Method to enhance performance of sensor-based implement height control
US8688331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/0057
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an example embodiment, a system for providing a height change command for an implement, comprises a height control module configured to interact with a computer, and configured to receive topographical data, provide a virtual field map based on said topographical data, provide a forward view polygon for an implement based on said virtual field map, and provide a height change command for said implement based on said forward view polygon and an implement control unit configured to receive said height change command and control movement of said implement.
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