Implement position control system and method for same
US11470756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B69/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated implement control system includes one or more distance sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural implement. The one or more distance sensors are configured to measure a ground distance and a canopy distance from the one or more sensors to the ground and crop canopy, respectively. An implement control module is in communication with the one or more distance sensors. The implement control module controls movement of the agricultural implement. The implement control module includes a confidence module configured to determine a ground confidence value based on the measured ground distance and a canopy confidence value based on the measured canopy distance. A target selection module of the implement control module is configured to select one of the measured ground or canopy distances as a control basis for controlling movement of the agricultural implement based on the comparison of confidence values.
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