Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Fish Photography Rack with AI Monitoring Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856932_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Fish Photography Rack with AI Monitoring Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856932_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856932_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. 11,856,932.

Background and Problem Solved

The original adjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly, while effective, had limitations in terms of automation, data tracking, and environmental monitoring. This invention addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of technologies to provide a more comprehensive and efficient system for anglers, researchers, and environmental organizations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the synergistic combination of the adjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system that provides a comprehensive solution for anglers, researchers, and environmental organizations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the design of the rack assembly, such as using different materials or shapes, or incorporating additional sensors or cameras. Other variations could include integrating the system with other technologies, such as virtual or augmented reality, to enhance the user experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The potential commercial applications of this invention are vast, with target markets including the recreational fishing industry, research institutions, and environmental organizations. The system's ability to provide high-quality images, automated species identification, and real-time water quality monitoring makes it an attractive solution for these industries.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K97/00
A A47 A47F5/13
A A47 A47F7/0071
G G03 G03B15/00

Field of Art

Fishing equipment design, photographic support systems, and recreational fishing documentation technologies with expertise in mechanical engineering, imaging systems, and outdoor equipment fabrication

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with knowledge of mechanical design, fishing equipment manufacturing, photographic support structures, and basic sensor/electronics integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing fish documentation equipment represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's core fish-supporting rack provides a fundamental platform that naturally accommodates sensor and data processing enhancements. These technological integrations represent straightforward extensions of the original mechanical design using well-established engineering principles of modular system adaptation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Tubular framework body with fish-supporting hooks
PTD Variation
Adding integrated camera and AI-powered image processing for species identification
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding imaging and computational capabilities to a physical support structure is a known technique in documentation systems, representing a predictable technological enhancement with foreseeable results
Source Patent Element
Adjustable rack assembly with multiple framework members
PTD Variation
Incorporating IoT-enabled environmental sensors for water quality monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors into existing mechanical structures is a standard engineering approach for expanding equipment functionality, with minimal complexity in implementation
Source Patent Element
Modular framework design with open interior spaces
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain tracking for catch documentation and verification
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting digital record-keeping technologies to physical equipment represents an obvious design choice for improving data management in recreational fishing contexts
Source Patent Element
Tubular vertical framework members
PTD Variation
Using advanced composite or corrosion-resistant materials for improved durability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution and performance optimization are standard engineering practices, particularly in outdoor equipment exposed to challenging environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Fish-supporting photographic rack assembly
PTD Variation
Integrating augmented reality interfaces for enhanced user interaction
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying contemporary digital interface technologies to existing physical systems represents a predictable technological progression with clear functional benefits
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856932's disclosure of a fish-supporting photographic rack assembly, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find obvious the integration of digital technologies, sensor systems, and advanced materials into the fundamental mechanical design. The variations disclosed herein represent straightforward technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond ordinary engineering capabilities.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,932
TitleAdjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly