An autonomous agricultural implement arm system includes a sensor interface, a controller and an actuator interface. The sensor interface is configured for coupling with one or more vision sensors. The one or more vision sensors are directed toward crops and terrain proximate to crops. The controller, in communication with the sensor interface, is configured to identify crops or terrain proximate to crops based on observations of the one or more vision sensors, determine one or more characteristics of the identified crops, and generate implement instructions according to the determined one or more characteristics of the identified crops. The actuator interface, in communication with the controller, is configured to couple with the one or more implement actuators. The actuator interface is configured to relay the implement instructions to the one or more implement actuators for articulation of the agricultural mower implement.
Systems and techniques may generally be used for performing a diagnostic test on a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. An example system may include a transceiver including a buffer to store a voltage difference measured by a differential amplifier from a CAN bus and output the voltage difference. The example system may include a controller including an analog to digital converter (ADC) to convert the voltage difference to a digital signal, and processing circuitry to determine a relative margin between a maximum voltage of a detection window and the voltage difference using the digital signal.
A guidance assembly for an agricultural vehicle includes a pathing system configured to provide an array of swaths. The guidance assembly includes a composite guidance system in communication with an automated driving interface and the pathing system. The composite guidance system includes a turn guidance system configured to guide the agricultural vehicle along at least one turn segment extending between a first zone swath and a transverse second zone swath, and a swath guidance system configured to guide the agricultural vehicle along the first zone swath and the transverse second zone swath. The system includes a comparator configured to compare the agricultural vehicle position with swath departure and arrival locations. An interswath turning element automatically toggles the turn and swath guidance systems between activated and paused configurations according to the compared agricultural vehicle position and the swath departure and arrival locations.
Systems and methods for keyed control consoles for agricultural machines or vehicles are provided. Various aspects include a control system configured for guiding an agricultural machine. The control system includes a control console within a cab of the agricultural machine, the control console including a display, one or more input elements, and a wireless communications interface. The control system also includes a wireless device configured to be carried or worn by a user of the agricultural machine. The wireless communications interface is configured to detect the wireless device within a predetermined distance of the agricultural machine, and configured to initiate a startup sequence of the control console upon detecting the wireless device within the predetermined distance.
B62D 49/06 - Tracteurs adaptés à des usages multiples
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
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B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
An agricultural implement that can concurrently cultivate and spray includes an implement support frame. A plurality of cultivator row units is coupled with the implement support frame. Each cultivator row unit of the plurality of cultivator row units includes a dispatching implement. A sprayer system coupled with the implement support frame includes a fluid holding tank coupled with the implement support frame. The sprayer system includes a fluid pump in fluid communication with the fluid holding tank. The sprayer system includes a plurality of fluid nozzles in fluid communication with the fluid holding tank. Each of the fluid nozzles of the plurality of fluid nozzles is configured to direct fluid between cultivator shovels of the plurality of cultivator row units.
Disclosed in some examples are methods and systems for controlling an agricultural vehicle using audio signals captured by one or more microphones mounted on the vehicle. An example system includes a processing system configured to receive the audio signals from the one or more microphones, process the audio signals using one or more machine learning models to detect an abnormal condition, and based on the detection of the abnormal condition, generate a control command related to the abnormal condition. The system can further include an actuator system for receiving the control command and altering operation of the vehicle. The system can further include processing audio signals and sensor signals from other sensors on the vehicle (such as one or more of cameras, radar systems, and the like). The fusion of audio and non-audio data can in some examples better enable detection of the abnormal condition. The abnormal condition can be a verbal command, a verbal distress signal, a mechanical failure noise, an obstacle, a failure condition, a heavy engine load, and the like.
H04R 1/32 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement
7.
CONFIGURABLE DUAL BOOM NOZZLE WITH ORIFICE CONTROL
A configurable nozzle system includes, for example, a first nozzle with a first nozzle and a second nozzle. Optionally, a nozzle housing retains both the first nozzle and the second nozzle. The nozzle housing includes, for example plumbing that interconnects the nozzle passages. In an example, a bridging valve coupled along the nozzle manifold selectively interconnects the nozzle passages, regulating agricultural fluid flow between them. Optionally, one of the first nozzle or second nozzle includes a configurable nozzle assembly and the other of the first nozzle or second nozzle includes a standard tip nozzle. The standard tip nozzle, for example, is in communication with a responsive flow control system.
A configurable nozzle system includes, for example, a first nozzle with a first nozzle and a second nozzle. Optionally, a nozzle housing retains both the first nozzle and the second nozzle. The nozzle housing includes, for example plumbing that interconnects the nozzle passages. In an example, a bridging valve coupled along the nozzle manifold selectively interconnects the nozzle passages, regulating agricultural fluid flow between them. Optionally, one of the first nozzle or second nozzle includes a configurable nozzle assembly and the other of the first nozzle or second nozzle includes a standard tip nozzle. The standard tip nozzle, for example, is in communication with a responsive flow control system.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
B05B 7/24 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz avec des moyens, p. ex. un récipient, pour alimenter en liquide ou autre matériau fluide un dispositif de décharge
B05B 7/28 - Appareillages dans lesquels des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides en provenance de différentes sources sont mélangés avant de pénétrer dans le dispositif d'évacuation dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est introduit ou attiré, en passant par un orifice, dans un courant de fluide porteur
9.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES
Multifunctional nozzle assembly systems and methods are disclosed. An example includes a mounting block having a first mounting location and a second mounting location. A plurality of interchangeable mounting adapters are provided for mounting to the first mounting location. Each mounting adapter has an input and mounting hardware for coupling to a spray system of a particular vehicle type such as a sprayer or planter and an outlet for coupling to the mounting block. A plurality of interchangeable nozzles are provided for mounting to the second mounting location of the mounting block. Each nozzle has an input for coupling to the mounting block, an output, and a shuttle for modulating flow rate through the output. The nozzle outputs differ based on the particular vehicle type. The mounting block includes a stepper motor that interfaces with the shuttle of each of the nozzles to modulate the flow rate.
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
10.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES
Multifunctional nozzle assembly systems and methods are disclosed. An example includes a mounting block having a first mounting location and a second mounting location. A plurality of interchangeable mounting adapters are provided for mounting to the first mounting location. Each mounting adapter has an input and mounting hardware for coupling to a spray system of a particular vehicle type such as a sprayer or planter and an outlet for coupling to the mounting block. A plurality of interchangeable nozzles are provided for mounting to the second mounting location of the mounting block. Each nozzle has an input for coupling to the mounting block, an output, and a shuttle for modulating flow rate through the output. The nozzle outputs differ based on the particular vehicle type. The mounting block includes a stepper motor that interfaces with the shuttle of each of the nozzles to modulate the flow rate.
An autonomous agricultural assembly configurator includes one or more processors configured to receive one or more characteristic bundle inputs. Characteristic bundles include a field characteristic bundle associated with a field, an implement characteristic bundle associated with an agricultural implement, or a vehicle characteristic bundle associated with an agricultural vehicle. The configurator generates an autonomous configuration profile for an autonomous agricultural operation according to the received characteristic bundle inputs. Generation includes determining the autonomous agricultural operation based on the implement characteristic bundle, and determining operation parameters for the autonomous agricultural operation based on one or more of the implement characteristic bundle or the vehicle characteristic bundle. The one or more processors control the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement to conduct the agricultural operation according to the autonomous configuration profile.
An autonomous agricultural assembly configurator includes one or more processors configured to receive one or more characteristic bundle inputs. Characteristic bundles include a field characteristic bundle associated with a field, an implement characteristic bundle associated with an agricultural implement, or a vehicle characteristic bundle associated with an agricultural vehicle. The configurator generates an autonomous configuration profile for an autonomous agricultural operation according to the received characteristic bundle inputs. Generation includes determining the autonomous agricultural operation based on the implement characteristic bundle, and determining operation parameters for the autonomous agricultural operation based on one or more of the implement characteristic bundle or the vehicle characteristic bundle. The one or more processors control the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement to conduct the agricultural operation according to the autonomous configuration profile.
An integrated technology platform includes multiple hardware and software components that enable any application of autonomous agricultural equipment operation in an agricultural or other off-road setting, within a common software structural architecture. The integrated technology platform represents a technology stack that is a modular architecture that can be leveraged across multiple use cases and vehicle types. The integrated technology platform includes a vehicle interface component responsible for the physical interface to agricultural equipment, a telematics component that enables stable in-field communications between all aspects of the integrated technology platform, and a perception component that operates as a safety mechanism and includes object detection and classification. Additionally, a cloud-side application performs account management and field setup and as well as syncing of field equipment and operating systems in a common operating system. The integrated technology platform also includes an executive control layer that enables rapid porting from one platform to another, so that software applications in the integrated technology platform can work with hardware of any manufacture.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G05D 1/227 - Transfert de la commande entre la commande à distance et la commande embarquéeTransfert de la commande entre plusieurs dispositions de commande à distance
G05D 1/247 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des signaux fournis par des sources artificielles extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. balises de navigation
G05D 1/69 - Commande coordonnée de la position ou du cap de plusieurs véhicules
G06N 5/02 - Représentation de la connaissanceReprésentation symbolique
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H04Q 9/02 - Dispositions à fonctionnement automatique
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
H04W 84/18 - Réseaux auto-organisés, p. ex. réseaux ad hoc ou réseaux de détection
14.
MODULATING NOZZLE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAME
A modulating nozzle controller for an agricultural sprayer includes one or more modulating nozzle assemblies each having a spray tip modulating element and an actuator operatively coupled with the spay tip modulating element. The spray tip modulating element controls an orifice profile of a spray tip. A processor system controls the orifice profiles of the one or more modulating nozzle assemblies and includes an agricultural product input to receive a specified field flow rate and a specified droplet size for an agricultural product and a sprayer speed input to receive an agricultural sprayer speed. A modulating nozzle profiler includes an orifice profile generator configured to generate an orifice profile instruction based on the specified field flow rate, the agricultural sprayer speed and the specified droplet size. The spray tip modulating element and the actuator control the orifice profile according to the orifice profile instruction to achieve the specified droplet size.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
B05B 1/32 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable dans lesquels un élément de valve fait partie de l'orifice de sortie
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
15.
MODULATING NOZZLE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAME
A modulating nozzle controller for an agricultural sprayer includes one or more modulating nozzle assemblies each having a spray tip modulating element and an actuator operatively coupled with the spay tip modulating element. The spray tip modulating element controls an orifice profile of a spray tip. A processor system controls the orifice profiles of the one or more modulating nozzle assemblies and includes an agricultural product input to receive a specified field flow rate and a specified droplet size for an agricultural product and a sprayer speed input to receive an agricultural sprayer speed. A modulating nozzle profiler includes an orifice profile generator configured to generate an orifice profile instruction based on the specified field flow rate, the agricultural sprayer speed and the specified droplet size. The spray tip modulating element and the actuator control the orifice profile according to the orifice profile instruction to achieve the specified droplet size.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
B05B 12/12 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible sensibles à l'état du milieu ambiant ou de la cible, p. ex. à l'humidité, à la température
16.
POWER PLATFORM WITH FOUR WHEEL STEERING/REAR WHEEL STEERING
A device for steering an agricultural machine having independently steerable axles includes first and second steerable axle interface to couple with a first steering mechanism of a first steerable axle and a second a second steering mechanism of a second steerable axle. The device includes a planning module having a guidance path for the agricultural machine, and a steering control module to coordinate steering of the steering mechanisms. The steering control module includes a translational comparator to determine a translational difference between a location of the agricultural machine relative to the guidance path, an angular comparator to determine an angular difference between an angular orientation of the agricultural machine relative to the guidance path, and a translation steering controller to actuate the first and second steering mechanisms according to the translational difference. The device includes an angular steering controller to actuate the second steering mechanism according to the angular difference.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Farming equipment, namely, sprayer boom height controllers
and harvesters; agricultural machines, namely, seeders,
sprayers, and planters; autonomously and remotely operated
and steered machines and agricultural apparatuses, namely, a
self-propelled, electric powered, diesel powered, or gas
powered drive frame system comprised of motors, valves,
switches, sensors and electronic controls for pushing,
pulling, towing, and transporting, mounted or semi-mounted
agricultural, earthmoving, construction and mining equipment
and structural parts therefor. Electronic systems for electronic monitoring of agricultural
machines using equipment comprised of computing components,
electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects, electronic
interface displays for machine action control and
facilitation, downloadable software for machine-to-machine
communication and user actions, in-field communication,
low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field
communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and
computer network interface devices; electronic systems for
electronic control of agricultural machines using equipment
comprised of computing components for autonomous driving and
unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting,
electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects and
monitoring machine dynamics, electronic display interfaces,
downloadable software for autonomous driving and unloading
of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, in-field
communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters,
in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers
and computer network interface devices; electronic systems
for electronic monitoring of agricultural machines and
equipment comprising computing components, electronic
sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters,
receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic
systems for electronic control of agricultural machines and
equipment comprising computing components, electronic
sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters,
receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic
control systems for gps navigation of agricultural machines
and equipment comprising computing components, electronic
sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters,
receivers and network interface devices; electronic control
systems for global positioning system (gps) navigation of
agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing
components for autonomous driving and unloading of a
harvester into a tender while harvesting, electronic sensors
for detecting nearby objects, electronic display interfaces;
electronic and computer instruments, namely, global
positioning receivers, global positioning system (gps),
low-latency, and cellular transmitters, computer hardware,
downloadable computer software, low-latency, and cellular
sensors for determining the geographic locations and
relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment;
electronic and computer instruments, namely, receivers,
transmitters, computer hardware, computer software and
sensors for determining the geographic locations and
relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment;
downloadable software for use with agricultural machines and
equipment for the purpose of automated control of
agricultural machines and equipment; downloadable software
for use in the autonomous control of agricultural machines
and equipment; downloadable geographical mapping software
for use in the control of agricultural machines and
equipment; geographical mapping software for use in the
control of agricultural machines and equipment. Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; steering
units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an
electric drive steering column; steering units for land
vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive
steering column, a computer display, and components for
connecting the electric drive steering column to the
computer display; all the foregoing for use on agricultural
vehicles; autonomously and remotely operated and steered
land vehicles that are self-propelled and electric powered,
diesel powered, or gas powered for pushing, pulling, towing,
and transporting, mounted or semi-mounted agricultural,
earthmoving, construction and mining equipment and
structural parts therefor. Clothing; namely T-shirts, shirts, ball caps, jackets. Tracking vehicles for commercial purposes using global
position systems and all in the field of agriculture. Radio communications services for determining, mapping and
tracking precise geographic locations, and transmission of
data all in the field of agriculture; communication services
by means of radio, satellite and mobile cellular network
services; communication services via the internet and via
telecommunications networks for collation, storage and
retrieval of information for use in crop production and
fleet management; providing multiple user access to the
Internet for viewing websites for determining, mapping and
tracking precise geographic locations; electronic data
transmission services. Navigation services provided via global position systems,
provided in the field of agriculture. Software as a service (SAAS) services; software as a service
(SAAS) services for managing agricultural operations;
software as a service (SAAS) services for scheduling and
assigning workers and equipment in agricultural operations;
software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting
software for use as operations management for use by others
for use in agricultural field logistics; mapping services
provided via global position systems, provided in the field
of agriculture.
A system can include a boom assembly operably coupled with a chassis. A first actuator can be operably coupled with a first pair of sections of the boom assembly. A second actuator can be operably coupled with a second pair of sections of the boom assembly. A sensor system can be configured to capture data indicative of one or more operating conditions of the boom assembly. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator, and the sensor system. The computing system can be configured to receive the data from the sensor system, determine a current boom profile of the boom assembly, determine a current ground profile relative to the boom assembly, and determine a first position for the first actuator to place the boom assembly in a target boom profile.
An electrostatic nozzle system for agricultural spraying comprising at least one additive fluid source configured to contain an additive fluid and an electrostatic nozzle assembly in communication with the at least one additive fluid source. The electrostatic nozzle assembly includes an electrostatic charging element configured to electrostatically charge the additive fluid. An agricultural product source containing an agricultural product and an agricultural product nozzle assembly in communication with the agricultural product source, the agricultural product nozzle assembly configured to dispense the agricultural product from an agricultural product nozzle orifice.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
B05B 5/025 - Appareillages pour délivrer le matériau, p. ex. pistolets de pulvérisation électrostatique
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
20.
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME
An electrostatic nozzle system for agricultural spraying comprising at least one additive fluid source configured to contain an additive fluid and an electrostatic nozzle assembly in communication with the at least one additive fluid source. The electrostatic nozzle assembly includes an electrostatic charging element configured to electrostatically charge the additive fluid. An agricultural product source containing an agricultural product and an agricultural product nozzle assembly in communication with the agricultural product source, the agricultural product nozzle assembly configured to dispense the agricultural product from an agricultural product nozzle orifice.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 5/00 - Pulvérisation électrostatiqueDispositifs de pulvérisation comportant des moyens pour charger électriquement le pulvérisatPulvérisation de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par voies électriques
B05B 5/08 - Installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des objets
In an example, a system for applying an agricultural product includes a valve and a solenoid. For instance, the valve includes a coil that generates a magnetic flux. The system includes a valve controller. The valve controller is configured to measure one or more electrical characteristics of at least one of the coil or a dissipation element. In some examples, the valve controller determines an actual duty cycle of a valve operator of the valve using the measured electrical characteristics. The valve controller determines a magnetic flux correction, for instance based on a difference between the actual duty cycle and a specified duty cycle. The valve controller operates the valve operator according to the specified magnetic flux and the magnetic flux correction to guide the actual duty cycle toward the specified duty cycle.
F16K 31/06 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
22.
OBJECT DETECTION AND TRACKING FOR AUTOMATED OPERATION OF VEHICLES AND MACHINERY
A framework for safely operating autonomous machinery, such as vehicles and other heavy equipment, in an in-field or off-road environment, includes detecting, identifying, and tracking objects from on-board sensors configured with the autonomous machinery as it performs activities in either an agricultural setting or a transportation environment. The framework generates commands for navigational control of autonomously-operated vehicles in response to detected objects and predicted tracks thereof for safe operation in the performance of those activities. The framework processes image data and range data in multiple fields of view around the autonomously-operated to discern and track objects in a deep learning to accurately interpret this data for determining and effecting such navigational control.
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, c.-à-d. combinaison des données de diverses sources au niveau du capteur, du prétraitement, de l’extraction des caractéristiques ou de la classification
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software for use with agricultural and farming
machines, equipment and vehicles; downloadable electronic
publications; downloadable software applications; software
applications for mobile and other portable or wireless
devices, computers and internet apparatus and instruments;
navigation, positioning and communication equipment, namely,
electronic and computer instruments comprised of receivers,
transmitters, computer hardware, sensors, and computer
software that transmits data and that provides access to
websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise
geographic locations, all in the field of agriculture;
global positioning systems comprised of computer hardware
and software for use in the field of agriculture; wireless
communications positioning systems comprised of computer
hardware and software for use in the field of agriculture;
computer software for the collation, storage and retrieval
of information for use in crop production. Radio communications services for determining, mapping and
tracking precise geographic locations, and transmission of
data all in the field of agriculture; communication
services, all in the field of agriculture, by means of
radio, satellite and mobile cellular network services;
communication services via the internet and via
telecommunications networks for collation, storage and
retrieval of information for use in crop production and
fleet management; providing multiple user access to the
internet for viewing websites for determining, mapping and
tracking precise geographic locations, all in the field of
agriculture; electronic data transmission services, all in
the field of agriculture. Agricultural and farming research, laboratory, survey
services; technological services to the farming and
agricultural industries to develop and improve business
opportunities, profitability and land usage; scientific and
technological services and research and design relating
agriculture and farming; technological services to the
farming and agricultural industries for the management and
utilization of equipment; technical studies, planning,
consultancy and expertise with regard to agriculture and
farming; crop yield mapping services; technological services
to the farming and agricultural industries for better
management of yield for crops; land surveying services;
technological services to the farming and agricultural
industries relating to the management and use of farming and
agricultural land; land mapping services; technological
services to the farming and agricultural industries relating
to the management and use of water; providing scientific
information and consultancy relating to all of the aforesaid
services.
24.
REMOTE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME
A remote agricultural vehicle interface system includes an agricultural vehicle capability input configured to receive one or more vehicle characteristics of an agricultural vehicle and a remote vehicle interface generator that generates a remote vehicle interface for the agricultural vehicle based on the vehicle characteristics. The remote vehicle interface includes one or more remote outputs and one or more remote inputs for the agricultural vehicle. A remote access evaluator includes one or more of an electronic device input, a vehicle to device connection input, or a vehicle to device range input configured to receive one or more range characteristics. An interface refinement tool is configured to refine the remote vehicle interface based on one or more of electronic device characteristics, connection characteristics, or range characteristics. A remote vehicle interface output is configured to communicate the remote vehicle interface refined with the interface refinement tool to a candidate electronic device.
Techniques for multi-modal contextualization of object detection for use with an agricultural vehicle are described herein. The techniques can provide additional context information to radar detection to assess the likelihood of an object detected by radar of being an object of interest. Examples of detection that might be detected by a radar sensor that, based on the additional context information, the agricultural vehicle can make a determination to ignore can include ground targets, ghost targets, side or overhead reflections from obstacles, detections from tall crops/weeds in a field.
G01S 7/41 - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cibleSignature de cibleSurface équivalente de cible
G01S 13/86 - Combinaisons de systèmes radar avec des systèmes autres que radar, p. ex. sonar, chercheur de direction
G01S 13/931 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
G01S 17/931 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
26.
REMOTE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME
A remote agricultural vehicle interface system includes an agricultural vehicle capability input configured to receive one or more vehicle characteristics of an agricultural vehicle and a remote vehicle interface generator that generates a remote vehicle interface for the agricultural vehicle based on the vehicle characteristics. The remote vehicle interface includes one or more remote outputs and one or more remote inputs for the agricultural vehicle. A remote access evaluator includes one or more of an electronic device input, a vehicle to device connection input, or a vehicle to device range input configured to receive one or more range characteristics. An interface refinement tool is configured to refine the remote vehicle interface based on one or more of electronic device characteristics, connection characteristics, or range characteristics. A remote vehicle interface output is configured to communicate the remote vehicle interface refined with the interface refinement tool to a candidate electronic device.
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/223 - Dispositions d’entrée de commande sur les dispositifs de commande à distance, p. ex. manches à balai ou écrans tactiles
G05D 1/224 - Dispositions de sortie sur les dispositifs de commande à distance, p. ex. écrans, dispositifs haptiques ou haut-parleurs
G05D 105/15 - Applications spécifiques des véhicules commandés pour récolter, semer ou faucher, dans l’agriculture ou la sylviculture
Techniques for multi-modal contextualization of object detection for use with an agricultural vehicle are described herein. The techniques can provide additional context information to radar detection to assess the likelihood of an object detected by radar of being an object of interest. Examples of detection that might be detected by a radar sensor that, based on the additional context information, the agricultural vehicle can make a determination to ignore can include ground targets, ghost targets, side or overhead reflections from obstacles, detections from tall crops/weeds in a field.
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
G05D 1/242 - Moyens basés sur la réflexion des ondes générées par le véhicule
G05D 1/243 - Moyens de capture de signaux provenant naturellement de l’environnement, p. ex. signaux optiques, acoustiques, gravitationnels ou magnétiques ambiants
G05D 105/15 - Applications spécifiques des véhicules commandés pour récolter, semer ou faucher, dans l’agriculture ou la sylviculture
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for nozzle control. The system includes an overall system pressure valve, configured to adjust the pressure of an agricultural product within a boom. A master node is configured to receive an overall system flow rate measurement, an overall target flow rate, and an overall system pressure measurement, the master node configured to adjust the overall system pressure valve to control the pressure of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are configured to dispense the agricultural product, the plurality of smart nozzles each associated with an electronic control unit (ECU) and one or more individual nozzle, the smart nozzle is configured to control a nozzle flow rate of the associated one or more individual nozzles.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
29.
SPRAYER NOZZLE MONITOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME
A sprayer nozzle assembly control system includes a modulating nozzle assembly having a control valve and a spray tip. At least one spray modulation actuator is included with one or both of the control valve or the spray tip, and the spray modulation actuator is configured to control an actual spray profile of a sprayed agricultural product. A spray sensor is configured to monitor the actual spray profile of the spray tip and is in communication with the spray sensor. The nozzle assembly controller controls the actual spray profile and includes a comparator to compare the actual spray profile with a specified spray profile and generate a spray profile deviation. The nozzle assembly controller includes a spray modulation interface in communication with the at least one spray modulation actuator, and the spray modulation interface directs actuation of the at least one spray modulation actuator to modulate the actual spray profile.
A modulating nozzle assembly for use with an agricultural sprayer includes a nozzle base having a base edge. A spray modulating element, such as a shuttle, is movably coupled with the nozzle base. The shuttle includes a shuttle edge. A spray port is between the nozzle base and the shuttle. The spray port includes a spray port profile, and the spray port profile is formed by the base edge and the shuttle edge. A modulation actuator is coupled with the shuttle, the modulation actuator is configured to move one or more of the shuttle edge or the base edge relative to the other of the base edge or the shuttle edge to control the spray port profile.
B05C 11/10 - Stockage, débit ou réglage du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluideRécupération de l'excès de liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
A modulating nozzle assembly for use with an agricultural sprayer includes a nozzle base having a base edge. A spray modulating element, such as a shuttle, is movably coupled with the nozzle base. The shuttle includes a shuttle edge. A spray port is between the nozzle base and the shuttle. The spray port includes a spray port profile, and the spray port profile is formed by the base edge and the shuttle edge. A modulation actuator is coupled with the shuttle, the modulation actuator is configured to move one or more of the shuttle edge or the base edge relative to the other of the base edge or the shuttle edge to control the spray port profile.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
B05B 1/32 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable dans lesquels un élément de valve fait partie de l'orifice de sortie
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
A valve assembly for use with an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided and includes an inlet tube, a shuttle, a base plate, a screw assembly, and a spacer block. The shuttle is partially disposed within the inlet tube and is configured to be placed in a first position where the shuttle abuts the inlet tube and a second position where the outer surface is disposed in spaced relation to the inlet tube. The base plate extends between a first end portion that defines a cavity therein and a second end portion. The screw assembly is disposed within the cavity of the base plate and is coupled to a portion of the shuttle. The spacer block is interposed between the second end portion of the inlet tube and the first end portion of the base plate and is configured to maintain the inlet tube and the base plate in spaced relation.
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64U 10/30 - Aéronefs plus légers que l’air, p. ex. véhicules aérostatiques
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
G05D 1/46 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer hardware; downloadable cloud computing software for
machine learning, software development, agricultural crop
yield estimation and optimization, image processing,
automation of agricultural machinery; downloadable computer
software for use in analyzing plant and crop and
agricultural field status for the purpose of creating a
prescription for planning or in-season intervention and to
perform analysis to calculate, approximate and optimize crop
yields, image processing; downloadable computer software
using artificial intelligence for machine learning, software
development, agricultural crop yield estimation and
optimization; image processing apparatus; downloadable
computer simulation software for modeling agriculture data,
crop yields, land health index maps; downloadable computer
software for use in the agricultural field for collecting
information using visual or hyperspectral sensors and remote
sensors; ground based plant-imaging machines for
agricultural use, namely, cameras and imaging sensors;
electronic navigational and positioning apparatus and
instruments; surveying instruments; wireless communications
positioning systems comprised of computer hardware and
downloadable software for agricultural crop yield estimation
and optimization, image processing, agricultural mapping;
scientific and optical apparatus and instruments for
measuring the chlorophyll content in plants and/or for
measuring the fertilizer content of soil; computers, data
processing equipment and downloadable computer software for
controlling and regulating the dispersion of fertilizers;
imaging apparatus and instruments for the study of proteins
for agricultural purposes; camera containing a linear image
sensor. Business consulting services in the agricultural field;
business consulting services in the field of environmental
monitoring; data processing services in the field of
precision agriculture. Agricultural research; agricultural mapping services;
agricultural testing services for determining the health and
yield of crops; scientific research consulting in the field
of agricultural fertilization; agricultural research
services, namely, soil sampling and crop observing for
analysis purposes; providing temporary use of
non-downloadable computer software web applicaiton for
assisting agricultural professionals with the inspection,
research, data collection and analysis, spectral sampling,
and information on crop health and precision agriculture
methods and technology; mapping services; software as a
service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting software for use by
others in database management; software as a service (SaaS)
services, namely, hosting software for use in creating
custom forms; software as a service (SaaS) services, namely,
hosting software for use by others in managing and
configuring mobile computers and telecommunications
equipment; installation, repair, maintenance and updating of
computer software used in the field of agriculture;
technological consultancy services relating to the
selection, implementation and use of computer software used
in the field of agriculture; technical support services,
namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems for
software used in the field of agriculture; providing online,
non-downloadable software for use in database management,
machine learning, analyzing agricultural information and
geolocation data via a website; image processing software
design; computer programming services for data processing;
software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for
analysis and data automation, namely, analysis and
extraction of precision agriculture data for agricultural,
ranching, environmental, and market applications; updating
of software for data processing; cloud computing featuring
software for use in big data analytics, machine learning,
analyzing agricultural information and geolocation data;
image processing, automation of agricultural machinery;
cloud computing featuring software for use in creating and
visualizing vehicle paths for agricultural equipment; cloud
computing featuring software for use in 2D and 3D modeling
of agricultural sensor data; cloud computing featuring
software for use in maximizing agricultural yield, quality,
and reducing crop inputs; updating and maintaining
cloud-based computer software through online updates,
enhancements and patches; computer system design, namely,
hosting of an interactive website featuring technology that
allows the use of sensors, maps, imagery, soil conditions,
crop yield and other data to devise plans for increasing
crop yield, together with the use of technology and
equipment to carry out the plan.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Farming equipment, namely, sprayer boom height controllers and harvesters; agricultural machines, namely, seeders, sprayers, and planters; autonomously and remotely operated and steered machines and agricultural apparatuses, namely, a self-propelled, electric powered, diesel powered, or gas powered drive frame system comprised of motors, valves, switches, sensors and electronic controls for pushing, pulling, towing, and transporting, mounted or semi-mounted agricultural, earthmoving, construction and mining equipment and structural parts therefor.
(2) Electronic systems for electronic monitoring of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components, electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects, electronic interface displays for machine action control and facilitation, downloadable software for machine-to-machine communication and user actions, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic systems for electronic control of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects and monitoring machine dynamics, electronic display interfaces, downloadable software for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic systems for electronic monitoring of agricultural machines and equipment comprising computing components, electronic sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters, receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic systems for electronic control of agricultural machines and equipment comprising computing components, electronic sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters, receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic control systems for gps navigation of agricultural machines and equipment comprising computing components, electronic sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; electronic control systems for global positioning system (gps) navigation of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects, electronic display interfaces; electronic and computer instruments, namely, global positioning receivers, global positioning system (gps), low-latency, and cellular transmitters, computer hardware, downloadable computer software, low-latency, and cellular sensors for determining the geographic locations and relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment; electronic and computer instruments, namely, receivers, transmitters, computer hardware, computer software and sensors for determining the geographic locations and relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment; downloadable software for use with agricultural machines and equipment for the purpose of automated control of agricultural machines and equipment; downloadable software for use in the autonomous control of agricultural machines and equipment; downloadable geographical mapping software for use in the control of agricultural machines and equipment; geographical mapping software for use in the control of agricultural machines and equipment.
(3) Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column, a computer display, and components for connecting the electric drive steering column to the computer display; all the foregoing for use on agricultural vehicles; autonomously and remotely operated and steered land vehicles that are self-propelled and electric powered, diesel powered, or gas powered for pushing, pulling, towing, and transporting, mounted or semi-mounted agricultural, earthmoving, construction and mining equipment and structural parts therefor.
(4) Clothing; namely T-shirts, shirts, ball caps, jackets. (1) Tracking vehicles for commercial purposes using global position systems and all in the field of agriculture.
(2) Radio communications services for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, and transmission of data all in the field of agriculture; communication services by means of radio, satellite and mobile cellular network services; communication services via the internet and via telecommunications networks for collation, storage and retrieval of information for use in crop production and fleet management; providing multiple user access to the Internet for viewing websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations; electronic data transmission services.
(3) Navigation services provided via global position systems, provided in the field of agriculture.
(4) Software as a service (SAAS) services; software as a service (SAAS) services for managing agricultural operations; software as a service (SAAS) services for scheduling and assigning workers and equipment in agricultural operations; software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use as operations management for use by others for use in agricultural field logistics; mapping services provided via global position systems, provided in the field of agriculture.
35.
MODULATING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER CONTROL AND METHODS FOR SAME
A spraying system for an agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies configured for positioning along a sprayer boom. Each of the plurality of nozzle assemblies is in communication at least one boom tubes. A nozzle controller is in communication with the plurality of nozzle assemblies, and the nozzle controller is configured to control one or more of the nozzle assemblies of the plurality to provide a targeted application of agricultural product.
A configurable nozzle includes a nozzle body having a reception chamber configured to receive an application mixture. The nozzle body includes a nozzle orifice. At least one orifice assembly is coupled with the nozzle body, the at least one orifice assembly includes an orifice plate movably coupled with the nozzle body. The orifice plate extends along at least a portion of the nozzle orifice, and movement of the orifice plate changes one or more of the size or shape of the nozzle orifice. An orifice actuator is coupled with the orifice plate, and the orifice actuator is configured to move the orifice plate.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/04 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles de forme plane, p. ex. en forme d'éventail, en forme de lame
B05B 1/16 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie comportant des sorties de section réglable
B05B 1/32 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable dans lesquels un élément de valve fait partie de l'orifice de sortie
B05B 7/04 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec des dispositifs permettant le mélange de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides avant l'évacuation
B05B 12/04 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour la commande de la durée ou de la succession des distributions dans le cas d'opérations successives ou de plusieurs orifices de sortie
System and techniques for adaptive color transformation to aid computer vision are described herein. Colors from an image are mapped into a multi-dimensional space to create a distribution of colors in the image. A dimension of the multi-dimensional space can correspond to a color characteristic. An array of condensed representations of the distribution of colors can be generated. Each condensed representation of the array can be generated by rotating the distribution of colors by a respective color angle about an axis perpendicular to the multi-dimensional space. Algorithms can determine which condensed representation is of a highest quality within the array. Here the highest quality can be determined based on signal energy calculated for each condensed representation. The colors in the image can be transformed into a reduced image using the color angle corresponding to the selected condensed representation. The reduced image can be transmitted to receiver circuitry of an agricultural vehicle.
System and techniques for adaptive color transformation to aid computer vision are described herein. Colors from an image are mapped into a multi¬ dimensional space to create a distribution of colors in the image. A dimension of the multi-dimensional space can correspond to a color characteristic. An array of condensed representations of the distribution of colors can be generated. Each condensed representation of the array can be generated by rotating the distribution of colors by a respective color angle about an axis perpendicular to the multi¬ dimensional space. Algorithms can determine which condensed representation is of a highest quality within the array. Here the highest quality can be determined based on signal energy calculated for each condensed representation. The colors in the image can be transformed into a reduced image using the color angle corresponding to the selected condensed representation. The reduced image can be transmitted to receiver circuitry of an agricultural vehicle.
An autonomous driver system (600) for an agricultural vehicle assembly includes a sensor interface (622) configured for coupling with one or more of vehicle sensors (630) or implement sensors (632) and a function interface (624) configured for coupling with one or more of vehicle actuators (640) or implement actuators (642). An autonomous driving controller (602) is in communication with the sensor and function interfaces (622, 624). The autonomous driving controller (602) is configured to autonomously implement a planned agricultural operation with the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement. The controller (602) is configured to identify and remedy one or more operation disturbances outside of the planned agricultural operation including identifying the one or more operation disturbances with one or more of the vehicle or implement sensors (630, 632) and selecting one or more remedial actions for the one or more operation disturbances. The controller (602) is configured to implement the one or more remedial actions with one or more of the vehicle or implement actuators (640, 642).
An autonomous driver system for an agricultural vehicle assembly includes a sensor interface configured for coupling with one or more of vehicle sensors or implement sensors and a function interface configured for coupling with one or more of vehicle actuators or implement actuators. An autonomous driving controller is in communication with the sensor and function interfaces. The autonomous driving controller is configured to autonomously implement a planned agricultural operation with the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement. The controller is configured to identify and remedy one or more operation disturbances outside of the planned agricultural operation including identifying the one or more operation disturbances with one or more of the vehicle or implement sensors and selecting one or more remedial actions for the one or more operation disturbances. The controller is configured to implement the one or more remedial actions with one or more of the vehicle or implement actuators.
In one aspect, a safety system for a towed implement may include an implement frame structured to be towed by a work vehicle. The safety system may also include an object detection sensor affixed to the implement frame with a field of view sized to capture an image scene in proximity to the implement frame, the object detection sensor structured to generate a scene signal representing the image scene. The safety system may also include a safety control system configured to generate a safety control signal based on a detection data signal, the detection data signal based on a determination of whether an object is detected in the scene signal, the detection data signal having a positive object detection indication if the object is within the image scene of the object detection sensor and a negative object detection indication if the object is not detected within the image scene.
B60D 1/28 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par des dispositions en vue de fonctions particulières pour empêcher un décrochage fortuit, p. ex. accessoires de sécurité
B60R 1/26 - Dispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d'images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules pour visualiser une zone extérieure au véhicule, p. ex. l’extérieur du véhicule avec un champ de vision prédéterminé vers l’arrière du véhicule
42.
FIELD MONITORING AND HUSBANDRY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAME
A field monitoring and husbandry system is configured for mounting with one or more of an agricultural vehicle or an agricultural implement. The system includes at least one field sensor. The at least one field sensor is configured to measure one or more field characteristics within an agricultural field. The system includes a field husbandry controller in communication with the at least one field sensor. In an example, the field husbandry controller includes a map generation module configured to generate a map of at least the measurements of the at least one field sensor indexed with the one or more associated portions of the field. In another example, the field husbandry controller includes a field characteristic comparator configured to compare the one or more field characteristics with an associated field threshold of one or more field thresholds. The system optionally applies agricultural product(s) based on the comparison.
A field monitoring and husbandry system is configured for mounting with one or more of an agricultural vehicle or an agricultural implement. The system includes at least one field sensor. The at least one field sensor is configured to measure one or more field characteristics within an agricultural field. The system includes a field husbandry controller in communication with the at least one field sensor. In an example, the field husbandry controller includes a map generation module configured to generate a map of at least the measurements of the at least one field sensor indexed with the one or more associated portions of the field. In another example, the field husbandry controller includes a field characteristic comparator configured to compare the one or more field characteristics with an associated field threshold of one or more field thresholds. The system optionally applies agricultural product(s) based on the comparison.
A method may include receiving an indication that a current instance of an agricultural operation has begun in a geographic area; receiving task characteristics of the agricultural operation; generating a first task data structure including the task characteristics, a field identifier associated with the geographic area, and a task identifier; storing the first task data structure in a database as associated with a first time period; accessing a second task data structure for the agricultural operation associated with a second time period, the second time period being before the first time period; inputting the first and second task data structures into a difference model; receiving an output from the difference model identifying a difference for a first characteristic of the task characteristics between first task data structure and second task data structure; generating a user interface with the identified difference; and presenting the user interface on a computing device.
A method may include receiving an indication that a current instance of an agricultural operation has begun in a geographic area; receiving task characteristics of the agricultural operation; generating a first task data structure including the task characteristics, a field identifier associated with the geographic area, and a task identifier; storing the first task data structure in a database as associated with a first time period; accessing a second task data structure for the agricultural operation associated with a second time period, the second time period being before the first time period; inputting the first and second task data structures into a difference model; receiving an output from the difference model identifying a difference for a first characteristic of the task characteristics between first task data structure and second task data structure; generating a user interface with the identified difference; and presenting the user interface on a computing device.
A spraying system for an agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies configured for positioning along a sprayer boom. Each of the plurality of nozzle assemblies is in communication at least one boom tubes. A nozzle controller is in communication with the plurality of nozzle assemblies, and the nozzle controller is configured to control one or more of the nozzle assemblies of the plurality to provide a targeted application of agricultural product.
An agricultural sprayer cleaning assembly includes a cleaning agent reservoir configured to contain a cleaning agent. The agricultural sprayer cleaning assembly includes a cleaning configuration. In an application configuration a boom tube and sprayer nozzles are in communication with an agricultural product reservoir and are isolated from the cleaning agent reservoir. In a cleaning configuration one or more of the boom tube, the sprayer nozzles or the agricultural product reservoir are in communication with the cleaning agent reservoir, and the cleaning agent is circulated through the boom tube.
An agricultural sprayer cleaning assembly includes a cleaning agent reservoir configured to contain a cleaning agent. The agricultural sprayer cleaning assembly includes a cleaning configuration. In an application configuration a boom tube and sprayer nozzles are in communication with an agricultural product reservoir and are isolated from the cleaning agent reservoir. In a cleaning configuration one or more of the boom tube, the sprayer nozzles or the agricultural product reservoir are in communication with the cleaning agent reservoir, and the cleaning agent is circulated through the boom tube.
B05B 15/58 - Aménagements pour le nettoyageAménagements pour empêcher les dépôts, le séchage ou un blocageAménagements pour détecter une évacuation incorrecte en raison de la présence d’un corps étranger en empêchant les dépôts, le séchage ou un blocage en faisant recirculer le fluide à pulvériser depuis l’amont de l'orifice d’évacuation vers les moyens d’alimentation
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 9/04 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, n'impliquant pas de mélange avec des gaz ou des vapeurs caractérisés par les moyens d'alimentation en liquide ou en autre matériau fluide comportant un réservoir sous pression ou compressibleAppareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, n'impliquant pas de mélange avec des gaz ou des vapeurs caractérisés par les moyens d'alimentation en liquide ou en autre matériau fluide comportant une pompe
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Computer software for use with agricultural and farming machines, equipment and vehicles; downloadable electronic publications; downloadable software applications; software applications for mobile and other portable or wireless devices, computers and internet apparatus and instruments; navigation, positioning and communication equipment, namely, electronic and computer instruments comprised of receivers, transmitters, computer hardware, sensors, and computer software that transmits data and that provides access to websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, all in the field of agriculture; global positioning systems comprised of computer hardware and software for use in the field of agriculture; wireless communications positioning systems comprised of computer hardware and software for use in the field of agriculture; computer software for the collation, storage and retrieval of information for use in crop production. (1) Radio communications services for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, and transmission of data all in the field of agriculture; communication services, all in the field of agriculture, by means of radio, satellite and mobile cellular network services; communication services via the internet and via telecommunications networks for collation, storage and retrieval of information for use in crop production and fleet management; providing multiple user access to the internet for viewing websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, all in the field of agriculture; electronic data transmission services, all in the field of agriculture.
(2) Agricultural and farming research, laboratory, survey services; technological services to the farming and agricultural industries to develop and improve business opportunities, profitability and land usage; scientific and technological services and research and design relating agriculture and farming; technological services to the farming and agricultural industries for the management and utilization of equipment; technical studies, planning, consultancy and expertise with regard to agriculture and farming; crop yield mapping services; technological services to the farming and agricultural industries for better management of yield for crops; land surveying services; technological services to the farming and agricultural industries relating to the management and use of farming and agricultural land; land mapping services; technological services to the farming and agricultural industries relating to the management and use of water; providing scientific information and consultancy relating to all of the aforesaid services.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Radio, satellite, and mobile cellular communications services for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, and transmission of data all in the field of agriculture; communication services, namely, transmission of visual images and data by radio, satellite, and mobile cellular networks, all in the field of agriculture; communication services, namely, transmission of visual images and data via the internet and via telecommunications networks for collation, storage and retrieval of information for use in crop production and fleet management; providing multiple user access to the internet for viewing websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, all in the field of agriculture; electronic data transmission services, all in the field of agriculture. Downloadable computer software for managing and tracking agricultural and farming machines, equipment and vehicles; Downloadable computer software applications for monitoring both agricultural and agronomic data for use in crop production; Downloadable computer software applications for monitoring both agricultural equipment and agronomic data for use in crop production for use on mobile and other portable or wireless devices; Electronic navigation, positioning and communication apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic and computer instruments comprised of radio or satellite receivers, radio or satellite or mobile cellular network transmitters, computer hardware, proximity sensors, and downloadable computer software that transmits data and provides access to websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, all in the field of agriculture; global positioning systems comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software for use in the field of agriculture; wireless communications positioning systems comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software for use in the field of agriculture; Downloadable computer software for the collation, storage and retrieval of information for use in crop production. Agricultural and farming research, scientific laboratory, and surveying services; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of agriculture and farming; Conducting scientific feasibility studies in the field of agriculture and farming; Land use planning services with regard to agriculture and farming; Scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; crop yield mapping services; land surveying services; land mapping services; advice, information and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid services
51.
SAFETY SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS OPERATION OF OFF-ROAD AND AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES USING MACHINE LEARNING FOR DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF OBSTACLES
A framework for safely operating autonomous machinery, such as vehicles and other heavy equipment, in an in-field or off-road environment, includes detecting, identifying, classifying and tracking objects and/or terrain characteristics from on-board sensors that capture images in front and around the autonomous machinery as it performs agricultural or other activities. The framework generates commands for navigational control of the autonomous machinery in response to perceived objects and terrain impacting safe operation. The framework processes image data and range data in multiple fields of view around the autonomous equipment to discern objects and terrain, and applies artificial intelligence techniques in one or more neural networks to accurately interpret this data for enabling such safe operation.
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
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G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
B60W 10/10 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des boîtes de vitesses
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
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G06F 18/21 - Conception ou mise en place de systèmes ou de techniquesExtraction de caractéristiques dans l'espace des caractéristiquesSéparation aveugle de sources
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Clothing; namely, t-shirts, shirts, baseball caps, jackets Tracking vehicles for commercial purposes using global position systems in the field of agriculture Agricultural machines, namely, sprayer boom height controllers and harvesters; Agricultural machines, namely, seeders, sprayers, and planters; Autonomously and remotely operated and steered agricultural machines in the nature of self-propelled, electric powered, diesel powered, or gas powered drive frame system comprised of motors, valves, switches, sensors and electronic controls for pushing, pulling, towing, and transporting, mounted or semi-mounted agricultural, earthmoving, construction and mining equipment and structural parts therefor Radio communications services for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations, and transmission of data all in the field of agriculture; communication services by means of radio, satellite and mobile cellular networks; communication services via the internet and via telecommunications networks for collation, storage and retrieval of information for use in crop production and fleet management; Providing multiple user access to the Internet for viewing websites for determining, mapping and tracking precise geographic locations; electronic data transmission services Electronic systems for electronic monitoring of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components, electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects, electronic interface displays for machine action control and facilitation, downloadable software for machine-to-machine communication and user actions, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; Electronic systems for electronic control of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects and monitoring machine dynamics, electronic display interfaces, downloadable software for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; Electronic systems for electronic monitoring of agricultural machines and equipment comprising computing components, electronic sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters, receivers and computer network interface devices; Electronic systems for electronic control of agricultural machines and equipment comprising computing components for collecting telematics data of agricultural machines, electronic proximity sensors, electronic display interfaces, downloadable software for enabling connectivity between vehicles, managing vehicle operations, and monitoring vehicle performance, telecommunications transmitters, GNSS and GPS receivers and computer network interface devices; Electronic control systems for GPS navigation of agricultural machines and equipment comprising computing components, electronic sensors, electronic displays, software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; Electronic control systems for GPS navigation of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components for guidance and steering assistance for the agricultural machines, electronic proximity sensors, electronic display interfaces, downloadable software for managing and coordinating vehicle connectivity, performance and logistics, telecommunications transmitters, GNSS and GPS receivers and computer network interface devices; Electronic and computer instruments, namely, GNSS and GPS receivers, telecommunications transmitters, computer hardware, downloadable computer software and proximity sensors for determining the geographic locations and relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment; Electronic and computer instruments, namely, receivers, transmitters, computer hardware, computer software and sensors for determining the geographic locations and relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment; Downloadable software for use with agricultural machines and equipment for the purpose of automated control of agricultural machines and equipment; Downloadable software for use in the autonomous control of agricultural machines and equipment; Downloadable geographical mapping software for use in the control of agricultural machines and equipment; Recorded geographical mapping software for use in the control of agricultural machines and equipment Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column; Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column, a computer display, and components for connecting the electric drive steering column to the computer display; all the foregoing for use on agricultural vehicles; Autonomously and remotely operated and steered land vehicles that are self-propelled and electric powered, diesel powered, or gas powered for pushing, pulling, towing, and transporting, mounted or semi-mounted agricultural, earthmoving, construction and mining equipment and structural parts therefor GPS navigation services provided in the field of agriculture Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for managing agricultural operations; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for scheduling and assigning workers and equipment in agricultural operations; Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for operations management in agricultural field logistics; Mapping services provided via global position systems, provided in the field of agriculture
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Computer display. Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; steering
units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an
electric drive steering column; steering units for land
vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive
steering column, and components for connecting the electric
drive steering column to the computer display; all the
foregoing for use on agricultural vehicles.
In an example, an agricultural slurry is applied to a field, for instance to change a constituent profile of the soil. For instance, a slurry application system includes a slurry applicator configured to apply the agricultural slurry. In another example, characteristics of the agricultural slurry are determined with a sensor. The characteristics of the agricultural slurry are compared with corresponding application thresholds. In yet another example, a slurry application controller cooperates with the slurry applicator or a prime mover to apply the agricultural slurry based on the comparison.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
55.
SYSTEM FOR SYNCING A HARVESTER WITH AN AUTONOMOUS GRAIN CART
A control system includes a first input to receive a positional output characteristic of a first vehicle at a first communication frequency and a second input to receive a kinematic output characteristic of the first vehicle at a second frequency, where the second frequency is greater than the first frequency. A guidance controller of a second vehicle is configured to process the kinematic output characteristic of the first vehicle to obtain a heading of the first vehicle, compare the heading of the first vehicle with a heading of the second vehicle to obtain a heading deviation of the second vehicle, and determine a guidance heading of the second vehicle based on the heading deviation of the second vehicle. A control interface is configured to communicate the guidance heading to one or more of steering, throttle or brake elements of the second vehicle.
A control system includes a first input to receive a positional output characteristic of a first vehicle at a first communication frequency and a second input to receive a kinematic output characteristic of the first vehicle at a second frequency, where the second frequency is greater than the first frequency. A guidance controller of a second vehicle is configured to process the kinematic output characteristic of the first vehicle to obtain a heading of the first vehicle, compare the heading of the first vehicle with a heading of the second vehicle to obtain a heading deviation of the second vehicle, and determine a guidance heading of the second vehicle based on the heading deviation of the second vehicle. A control interface is configured to communicate the guidance heading to one or more of steering, throttle or brake elements of the second vehicle.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Computer hardware; downloadable cloud computing software for machine learning, software development, agricultural crop yield estimation and optimization, image processing, automation of agricultural machinery; downloadable computer software for use in analyzing plant and crop and agricultural field status for the purpose of creating a prescription for planning or in-season intervention and to perform analysis to calculate, approximate and optimize crop yields, image processing; downloadable computer software using artificial intelligence for machine learning, software development, agricultural crop yield estimation and optimization; image processing apparatus; downloadable computer simulation software for modeling agriculture data, crop yields, land health index maps; downloadable computer software for use in the agricultural field for collecting information using visual or hyperspectral sensors and remote sensors; ground based plant-imaging machines for agricultural use, namely, cameras and imaging sensors; electronic navigational and positioning apparatus and instruments; surveying instruments; wireless communications positioning systems comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software for agricultural crop yield estimation and optimization, image processing, agricultural mapping; scientific and optical apparatus and instruments for measuring the chlorophyll content in plants and/or for measuring the fertilizer content of soil; computers, data processing equipment and downloadable computer software for controlling and regulating the dispersion of fertilizers; imaging apparatus and instruments for the study of proteins for agricultural purposes; camera containing a linear image sensor. (1) Business consulting services in the agricultural field; business consulting services in the field of environmental monitoring; data processing services in the field of precision agriculture.
(2) Agricultural research; agricultural mapping services; agricultural testing services for determining the health and yield of crops; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; agricultural research services, namely, soil sampling and crop observing for analysis purposes; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software web applicaiton for assisting agricultural professionals with the inspection, research, data collection and analysis, spectral sampling, and information on crop health and precision agriculture methods and technology; mapping services; software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others in database management; software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting software for use in creating custom forms; software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others in managing and configuring mobile computers and telecommunications equipment; installation, repair, maintenance and updating of computer software used in the field of agriculture; technological consultancy services relating to the selection, implementation and use of computer software used in the field of agriculture; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems for software used in the field of agriculture; providing online, non-downloadable software for use in database management, machine learning, analyzing agricultural information and geolocation data via a website; image processing software design; computer programming services for data processing; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for analysis and data automation, namely, analysis and extraction of precision agriculture data for agricultural, ranching, environmental, and market applications; updating of software for data processing; cloud computing featuring software for use in big data analytics, machine learning, analyzing agricultural information and geolocation data; image processing, automation of agricultural machinery; cloud computing featuring software for use in creating and visualizing vehicle paths for agricultural equipment; cloud computing featuring software for use in 2D and 3D modeling of agricultural sensor data; cloud computing featuring software for use in maximizing agricultural yield, quality, and reducing crop inputs; updating and maintaining cloud-based computer software through online updates, enhancements and patches; computer system design, namely, hosting of an interactive website featuring technology that allows the use of sensors, maps, imagery, soil conditions, crop yield and other data to devise plans for increasing crop yield, together with the use of technology and equipment to carry out the plan.
A computer-implemented method may include receiving, over an API, a command identifying a change in an agricultural task; converting, using a processing unit, the command into an event; based on an event type of the event, retrieving a subset of workflows from a workflow datastore; electronically evaluating conditional expressions in the subset of workflows using data of the event; and based on the evaluating, determining a conditional expression of a workflow of the subset of workflows evaluates to true; and in response to the determining, electronically issuing a command using the API in accordance with an action of the workflow of the subset of workflows.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
A computer-implemented method may include receiving, over an API, a command identifying a change in an agricultural task; converting, using a processing unit, the command into an event; based on an event type of the event, retrieving a subset of workflows from a workflow datastore; electronically evaluating conditional expressions in the subset of workflows using data of the event; and based on the evaluating, determining a conditional expression of a workflow of the subset of workflows evaluates to true; and in response to the determining, electronically issuing a command using the API in accordance with an action of the workflow of the subset of workflows.
In an example, an agricultural slurry is applied to a field, for instance to change a constituent profile of the soil. For instance, a slurry application system includes a slurry applicator configured to apply the agricultural slurry. In another example, characteristics of the agricultural slurry are determined with a sensor. The characteristics of the agricultural slurry are compared with corresponding application thresholds. In yet another example, a slurry application controller cooperates with the slurry applicator or a prime mover to apply the agricultural slurry based on the comparison.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
An implement operating apparatus includes an adjustable frame configured for coupling with an agricultural implement. The adjustable frame includes first and second component frame members movable relative to each other. An adjustable implement socket is configured to receive and couple with the agricultural implement. A plurality of ground engaging elements are coupled with the first or second component frame members. A conversion assembly is coupled between the first and second component frame members. The conversion assembly includes a conversion actuator coupled between the first and second component frame members. The conversion assembly is configured to transition the first and second component frame members between a plurality of frame profiles having specified element spacings between the ground engaging elements of the plurality.
An implement operating apparatus includes an adjustable frame configured for coupling with an agricultural implement. The adjustable frame includes first and second component frame members movable relative to each other. An adjustable implement socket is configured to receive and couple with the agricultural implement. A plurality of ground engaging elements are coupled with the first or second component frame members. A conversion assembly is coupled between the first and second component frame members. The conversion assembly includes a conversion actuator coupled between the first and second component frame members. The conversion assembly is configured to transition the first and second component frame members between a plurality of frame profiles having specified element spacings between the ground engaging elements of the plurality.
A01B 59/06 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines montées sur tracteurs
63.
SPRAYER DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME
An automated sprayer diagnostic system includes at least one sensor directed toward at least one nozzle assembly of a sprayer implement. A sprayer diagnostic controller is in communication with the at least one sensor. The sprayer diagnostic controller includes a performance deviation comparator configured to compare the sensed actual performance profile of the at least one nozzle assembly with a specified performance profile and determine one or more performance deviations from the comparison. A performance issue diagnostic module is configured to identify at least one performance issued based on the one or more performance deviations. A diagnostic indication module is configured to provide a diagnostic indication of the identified at least one performance issue.
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
B05B 12/12 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible sensibles à l'état du milieu ambiant ou de la cible, p. ex. à l'humidité, à la température
64.
SPRAYER DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SAME
An automated sprayer diagnostic system includes at least one sensor directed toward at least one nozzle assembly of a sprayer implement. A sprayer diagnostic controller is in communication with the at least one sensor. The sprayer diagnostic controller includes a performance deviation comparator configured to compare the sensed actual performance profile of the at least one nozzle assembly with a specified performance profile and determine one or more performance deviations from the comparison. A performance issue diagnostic module is configured to identify at least one performance issued based on the one or more performance deviations. A diagnostic indication module is configured to provide a diagnostic indication of the identified at least one performance issue.
Sprayer control systems and methods for applying an agricultural product are provided. A system can include a plurality of smart nozzles for mounting along a boom. Each of the smart nozzles can include an electronic control unit (ECU), a control valve, and one or more spray nozzles. The system can further include a master node in communication with the ECUs. The master node and ECUs can include a processing system for regulating the supply of agricultural product to the plurality of smart nozzles. The processing system can include at least one dynamic actuation timing module configured to receive a plurality of valve control inputs for a respective control valve of a respective smart nozzle associated with the ECU and dynamically determine an actuation time for the respective control valve based on the plurality of valve control inputs.
B05B 12/02 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour la commande de la durée ou de la succession des distributions
Sprayer control systems and methods for applying an agricultural product are provided. A system can include a plurality of smart nozzles for mounting along a boom. Each of the smart nozzles can include an electronic control unit (ECU), a control valve, and one or more spray nozzles. The system can further include a master node in communication with the ECUs. The master node and ECUs can include a processing system for regulating the supply of agricultural product to the plurality of smart nozzles. The processing system can include at least one dynamic actuation timing module configured to receive a plurality of valve control inputs for a respective control valve of a respective smart nozzle associated with the ECU and dynamically determine an actuation time for the respective control valve based on the plurality of valve control inputs.
B05B 12/04 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour la commande de la durée ou de la succession des distributions dans le cas d'opérations successives ou de plusieurs orifices de sortie
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
67.
Integrated platform and common software structural architecture for autonomous agricultural vehicle and machinery operation
A technology platform includes hardware and software components that enable applications of autonomous agricultural equipment operation in an agricultural or other off-road setting, within a common architecture. The technology platform represents a technology stack that is a modular architecture leveraged across multiple use cases and vehicle types. The technology platform includes a vehicle interface component for the physical interface to agricultural equipment, a telematics component that provides stable in-field communications between all aspects of the technology platform, and a perception component that operates as a safety mechanism and includes object detection and classification. Additionally, a cloud-side application performs account management and field setup and as well as syncing of field equipment and operating systems in a common operating system. The technology platform includes an executive control layer that enables porting from one platform to another, so software applications in the integrated technology platform work with hardware of any manufacture.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
H04Q 9/02 - Dispositions à fonctionnement automatique
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
H04W 84/18 - Réseaux auto-organisés, p. ex. réseaux ad hoc ou réseaux de détection
A sprayer control system includes a plurality of smart nozzles each having at least one control valve with a valve operator, an electronic control unit for the valve operator, and one or more spray nozzles. The at least one control valve and the ECU control a flow rate of liquid agricultural product through the nozzles. A duty cycle modulator is in communication with the ECU and generates an applied duty cycle for the at least one control valve. The duty cycle modulator includes a specified duty cycle input having a specified duty cycle and a pressure monitor associated with the at least one control valve. A pressure comparator compares the valve pressure determined with the pressure monitor with a system pressure and generates a pressure error. An applied duty cycle generator generates the applied duty cycle based on the specified duty cycle modified by the pressure error.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
B05B 1/08 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles de nature pulsatoire, p. ex. débitant un liquide en quantités successives séparées
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
69.
DYNAMIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR ACCOMPANYING VEHICLE AND METHODS FOR SAME
A control system includes an agricultural output characteristic input configured to receive a progressing agricultural output characteristic of a first vehicle performing an agricultural operation. The system includes a second vehicle characteristic input having one or more second vehicle characteristics. A companion guidance controller is configured for communication with the second vehicle. The companion guidance controller includes a companion guidance line generator configured to recursively generate companion guidance line indicia based on the associated progressing agricultural output characteristic and the one or more second vehicle characteristics. A control interface is configured to communicate the companion guidance line indicia to one or more of driving or implement operation elements of the second vehicle.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
70.
DYNAMIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR ACCOMPANYING VEHICLE AND METHODS FOR SAME
A control system includes an agricultural output characteristic input configured to receive a progressing agricultural output characteristic of a first vehicle performing an agricultural operation. The system includes a second vehicle characteristic input having one or more second vehicle characteristics. A companion guidance controller is configured for communication with the second vehicle. The companion guidance controller includes a companion guidance line generator configured to recursively generate companion guidance line indicia based on the associated progressing agricultural output characteristic and the one or more second vehicle characteristics. A control interface is configured to communicate the companion guidance line indicia to one or more of driving or implement operation elements of the second vehicle.
A semi-active suspension system includes a suspension element having a damping coefficient range. The suspension element optionally includes an implement end and a chassis end. The semi-active suspension system includes a suspension control circuit in communication with the suspension element. The suspension control circuit optionally includes a kinematic assessment circuit in communication with one or more sensors. The kinematic assessment circuit is configured to measure or determine kinematic characteristics of one or more of the agricultural implement and the chassis. The suspension control circuit optionally includes a damping control circuit, and the damping control circuit generates a specified damping characteristic based on the measured or determined kinematic characteristics. The damping control circuit optionally directs the suspension element to operate within the damping coefficient range based on the specified damping characteristic.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01B 63/10 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments montés sur tracteurs à manœuvre hydraulique ou pneumatique
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electronic systems for electronic monitoring of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components in the nature of machine control remotes and user interfaces, electronic camera, motion, and radar sensors for detecting nearby objects, electronic interface displays for machine action control and facilitation, downloadable software for machine-to-machine communication and user actions, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; electronic systems for electronic control of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components in the nature of machine control remotes and user interfaces for automated operator-assisted driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, electronic camera, motion, and radar sensors for detecting nearby objects and monitoring machine dynamics, electronic display interfaces, downloadable software for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; computer hardware for use in the electronic monitoring and electronic control of agricultural machines and equipment; Downloadable software for use in the electronic monitoring and electronic control of agricultural machines and equipment; Downloadable software for use in the automated operator-assisted control of agricultural machines and equipment; electronic control systems for global positioning system (GPS) navigation of agricultural machines using equipment comprised of computing components for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, electronic sensors for detecting nearby objects, electronic display interfaces, downloadable software for autonomous driving and unloading of a harvester into a tender while harvesting, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular transmitters, in-field communication, low-latency, and cellular receivers and computer network interface devices; navigation and positioning equipment for use with agricultural machines and equipment, namely, electronic position-signal receivers and electronic position-signal transmitters; electronic and computer instruments, namely, global positioning receivers, global positioning system (GPS), low-latency, and cellular transmitters, computer hardware, downloadable computer software for machine control and synchronization, low-latency, and cellular sensors for determining the geographic locations and relative locations of agricultural machines and equipment; Global positioning systems (GPS) for use with agricultural machines and equipment comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software for tracking driving location; Remote monitoring apparatus, namely, wireless communication and positioning systems for use with automated operator-assisted machines and equipment comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software for tracking driving location; downloadable software for use with agricultural machines and equipment for the purpose of autonomous control of agricultural machines and equipment; downloadable computer software for importing, managing, analyzing and exporting data related to the autonomous control of agricultural machines and equipment; downloadable geographical mapping software for use in the control of agricultural machines and equipment; electronic systems for automating and synchronizing tractor or harvester implements with a combine harvester
73.
Curvature sensing and guidance control system for an agricultural vehicle
An autonomous vehicle control system includes one or more sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural vehicle, the one or more sensors configured to determine kinematics of the agricultural vehicle relative to a crop row. The system includes a guidance control module configured to coordinate steering of one or more steering mechanisms of the agricultural vehicle. The guidance control module includes a sensor input configured to receive kinematics of the agricultural vehicle, a vehicle kinematics comparator configured to determine one or more error values using the received vehicle kinematics, a crop curvature generator configured to determine crop row curvature using the one or more error values, and a steering interface configured to provide instructions to a vehicle steering controller to guide the agricultural vehicle using the crop row curvature.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
A device to determine a height disparity between features of an image includes a memory including instructions and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured by the instructions to obtain an image including a first repetitive feature and a second repetitive feature. The processing circuitry is further configured by the instructions to determine a distribution of pixels in a first area of the image, where the first area includes an occurrence of the repetitive features, and to determine a distribution of pixels in a second area of the image, where the second area includes another occurrence of the repetitive features. The processing circuitry is further configured by the instructions to evaluate the distribution of pixels in the first area and the distribution of pixels in the second area to determine a height difference between the first repetitive feature and the second repetitive feature.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Computer display.
(2) Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column, and components for connecting the electric drive steering column to the computer display; all the foregoing for use on agricultural vehicles.
76.
CURVATURE SENSING AND GUIDANCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
An autonomous vehicle control system includes one or more sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural vehicle, the one or more sensors configured to determine kinematics of the agricultural vehicle relative to a crop row. The system includes a guidance control module configured to coordinate steering of one or more steering mechanisms of the agricultural vehicle. The guidance control module includes a sensor input configured to receive kinematics of the agricultural vehicle, a vehicle kinematics comparator configured to determine one or more error values using the received vehicle kinematics, a crop curvature generator configured to determine crop row curvature using the one or more error values, and a steering interface configured to provide instructions to a vehicle steering controller to guide the agricultural vehicle using the crop row curvature.
A system and method for the detection and tracking of droplets sprayed from an agricultural spray nozzle is provided. The system includes a sensor configured to observe droplets sprayed from the nozzle, a frame extractor module, a droplet shape and size extraction module, a droplet tracking module, and a data log module. The system may provide an artificial intelligence (AI)- enabled framework capable of processing images obtained of droplets, detecting and tracking all droplets appearing across image frames, and determining the droplets' geometric and dynamic data. The system further provides for the integration of deep-learning techniques into an image processing algorithm which enables precise and reliable determination of droplet characteristics. In addition, the deep-learning framework produces consistent results under a variety of uncertain imaging conditions.
A system and method for the detection and tracking of droplets sprayed from an agricultural spray nozzle is provided. The system includes a sensor configured to observe droplets sprayed from the nozzle, a frame extractor module, a droplet shape and size extraction module, a droplet tracking module, and a data log module. The system may provide an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled framework capable of processing images obtained of droplets, detecting and tracking all droplets appearing across image frames, and determining the droplets' geometric and dynamic data. The system further provides for the integration of deep-learning techniques into an image processing algorithm which enables precise and reliable determination of droplet characteristics. In addition, the deep-learning framework produces consistent results under a variety of uncertain imaging conditions.
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G01N 15/14 - Techniques de recherche optique, p. ex. cytométrie en flux
G06T 7/62 - Analyse des attributs géométriques de la superficie, du périmètre, du diamètre ou du volume
G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p. ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersectionsAnalyse de connectivité, p. ex. de composantes connectées
A system and method of controlling agriculture equipment which combines geographical coordinates, machine settings, machine position, path plans, user input, and equipment parameters to generate executable commands based of a variety of different in-field agriculture operation objectives for a vehicle equipped with an automatic or electronically controlled locomotion system capable of reading and executing the commands.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p. ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
H04W 4/50 - Fourniture de services ou reconfiguration de services
H04W 84/18 - Réseaux auto-organisés, p. ex. réseaux ad hoc ou réseaux de détection
A system for applying an agricultural product includes at least one control valve. For instance, the control valve has a moveable valve operator. One or more sensors monitor one or more control valve characteristics. A valve controller is configured to determine the control valve is in one or more of a primed state or an unprimed state based on a comparison of the one or more control valve characteristics to a primed valve characteristic threshold.
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
A01G 25/09 - Agencements pour l'arrosage utilisant des installations mobiles sur roues ou analogues
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/16 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie comportant des sorties de section réglable
F16K 31/06 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant
A system for applying an agricultural product includes at least one control valve. For instance, the control valve has a moveable valve operator. One or more sensors monitor one or more control valve characteristics. A valve controller is configured to determine the control valve is in one or more of a primed state or an unprimed state based on a comparison of the one or more control valve characteristics to a primed valve characteristic threshold.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 12/04 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour la commande de la durée ou de la succession des distributions dans le cas d'opérations successives ou de plusieurs orifices de sortie
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
B05B 12/02 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour la commande de la durée ou de la succession des distributions
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof, namely, an electric drive steering column, a computer display, and components for connecting the electric drive steering column to the computer display; all the foregoing for use on agricultural vehicles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Agricultural machines; agricultural machines namely, seeders, sprayers, and planters; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods. Satellite navigational systems; global positioning systems (GPS); satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS); satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS) for vehicle location and recovery; computer hardware; computer software; computer hardware and recorded software for control of agricultural machinery, monitoring agricultural operations, and agricultural field planning; Computer hardware and recorded software for driverless control of agricultural vehicles; Computer hardware and recorded computer software for partial control of agricultural vehicles; all of the aforesaid goods for use in relation to agricultural vehicles. Steering units for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
(1) Computer hardware and recorded software for control of agricultural machinery, monitoring agricultural operations, and agricultural field planning; satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS); satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS) for vehicle location and recovery; steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof; agricultural machines, namely seeders, sprayers, and planters.
(2) Radar apparatus, weather balloons, meteorological balloons, and hot air balloons; dirigible balloons, namely, high altitude research balloons.
(3) Plastic films for covering agricultural equipment and agricultural land, plastic films used in the construction industry as a vapour barrier, polyethylene geomembranes used as a liner and cover for water, waste, chemical and soil containment purposes, industrial packaging containers of OEM equipment, films for lining of tank containment systems, films for lining the inside of a tube or pipe, and tarps for covering a building or other structure during construction.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
(1) Computer hardware and recorded software for control of agricultural machinery, monitoring agricultural operations, and agricultural field planning; satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS) for use with agricultural machinery; satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS) for agricultural vehicle location and recovery; steering units for agricultural land vehicles and parts thereof; agricultural machines, namely seeders, sprayers, and planters.
(2) Radar apparatus, weather balloons, meteorological balloons, and hot air balloons; dirigible balloons, namely, high altitude research balloons.
(3) Plastic films for covering agricultural equipment and agricultural land, plastic films used in the construction industry as a vapour barrier, polyethylene geomembranes used as a liner and cover for water, waste, chemical and soil containment purposes, industrial packaging containers of OEM equipment, films for lining of tank containment systems, films for lining the inside of a tube or pipe, and tarps for covering a building or other structure during construction.
87.
Multi-vehicle coordination systems and methods for agricultural field operations
Control systems and methods for coordinating multiple agricultural machines for operation on an agricultural field are provided. Each machine may receive field data for an agricultural field that optionally includes a plurality of pre-defined swaths. Each machine may receive state data from other machine(s). The state data for the other machine(s) may include a next swath and a current swath. Each machine may, after an indication of a start of its current swath, determine a next swath based on open swaths and the state data for the other machine(s). A next swath may also be determined using vehicle kinematic data, and conflicts between machines may be resolved.
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
88.
MULTI-VEHICLE COORDINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AGRICULTURAL FIELD OPERATIONS
Control systems and methods for coordinating multiple agricultural machines for operation on an agricultural field are provided. Each machine may receive field data for an agricultural field that optionally includes a plurality of pre-defined swaths. Each machine may receive state data from other machine(s). The state data for the other machine(s) may include a next swath and a current swath. Each machine may, after an indication of a start of its current swath, determine a next swath based on open swaths and the state data for the other machine(s). A next swath may also be determined using vehicle kinematic data, and conflicts between machines may be resolved.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
89.
Implement position control system and method for same
An automated implement control system includes one or more distance sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural implement. The one or more distance sensors are configured to measure a ground distance and a canopy distance from the one or more sensors to the ground and crop canopy, respectively. An implement control module is in communication with the one or more distance sensors. The implement control module controls movement of the agricultural implement. The implement control module includes a confidence module configured to determine a ground confidence value based on the measured ground distance and a canopy confidence value based on the measured canopy distance. A target selection module of the implement control module is configured to select one of the measured ground or canopy distances as a control basis for controlling movement of the agricultural implement based on the comparison of confidence values.
A localized product injection system includes a composite boom tube having a carrier fluid passage within a tube body, and at least one injection product passage within the tube body isolated from the carrier fluid passage. A plurality of port stations are provided at locations along the tube body. Each of the port stations includes a carrier fluid outlet port and at least one injection product outlet port. A localized injection interface is coupled at a port station. The injection interface includes a carrier fluid input coupled with the carrier fluid outlet port, and at least one injection product input coupled with the at least one injection product outlet port. The injection interface includes at least one throttling element in communication with the at least one injection product input, a mixing chamber, and an injection port configured for localized coupling and injection to a product dispenser.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
B05B 7/04 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec des dispositifs permettant le mélange de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides avant l'évacuation
B05B 7/12 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation agencés pour commander le volume débité, p. ex. à l'aide de passages réglables
B05B 7/26 - Appareillages dans lesquels des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides en provenance de différentes sources sont mélangés avant de pénétrer dans le dispositif d'évacuation
B05B 12/12 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible sensibles à l'état du milieu ambiant ou de la cible, p. ex. à l'humidité, à la température
B05B 12/14 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour fournir à un orifice de pulvérisation unique, un liquide ou un autre matériau fluide choisi parmi plusieurs
B05B 15/658 - Aménagements de montage pour la liaison fluide de l’appareil de pulvérisation ou de ses sorties aux conduits d’écoulement l’axe de l’appareil de pulvérisation ou de sa sortie étant perpendiculaire au conduit d’écoulement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for transferring and tracking work orders to and from agricultural in-cab field computers; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for managing agricultural operations; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for scheduling and assigning workers and equipment in agricultural operations
Various aspect of the present disclosure relate to a sealed storage tank. The sealed storage tank includes a first film at least partially defining a first internal chamber of the sealed storage tank. The first film includes a first polymeric layer having a thickness in a range of from about 0.05 mm to about 1 mm. The first film can include an optional first fibrous scrim layer directly contacting the first polymeric layer. The sealed storage tank can further include a second film attached to the first film and at least partially defining a second internal chamber of the sealed storage tank, the second film comprising. The second film can further include a second polymeric layer having a thickness in a range of from about 0.05 mm to about 1 mm. The second film can include an optional second fibrous scrim layer directly contacting the second polymeric layer.
B65D 75/32 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu
B65D 75/30 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage
B29C 70/06 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement
Nozzle control systems and methods for applying an agricultural product using an agricultural vehicle and plurality of valves separated into subgroups are disclosed. An example method includes actuating the valves to dispense the agricultural product, wherein the actuating includes (a) actuating a first subgroup of valves and a second subgroup of valves in succession using a phase delay; and (b) actuating successive valves in the first subgroup and successive valves in the second subgroup using at least one subgroup time delay. The subgroup time delay can be determined based on one or more vehicle speed values and a total number of the plurality of valves.
A sprayer nozzle assembly control system includes a modulating nozzle assembly having a control valve and a spray tip. At least one spray modulation actuator is included with one or both of the control valve or the spray tip, and the spray modulation actuator is configured to control an actual spray profile of a sprayed agricultural product. A spray sensor is configured to monitor the actual spray profile of the spray tip and is in communication with the spray sensor. The nozzle assembly controller controls the actual spray profile and includes a comparator to compare the actual spray profile with a specified spray profile and generate a spray profile deviation. The nozzle assembly controller includes a spray modulation interface in communication with the at least one spray modulation actuator, and the spray modulation interface directs actuation of the at least one spray modulation actuator to modulate the actual spray profile.
Nozzle control systems and methods for applying an agricultural product using an agricultural vehicle and plurality of valves separated into subgroups are disclosed. An example method includes actuating the valves to dispense the agricultural product, wherein the actuating includes (a) actuating a first subgroup of valves and a second subgroup of valves in succession using a phase delay; and (b) actuating successive valves in the first subgroup and successive valves in the second subgroup using at least one subgroup time delay. The subgroup time delay can be determined based on one or more vehicle speed values and a total number of the plurality of valves.
B05B 12/02 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour la commande de la durée ou de la succession des distributions
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
96.
SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC TASK CREATION FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
A method may include receiving a request from a first user for a task to be completed on an agricultural field including an identification of the agricultural field, a piece of agricultural equipment for use on the agricultural field, and a date range for the task; generating a job data structure with the information in the request; executing a query to identify an operator for an available piece of agricultural equipment during the date range; transmitting a notification to a second user, the notification identifying request information, receiving confirmation the operator will complete the task and updating the job data structure based on the confirmation; in response to receiving a completion indication, transmitting a rating request for the piece of agricultural equipment; receiving, from the computing device, a rating for the piece of agricultural equipment; and updating an equipment listing for the second user with the rating.
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
97.
System for Dynamic Task Creation for Agricultural Equipment
A method may include receiving a request from a first user for a task to be completed on an agricultural field including an identification of the agricultural field, a piece of agricultural equipment for use on the agricultural field, and a date range for the task; generating a job data structure with the information in the request; executing a query to identify an operator for an available piece of agricultural equipment during the date range; transmitting a notification to a second user, the notification identifying request information, receiving confirmation the operator will complete the task and updating the job data structure based on the confirmation; in response to receiving a completion indication, transmitting a rating request for the piece of agricultural equipment; receiving, from the computing device, a rating for the piece of agricultural equipment; and updating an equipment listing for the second user with the rating.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds
Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to a sealed storage tank. The sealed storage tank includes a first film. The first film includes a first polymeric layer having a thickness in a range of from about 0.05 mm to about 1 mm. The first film further includes a first fibrous scrim layer directly contacting the first polymeric layer. The first fibrous scrim layer has a denier value in a range of from about 500 denier to about 1500 denier. The sealed storage tank further includes a second film. The second film includes a second polymeric layer having a thickness in a range of from about 0.05 mm to about 1 mm. The second film further includes a second fibrous scrim layer directly contacting the second polymeric layer. The second fibrous scrim layer has a denier value in a range of from about 500 denier to about 1500 denier.
A system having a guidance module to obtain a travel path from an agricultural machine to a target. The guidance module including a perception module to determine target line that extends from the machine to the target, and obstacle detection module to detect an obstacle in the first target line, the obstacle having an obstacle boundary that intersects the target line. The guidance module including a mitigation module to obtain a mitigation path around the obstacle based on the target line and the obstacle boundary, the mitigation path including a mitigation segment. The mitigation module including an entrance module configured to determine a starting position of the mitigation path based on a second target line and an exit module configured to determine the ending position of the mitigation path based on a third target line. The guidance module including convergence module to combine the mitigation path with the travel path.
A system having a guidance module to obtain a travel path from an agricultural machine to a target. The guidance module including a perception module to determine target line that extends from the machine to the target, and obstacle detection module to detect an obstacle in the first target line, the obstacle having an obstacle boundary that intersects the target line. The guidance module including a mitigation module to obtain a mitigation path around the obstacle based on the target line and the obstacle boundary, the mitigation path including a mitigation segment. The mitigation module including an entrance module configured to determine a starting position of the mitigation path based on a second target line and an exit module configured to determine the ending position of the mitigation path based on a third target line. The guidance module including convergence module to combine the mitigation path with the travel path.
G01C 21/26 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes spécialement adaptés pour la navigation dans un réseau routier
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
