Earthmoving machine sensor
US8306705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/264
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
System and method for providing an excavation characteristic associated with an earthmoving machine. In one embodiment, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with an attachment mounted to an earthmoving machine may be identified. An optical benchmark signal may be detected, by an optical receiver. The position of the attachment relative to the earthmoving machine may be determined based, at least in part, on identification of the RFID tag. The position of the attachment may be provided to an operator of the earthmoving machine.
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