Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858314_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858314_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858314_0003_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. 11,858,314.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to synergistic combinations that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but synergistic combinations presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B60	B60H1/242
B	B60	B60R1/04
B	B60	B60R1/12
B	B60	B60W60/001
B	B60	B60R2001/1223
B	B60	B60R2300/301
B	B60	B60W2420/42
B	B60	B60W2420/52
B	B60	B60W2422/00

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Automotive systems engineering, specifically autonomous vehicle sensor integration and mounting configurations, involving sensor placement, aerodynamic considerations, and vehicle information acquisition technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical or automotive engineer with expertise in sensor integration, vehicle design, and autonomous vehicle systems, possessing knowledge of sensor mounting techniques, aerodynamic optimization, and modular vehicle component design

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable variations of the source patent's core technical approach. The disclosed enhancements follow standard engineering design practices for sensor integration and optimization. These variations would be considered routine modifications within the standard problem-solving methodology of automotive sensor system design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

External world information acquisition device mounted on a bracket

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting configurations with multiple sensor placement strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Multiple sensor placement locations are a predictable design choice for improving sensing coverage and redundancy in autonomous vehicle systems

Source Patent Element

Bracket positioning for sensor mounting

PTD Variation

Alternative bracket locations within vehicle interior and exterior spaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Repositioning sensors and brackets represents a standard engineering optimization technique with expected and predictable results

Source Patent Element

Air flow considerations for sensor mounting

PTD Variation

Refined aerodynamic positioning of sensors relative to vehicle structures

Obviousness Reasoning

Aerodynamic sensor placement is a known technique for minimizing interference and maintaining optimal sensing performance

Source Patent Element

Single sensor mounting approach

PTD Variation

Modular sensor integration with multiple device configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding sensor integration strategies is a logical extension of existing automotive sensing technologies

Source Patent Element

Basic external world information acquisition system

PTD Variation

Enhanced synergistic combination techniques for sensor integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements to sensing systems represent standard engineering problem-solving within autonomous vehicle technologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858314, the present technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed synergistic combinations represent predictable extensions of existing automotive sensor integration techniques, rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,314
Title	Moving body
Assignee(s)	Honda Motor Co., Ltd.