Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858284_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. 24-11858284_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858284_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. 11,858,284.

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 B41 B41M3/008
B B41 B41M3/00
B B41 B41M3/06
G G06 G06K15/1809
H H04 H04N1/2369
B B44 B44F7/00
H H04 H04N13/122
H H04 H04N13/351

Field of Art

Image processing, printing systems, and multi-view image generation technologies, involving complex computational imaging techniques with expertise in computer vision, image rendering, and multi-perspective image synthesis

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in computer science or electrical engineering, specialized in computational imaging, proficient in image processing algorithms, machine learning techniques, and multi-view rendering technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core image processing methodology, leveraging known computational techniques to enhance multi-perspective image generation and rendering capabilities. The technical improvements represent incremental advancements that would be apparent to someone skilled in computational imaging technologies. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches within the established technological framework of the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Generating output images based on multiple input images from different viewpoints
PTD Variation
Implementing enhanced computational techniques for viewpoint resolution and image optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying advanced computational methods to improve image rendering, representing a predictable variation within standard image processing practices
Source Patent Element
Image processing circuitry configured to generate paired images
PTD Variation
Extending circuitry capabilities to support new applications and use case scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering design choice to expand technological capabilities using existing computational frameworks
Source Patent Element
Resolution management across vertical and lateral image dimensions
PTD Variation
Implementing more sophisticated resolution mapping and viewpoint calculation algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable optimization approach using known signal processing and computational imaging techniques
Source Patent Element
Multi-viewpoint image generation methodology
PTD Variation
Introducing enhanced technical features for improved image reproduction and perspective rendering
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard technological progression representing incremental improvements within established computational imaging paradigms
Source Patent Element
Image processing system with configurable computational parameters
PTD Variation
Developing flexible technical solutions supporting diverse application scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension demonstrating standard engineering adaptability and technological generalization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858284 and the corresponding Published Technical Disclosure, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed technical variations obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, as the improvements represent predictable variations within the established computational imaging technological domain, utilizing known techniques to extend existing image processing methodologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,284
TitleInformation processing apparatus, printing system, image processing method, and recording medium
Assignee(s)RICOH COMPANY, LTD.