System and method for initializing autoguidance for a mobile machine
US6738695B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S56/15
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for initiating autoguidance on a mobile machine when turning the machine at the end of a path. When an operator moves a steering mechanism of a mobile machine away from a straight travel position, the autoguidance typically deactivates so that the operator can control the machine through the turn. When the operator attempts to activate autoguidance as the turn is completed, the position of the steering mechanism is monitored for a predetermined time interval. If the position of the steering mechanism falls within a predetermined position zone, autoguidance remains activated; otherwise, autoguidance is deactivated. In addition, during the predetermined time interval, the direction of motion of the steering mechanism is monitored; if the direction is, at any time, away from the predetermined position zone, autoguidance is deactivated.
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