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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858120_0002_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858120_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858120_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. 11,858,120.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J13/085
G G01 G01L5/0061
G G01 G01L1/144
G G06 G06F3/047

Field of Art

Robotics and Force Sensing Technologies, specifically focusing on sensor design for robotic systems with expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical sensing mechanisms, and signal processing interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degree, understanding of force measurement techniques, signal conversion methodologies, and robotic sensor integration, capable of systematic design modifications and technical adaptations

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's fundamental force sensing architecture. The technical improvements align with standard design optimization strategies in robotic sensor technologies. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to adapt the original sensor design for expanded application contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Wire-based force measurement sensor with signal generator and PCB integration
PTD Variation
Enhanced wire configuration with modified signal processing algorithms for expanded sensing ranges
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design modification using known signal processing techniques to extend sensor performance parameters
Source Patent Element
Dielectric layer generating analog signals through thickness changes
PTD Variation
Alternative dielectric material compositions with improved conductive filler ratios
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine materials engineering optimization using known conductive composite design principles
Source Patent Element
PCB-integrated force sensing mechanism
PTD Variation
Modular PCB design allowing multi-directional wire penetration and enhanced signal routing
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering design choice representing a finite set of predictable structural modifications
Source Patent Element
Signal conversion between analog and digital domains
PTD Variation
Advanced signal processing techniques implementing machine learning-based signal interpretation
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying computational intelligence to sensor signal enhancement
Source Patent Element
Force measurement sensor for robotic applications
PTD Variation
Expanded sensing configurations targeting alternative industrial and collaborative robotics use cases
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of sensor technology into adjacent technical domains using established design adaptation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, when considering the teachings of US Patent 11858120 in combination with standard robotics and sensor engineering practices. The disclosed embodiments represent predictable technical variations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,120
TitleForce measuring sensor and robot including same
Assignee(s)HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION