If in my invention I use automated guided vehicle (AGV), which is commercially popular and developed technology, should I disclose every little detail how to create and to use such vehicle(it is very difficult to do)?
Or can I only disclose general principles how to operate carry out such vehicle and specifics of such vehicle that are present only in my invention? Would such (2nd) disclosure be sufficient?
The invention combines few technologies(one them is AGV), and they alltogether perform useful function (this function provides benefits for users, by solving existing problem, a technical solution to rather organizational problem).
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Yes, it is not necessary to describe the prior art in detail, but instead you can refer to a prior art patent or other detailed descripiton for that. Then you can concentrate on describing your improvement only.
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