Location Control System for Feature Placement
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1. A work machine comprising:
- a body;
a computing system coupled to the body;
an implement extending from the body, the implement configured to alter the ground of the workspace in which the work machine is located;
a positioning system coupled to the body and in communication with the computing system, the positioning system providing data that is passed to the computing system such that the computing system can determine a location of the work machine and an orientation of the work machine; and
software stored in memory electrically coupled to the computing system, the software including instructions that when interpreted by the computing system perform the steps of;
receiving an indication that the work machine is located at a first position;
receiving an indication of a second position where altering of the ground is desired;
determining a path from the first position to the second position; and
issuing commands to cause movement of the machine such that the implement is positioned to alter the ground at the second position.
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Abstract
A system is provided for use in work machines that determines the location of the work machine is able to autonomously traverse between work locations. The system further provides the ability to identify corner post positions of a desired fence and have interstitial post locations automatically generated.
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1. A work machine comprising:
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a body; a computing system coupled to the body; an implement extending from the body, the implement configured to alter the ground of the workspace in which the work machine is located; a positioning system coupled to the body and in communication with the computing system, the positioning system providing data that is passed to the computing system such that the computing system can determine a location of the work machine and an orientation of the work machine; and software stored in memory electrically coupled to the computing system, the software including instructions that when interpreted by the computing system perform the steps of; receiving an indication that the work machine is located at a first position; receiving an indication of a second position where altering of the ground is desired; determining a path from the first position to the second position; and issuing commands to cause movement of the machine such that the implement is positioned to alter the ground at the second position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer implemented system for monitoring of a work machine implement, including:
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a first processing sequence that retrieves a map of a workspace; a second processing sequence that receives data from a global positioning system device coupled to the work machine; a third processing sequence that uses the data from the global positioning device to determine a location and orientation of the work machine; a fourth processing sequence that retrieves data regarding an implement attached to the work machine; a fifth processing sequence that determines the position of the implement; a sixth processing sequence that receives identification of a first desired post location; a seventh processing sequence that receives indication that the machine is being driven to a second desired post location; an eighth processing sequence that records ground surface profile information about a path taken from the first desired post location to the second desired post location; a ninth processing sequence that receives identification of the second desired post location; and a tenth processing sequence that automatically calculates a third desired post location, the calculation utilizing the first desired post location, the second desired post location, and the ground surface profile information. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer implemented system for monitoring of a work machine implement, including:
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a first processing sequence that retrieves a map of a workspace, the map having indications of at least one location of desired implement use; a second processing sequence that receives data from a global positioning system device coupled to the work machine; a third processing sequence that uses the data from the global positioning device to determine a location and orientation of the work machine; a fourth processing sequence that retrieves data regarding an implement attached to the work machine; a fifth processing sequence that determines the position of the implement; a sixth processing sequence that outputs data to a display to display the map, a representation of the work machine, and the at least one location of desired implement use; a sixth processing sequence that receives input selecting a first location of desired implement use of the at least one location of desired implement use; a seventh processing sequence that calculates a route from the position of the work machine to the first location of desired implement use; an eighth processing sequence that receives authorization to proceed to the first location of desired implement use; and a ninth processing sequence that outputs instructions to cause the machine to autonomously travel to the first location of desired implement use along the calculated route. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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