Method for determining the course of a machine
US5806016A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0255
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for determining the heading of a machine with respect to the course of the machine is provided. The method includes the steps of determining an initial course of the earthmoving; determining an initial heading of the machine and responsively setting a direction status; and determining the current course of the earthmoving machine. The method further includes the steps of comparing the initial and current courses and responsively updating the direction status.
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