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Advanced Location Tracking Tech for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857063_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Location Tracking Tech for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857063_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857063_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. 11,857,063.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the limitation of traditional GPS-based location systems, but its application was primarily focused on electronic devices. This invention extends the core technology to new industries, solving the problem of accurate location-based data transmission in diverse fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the wirelessly locatable tag, which are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, resulting in a broader range of applications and uses.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in tag design, materials, and sizes to accommodate different environments and use cases. For example, tags for underwater applications could be designed with waterproof materials, while tags for high-temperature environments could be made with heat-resistant materials.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, athletics, environmental monitoring, and inventory management. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making through accurate location-based data transmission and analysis.

Field of Art

Wireless tracking and sensor technologies, with expertise in embedded electronic systems, wireless communication protocols, and sensor integration across multiple domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer with advanced knowledge of wireless communication, sensor design, embedded systems, and experience in miniaturized electronic tracking technologies with interdisciplinary application capabilities

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core wireless locatable tag technology from the source patent represents a versatile platform that can be readily adapted to diverse sensing and tracking applications by integrating appropriate sensors and modifying the housing design. The fundamental wireless signal transmission and localization mechanism provides a predictable technological foundation that can be systematically extended across different environmental and industrial contexts. The variations disclosed demonstrate routine engineering adaptation rather than non-obvious innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Wirelessly locatable tag with wireless signal transmission capability
PTD Variation
Embedding tag in soil probes, water sampling devices, and athletic equipment for environmental and performance monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing wireless tracking technology by integrating domain-specific sensors with known wireless communication architecture
Source Patent Element
Deflectable housing member with movement-induced signal generation
PTD Variation
Incorporating tag into shoe insole to track athletic performance metrics
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting sensor housing to capture motion-based data using existing wireless transmission mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Wireless beacon signal transmission with configurable frequency
PTD Variation
Modifying signal transmission for inventory tracking and agricultural mapping applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering design choice to adjust signal characteristics for specific localization and data collection requirements
Source Patent Element
First housing member with flexible central and peripheral components
PTD Variation
Developing waterproof and heat-resistant tag variations for extreme environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable materials engineering approach to extend device functionality through structural modifications
Source Patent Element
Electronic device-based localization system
PTD Variation
Implementing multi-tag deployment for comprehensive environmental monitoring and tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Known scalability technique for wireless sensor networks with established communication protocols
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857063's disclosure of a wirelessly locatable tag with wireless signal transmission capabilities, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine engineering adaptation. The disclosed applications represent predictable extensions of the foundational wireless tracking technology, utilizing known techniques of sensor integration, signal modification, and environmental adaptation without requiring non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,063
TitleAudio output system for a wirelessly locatable tag
Assignee(s)Apple Inc.