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Automatic mass-flow sensor calibration for a yield monitor

US6820459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2002
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D41/1271
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method is provided for remotely and automatically calibrating a mass-flow sensor in a yield monitor of a combine. The invention uses a wireless communication device installed on a combine and a remote wireless communication device installed on a grain carrier or truck carrier. Once an actual weight is obtained, calibration information is sent to the combine to calibrate the mass-flow sensor.

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