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Recommending a machine repositioning distance in an excavating operation

US7694442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2006
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/2045
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method of assisting an operator of an excavating machine includes recommending a hop distance to move the machine based on the maximum distance that the machine can move and still be able to reach the bottom of the excavation that has already been dug by the machine during an excavating operation.

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