Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858349_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. 24-11858349_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858349_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. 11,858,349.

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	B60K35/00
G	G02	G02B27/0179
B	B60	B60K2370/785
G	G02	G02B2027/0187

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Vehicle human-machine interfaces, augmented reality display systems, and driver interaction technologies, with expertise in head-up display (HUD) calibration and interactive graphical interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, or automotive human-computer interaction, possessing knowledge of display technologies, driver monitoring systems, and interactive graphical interface design

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations of the source patent's core HUD calibration and interaction methodology. The disclosed enhancements leverage known techniques for extending driver interface technologies by introducing incremental improvements to existing display and interaction paradigms. These variations demonstrate standard engineering approaches to expanding functionality within established technical frameworks.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Driver monitoring system with cameras determining head location during HUD calibration

PTD Variation

Enhanced driver tracking mechanisms with expanded sensor fusion and multi-modal input processing

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing driver monitoring techniques using known sensor integration methods and machine learning approaches for improved tracking accuracy

Source Patent Element

Gamified calibration graphics projected on vehicle windscreen

PTD Variation

Dynamic interactive calibration interfaces with adaptive difficulty and personalized feedback mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design choice to enhance user engagement through well-established gamification techniques applied to existing HUD calibration processes

Source Patent Element

Vertical and horizontal alignment graphics for eyebox positioning

PTD Variation

Advanced multi-dimensional alignment visualization techniques with real-time ergonomic recommendations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technical improvement utilizing known display rendering and user guidance methodologies to extend core calibration functionality

Source Patent Element

Boresight graphic with curved profile following windscreen curvature

PTD Variation

Adaptive projection algorithms accounting for vehicle-specific windscreen geometries and driver anthropometrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard engineering approach to refining display projection techniques through parametric modeling and geometric compensation

Source Patent Element

Head-up display system with driver interaction during calibration

PTD Variation

Extended interaction modalities including gesture recognition, voice commands, and contextual adaptive interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious implementation of known human-computer interaction techniques to enhance existing HUD interaction paradigms

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858349 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious through predictable combinations of known techniques in head-up display technologies. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent routine engineering extensions within the established technological domain of driver interface systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,349
Title	Head-up display providing a gamified experience to a driver during calibration mode
Assignee(s)	GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC