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Machine system operation and control strategy for material supply and placement

  • US 20100178107A1
  • Filed: 01/09/2009
  • Published: 07/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a machine system comprising the steps of:

  • receiving expected material placement data for a paving machine, the paving machine being adapted to receive material from a first supply volume external to the paving machine, transfer the material through a second supply volume internal to the paving machine and place the material on a work surface via a material placing mechanism of the paving machine;

    receiving actual material placement data for the paving machine;

    outputting a signal based on a comparison between the expected material placement data and the actual material placement data; and

    commanding replenishing material from a supply machine to the second supply volume responsive to the signal.

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