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Optimizing loading of a payload carrier of a machine

US11001991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2019
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10024
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for loading a payload carrier of a machine includes receiving, from a camera on the machine, a two-dimensional image of an interior of the payload carrier as material is loaded into the payload carrier. The method further includes filtering the image to identify a contour of the loaded material and determining an area of the contour. The method further includes controlling a display device indicate the determined area.

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