Agricultural Optimization and Management Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857487_0002_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Agricultural Optimization and Management Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857487_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857487_0002_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. 11,857,487.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original patent to create innovative solutions for the agricultural industry, enhancing crop yields, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability.

Background and Problem Solved

The agricultural industry faces numerous challenges, including inefficient irrigation systems, crop disease outbreaks, and environmental degradation. The original patent, focused on medical procedures, did not address these specific issues. This inventive concept adapts the core technology to tackle these problems, providing a novel approach to agricultural optimization and management.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a network of sensors and mobile computing devices that collect and analyze data on soil moisture levels, environmental conditions, and crop health. This data is used to generate recommendations for optimizing irrigation schedules, predicting and preventing crop disease outbreaks, and enhancing food safety and quality control. Additionally, the system can provide personalized nutrition and meal planning recommendations, as well as monitor and reduce environmental impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original patent's technology to the agricultural industry, providing a non-obvious solution to the specific problems faced by farmers and agricultural professionals. The inventive concept's combination of sensor data analysis and mobile computing device-based recommendations is a significant departure from existing agricultural management systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the integration of additional sensor types, such as weather stations or drones, to further enhance data collection and analysis. Variations could also include the development of specialized software applications for specific agricultural sectors, such as livestock or horticulture.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The agricultural optimization and management systems enabled by this inventive concept have significant commercial potential, with applications in precision agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and food safety management. The target market includes farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and food processing companies, with potential for expansion into related industries such as environmental consulting and nutrition services.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61H31/007
A	A61	A61H31/005
G	G06	G06F1/163
G	G16	G16H20/40
G	G16	G16H40/60
G	G16	G16H40/63
G	G16	G16H50/30
A	A61	A61H2201/0188
A	A61	A61H2201/5007
A	A61	A61H2201/5043
A	A61	A61H2201/5048
A	A61	A61H2201/5061
A	A61	A61H2201/5071
A	A61	A61H2201/5084
A	A61	A61H2201/5089
A	A61	A61H2201/5097
A	A61	A61H2230/205
A	A61	A61H2230/207
A	A61	A61H2230/25

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical and Agricultural Information Systems, focusing on sensor-based data collection, mobile computing device integration, and protocol management across healthcare and precision agriculture domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in sensor technologies, mobile computing, data analysis, and interdisciplinary system design, capable of translating technological frameworks across different application domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technological framework of mobile computing devices, sensor integration, and task/protocol management from the medical device patent could be readily adapted to agricultural management systems with predictable results. The fundamental architecture of collecting sensor data, processing information through mobile devices, and generating actionable recommendations is substantially consistent between the source patent's medical procedure assistance and the agricultural optimization disclosure. The technical translation involves replacing medical sensors and protocols with agricultural sensors and agricultural management protocols, which represents a standard engineering design variation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Mobile computing devices configured to output information regarding specific treatment tasks in a medical protocol

PTD Variation

Mobile computing devices configured to output recommendations for agricultural irrigation schedules and crop management tasks

Obviousness Reasoning

Transferring task management and recommendation frameworks between domains represents a known technique for system design, with predictable results in information delivery and protocol guidance

Source Patent Element

Sensor systems for measuring physiological parameters during medical procedures

PTD Variation

Sensor networks for measuring soil moisture, environmental conditions, and crop health parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting sensor data collection principles across domains is a standard engineering approach, with sensor integration representing a straightforward design choice

Source Patent Element

Electronic systems for tracking and recording procedural performance metrics

PTD Variation

Agricultural supply chain tracking and quality control monitoring systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending performance tracking methodologies between domains represents a predictable application of existing technological frameworks

Source Patent Element

Mobile computing devices capable of receiving sensor measurements and generating responsive outputs

PTD Variation

Agricultural mobile computing systems generating personalized nutrition recommendations based on collected data

Obviousness Reasoning

Translating data analysis and recommendation generation between medical and agricultural contexts represents a routine technological adaptation

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857487 and the disclosed agricultural optimization system, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed agricultural information management techniques obvious, as the fundamental technological framework of sensor-based mobile computing systems can be readily adapted across medical and agricultural domains with predictable results in data collection, analysis, and recommendation generation.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,487
Title	Electronic devices for assisting performance of medical procedures
Assignee(s)	Ximio Health Inc.