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Overhead view system for a shovel

US9598836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/265
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing an overview-head view of an industrial machine, such as a shovel. One system includes at least one processor configured to receive data from at least one sensor installed on the shovel relating to the area around the shovel, identify a plurality of planes based on the data, determine if the plurality of planes are positioned in a predetermined configuration associated with a haul truck, and if the plurality of planes are positioned in the predetermined configuration, superimpose the plurality of planes on an overhead-view image of the shovel and the area.

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