Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858130_0006_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_0006_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858130_0006_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-machine interface design for robotic manipulation and control interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical or robotics engineer with expertise in human-machine interfaces, robotic control systems, and motion control technologies, typically holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering with 3-5 years of practical experience in robotic system design

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the Published Technical Disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core robotic control interface concepts. The disclosed improvements leverage known design techniques and standard engineering approaches to enhance robotic manipulation interfaces. These variations would be considered routine optimization and design modifications within the standard problem-solving repertoire of a skilled robotics engineer.

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 variation using known human-machine interface techniques to expand input modalities and control flexibility

Source Patent Element

Robot controller with switchable operation and setting modes

PTD Variation

Advanced mode switching mechanism with more granular configuration options and contextual adaptation

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering optimization using standard control system design principles to improve user interaction and system configurability

Source Patent Element

Curved movement path storage and inching operation capabilities

PTD Variation

Extended path planning algorithms with enhanced trajectory generation and real-time modification features

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of expanding computational capabilities using standard motion control and path planning algorithms

Source Patent Element

Manual robot position and orientation manipulation interface

PTD Variation

Augmented interface with haptic feedback, gesture recognition, and adaptive control sensitivity

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technological evolution using established human-computer interaction design principles

Source Patent Element

Robot working tool movement configuration

PTD Variation

Dynamic tool configuration with expanded calibration and precision adjustment mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious extension of existing tool control concepts using standard robotic system design approaches

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions and optimizations of the foundational teachings of US Patent 11858130, employing standard engineering techniques and design approaches within the robotics 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