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Urban Environmental Control System: Adaptive Tech Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856943_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Urban Environmental Control System: Adaptive Tech Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856943_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856943_0002_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. 11,856,943.

Background and Problem Solved

The original control system for agricultural utility vehicles was limited to agricultural applications. However, the growing concern for environmental sustainability and public health in urban and natural ecosystems necessitates innovative solutions for monitoring and controlling pollution, waste, and natural disasters. The present invention addresses these limitations by adapting the core technology to entirely new industries and fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of the original control system technology, moving from agricultural utility vehicles to environmental monitoring and control in urban and natural ecosystems. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to new industries and fields, enabling innovative solutions for pressing environmental and public health concerns.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of drones or satellites for sensor data collection, integration with existing urban infrastructure, or the development of specialized sensors for specific environmental pollutants. Variations may also include the application of the system in other industries, such as industrial pollution monitoring or natural disaster response.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the environmental sustainability and public health markets, with potential applications in urban planning, waste management, environmental consulting, and natural disaster prevention. The target industries include municipal authorities, environmental authorities, waste management companies, and firefighting authorities.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M7/0057
A A01 A01B73/04
A A01 A01C7/10
A A01 A01C23/047
A A01 A01M7/0075
A A01 A01M7/0089

Field of Art

Agricultural and environmental control systems, sensor networks, and automated monitoring technologies with expertise in sensor integration, data processing, and multi-sensor coordination across mobile and stationary platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced degrees in mechanical/electrical engineering, experience in sensor systems, control algorithms, and interdisciplinary technology adaptation, capable of translating sensing and control principles across different technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity between the agricultural vehicle control system's sensor-driven extension mechanism and the proposed environmental monitoring systems. The core technological principles of distributed sensing, centralized processing, and adaptive control are directly transferable across domains. The PTD essentially represents a predictable technological translation of the source patent's core sensing and control methodology into environmental monitoring contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Distributor linkage with center part and lateral extension arms connected by joints
PTD Variation
Sensor network with central processing unit and distributed sensor nodes for environmental monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of modular sensing architecture with known techniques for scaling sensor systems across different spatial configurations
Source Patent Element
Dynamic adaptation of target distances based on sensor inputs
PTD Variation
Autonomous route optimization for cleaning vehicles or pollution monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using real-time sensor feedback to dynamically adjust system parameters, representing a standard control engineering approach
Source Patent Element
Multiple sensors for detecting current actual values of a system component
PTD Variation
Multi-sensor pollutant detection networks for urban and forest environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward application of sensor redundancy and data averaging principles to create more robust monitoring systems
Source Patent Element
Sensor types including ultrasonic, optical, and radar sensors
PTD Variation
Diverse sensor types for detecting environmental conditions in different contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-established practice of selecting appropriate sensor technologies based on specific detection requirements
Source Patent Element
Central processing of sensor data for system control
PTD Variation
Centralized data analysis for generating environmental alerts and recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable implementation of computational processing principles across different technical domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856943's teachings of sensor-driven control systems, the present disclosure demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed environmental monitoring and control variations obvious through straightforward technological translation. The disclosed systems represent predictable extensions of known sensing, processing, and control methodologies, thereby rendering potential claims in this domain obvious and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,943
TitleControl system, agricultural utility vehicle and method for controlling an agricultural utility vehicle
Assignee(s)AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER SE & CO. KG, HYDAC SYSTEMS & SERVICES GMBH