Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Retrofitting Solutions for Industrial and Agricultural Machinery

Publication ID: 24-11857839_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Retrofitting Solutions for Industrial and Agricultural Machinery,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857839_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857839_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. 11,857,839.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of retrofitting exercise machines with smart functions to develop innovative solutions for industrial, agricultural, construction, logistics, and medical devices, enabling real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization of equipment performance.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional industrial, agricultural, construction, logistics, and medical devices lack monitoring and feedback functions, hindering efficient operations and optimization. The original patent's limitation to exercise machines is overcome by applying the core technology to these new fields, addressing the specific problem of inefficient equipment performance.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a sensor module removably attached to a moving part of the machinery, detecting movements and transmitting the detected data to a control module. The control module analyzes the data and provides real-time feedback to optimize operations. This concept is applicable to various industries, including agriculture, construction, logistics, and medical devices, enabling improved performance, reduced downtime, and increased efficiency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the core technology to industrial, agricultural, construction, logistics, and medical devices, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of inefficient equipment performance. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original patent's technology to these new fields, leveraging the same principles to achieve distinct benefits.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include customized sensor modules for specific machinery types, integration with existing control systems, or the use of advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms to further optimize equipment performance. Variations may also involve different communication protocols, data visualization methods, or user interfaces to cater to diverse industry needs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, construction, logistics, and medical devices. Target markets may include equipment manufacturers, operators, and service providers seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B24/0062
A A63 A63B21/0058
A A63 A63B24/0087
A A63 A63B71/0619
A A63 A63B2220/24
A A63 A63B2220/30
A A63 A63B2220/44
A A63 A63B2220/803
A A63 A63B2220/833
A A63 A63B2220/89
A A63 A63B2225/15
A A63 A63B2225/20

Field of Art

Smart sensor systems for equipment monitoring, focusing on motion detection, data transmission, and performance optimization across mechanical systems including exercise, industrial, agricultural, and medical equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in sensor technologies, motion tracking, data acquisition systems, and interdisciplinary equipment retrofitting, possessing knowledge of accelerometers, communication protocols, and control system design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core sensor module technology disclosed in the source patent for exercise machines represents a generalizable approach to equipment performance monitoring that can be readily adapted across different mechanical domains. The fundamental principles of detecting motion, transmitting sensor data, and providing real-time feedback are universally applicable technical solutions. The variations presented in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological concept, utilizing substantially identical sensor and data processing methodologies across different equipment types.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor module removably attached to moving parts with accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer units
PTD Variation
Applying identical sensor module configuration to tractor, crane, forklift, and medical device moving components
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of transferring sensor configuration across mechanical systems with predictable results of motion tracking and performance optimization
Source Patent Element
Detecting angular accelerations and calculating movement parameters
PTD Variation
Extending motion analysis algorithms to industrial and agricultural equipment performance monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing motion analysis techniques to alternative mechanical domains using standard engineering design approaches
Source Patent Element
Wireless data transmission between sensor module and control module
PTD Variation
Implementing communication protocols for different equipment types with standardized data exchange mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Known communication technology that can be readily adapted across different mechanical systems using established engineering practices
Source Patent Element
Real-time movement tracking and performance feedback system
PTD Variation
Expanding performance monitoring concept to logistics, construction, and medical equipment operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of monitoring technology using finite, identifiable solution set for equipment performance optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857839's disclosure of sensor-based movement tracking systems, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the application of smart retrofitting technologies to industrial, agricultural, construction, logistics, and medical equipment to be an obvious variation, rendering potential claims in these domains anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,839
TitleSystems and methods for retrofitting exercise machines with smart functions
Assignee(s)WISTRON CORP.