Method and apparatus for multi-machine collaborative farming
US12117846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for coordinating machines to perform a task includes establishing a plurality of communication channels between a plurality of agricultural machines located in a geographic area. Data pertaining to capabilities of each of the plurality of machines, and location in some cases, is received and a collaborative plan to complete a task using the plurality of machines is determined. At least a portion of the collaborative plan is transmitted to each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can be based on the location and capabilities of each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can include a plurality of operations for each of the plurality of machines to perform.
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