Method of generating a three-dimensional map of a lawn and its use to improve mowing efficiency
US10820494B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0278
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for generating a three-dimensional geographical map of a lawn using a mower equipped with sensors for monitoring geographic location, pitch and roll, comprising the steps of: periodically acquiring position, pitch and roll data as the lawn is mowed; transmitting the geographic location, pitch and roll data to a computer processor; and processing the geographic location, pitch and roll data to generate the map. The method is useful for enhancing mowing efficiency and managing the activities of a fleet of mower units.
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