System and method for proximity-based control of outdoor power machines
US10759418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outdoor power machine proximity-based control system includes: a controller operably connected to an outdoor power machine, the controller being configured to control a pre-determined function of the outdoor power machine in response to a triggering event, the controller including a communications device configured to receive a signal indicative of a location of an object relative to the outdoor power machine, wherein in response to the received signal, the controller compares the location of the object to a pre-determined threshold and in response to the comparison causes an action to prevent interaction between the outdoor power machine and the object.
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