Smart Agricultural Dispenser System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system that leverages the core technology of a smart pill dispenser to optimize crop yields, reduce chemical waste, and improve precision farming by dispensing agricultural chemicals, nutrients, and water in a controlled and targeted manner.
Background and Problem Solved
The original smart pill dispenser patent addresses the issue of medication non-compliance in the healthcare industry. However, the same technology can be applied to the agricultural industry to solve the problem of inefficient and imprecise application of agricultural chemicals, leading to reduced crop yields and increased environmental waste.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The smart agricultural dispenser system comprises a modified smart pill dispenser adapted to dispense agricultural chemicals, nutrients, and water in a controlled manner. The dispenser communicates with a farming database to optimize crop growth and is integrated with a GPS system to ensure accurate application. The system can be used in precision farming, smart greenhouses, and pest population monitoring and control, reducing chemical waste and improving crop yields.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the smart pill dispenser technology to the agricultural industry, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of inefficient agricultural chemical application. The integration of the dispenser with farming databases, GPS systems, and climate control systems represents a significant inventive step beyond the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the smart agricultural dispenser system could include the use of drones or autonomous vehicles for targeted application, integration with machine learning algorithms for predictive crop management, or the development of specialized dispensers for specific types of crops or agricultural chemicals.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The smart agricultural dispenser system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, with applications in precision farming, smart greenhouses, and pest population monitoring and control. The system could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and governments seeking to improve crop yields and reduce environmental waste.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J7/0084 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/03 |
| A | A61 | A61J7/0076 |
| A | A61 | A61J7/02 |
| B | B65 | B65G1/045 |
| B | B65 | B65G1/1371 |
| A | A61 | A61J2200/30 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medication and chemical dispensing systems, with expertise in precision mechanical dispensing, control systems, and multi-container storage and rotation mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, control systems, and pharmaceutical/agricultural dispensing technologies, possessing knowledge of mechanical rotation, precision dosing, and interdisciplinary system integration
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical principles of the smart pill dispenser are directly transferable to agricultural chemical dispensing, with predictable modifications involving sensor integration, GPS positioning, and targeted application systems. The fundamental rotational carousel mechanism and precise dispensing technology can be readily adapted to agricultural contexts with minimal inventive effort. The technical challenges of precise liquid/solid dispensing remain substantially similar across medical and agricultural domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,505 |
|---|---|
| Title | Smart pill dispenser |
| Assignee(s) | Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc. |