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System, method, and computer software code for optimizing performance of a powered system

  • US 8,649,963 B2
  • Filed: 12/16/2008
  • Issued: 02/11/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system to modify performance of a mining haul truck, the system comprising:

  • a data device configured to provide current information about current operating conditions of the mining haul truck and prior information obtained from at least one prior haul cycle and based on learning the haul cycle of the mining haul truck;

    a controller configured to control operation of the mining haul truck; and

    a processor configured to provide at least one control command to the controller for use in operating the mining haul truck and/or user information with at least one recommended command to a user to control the mining haul truck, wherein the at least one control command and/or user information are based at least in part on the current information and the prior information, wherein the processor is configured to obtain prior information about the at least one prior haul cycle of the mining haul truck and determine at least one parameter for at least one current haul cycle based on the obtained information about the at least one prior haul cycle, wherein the at least one parameter is used for controlling the mining haul truck during the at least one current haul cycle.

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