Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858319_0007_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. 24-11858319_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858319_0007_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. 11,858,319.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B60	B60J3/0213

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Automotive interior systems, specifically vehicle sunvisor mechanisms with automated positioning and sensor-driven control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An automotive electrical and mechanical engineer with expertise in vehicle interior design, sensor integration, and electromechanical control systems, familiar with automotive safety regulations and adaptive component technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core sunvisor automation concept, utilizing standard engineering techniques to expand functionality while maintaining the fundamental technical approach of sensor-driven mechanical positioning.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Ambient light sensors positioned inside the vehicle for sunvisor positioning

PTD Variation

Enhanced multi-spectral sensor array with expanded environmental detection capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding sensor functionality is a known technique for improving automated systems, representing a predictable variation that would be obvious to implement using standard sensor integration methods

Source Patent Element

Servo motors for sunvisor movement

PTD Variation

Advanced servo motor control algorithms with improved precision and response characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining motor control algorithms is a standard engineering optimization approach that would be considered an obvious improvement by a PHOSITA familiar with servo system design

Source Patent Element

Basic sunvisor assembly with automated positioning

PTD Variation

Extended application to multiple vehicle types with adaptive mounting configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting a core mechanical design to different vehicle platforms represents a routine design modification that would be obvious to a skilled engineer

Source Patent Element

Alarm speaker for sunvisor movement

PTD Variation

Enhanced notification system with contextual awareness and user customization

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding notification capabilities using known human-machine interface techniques represents a predictable system enhancement

Source Patent Element

Battery-powered sunvisor assembly

PTD Variation

Integrated energy harvesting and power management system

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative power management strategies is a known approach for improving device efficiency and represents an obvious technical evolution

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858319, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable combinations of known automotive interior system design techniques that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,319
Title	Automatic sunvisor assembly