Real-Time Determination of Machine Performance for Fleet Management
First Claim
1. A system for real-time determination of machine performance, comprising:
- an apparatus data unit (ADU) configured to receive and transmit apparatus data associated with an agricultural machine; and
a fleet operations system configured to receive said apparatus data and determine said machine performance based on said apparatus data.
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Abstract
A real-time performance determination system is configured to determine machine performance over a predetermined time interval. An automatic data unit onboard a machine can provide apparatus data to a Fleet Operations System (FOS) of a Fleet Management System. Apparatus data can be used to determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. A performance determination module of the FOS can determine the amount of time a machine spent in a particular status. A performance report can include a graphical indicator in a visual display that can convey the percentage of time spent in each status. A report can include performance determinations for a plurality of machines, each represented by performance indicator that allows easy comparison of machines. A performance report can be provided to a fleet manager for fleet management purposes such as scheduling and allocation of resources, as well as performing machine maintenance and adjustments.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for real-time determination of machine performance, comprising:
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an apparatus data unit (ADU) configured to receive and transmit apparatus data associated with an agricultural machine; and a fleet operations system configured to receive said apparatus data and determine said machine performance based on said apparatus data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for real-time determination of machine performance, comprising:
determining the amount of time at least one machine spent in a particular status over a predetermined time interval; and
determining a percentage of said time interval said at least one machine spent in said particular status.- View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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