Field computer with integrated hidden lightbar for vehicle guidance
US10314222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/02
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A field computer for use in an agricultural vehicle is provided. The field computer includes a housing, a processor disposed within the housing, a touchscreen display operatively connected to the housing and the processor and forming an outer surface of the field computer, and a light bar comprising a plurality of lighting elements arranged in a line on the field computer. The lighting elements of the light bar are positioned such that the lighting elements remain hidden when not in use. The field computer is configured to provide feedback associated with operation of the agricultural vehicle by lighting one or more of the lighting elements in the light bar.
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