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System and Method for Controlling the Operation of a Machine

  • US 20160076223A1
  • Filed: 09/12/2014
  • Published: 03/17/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for autonomous control of a machine having a ground-engaging work implement, the machine moving on a work surface along a path at a work site, comprising:

  • a position sensor for generating position signals indicative of a position of the work surface; and

    a controller configured to;

    store an electronic map of the work site, the work site including a boundary, a work zone, and a boundary zone between the boundary and the work zone;

    store a target surface;

    determine the position of the work surface based upon the position signals;

    select a work zone loading profile for a work zone cut location along the path within the work zone, the work zone loading profile having a work zone cut angle relative to a ground reference;

    select a final cut loading profile for a final cut location along the path adjacent the boundary zone, the final cut loading profile having a final cut angle relative to the ground reference, the final cut angle being steeper than the work zone cut angle.

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