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TERRAIN MAPPING SYSTEM USING VIRTUAL TRACKING FEATURES

  • US 20150198736A1
  • Filed: 01/10/2014
  • Published: 07/16/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A terrain mapping system for a machine having at least one traction device, the system comprising:

  • a sensor associated with the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of a position of the machine;

    at least one controller in communication with the sensor, the at least one controller configured to;

    receive the signal from the sensor;

    divide an area between the at least one traction device and a work surface into a plurality of virtual tracking features based on the signal and known geometry of the machine;

    track movement of the plurality of virtual tracking features; and

    update an electronic terrain map of a worksite based on the movement of the plurality of virtual tracking features.

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