Seed planter data acquisition and management system
US8473168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/046
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method for generating a planting profile for seeds planted in a field using a seed planter that includes a seed transfer device. In various embodiments, the planting profile may be generated via a processor that communicates with a timing device and a seed sensor. The timing device is configured to provide timestamps associated with the presence of one or more seeds on a seed carrying feature of the seed transfer device as indicated by the seed sensor. Some embodiments further comprise a speed measuring device that is configured to measure and provide to the processor a speed of the seed planter as it travels through the field. Other embodiments further comprise a second seed sensor that senses seeds after exiting from the drop tube.
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