Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Agricultural Vehicle Control System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856943_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Agricultural Vehicle Control System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856943_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856943_0003_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 patent described a control system for agricultural utility vehicles, which, although effective, had limitations in terms of autonomous operation, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making. The new invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and computer vision technologies with the original control system for agricultural utility vehicles provides a novel and non-obvious solution for autonomous and efficient material application. The integration of these technologies enables a level of automation, data-driven decision-making, and real-time monitoring that was not possible with the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms, various types of sensors for obstacle detection, or alternative blockchain platforms for data storage. The invention could also be adapted for use in other industries, such as construction or landscaping, where material application is critical.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, where it can enhance farm productivity, reduce waste, and promote sustainability. The target market includes agricultural companies, farm cooperatives, and individual farmers seeking to adopt advanced technologies for material application.

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 vehicle control systems, precision agriculture technology, material application systems with sensor-based control mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in agricultural engineering, mechatronics, sensor integration, and control systems, typically holding a BS/MS in agricultural engineering or mechanical engineering with 3-5 years of experience in precision agriculture technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing agricultural control systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's sensor-based control system provides a natural foundation for advanced data processing and autonomous decision-making technologies. The disclosed variations represent straightforward technological extensions that leverage existing sensor and control architectures to enhance agricultural utility vehicle performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Control system with distributor linkage and multiple sensors for detecting center part position
PTD Variation
Adding computer vision module for enhanced obstacle detection and AI-powered decision support system
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor capabilities is a known technique in agricultural control systems, with predictable results of improved situational awareness and autonomous operation
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based material application control system
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain-based data tracking for material usage and vehicle performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating data logging and secure tracking represents a standard design choice for improving system transparency and maintenance tracking
Source Patent Element
Sensor array for detecting center part position and movement
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled communication module for real-time monitoring and remote system management
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending sensor data transmission to networked systems is a predictable technological progression with clear engineering benefits
Source Patent Element
Dynamic adaptation of extension arms based on sensor inputs
PTD Variation
Machine learning predictive model for optimizing material distribution based on historical sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced data processing techniques to existing sensor-based control systems represents a logical and non-inventive technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856943's teachings of a sensor-controlled agricultural utility vehicle, the present disclosure demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and computer vision technologies with existing agricultural control systems to be an obvious technological extension, rendering potential claims to such combinations unpatentable as obvious variations of the prior art.

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