System and method for planning the operations of an agricultural machine in a field

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6236924
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09337162

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The system includes a path planning system adapted to store a site model of the field. The site model includes data defining a plurality of parameters associated with the field. The path planning system is further adapted to receive information indicative of a work implement connected to the agricultural machine, and a desired work operation of the agricultural machine. A plurality of desired paths for the agricultural machine to traverse are planned as a function of the plurality of field parameters, the work implement, and the desired work operation. An autoguidance control system is adapted to receive the plurality of desired paths, and responsively produce a control signal upon activation of the autoguidance control system. A machine control system receives the control signal, and responsively controls the operation of the agricultural machine with respect to the plurality of desired paths.

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  • CATERPILLAR INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Motz, Darin S Pekin, IL 5 486
Staub, Michael D Peoria, IL 14 423

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