Radio Frequency Sensing for Agricultural and Environmental Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11857300_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Radio Frequency Sensing for Agricultural and Environmental Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857300_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857300_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. 11,857,300.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Applying radio frequency physiological motion sensing technology to monitor and analyze environmental conditions, plant growth, and livestock health in agricultural and environmental settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on radio frequency physiological motion sensing for human health monitoring. However, the technology's potential extends beyond human health to other areas where motion sensing and analysis can provide valuable insights. In agricultural and environmental settings, there is a growing need for more efficient and targeted monitoring and management systems. Current methods often rely on manual observation, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies. The inventive concept addresses this problem by adapting the radio frequency physiological motion sensing technology to monitor and analyze environmental conditions, plant growth, and livestock health.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system of radio frequency sensors and processing units that detect and analyze motion and characteristics of plants, soil, and livestock in agricultural and environmental settings. The sensors can be configured to detect various parameters, such as plant water stress, growth patterns, and pest infestations. The processing units analyze the detected data and provide insights for optimizing crop yield, irrigation, and fertilization schedules, as well as detecting and preventing pest infestations. Additionally, the system can be used for monitoring and predicting weather patterns. The inventive concept enables more efficient and targeted management of agricultural and environmental resources, leading to improved crop yields, reduced waste, and enhanced sustainability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of radio frequency physiological motion sensing technology to agricultural and environmental monitoring, which was not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted and applied to new industries and use cases, resulting in a new and non-obvious solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of radio frequency sensors, such as Doppler radar or range-gated pulses, or the integration of additional sensors, such as temperature, humidity, or pressure sensors. Variations could also include the development of specialized systems for specific agricultural or environmental applications, such as precision farming or wildlife monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the agricultural and environmental industries, where there is a growing demand for more efficient and sustainable management systems. The market for precision agriculture and environmental monitoring is expected to continue growing, driven by factors such as climate change, population growth, and increasing demand for sustainable practices. The inventive concept's ability to provide valuable insights and improve resource management makes it an attractive solution for companies and organizations operating in these industries.

Field of Art

Radio frequency sensing technologies, specifically motion detection and sensor systems for physiological and environmental monitoring, with expertise in signal processing, sensor design, and data analysis across domains like medical, agricultural, and environmental monitoring

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer or sensor systems specialist with advanced degree, proficient in radio frequency signal processing, sensor integration, data analysis techniques, and cross-domain technology adaptation, familiar with Doppler radar and range-gated pulse technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental signal processing and sensing principles in the source patent are readily adaptable to alternative domains like agricultural monitoring. The core radio frequency motion detection methodology remains consistent, with only contextual modifications required to apply the sensing technology to different environmental monitoring scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Radio frequency transmitter configured for physiological motion sensing in proximity detection
PTD Variation
Adapting radio frequency transmitter to detect plant motion and growth characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing motion sensing technology, involving simple parameter recalibration and signal processing modifications to detect different motion types
Source Patent Element
Synchronized sensor communication for interleaved signal emissions
PTD Variation
Networked agricultural sensors coordinating signal emissions to prevent interference
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of sensor synchronization directly applicable to multi-sensor environmental monitoring systems, representing a straightforward design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Pulse width communication between physiological motion sensing apparatuses
PTD Variation
Configuring agricultural sensors to communicate diagnostic parameters and environmental data
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious implementation of existing communication protocol to transmit different types of sensor-generated information, representing a routine engineering modification
Source Patent Element
Close proximity sensor operation with interference mitigation
PTD Variation
Managing signal interference between multiple environmental monitoring sensors in agricultural settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Direct translation of existing interference management principles to a new technical context, involving minimal conceptual modification
Source Patent Element
Radio frequency signals for detecting physiological motion characteristics
PTD Variation
Utilizing radio frequency signals to detect livestock movement and health parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of established motion sensing technology to alternative biological monitoring scenarios, representing an obvious technological extension
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857300's disclosed radio frequency motion sensing technology, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the agricultural and environmental monitoring applications described herein to be obvious variations, representing a predictable application of known sensor technologies across alternative technical domains, thereby rendering potential claims in this space anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,300
TitleMulti sensor radio frequency detection
Assignee(s)ResMed Sensor Technologies Limited