System and method for monitoring soil conditions within a field
US11343956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B63/111
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for monitoring soil conditions within a field includes an agricultural implement including a frame and a ground-engaging tool coupled to the frame. The system further includes a first sensor coupled to the ground-engaging tool and configured to detect motion of the ground-engaging tool as the agricultural implement is moved across the field. The system additionally includes a second sensor separate from the first sensor. The second sensor is configured to detect an orientation of the ground-engaging tool relative to the frame as the agricultural implement is moved across the field. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second sensors. The controller is configured to determine an indication of a soil condition at a given location within the field based at least in part on the detected motion and the detected orientation of the ground-engaging tool at the given location within the field.
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