Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Hunting Bracelet: Advanced Tracking & Analytics Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857036_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Hunting Bracelet: Advanced Tracking & Analytics Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857036_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857036_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. 11,857,036.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hunting bracelet patent addressed the need for hands-free devices for hunting and other purposes. However, it had limitations in terms of data collection, analysis, and sharing. The new invention solves this problem by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to create a more powerful and connected system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the hunting bracelet with advanced technologies, enabling a more connected, intelligent, and data-driven hunting experience. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a new, more powerful system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the type of sensors used, integrating additional technologies such as augmented reality, or developing specialized versions of the system for specific types of hunting (e.g., turkey hunting).

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The smart hunting system has significant commercial potential in the hunting and outdoor industries, with potential applications in hunting gear, outdoor apparel, and hunting analytics platforms.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A44 A44C5/0007
A A01 A01M31/00
A A01 A01M31/025
A A45 A45F2005/008

Field of Art

Wearable technology for outdoor activities, specifically hunting accessories with integrated electronic components, involving mechanical design, sensor integration, and wireless communication systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in wearable electronics, embedded systems, and outdoor equipment design, possessing knowledge of microcontrollers, wireless communication protocols, and sensor integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adding smart technology to the existing hunting bracelet design represents a predictable evolution of wearable technology. The source patent's foundational bracelet design provides a natural platform for integrating sensors, wireless communication, and data processing capabilities. The technical variations represent straightforward extensions of known technologies into an existing product framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bracelet with clip mechanism for attaching accessories
PTD Variation
Adding GPS module and wireless communication capabilities to the bracelet
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating GPS and wireless modules is a known technique in wearable technology, representing a predictable combination of existing electronic components with a wearable form factor
Source Patent Element
Wrist-mounted device for hunting purposes
PTD Variation
Incorporating environmental sensors and IoT connectivity
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding environmental sensing capabilities is an obvious design choice for enhancing a hunting-related wearable device, using standard IoT integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Bracelet designed for outdoor activity tracking
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain-based data verification and AI-powered analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying blockchain and AI technologies to activity tracking represents a standard technological progression, using well-established data processing techniques
Source Patent Element
Modular bracelet design with attachment capabilities
PTD Variation
Creating a smart system with microcontroller and sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding computational intelligence to a wearable device is a predictable solution for enhancing functionality, using standard embedded system design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857036, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed smart hunting bracelet variations obvious, as they represent straightforward technological extensions combining known wearable electronics techniques with existing hunting accessory designs. The proposed innovations constitute obvious combinations of prior art elements that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner in the field of wearable outdoor technology.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,036
TitleHunting bracelet