Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858130_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. 24-11858130_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858130_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. 11,858,130.

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

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 systems with emphasis on input devices for position and orientation control

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical or robotics engineer with expertise in human-machine interfaces, robotic control systems, and mechanical design, holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of practical experience in industrial robotics and control interface design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core robotic control methodology, utilizing standard engineering design approaches to enhance functionality while maintaining the fundamental architectural principles of the original robotic input system.

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 sensor integration and adaptive feedback mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of adding sensor feedback to improve user interaction, representing a predictable variation that a PHOSITA would find obvious for enhancing input precision

Source Patent Element

Switching between operation and setting modes for robot movement parameters

PTD Variation

Expanded mode management with contextual user interface and machine learning-assisted parameter suggestion

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of machine learning techniques to existing mode-switching paradigms, representing a logical design evolution for skilled practitioners

Source Patent Element

Robot controller with curved movement path storage and inching operation capabilities

PTD Variation

Dynamic path generation and real-time trajectory modification based on environmental sensing

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of known robotic path planning techniques with existing movement control systems, representing a finite set of predictable technical solutions

Source Patent Element

Manual operation interface for robot position and orientation control

PTD Variation

Multi-modal input system incorporating gesture recognition and haptic feedback

Obviousness Reasoning

Known human-machine interaction techniques applied to existing robotic control interfaces, representing a standard design approach for interaction enhancement

Source Patent Element

Robot controller with working tool movement configuration

PTD Variation

Adaptive tool configuration system with automated calibration and performance optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing tool configuration methods using standard calibration and optimization techniques known in the robotics field

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858130 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical solutions represent predictable combinations and extensions of existing robotic control methodologies utilizing standard engineering design approaches and known techniques in human-robot interaction systems.

Original Patent Information

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