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Excavation control system providing machine placement recommendation

  • US 20080133128A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2006
  • Published: 06/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control system for a machine operating at a excavation site, the control system comprising:

  • a positioning device configured to determine a position of the machine; and

    a controller in communication with the positioning device, the controller configured to;

    receive information regarding a predetermined task for the machine;

    receive the machine'"'"'s position;

    receive a location of an obstacle at the excavation site; and

    recommend placement of the machine to accomplish the predetermined task based on the received machine position and obstacle location.

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