公开(公告)号：US20110178635A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12690222

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Jeffrey S. Puhalla ,  Peter Finamore

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Jeffrey S. Puhalla ,  Peter Finamore

IPC: G05B19/04

CPC classification number: E01H10/007

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting the presence of a slippery material, such as ice, on a surface and for taking action to mitigate the potential hazard presented by such material automatically with little or no human intervention. In accordance with an illustrative embodiment, a mobile machine, such as a robot, is controlled to move automatically across a surface along a path. The mobile machine automatically detects for the presence of a slippery material on the surface as it traverses the surface. The mobile machine automatically takes an action to mitigate the slippery material in response to the detection of the slippery material on the surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在表面上检测诸如冰的光滑材料的存在并用于采取动作以在很少或根本没有人为干预的情况下自动减轻由此类材料产生的潜在危险的装置和方法。 根据说明性实施例，诸如机器人的移动机器被控制以沿着路径自动移动跨越表面。 移动机器在表面穿过表面时自动检测表面上是否存在滑动材料。 响应于表面上的光滑材料的检测，移动机器自动采取减轻滑动材料的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20110166701A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12683205

申请日：2010-01-06

Applicant: Russell Thacher ,  Kirk Eisenbeis ,  David August Johnson ,  Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Joshua D. Hoffman

Inventor： Russell Thacher ,  Kirk Eisenbeis ,  David August Johnson ,  Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Joshua D. Hoffman

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/008 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01G25/00

Abstract: A method for scheduling mowing tasks by a robotic mower is provided. An estimated height of grass cut by the robotic mower is determined for a predetermined number of past mowing tasks. The estimated height of grass cut is compared with a predicted height of grass in an operating environment for the robotic mower. Then, a mowing schedule for the robotic mower is adjusted by decreasing a time between mowing tasks in response to the estimated height of grass cut being greater than the predicted height of grass. Alternatively, the mowing schedule for the robotic mower is adjusted by increasing the time between mowing tasks in response to the estimated height of grass cut being less than the predicted height of grass.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种由机器人割草机调度割草任务的方法。 对于预定数量的过去的割草任务，确定由机器人割草机切割的草的高度。 将草坪的估计高度与机器人割草机的操作环境中预测的草地高度进行比较。 然后，通过减少割草任务之间的时间来调整机器人割草机的修剪时间表，以响应于估计的草切高度大于预测的草地高度。 或者，机器人割草机的割草时间表通过根据估计的草坪高度小于预测的草地高度来增加割草任务之间的时间来调节。

公开(公告)号：US20110149079A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12644706

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00111 ,  G07C2209/64 ,  G07C2209/65

Abstract: The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus, a system, and a method for managing a portal. The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus comprising a locking system, a detection system, and a portal access system. The locking system is for a portal having a first side and a second side. The portal is configured to swing about an axis through the first side between an opened position and a closed position. The detection system is configured to detect when a robotic vehicle is located within a selected distance of the portal. The portal access system unlocks the portal when the portal is in the closed position and the robotic vehicle is detected within a selected distance of the portal using the detection system.

Abstract translation: 不同的说明性实施例提供了一种用于管理门户的装置，系统和方法。 不同的说明性实施例提供了一种包括锁定系统，检测系统和入口访问系统的装置。 锁定系统用于具有第一侧和第二侧的入口。 入口构造成围绕轴线在打开位置和关闭位置之间经过第一侧摆动。 检测系统被配置为检测机器人车辆何时位于门户的选定距离内。 当门户处于关闭位置时门户访问系统解锁门户，并且在使用检测系统的门户的选定距离内检测机器人车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20100268679A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12427059

申请日：2009-04-21

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G06N5/02 ,  G06F15/18

CPC classification number: G06N5/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: Therefore, the illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for performing horticultural tasks. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus is comprised of a number of data storage devices, a planning process, and a processor unit. The number of data storage devices includes a knowledge base. The processor unit executes the planning process and accesses the knowledge base on the number of data storage devices to identify a horticultural need for a plurality of plants.

Abstract translation: 因此，说明性实施例提供了用于执行园艺任务的装置。 在说明性实施例中，装置包括多个数据存储装置，规划处理和处理器单元。 数据存储设备的数量包括知识库。 处理器单元执行规划过程并且访问关于数据存储设备的数量的知识库，以识别多个植物的园艺需求。

公开(公告)号：US07742862B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US11650121

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Arnold Albert Taube

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Arnold Albert Taube

IPC: G06F7/70

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00

Abstract: A system and method for estimating agricultural parameters for growing crops is well suited for promoting efficient utilization of agricultural inputs (e.g., water consumption). Sensors collect data via one or more vehicles equipped with location-determining receivers. A transmitter transmits the collected environmental data to a data processing system. The data processing system applies the collected environmental data to an agronomic model for determining an agricultural management parameter. A prescription is made available for application of an agricultural input (e.g., water) to a crop in a particular location consistent with the collected environmental data and the agronomic model.

Abstract translation: 用于估算生长作物农业参数的系统和方法非常适合促进农业投入的有效利用（例如，用水量）。 传感器通过配备有位置确定接收器的一个或多个车辆来收集数据。 发射机将收集的环境数据发送到数据处理系统。 数据处理系统将收集的环境数据应用于农学模型以确定农业管理参数。 根据收集的环境数据和农艺模型，可以向特定位置的作物施用农业投入物（例如水）的处方。

公开(公告)号：US20100063651A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12208691

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0201

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method for processing sensor data and controlling the movement of a vehicle. An operating environment around the vehicle is identified and sensor data is selected from a set of sensors. A dynamic condition is identified using a plurality of different types of sensors on the vehicle. In response to the dynamic condition being identified, the movement of the vehicle is controlled. Sensor data for a plurality of vehicles is managed by receiving sensor data at the plurality of vehicles, each with a plurality of sensors. In response to a selected vehicle within the plurality of vehicles being unable to obtain needed sensor data, collected sensor data from a number of other vehicles in the plurality of vehicles can be obtained to form alternate sensor data used to control the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了一种用于处理传感器数据并控制车辆的运动的方法。 识别车辆周围的操作环境，并从一组传感器中选择传感器数据。 使用车辆上的多种不同类型的传感器来识别动态条件。 响应于识别的动态条件，控制车辆的运动。 通过在多个车辆处接收传感器数据来管理多个车辆的传感器数据，每个车辆具有多个传感器。 响应于多个车辆内的所选择的车辆不能获得所需的传感器数据，可以获得来自多个车辆中的多个其他车辆的收集的传感器数据，以形成用于控制车辆的备用传感器数据。

公开(公告)号：US20100063626A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12208666

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0221 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a vehicle is comprised of a machine controller, a steering system, a propulsion system, a braking system, a sensor system, and a knowledge base used by the machine controller. The machine controller identifies a dynamic condition and sends commands to the steering system, the propulsion system, and the braking system to move the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了一种用于控制车辆的装置。 在说明性实施例中，车辆由机器控制器，转向系统，推进系统，制动系统，传感器系统和机器控制器使用的知识库组成。 机器控制器识别动态条件并向转向系统，推进系统和制动系统发送命令以移动车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20080154504A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11644392

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Thomas Kent Hein ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Thomas Kent Hein ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/0284 ,  G01S1/68

Abstract: A position determining system for a vehicle comprises an imaging unit for collecting image data. A wireless device reads or interrogates a radio frequency identification tag. An identification module determines whether the collected image data contains a visual landmark. A confirmation module determines whether the identified visual landmark is associated with a corresponding radio frequency identification tag having a particular tag identifier. A range finder or distance estimator determines a position offset of the vehicle with respect to the identified visual landmark. A data processor determines a vehicular position of the vehicle based on the determined position offset and a stored reference position associated with at least one of the visual landmark and the radio frequency identification tag.

Abstract translation: 车辆的位置确定系统包括用于收集图像数据的成像单元。 无线设备读取或询问射频识别标签。 识别模块确定所收集的图像数据是否包含视觉地标。 确认模块确定所识别的可视地标是否与具有特定标签标识符的对应的射频识别标签相关联。 测距仪或距离估计器确定车辆相对于所识别的视觉地标的位置偏移。 数据处理器基于所确定的位置偏移和与视觉地标和射频识别标签中的至少一个相关联的存储的参考位置来确定车辆的车辆位置。

公开(公告)号：US07362738B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11199857

申请日：2005-08-09

Applicant: Arnold Albert Taube ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Arnold Albert Taube ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: H04Q7/24

CPC classification number: H04W4/50 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A system and method for delivering information to a user (e.g., a worker) comprises equipping a user with a data processing device associated with a portable display. A particular location or context of the user is determined. A display automatically displays information to the user based on at least one of the location of use and the determined context.

Abstract translation: 用于向用户（例如，工作者）传送信息的系统和方法包括为用户配备与便携式显示器相关联的数据处理设备。 确定用户的特定位置或上下文。 显示器基于使用位置和所确定的上下文中的至少一个自动向用户显示信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080030320A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11498454

申请日：2006-08-03

Applicant: Timothy Amos Wilcox ,  Douglas Jeffrey Dickman ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Timothy Amos Wilcox ,  Douglas Jeffrey Dickman ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G08B19/00 ,  G08B13/14 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: An agricultural data system including a vehicle, a lift mechanism associated with the vehicle, an RFID reader and a weight sensor system. The RFID reader is associated with the vehicle and/or the lift mechanism and provides for the reading of an RFID tag on an agricultural produce container. The weight sensor system is associated with the vehicle and/or the lift mechanism and it determines a weight of the container.

Abstract translation: 包括车辆，与车辆相关联的升降机构，RFID读取器和重量传感器系统的农业数据系统。 RFID读取器与车辆和/或升降机构相关联，并且提供对农产品容器上的RFID标签的读取。 重量传感器系统与车辆和/或升降机构相关联并且确定容器的重量。