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Tracking system configured to determine a parameter for use in guiding an implement attached to a work machine

  • US 20080147282A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2006
  • Published: 06/19/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tracking system employing at least one parameter for use in guiding an implement attached to a work machine, said tracking system comprising:

  • a first global positioning system (GPS) receiver mounted on said work machine;

    a second GPS receiver mounted on said implement; and

    a controller configured to execute program instructions to determine said at least one parameter for use in guiding said implement, including;

    directing said work machine along a predetermined path;

    obtaining first position data from said first GPS receiver during said directing said work machine;

    obtaining second position data from said second GPS receiver during said directing said work machine; and

    determining said at least one parameter based on said first position data and said second position data.

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