公开(公告)号：US20210314528A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-07

申请号：US16842164

申请日：2020-04-07

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Bradley P. Krone ,  Joseph L. Faivre ,  Michael W. Bridenbaugh ,  Brad R. Van De Veer ,  Shastri Ram

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G06T11/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  E02F9/26 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: An enhanced visibility system for a work machine includes an image capture device, a sensor, one or more control circuits, and a display. The image capture device is configured to obtain image data of an area surrounding the work machine. The sensor is configured to obtain data regarding physical properties of the area surrounding the work machine. The control circuits are configured to receive the image data and the data regarding the physical properties, and augment the image data with the data regarding the physical properties to generate augmented image data. The display is configured to display the augmented image data to provide an enhanced view of the area surrounding the work machine.

公开(公告)号：US11595618B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US16842164

申请日：2020-04-07

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Bradley P. Krone ,  Joseph L. Faivre ,  Michael W. Bridenbaugh ,  Brad R. Van De Veer ,  Shastri Ram

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G06T11/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  E02F9/26 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  E02F3/76

Abstract: An enhanced visibility system for a work machine includes an image capture device, a sensor, one or more control circuits, and a display. The image capture device is configured to obtain image data of an area surrounding the work machine. The sensor is configured to obtain data regarding physical properties of the area surrounding the work machine. The control circuits are configured to receive the image data and the data regarding the physical properties, and augment the image data with the data regarding the physical properties to generate augmented image data. The display is configured to display the augmented image data to provide an enhanced view of the area surrounding the work machine.

公开(公告)号：US11766919B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17160651

申请日：2021-01-28

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Michael W. Bridenbaugh ,  Brad R. Van De Veer ,  Erick A. Njos

IPC: B60H1/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00878 ,  B60H1/00007 ,  B60H1/00378

Abstract: A system for controlling the climate of a cab of an autonomously operable machine when operated unmanned, and related machine. The system includes at least one temperature sensor to generate a signal indicative of the temperature within the cab and a controller configured to receive the signal as well as determine if the machine is being operated unmanned. If the machine is being operated unmanned, the controller is further configured to generate machine control commands to turn on the cab cooling device or cab heating device and adjust a blower as needed to maintain the cab temperature above the minimum and/or below the maximum temperature thresholds.

公开(公告)号：US11486115B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-01

申请号：US16790503

申请日：2020-02-13

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Bradley P. Krone ,  Joseph Faivre ,  Steven D. Ott ,  Michael W. Bridenbaugh ,  Tony R. Metzger

IPC: E02F9/20 ,  E02F9/26 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for shared access of a machine for operator training, the machine including a traction device and an implement, includes receiving an authorization from an access device to share access to the machine, and entering a shared control state based on at least the authorization received from the access device. The method also includes receiving commands from a remote operation device during the shared control state and operating at least one of the traction device or the implement of the machine based on at least the commands from the remote operation device while an operator is present in the machine.

公开(公告)号：US20220234419A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17160651

申请日：2021-01-28

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Michael W. Bridenbaugh ,  Brad R. Van De Veer ,  Erick A. Njos

IPC: B60H1/00

Abstract: A controller-implemented system and method for automated control of a climate control system of a machine when being operated unmanned. The method includes utilizing at least one temperature sensor to determine the temperature of the machine cab, and, if the machine is being operated unmanned, generating signals to turn on the blower to a minimum setting, comparing the sensed temperature to at least one of minimum and maximum temperature thresholds, and generating signals to turn on the cab cooling device or cab heating device and adjusting the blower to maintain the cab temperature above the minimum and/or below the maximum temperature thresholds.