Planting characteristic detection and control using a seed sensor
US12426532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B15/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seed sensor senses seeds on a row unit and generates a seed sensor signal. A number of planting characteristics, such as a seed orientation, seed slugging, delivery system wear, and seed abnormalities, can be detected based on the seed sensor signal. The planter can be controlled based on the detected planting characteristics.
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