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Planter monitor system and method

US8078367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2008
Grant dateDec 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S715/965
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A planter monitor system and method that provides an operator with near real-time data concerning yield robbing events and the economic cost associated with such yield robbing events so as to motivate the operator to take prompt corrective action.

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