AI-Powered Autonomous Weed Control System

Publication ID: 24-11856937_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Autonomous Weed Control System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856937_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856937_0006_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. 11,856,937.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Apparatus for weed control', has limitations in terms of real-time processing, adaptability, and autonomous operation. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a real-time image processing unit, a machine learning module, and an autonomous system for weed control, thereby improving the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of the apparatus.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of real-time image processing, machine learning, and autonomous operation, which are not present in the original patent. The combination of these features provides a significant improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and safety, thereby constituting a novel and non-obvious invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of sensors, such as lidar or radar, to detect vegetation. The machine learning module could be trained using different algorithms or datasets to improve its accuracy. The autonomous system could be integrated with other agricultural equipment, such as tractors or drones, to expand its capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced apparatus for weed control has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision farming and autonomous agriculture. The invention could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and governments, providing a cost-effective and efficient solution for weed control.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M21/043
A A01 A01M7/00
E E01 E01H11/00
G G05 G05B15/02
G G06 G06F18/24
G G06 G06T7/0008
G G06 G06T7/70
G G06 G06V20/188
G G06 G06V20/56
H H04 H04N23/54
G G06 G06T2207/30188

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,937
TitleApparatus for weed control
Assignee(s)Discovery Purchaser Corporation