Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858130_0009_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858130_0009_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858130_0009_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 specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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

Robotic Control Systems and Human-Machine Interfaces, specifically focusing on manual operation interfaces for industrial and collaborative robots with emphasis on position and orientation manipulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in robotics, mechatronics, and human-machine interaction, possessing advanced degrees in mechanical or electrical engineering, with 3-5 years of experience designing robotic control interfaces and understanding human-robot interaction principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core robotic control methodology. The disclosed enhancements leverage known techniques in robotic interface design to provide incremental improvements in operational flexibility and user interaction. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone skilled in robotic control systems development.

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 configurable interaction modes and expanded movement mapping capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using known human-machine interface techniques to expand input device functionality within established robotic control paradigms

Source Patent Element

Switching between operation and setting modes for robot movement parameters

PTD Variation

Advanced mode transition mechanisms with context-aware interface adaptations

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of implementing intelligent mode switching using standard human-computer interaction design principles

Source Patent Element

Curved movement path storage and inching operation capabilities

PTD Variation

Extended path generation algorithms with dynamic trajectory modification features

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of known robotic path planning techniques with standard computational motion control approaches

Source Patent Element

Robot controller with manual position and orientation manipulation

PTD Variation

Specialized niche solution implementing context-specific movement constraint algorithms

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of design solutions for improving robotic movement precision using well-understood control system modifications

Source Patent Element

Working tool movement configuration interface

PTD Variation

Enhanced tool interaction modes with expanded parameter setting capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable engineering optimization using standard interface design principles to increase operational flexibility

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858130 and the disclosed technical variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the presented technical solutions obvious and non-inventive. The incremental improvements represent standard engineering approaches that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or non-obvious innovation beyond the existing robotic control art.

Original Patent Information

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