Method of determining a machine operation using virtual imaging
US8144245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21C41/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of determining a machine for operating at an actual site includes establishing a three-dimensional geographical model representing the actual site, determining at least one operation characteristic relating to the operation of each of a set of machines in relation to the model, and predicting at least one performance characteristic for each machine based on the at least one operation characteristic and at least one respective characteristic of the different machines. The method further includes comparing the predicted performance characteristics for the different machines, and determining a target machine based on the comparison.
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