System and method for determining implement train position
US8924099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Leading vehicle position information can be used to determine a location and heading of one or more implements of a trailing vehicle in an implement train that includes the leading vehicle. In an example, the leading vehicle pulls one or more trailing vehicles, and information about the leading vehicle position or heading is used to update a function of one or more implements associated with trailing vehicles of the implement train. In an example, the present subject matter includes identifying a heading of a trailing vehicle based on its initial location, an intermediate location, and a destination location. In an example, the present subject matter includes identifying a speed of one or more points on a trailing vehicle. In some examples, the present subject matter includes determining a location, heading, or speed of multiple implements associated with multiple trailing vehicles.
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