Patent classifications
G05B2219/45049
AUTOMATIC CONNECTION TO WORK SITE EQUIPMENT GROUPINGS
A system for automatic generation of a local area network includes a plurality of nodes including a first work machine and a second work machine. Each node is configured to wirelessly communicate with each of the other nodes. The first work machine is configured to detect a third node of the plurality of nodes within a wireless signal range of the first work machine, upon detecting the third node, automatically create a local area network via a direct wireless connection with the third node, detect the second work machine within a wireless signal range of the first work machine, and upon detecting the second work machine, send an invitation to join the local area network directly to the second work machine.
LOCAL FLEET CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM AND METHODS
A local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines disposed at a location. Each of the plurality of machines includes an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement. The system includes at least one control module communicably coupled with a first machine of the plurality of machines. The system includes at least one connectivity module communicably coupled with the plurality of machines. The at least one control module is configured to establish, via the at least one connectivity module, a connection between the plurality of machines. The at least one control module is configured to exchange, via the at least one connectivity module, data between the plurality of machines.
Multiple machine identification system and method
A local fleet connectivity system for identifying multiple machines. The system includes a plurality of connectivity modules. Each connectivity module is communicatively and physically coupled to one of a plurality of machines. Each connectivity module configured to communicate with the other connectivity modules via a network connection. The system further includes a user device configured to communicate with the connectivity modules via a network connection. In response to a user selection on an application hosted on the user device, two or more machines of the plurality of machines are identified by one or both of an audible signal or a visual signal.
Worksite connectivity system
A site connectivity system includes a first connectivity module configured to be coupled to a first machine, a second connectivity module configured to be coupled to a second machine, and a third connectivity module configured to be coupled to a third machine. The third machine is a different type of machine than at least one of the first machine or the second machine. The first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are configured to establish a site network at a site. The third connectivity module is configured to join the site network and transmit data regarding the third machine to the first connectivity module through the site network.
Worksite connectivity system
A site connectivity system includes a deployable connectivity hub configured to be selectively deployed at a site. The deployable connectivity hub including a wireless hub connectivity module configured to facilitate wireless communications and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to establish a local site network with a plurality of wireless machine connectivity modules including at least a first wireless machine connectivity module associated with a first machine at the site and a second wireless machine connectivity module associated with a second machine at the site, establish a connection with a remote server, receive data from the first wireless machine connectivity module regarding the first machine over the local site network, transmit the data to the second wireless machine connectivity module over the local site network, and transmit the data to the remote server over the connection.
WORKSITE CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM
A site connectivity system includes a first connectivity module configured to be coupled to a first machine. The first connectivity module may join a site network formed between a plurality of connectivity modules associated with a plurality of machines when the first connectivity module is within communication range of at least one of the plurality of connectivity modules. The first connectivity module may transmit first data associated with the first machine to at least one or more of the plurality of connectivity modules within communication range of the first connectivity module. The first connectivity module may transmit second data received from at least a respective one of the plurality of connectivity modules to one or more of the plurality of connectivity modules not in communication range of the respective one of the plurality of connectivity modules.
MULTIPLE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A local fleet connectivity system for identifying multiple machines includes a plurality of connectivity modules communicatively and physically coupled to one of a plurality of machines and configured to communicate with the other connectivity modules, a user device configured to communicate with the connectivity modules, and one or more processing circuits configured to receive, from each of the plurality of connectivity modules, a location of the associated machine, receive, from the user device, an indication of a selection of a first machine, determine a path from the location of the first machine to a destination location, identify at least one additional machine obstructing the path, and send signals to the first machine and to the at least one additional machine causing each of the first machine and the at least one additional machine to generate at least one of an audible signal or a visual signal.