Method and system for applying materials to crops
US7848865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B79/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a material delivery system and method for applying material to one or more crops. A sensor, or crop sensing head, moves over or near the crops and obtains crop data. An applicator is configured to apply the material onto the crop(s). An applicator controller can control the applicator. A material delivery vehicle has a delivery vehicle controller configured to control the material delivery vehicle and an agriculture controller in communication with the delivery vehicle controller, applicator controller, and sensor. The agriculture controller can determine the needs of the crops and adjust the movement of the delivery vehicle based on the needs of the crops.
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