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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858318_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. 24-11858318_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858318_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. 11,858,318.

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 B60 B60J1/2016
B B60 B60J1/2019
B B60 B60J1/2086

Field of Art

Automotive window and shade control systems, specifically involving vehicular power shade mechanisms with sensor-based control systems. Requires expertise in automotive electronics, mechanical systems integration, and user interface design for vehicle interior components.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, 3-5 years experience in automotive systems design, familiar with vehicle interior control mechanisms, sensor integration, and adaptive electronic control 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 vehicular power shade control architecture. The technical improvements leverage known sensor integration techniques and design modularity inherent in automotive electronic systems. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize window and shade control functionality.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Power shade operable to selectively deploy and retract in relation to a vehicle window
PTD Variation
Enhanced power shade control with expanded sensor integration and adaptive deployment logic
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known sensor techniques to improve existing shade control mechanism. Represents standard design optimization approach in automotive electronic systems.
Source Patent Element
Computerized navigational system providing planned route information
PTD Variation
Integrating navigational data with shade control decision-making processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical combination of existing automotive subsystems using well-understood electronic integration techniques. Represents a finite and predictable design solution.
Source Patent Element
Window status and transmission state sensors
PTD Variation
Expanded sensor network with additional contextual data collection and processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of increasing sensor granularity to improve system responsiveness. Represents a standard approach to enhancing electronic control systems.
Source Patent Element
Rear window and quarter panel shade control mechanisms
PTD Variation
Advanced multi-zone shade coordination with intelligent deployment strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental improvement using known control system design principles. Represents a straightforward extension of existing shade management techniques.
Source Patent Element
User command monitoring for window and shade interactions
PTD Variation
Enhanced user interface with contextual awareness and predictive shade management
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design evolution using standard human-machine interaction principles. Represents a logical progression of existing control system capabilities.
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, when considering the teachings of US Patent 11858318 in combination with standard automotive electronic system design principles. The disclosed improvements represent incremental, predictable extensions of the prior art's fundamental vehicular power shade control architecture.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,318
TitleVehicular power shade control system and method
Assignee(s)GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC