Real-Time Evaluation of Machine Performance For Fleet Management
First Claim
1. A system for real-time machine performance evaluation, 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 evaluate performance of said machine by comparing said machine performance with at least one predetermined performance parameter.
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Abstract
A real-time performance evaluation system can compare machine performance to a performance standard. A Fleet Operations Subsystem (FOS) can determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. The FOS can be configured to determine machine performance by determining the amount of time spent in each status. The performance can be compared to predetermined performance standards, for example a minimum number of hours spent working, or a maximum number of hours spent idle. A performance score can be generated based on the comparison. A report of the performance evaluation can be provided. A report can be in the form of a performance marker graphic on a visual display. The performance marker can represent the performance score. The performance marker can be in the form of an alarm symbol for a poorly performing machine. The system provides an operator or manager the opportunity to improve machine performance.
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1. A system for real-time machine performance evaluation, 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 evaluate performance of said machine by comparing said machine performance with at least one predetermined performance parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for real-time evaluation of machine performance, comprising:
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comparing at least one machine performance with a predetermined performance parameter; and generating a report of said comparison. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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