculture

Publication ID: 24-11856902_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Automated Controlled Environment Agriculture,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856902_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856902_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. 11,856,902.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a production facility layout for automated controlled environment agriculture, but it had limitations in terms of scalability, monitoring, and optimization. This invention addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's synergistic combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials provide a non-obvious and novel solution to the limitations of the original patent. The integration of these technologies creates a more efficient, productive, and sustainable controlled environment agriculture system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating other technologies like robotics, computer vision, or biotechnology. Variations of the invention could be applied to different types of crops, facilities, or geographic locations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and food production industries, particularly in areas like vertical farming, greenhouses, and indoor agriculture. The market for controlled environment agriculture is growing rapidly, and this invention could provide a competitive edge to companies adopting these technologies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01G31/06
A A01 A01G31/045

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,902
TitleProduction facility layouts for automated controlled environment agriculture
Assignee(s)MJNN LLC