Advanced Environmental Monitoring System for Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857017_0007_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Environmental Monitoring System for Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857017_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857017_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. 11,857,017.

Background and Problem Solved

The original Intelligent Laboratory Lockbox System addressed the challenges of specimen tracking and temperature control in laboratory settings. However, the limitations of this system became apparent when considering its applicability to other industries. The present invention overcomes these limitations by adapting the core technology to address the unique challenges of environmental monitoring and control in diverse fields, such as agriculture, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the original technology, expanding its scope to address distinct challenges in various industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to these new use cases, demonstrating a non-obvious and innovative approach to environmental monitoring and control.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the integration of additional sensors, such as humidity or light sensors, to provide a more comprehensive environmental monitoring system. Variations of the invention could also include the use of different communication protocols or data analytics tools to optimize system performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture, logistics, food safety, and pharmaceutical industries, where environmental monitoring and control are critical to optimizing yields, ensuring safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The market for such systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing demands for efficient and sustainable practices.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A42	A42B1/225
G	G06	G06Q10/0633
G	G06	G06Q10/0832
G	G06	G06Q10/0833
Y	Y10	Y10T24/32

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Environmental monitoring systems, IoT sensor networks, logistics and tracking technologies with a focus on temperature-sensitive applications across agriculture, pharmaceutical, and supply chain domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with expertise in sensor integration, wireless communication protocols, data transmission systems, and environmental control technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core temperature monitoring and communication technologies by applying the fundamental sensing and transmission methodology to different contextual domains. A PHOSITA would recognize the underlying technical framework of environmental sensing, wireless communication, and data transmission as readily transferable across multiple industries. The disclosed variations demonstrate standard technological adaptation rather than non-obvious innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Temperature sensor measuring internal vault environment with wireless communication capabilities

PTD Variation

Temperature sensor integrated into greenhouse, food storage container, and pharmaceutical shipping container with similar wireless transmission protocols

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of sensor miniaturization and protocol standardization makes cross-domain sensor deployment a predictable design choice

Source Patent Element

Electronic health record integration for tracking specimen conditions

PTD Variation

Logistics management and quality control systems receiving environmental monitoring data

Obviousness Reasoning

Transferring data integration concepts between tracking systems represents a standard technological progression with expected interoperability

Source Patent Element

Scheduled pickup workflow with remote device communication

PTD Variation

Supply chain monitoring with stakeholder notification systems for environmental condition changes

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending notification and workflow tracking mechanisms across different tracking scenarios is an obvious technological adaptation

Source Patent Element

Interval-based status monitoring of environmental conditions

PTD Variation

Continuous data tracking and analysis for optimizing crop yields and maintaining product integrity

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying consistent monitoring principles to different domains represents a straightforward technological translation

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857017's foundational teachings of environmental monitoring through sensor integration and wireless communication, the present disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, representing predictable applications of known technological frameworks across multiple industrial contexts.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,017
Title	Intelligent laboratory lockbox system
Assignee(s)	CERNER INNOVATION, INC.