Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858130_0001_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858130_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858130_0001_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. 11,858,130.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J9/0081
B	B25	B25J9/1633
B	B25	B25J9/1664
B	B25	B25J13/06

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotics and Robotic Control Systems, specifically focusing on human-robot interaction interfaces and manipulation control techniques. Expertise requires advanced mechanical engineering, control systems design, and human-machine interface development

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with advanced degree, 3-5 years professional experience in robotic control system design, familiar with industrial automation, human-guided robotic manipulation techniques, and interface design principles

Obviousness Rationale

The Published Technical Disclosure presents incremental improvements to the source patent's robotic control methodology that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. By extending the existing human-guided manipulation framework with enhanced interface and control variations, the PTD represents predictable technological progression within the established robotic control domain. A PHOSITA would recognize these variations as straightforward design optimizations that leverage known techniques and established system architectures.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Operation input device with movable member for manually changing robot position and orientation

PTD Variation

Enhanced input device with additional degrees of freedom and configurable interaction modes

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design optimization using known human-machine interface techniques, representing a standard approach to improving user interaction and control precision

Source Patent Element

Switching between operation and setting modes for robot movement parameters

PTD Variation

Advanced mode management with contextual interface adaptations and dynamic parameter configuration

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of expanding user interface flexibility through software-defined interaction models, representing an obvious extension of existing control paradigms

Source Patent Element

Curved movement path storage and inching operation capabilities

PTD Variation

Enhanced trajectory planning with machine learning-assisted path optimization and real-time adaptation

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technological progression using established machine learning integration techniques in robotic control systems

Source Patent Element

Manual robot position and orientation manipulation interface

PTD Variation

Multi-modal input system combining haptic, gesture, and force-feedback interaction mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of known human-machine interaction techniques to expand input modality flexibility

Source Patent Element

Robot controller with configurable working tool movement parameters

PTD Variation

Adaptive tool configuration system with automated calibration and performance optimization routines

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard engineering approach to enhancing system flexibility through automated configuration and calibration techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11858130, utilizing known techniques and design approaches within the robotic control systems domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,130
Title	Controller of robot for performing manual operation by operation device
Assignee(s)	FANUC CORPORATION