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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858132_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. 24-11858132_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858132_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. 11,858,132.

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 B25J9/04
B B25 B25J19/027
G G01 G01D5/245

Field of Art

Robotics, Precision Positioning Systems, and Encoder Technologies with focus on magnetic position sensing and motion detection mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electromechanical systems, magnetic sensing technologies, and robotic positioning mechanisms, holding a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 3-5 years of specialized experience in encoder and motion tracking systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core magnetic sensing and positioning technologies. The fundamental encoder device architecture remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with magnetic position detection systems. These variations represent standard engineering design choices that leverage known techniques for enhancing position sensing and motion tracking capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Magnet with multiple polarities along a moving direction
PTD Variation
Enhanced magnetic configuration with additional polarization zones for more precise position detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying magnetic polarity patterns is a routine design optimization for improving encoder resolution, representing a predictable variation within magnetic sensing technologies
Source Patent Element
Magnetosensitive wire positioned orthogonal to magnetic field lines
PTD Variation
Alternative wire positioning strategies to optimize magnetic field interaction and signal generation
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting sensor wire geometry is a known technique for fine-tuning magnetic field sensitivity and signal characteristics, constituting an obvious design modification
Source Patent Element
Electric signal generation circuit with magnetic field line guidance
PTD Variation
Advanced signal processing techniques integrating additional magnetic body configurations for improved signal extraction
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing refined magnetic field line management represents a standard engineering approach for enhancing signal precision and reducing noise in magnetic sensing systems
Source Patent Element
Flat plate magnet with thickness-based polarity variations
PTD Variation
Extended magnet geometries with more complex multi-dimensional polarization schemes
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative magnet geometries and polarization strategies is a predictable evolution in encoder device design, representing a finite set of obvious technical solutions
Source Patent Element
Position detection unit for tracking moving part information
PTD Variation
Enhanced detection algorithms and signal processing techniques for improved accuracy and resolution
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining position detection algorithms through known signal processing techniques constitutes an obvious improvement within the state of the art
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858132 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical implementations represent predictable extensions of existing magnetic encoder technologies through routine engineering design choices and known optimization techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,132
TitleEncoder device, drive device, stage device, and robot device
Assignee(s)NIKON CORPORATION