Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858148_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. 24-11858148_0009_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858148_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. 11,858,148.

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	B25J9/1697
B	B25	B25J5/007
B	B25	B25J13/08

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotics and Automated Systems, specifically robotic manipulation and navigation with computer vision and motor control technologies. Skill level involves advanced mechanical engineering, computer vision, and robotic control systems design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with expertise in computer vision, motor control systems, spatial reasoning, and autonomous navigation techniques. Familiar with industrial robotics, machine learning image processing, and adaptive robotic movement strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core robotic navigation and object interaction methodology. The disclosed enhancements leverage standard robotic engineering techniques to incrementally improve spatial recognition and manipulation capabilities. These modifications represent standard design iterations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize robotic performance in complex environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Camera-based feature point extraction for door interaction

PTD Variation

Enhanced computer vision algorithms for more precise spatial feature detection and contextual understanding

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvement using known machine learning and computer vision techniques to refine existing image processing approaches

Source Patent Element

Motor control for robotic positioning and movement

PTD Variation

Advanced motor coordination strategies for more nuanced and adaptive spatial navigation

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of control theory and robotic engineering principles to expand movement capabilities

Source Patent Element

Object interaction and unloading mechanisms

PTD Variation

Expanded contextual understanding for more sophisticated object manipulation and placement strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing robotic interaction techniques using standard sensor fusion and decision-making algorithms

Source Patent Element

Depth-based spatial reasoning for object positioning

PTD Variation

More sophisticated depth perception and environmental mapping techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Application of known 3D sensing and computational geometry methods to improve spatial understanding

Source Patent Element

Robotic system for autonomous interaction with environmental objects

PTD Variation

Enhanced adaptability and generalized interaction protocols across diverse environmental contexts

Obviousness Reasoning

Systematic refinement of existing robotic interaction paradigms using well-established engineering design principles

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 technical extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11858148, employing standard engineering methodologies to incrementally enhance robotic navigation and interaction capabilities.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,148
Title	Robot and method for controlling the same
Assignee(s)	LG ELECTRONICS INC.