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Locating system and method

US6679338B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2002
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M7/0089
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locating system and method for determining the location of an article relative to a crop row. The system comprises a plurality of marker means substantially linearly disposed at intervals substantially parallel to the crop row. A sensor means is provided to generate a sensor signal indicative of the location of the sensor means and hence the article in relation to the crop row.

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