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AI-Powered Hybrid Corn System: Next-Gen Agriculture Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856910_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Hybrid Corn System: Next-Gen Agriculture Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856910_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856910_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. 11,856,910.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011010', provides a high-yielding corn variety but lacks integration with modern technologies to address the complex challenges of modern agriculture. This new invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by combining CH011010 with AI-powered weather forecasting, IoT sensor data, blockchain-based supply chain management, and nanomaterial-based fertilizers to create a more powerful system for optimized corn production.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel concept of integrating hybrid corn variety CH011010 with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies to create a synergistic system for optimized corn production. The inventive step lies in the unexpected combination of these distinct technologies to achieve a more efficient, sustainable, and profitable agricultural solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the hybrid corn system with other technologies, such as autonomous farming equipment, satellite imaging, or advanced genomics. Variations may involve using different AI algorithms, IoT sensor configurations, or blockchain platforms to achieve similar optimization goals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic hybrid corn system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision agriculture, sustainable farming, and supply chain management. The system can be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and governments seeking to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and increase profitability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and precision agriculture technologies, involving genetic engineering, crop optimization, and advanced agricultural systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in agricultural science, biotechnology, or related field, having expertise in plant genetics, crop breeding techniques, IoT technologies, and data-driven agricultural systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with established hybrid corn varieties represents a natural progression in agricultural innovation. The combination of genetic characteristics from the source patent with emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain follows predictable patterns of technological convergence in modern agriculture. The disclosed variations represent incremental improvements that leverage known technological capabilities to enhance agricultural productivity and traceability.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011010 with specific genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
AI-powered weather forecasting and machine learning disease prediction systems integrated with corn variety
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to agricultural data, using well-established techniques for crop monitoring and optimization
Source Patent Element
Corn seed and plant breeding techniques
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-based seed coating for controlled nutrient release
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of enhancing seed performance through advanced material science, representing a standard approach to agricultural innovation
Source Patent Element
Genetic characteristics of hybrid corn variety
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based provenance tracking and supply chain management
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing traceability technologies to agricultural products, using standard distributed ledger approaches
Source Patent Element
Corn plant breeding and genetic optimization
PTD Variation
Computer vision-enabled automated harvesting system
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of robotics and machine vision to agricultural harvesting, representing a standard technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856910 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed combinations of hybrid corn variety CH011010 with digital technologies to be obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental technological integrations represent predictable applications of known techniques to established agricultural systems, thereby rendering potential claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,910
TitlePlants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011010
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC