G05B2219/45017

Computer systems for integration with agricultural operations

The present disclosure describes computer systems and computer-implemented methods for use in an agricultural operation. Vehicle location information for at least one agricultural vehicle is received, and the vehicle location information is used to determine a vehicle path. Vehicle state information is received from the vehicle and is used to determine whether the vehicle is in a working or non-working state. The vehicle path is then rendered on a map display, with the map display visually distinguishing between sections of the vehicle path traversed while the vehicle is in the working state and sections of the vehicle path traversed while the vehicle is in the non-working state.

METHOD FOR AN AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT OF A WORKING DEVICE AND WORKING DEVICE
20210032848 · 2021-02-04 ·

The application relates to a method for an automatic movement of a working device that comprises a control and at least two components movable independently of one another by means of a respective one actuator controllable by the control. The control has a learning mode and a work through mode, wherein the working device is automatically traveled from a first position into a second position by a corresponding control of the actuators in the work through mode. In the learning mode, the control detects data relating to the individual movements of the components during a movement of the working device and stores them, with the control of the actuators taking place during the automatic movement on the basis of these data in the work through mode. A parameter of the automatic movement is settable by the operator. The application further relates to a working device carrying out of the method application.

System and method for control of a work vehicle

A dual mode control system for a work vehicle includes a hydraulic system configured to drive a loader assembly and a dozer assembly coupled to the work vehicle. The hydraulic system includes a fluid delivery system comprising a plurality of flow paths fluidly coupled to a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic system includes a valve assembly configured to regulate diversion of fluid into a first and a second hydraulic cylinders coupled to the fluid delivery system to adjust the loader assembly, or into a third cylinder coupled to the fluid delivery system to adjust the dozer assembly. The dual mode control system also includes a controller operably coupled to the valve assembly, and one or more user interfaces coupled to the controller to enable an operator to provide inputs to cause the controller to adjust the valve assembly, and to thereby adjust the loader assembly or the dozer assembly.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A USER TERMINAL OF AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

The disclosure refers to a method for operating an user terminal (7) of an agricultural machine, comprising: providing a user terminal (7) in a control system (3) of an agricultural machine, the user terminal (7) connected to a power supply (13) and configured to transmit, through a control bus (6), control signals to functional elements (10a; 10b) of the agricultural machine; applying a supply power, through a supply line, to the user terminal (7) with a voltage level provided by the power supply (13), the voltage level being an normal operation voltage level; determining at least one of a turn-on state of an ignition device of the agricultural machine and a drop of the supply power provided by the power supply (13) in the supply line to a reduced voltage level which is smaller than a minimum operation voltage level, the minimum operation voltage level being equal to or smaller than the normal operation voltage level and the drop of the supply power being caused by the ignition device switching into the turn-on state; in response to the determining, boosting the reduced voltage level to a boosted voltage level by a voltage upscaling device, the boosted voltage level reaching at least the minimum operation voltage level; operating, while the ignition device is in the turn-on state, the user terminal (7) with the power supply having the boosted voltage level; determining at least one of a turn-off state of the ignition device and termination of the drop of the supply power provided by the power supply (13) in the supply line; in response to the determining, terminating the boosting of the reduced voltage level; and applying the supply power to the user terminal (7) with the voltage level provided by the power supply (13), the voltage level being the normal operation voltage level. Further, an agricultural machine is provided.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNLOAD OF A MOBILE FARM IMPLEMENT

A method of unloading mobile farm implements is presented. Unloading the mobile farm implement is accomplished by transmitting commands to unfold an auger arm and to open a container door and by monitoring weight measurements from the implement.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A method for operating an agricultural implement is provided, which in particular is configured as an implement pulled by a tractor or a self-propelled implement. One or more machine parameters relevant for the operation are administered via at least one job computer arranged on the implement, and are preferably imaged by means of an interface on one of the at least two universal terminals connected in particular in a wireless and/or cabled manner. After some initial configuration phase dining operation, the at least one machine parameter is imaged simultaneously on the second universal terminal.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CAUSE OF ERROR IN AN AGRICULTURAL WORKING MACHINE

A method and system for determining a cause of error in an agricultural working machine with a faulty component is disclosed. An analysis routine may analyze various types of data, such as operating data of the agricultural working machine, including workload data of the agricultural working machine, and/or design data of the agricultural working machine, such as design data of the faulty component of the agricultural working machine, in order to determine a cause of error, as indicated by cause of error data. Specifically, the analysis routine may analyze one or both of operating data and design data in order to determine whether a workload of the agricultural working machine and/or a design of the agricultural working machine, such as the design of the faulty component of the agricultural working machine, can be excluded and/or identified as the cause of error.

EFFICIENT SELECTION OF EXPERIMENTS FOR ENHANCING PERFORMANCE IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for determining treatments to apply to plants within control volumes having controlled agricultural environments. Each treatment comprises application of a set of setpoints, choosing a reproduction operation for the treatment, and selecting one or more previous sets from setpoints from one or more previously applied treatments, for use with the chosen reproduction operation.

Device, method, and program for controlling agricultural machine

A technique is provided to enable low-cost control of amounts of fertilizer applied. A control device controls a currently used agricultural machine that applies fertilizer to a crop while traveling through a field. The control device includes a growth data receiving unit, a fertilizer application amount value calculator, and a speed signal generator. The growth data receiving unit receives growth data that is obtained by sensing a growth condition of a crop at each location in the field. The fertilizer application amount value calculator determines an amount of fertilizer on the basis of the growth data. The speed signal generator generates a speed signal to cause the agricultural machine to travel at a speed corresponding to a variable value of an amount of the fertilizer to be applied at each location in the field.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A USER TERMINAL OF AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

The present disclosure refers to a method for operating a user terminal (7) of an agricultural machine, comprising providing a user terminal (7) in a control system (3) of an agricultural machine, the user terminal (7) connected to a power supply and configured to transmit, through a control bus (6), control signals to functional elements (10a; 10b) of the agricultural machine; enabling operation of the user terminal (7), after a period of time the user terminal was turned-off before, comprising enabling a user control mode of operation of the user terminal (7); running software applications in the user terminal (7); enabling a display device of the user terminal (7); and enabling the control bus (6), thereby, operating the control bus (6) in a bus control mode allowing for transmission of the control signals through the control bus (6); controlling operation of one of the functional elements (10a; 10b) of the agricultural machine in the user control mode of operation; in response to a user input, generating present control signals; transmitting the present control signals to the control unit assigned to the one of the functional elements (10a; 10b) through the control bus (6); and operating the functional elements (10a; 10b) according to the present control signals; disabling the user control mode of operation and enabling a standby mode of operation for the user terminal (7), comprising continuing with running one or all of the software applications in the user terminal (7); disabling the display device of the user terminal (7); and disabling the control bus (6); and re-enabling the control mode of operation for the user terminal (7). Further, an agricultural machine is provided. (FIG. 1)