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Method of determining a machine operation using virtual imaging

  • US 8,144,245 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2007
  • Issued: 03/27/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of determining a machine for operating at an actual site, comprising:

  • establishing a three-dimensional geographical model representing the actual site;

    determining at least one operation characteristic relating to the operation of each of a set of machines in relation to the model;

    predicting at least one performance characteristic for each machine based on the at least one operation characteristic and at least one respective characteristic of each machine;

    comparing the predicted performance characteristics for each machine; and

    determining a target machine based on the comparison.

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