Locating system and method
US6679338B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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