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System and method for providing navigation signals to an earthmoving or construction machine

US5546093A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/11
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for providing navigation signals between first and second earthmoving or construction machines is provided. The system determines the positions of the first and second machines. The system determines a desired location of the second machine relative to the first machine based on an optimum path. This desired location is transmitted from the first machine to the second machine.

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