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Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858509_0004_PTD
Published: October 30, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858509_0004_PTD, Published October 30, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858509_0004_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. 11,858,509.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B60 B60W30/12
B B60 B60W30/16
B B60 B60W50/16

Field of Art

Automated Vehicle Control Systems, specifically focusing on lane following and driver input technologies for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. Requires expertise in vehicular control systems, sensor integration, human-machine interfaces, and automotive software engineering.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with a background in automotive control systems, software engineering, and human-computer interaction. Possesses knowledge of vehicle automation technologies, CAN bus communication protocols, and adaptive driving assistance systems.

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's lane following technology. The disclosed enhancements follow standard engineering approaches for refining automated driving interfaces and control systems. The modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize driver interaction and vehicle path control.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Controller programmed with operator offset request defining lateral offset distance between travel lines
PTD Variation
Enhanced controller with more granular offset selection and contextual awareness mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing more sophisticated offset control represents a predictable variation using known software design techniques. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple ways to expand offset selection logic as a standard design optimization.
Source Patent Element
Turn-signal arm as input mechanism for offset request
PTD Variation
Extended input methods including gesture recognition, voice commands, and multi-modal input integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding input modalities is a known technique in human-machine interface design. A PHOSITA would find multiple input methods an obvious enhancement to improve user interaction.
Source Patent Element
Situation awareness signal indicating no side threat
PTD Variation
Advanced threat detection using enhanced sensor fusion and machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving threat detection through advanced sensor integration represents a standard engineering approach. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple methods to enhance situational awareness as predictable technological progression.
Source Patent Element
Automated lane following with operator-defined offset
PTD Variation
Context-aware offset selection considering road conditions, traffic density, and vehicle dynamics
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating contextual parameters into lane following represents a logical extension of existing automated driving technologies. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple approaches to contextual adaptation as obvious design choices.
Source Patent Element
Vehicle path modification based on operator input
PTD Variation
Dynamic path selection with predictive routing and safety optimization algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing more sophisticated path selection methods represents a predictable evolution of existing lane following technologies. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple algorithmic approaches as standard engineering problem-solving.
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858509 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent predictable variations and standard engineering solutions within the field of automated vehicle control systems, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,509
TitleDriver offset request for automated lane following
Assignee(s)GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC