Multi-Domain Camera Sightline Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856923_0007_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Domain Camera Sightline Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856923_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856923_0007_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. 11,856,923.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an animal collar with improved camera sightlines, primarily focusing on surveillance of animal movement. However, the limitations of this technology become apparent when considering its potential in other fields. The present invention overcomes these limitations by applying the core technology to novel applications, such as monitoring industrial equipment, tracking crop health, analyzing wildlife migration patterns, monitoring water quality, and assisting visually impaired individuals.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its application of the core technology to entirely new fields, leveraging the improved camera sightlines to provide innovative solutions for diverse challenges. The inventive step is evident in the adaptation of the animal collar for industrial, agricultural, environmental, and assistive applications, which was not contemplated in the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in collar design, camera orientation, and data transmission protocols to accommodate specific requirements in each application domain. Additionally, the invention could be integrated with artificial intelligence, machine learning, or IoT technologies to enhance its capabilities and insights.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including industrial automation, precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and assistive technology. The target market includes companies, organizations, and individuals seeking innovative solutions for real-time monitoring, data insights, and enhanced decision-making in these domains.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K27/009
A	A01	A01K27/001
A	A01	A01K27/006

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Animal tracking and monitoring technologies, specifically wearable devices with integrated camera and sensing systems, encompassing veterinary, agricultural, industrial inspection, and assistive technology applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in embedded systems, mechanical design, and sensor integration, familiar with miniaturized electronics, wearable technology, and adaptive mounting systems for surveillance devices

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the core technical innovation of the animal collar's adjustable camera mounting system can be readily adapted to multiple domains by applying standard engineering design principles. The fundamental mechanism of a flexible, orientable camera platform represents a generalizable solution that can be transferred across different contexts with predictable modifications. The PTD demonstrates that the source patent's core technological concept is sufficiently flexible to enable straightforward technological translation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Adjustable camera mounting platform within a wearable band

PTD Variation

Mounting platform adapted for drone, robotic inspection device, and assistive technology applications

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mounting mechanism is transferable across platforms using standard mechanical adaptation techniques, representing a predictable engineering solution

Source Patent Element

Resilient adjustable arm supporting camera positioning

PTD Variation

Extending camera positioning mechanism to industrial, agricultural, and environmental monitoring contexts

Obviousness Reasoning

The flexible arm design provides a universally applicable approach to dynamic camera positioning that can be easily modified for different environmental requirements

Source Patent Element

Secure locking mechanism preventing tampering

PTD Variation

Applying secure attachment protocols to drones, inspection devices, and assistive technology platforms

Obviousness Reasoning

The tamper-resistant design principles are directly translatable across different wearable and mountable device categories using known mechanical fastening techniques

Source Patent Element

Real-time video and location tracking capabilities

PTD Variation

Expanding tracking functionality to wildlife migration, crop monitoring, and assistive technology scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Data transmission and tracking technologies represent standard, interchangeable capabilities that a skilled practitioner would find trivial to adapt across different application domains

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856923's disclosure of an animal collar with adjustable camera mounting system, the present publication demonstrates that the core technological concept represents an obvious extension applicable across multiple technological domains. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be straightforward adaptations of the source patent's fundamental mechanical and electronic design principles, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,923
Title	Animal collar with improved camera sightlines