Machine guidance system
First Claim
1. A guidance system for a machine, comprising:
- a scanning device configured to generate a signal indicative of an actual lateral distance from the machine to a roadway marker;
a locating device configured to determine a geographical location of the machine; and
a controller in communication with the scanning device and the locating device, the controller being configured to;
receive a desired lateral distance from the machine to the roadway marker;
compare the desired lateral distance to the actual lateral distance; and
implement a response to the comparison based on the geographical location.
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Abstract
A guidance system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The guidance system may have a scanning device configured to generate a signal indicative of a lateral distance from the machine to a roadway marker, a locating device configured to determine a geographical location of the machine, and a controller in communication with the scanning device and the locating device. The controller may be configured to receive a desired lateral distance from the machine to the roadway marker, and to compare the desired lateral distance to the actual lateral distance. The controller may further be configured to implement a response to the comparison based on the geographical location.
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20 Claims
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1. A guidance system for a machine, comprising:
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a scanning device configured to generate a signal indicative of an actual lateral distance from the machine to a roadway marker; a locating device configured to determine a geographical location of the machine; and a controller in communication with the scanning device and the locating device, the controller being configured to; receive a desired lateral distance from the machine to the roadway marker; compare the desired lateral distance to the actual lateral distance; and implement a response to the comparison based on the geographical location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of guiding a machine, comprising:
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measuring an actual lateral distance from the machine to a roadway marker; receiving a desired lateral distance from the machine to the roadway marker; comparing the actual lateral distance and the desired lateral distance; determining a geographical location of the machine; and implementing a response to the comparison based on the geographical location. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A machine, comprising:
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a power source; a plurality of traction devices associated with the power source to propel and steer the machine; a scanning device configured to generate a signal indicative of an actual lateral distance from the machine to an earthen berm; a locating device configured to determine a geographical location of the machine; and a controller in communication with the scanning device and the locating device, the controller being configured to; receive a desired lateral distance from the machine to the earthen berm; compare the desired lateral distance to the actual lateral distance; and implement at least one of a warning provided to an operator of the machine or corrective maneuvering of the machine in response to the comparison based on the geographical location.
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