Work layer imaging and analysis for implement monitoring, control and operator feedback
US10262413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30188
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A soil imaging system having a work layer sensor disposed on an agricultural implement to generate an electromagnetic field through a soil area of interest as the agricultural implement traverses a field. A monitor in communication with the work layer sensor is adapted to generate a work layer image of the soil layer of interest based on the generated electromagnetic field. The work layer sensor may also generate a reference image by generating an electromagnetic field through undisturbed soil. The monitor may compare at least one characteristic of the reference image with at least one characteristic of the work layer image to generate a characterized image of the work layer of interest. The monitor may display operator feedback and may effect operational control of the agricultural implement based on the characterized image.
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