Advanced Soybean Precision Farming Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856917_0008_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Precision Farming Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856917_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856917_0008_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. 11,856,917.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for soybean cultivar 02220303 provided a novel and distinctive soybean variety. However, the patent did not address the limitations of traditional farming practices, such as inefficient resource allocation, inadequate data tracking, and lack of personalized decision support. The present invention solves these problems by integrating the patented soybean cultivar with advanced technologies to create a more holistic and optimized farming system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of soybean cultivar 02220303 with AI, IoT, blockchain, and other advanced technologies is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The use of these technologies to create a more efficient, productive, and sustainable soybean farming system is an inventive step that addresses the limitations of traditional farming practices.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the soybean cultivar with other advanced technologies, such as robotics, computer vision, or precision agriculture. Variations of the invention could also include adapting the system for use with other crop varieties or in different environmental conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and food production industries. The system could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and governments seeking to improve crop yields, reduce resource waste, and promote sustainable farming practices. The invention could also be used in vertical farming, precision agriculture, and other emerging areas of the agriculture industry.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01H6/542
A	A01	A01H5/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, plant breeding, and precision agriculture technologies, specifically focused on soybean cultivar development and agricultural technology integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science, plant genetics, or agricultural engineering, possessing expertise in crop breeding, sensor technologies, data analytics, and emerging agricultural technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies with existing soybean cultivar research represents a predictable application of known technological solutions to agricultural challenges. The combination of IoT, AI, blockchain, and sensor technologies with plant breeding is a natural progression in precision agriculture. The disclosed variations represent incremental technological improvements that would be obvious to implement given the existing technological landscape and agricultural research methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar 02220303 with specific genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

AI-powered yield prediction and disease monitoring system for the cultivar

Obviousness Reasoning

Using machine learning and sensor technologies to analyze crop performance is a known technique in precision agriculture, representing a predictable application of existing data analysis methods to plant breeding research

Source Patent Element

Plant breeding methodology described in source patent

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based tracking of soybean cultivation and supply chain management

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing distributed ledger technologies for agricultural tracking is a standard industry approach for improving traceability and data management, representing an obvious technological extension

Source Patent Element

Genetic characteristics of soybean cultivar

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled farming equipment and automated monitoring systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor networks and automated monitoring with specific crop varieties is a predictable solution for optimizing agricultural productivity, utilizing well-established technological approaches

Source Patent Element

Soybean plant cell and tissue culture techniques

PTD Variation

Vertical farming system optimization using AI-powered analytics

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting controlled environment agriculture techniques to specific cultivars represents a logical extension of existing plant breeding and agricultural technology research

Source Patent Element

Soybean breeding methodology

PTD Variation

Drone-based surveillance and AI image analysis for disease detection

Obviousness Reasoning

Using advanced imaging and machine learning for crop monitoring is a known technique in precision agriculture, representing an obvious technological improvement in plant disease management

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technological variations disclosed herein would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art based on the teachings of US Patent 11856917, as the claimed innovations represent predictable applications of known technologies to existing agricultural research methodologies, thereby rendering subsequent patent claims involving similar technological integrations anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,917
Title	Soybean cultivar 02220303
Assignee(s)	M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.