公开(公告)号：US07222004B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US11049131

申请日：2005-02-02

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B60K1/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/15 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W2550/402 ,  F02N11/0833 ,  F02N11/0837 ,  G01C21/3461 ,  Y02T10/48

Abstract: A method or system for managing the noise level of a vehicle establishes one or more noise sensitive zones in a work area. A present location is determined for a corresponding vehicle in the work area. A charge level is measured. The charge level pertains charge level of an energy storage device of the vehicle. A mode of operation of the vehicle is selected based on the determined present location of the vehicle, the established noise sensitive zones, and the measured charge level. The mode of operation is selected from a quiet mode and a charging mode, or the equivalent of either.

Abstract translation: 用于管理车辆的噪声水平的方法或系统在工作区域中建立一个或多个噪声敏感区域。 为工作区域中的对应车辆确定当前位置。 测量电荷水平。 充电水平与车辆的蓄能装置的充电水平相关。 基于所确定的车辆的当前位置，建立的噪声敏感区域和测量的充电水平来选择车辆的操作模式。 操作模式从安静模式和充电模式中选择，或相当于任一模式。

公开(公告)号：US07064810B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10662867

申请日：2003-09-15

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Robert George Thackray

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Robert George Thackray

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01C3/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/4817 ,  G01S7/4814 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: An optical range finder for determining the distance comprises a focusing optical member that focuses emitted electromagnetic radiation upon a micro-mirror array. A processor controls the micro-mirror array to direct the focused electromagnetic radiation into a defined radiation pattern consistent with a lower resolution scan over a greater area and a higher resolution scan over a lesser area of interest within the greater area. A transmission optical member focuses the defined radiation pattern toward an object. A reception optical member receives electromagnetic radiation reflected from the object. A detector detects the receipt of the reflected electromagnetic radiation. A timer determines an elapsed time, between transmission of the electromagnetic radiation to the object and receipt of the electromagnetic radiation from the object, to facilitate determination of the distance between the object and the range finder.

Abstract translation: 用于确定距离的光学测距仪包括将发射的电磁辐射聚焦在微镜阵列上的聚焦光学构件。 处理器控制微反射镜阵列以将聚焦的电磁辐射引导到与较大区域内的较低分辨率扫描一致的限定的辐射图案和较大区域内的较小感兴趣区域上的较高分辨率扫描。 透射光学构件将限定的辐射图案朝向物体聚焦。 接收光学构件接收从物体反射的电磁辐射。 检测器检测到反射的电磁辐射的接收。 计时器确定电磁辐射传输到物体之间的时间，以及从物体接收的电磁辐射，以便于确定物体和测距仪之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US09043129B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US12898157

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: Zachary Thomas Bonefas ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Zachary Thomas Bonefas ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G05D2201/0202

Abstract: A method of adjusting a speed of a mobile machine is provided. Image data of a location is collected where currently generated sensor data and previously generated sensor data indicate a discontinuity in sensor data. The image data is analyzed to determine if a non-motion blur score for the image data is above a threshold value. Then, a speed of the mobile machine is adjusted based on a determination that the non-motion blur score is above the threshold value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种调整移动机速度的方法。 收集位置的图像数据，其中当前生成的传感器数据和先前生成的传感器数据指示传感器数据中的不连续性。 分析图像数据以确定图像数据的非运动模糊得分是否高于阈值。 然后，基于非运动模糊得分高于阈值的判断来调整移动机的速度。

公开(公告)号：US08996171B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US12698214

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Heidi Paulino ,  Monte Dickson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Heidi Paulino ,  Monte Dickson

IPC: G05B19/18 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  A01D34/008 ,  G05D1/0225

Abstract: A method for regenerating a boundary of an area for containing a mobile machine is provided. An emitter is detected in an area designated to contain the mobile machine. In response to detecting the emitter, a function is performed. In addition, the emitter is reapplied on a predetermined time interval basis over an existing detected emitter to minimize deterioration of a strength of the emitter due to time and environmental factors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于再生用于容纳移动机器的区域的边界的方法。 在指定为包含移动机器的区域中检测到发射器。 响应于检测发射器，执行功能。 此外，发射极在现有检测的发射器上以预定的时间间隔重新应用，以最小化由于时间和环境因素导致的发射器强度的劣化。

公开(公告)号：US08843269B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13212062

申请日：2011-08-17

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Larry Lee Hendrickson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson ,  Larry Lee Hendrickson

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/002 ,  B60T2210/36

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for managing an interface between a machine or work vehicle and a surface that the machine/work vehicle travels on in order to provide an optimum work performance level that balances fuel efficiency and surface adversity. Fleet management and reporting capabilities pertaining to such interface management are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供的系统和技术用于管理机器或作业车辆与机器/作业车辆行驶的表面之间的接口，以便提供平衡燃料效率和表面逆境的最佳工作性能水平。 还提供了与这种界面管理有关的舰队管理和报告功能。

公开(公告)号：US08560145B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13545054

申请日：2012-07-10

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06N99/005 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D2201/0201 ,  G06N5/043

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a computer program product for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a computer program product is comprised of a computer recordable media having computer usable program code for identifying a dynamic condition. When the dynamic condition is identified, computer usable program code using a knowledge base controls the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了一种用于控制车辆的计算机程序产品。 在说明性实施例中，计算机程序产品包括具有用于识别动态条件的计算机可用程序代码的计算机可记录介质。 当识别动态条件时，使用知识库的计算机可用程序代码控制车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08511596B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12904487

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: B02C19/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/02 ,  A01G2013/0218

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for managing drip tape. A vehicle is configured to move across a field. A drip tape collection system is associated with the vehicle configured to raise a portion of the drip tape from the ground in a field. A chopper is configured to separate the portion of the drip tape received from the drip tape collection system into a plurality of pieces and enable the plurality of pieces to decompose.

Abstract translation: 本发明的说明性实施例提供了一种用于管理滴胶带的方法和装置。 车辆被配置成在场上移动。 滴水收集系统与车辆相关联，该车辆被配置为在场中将一部分滴水带从地面上升起。 斩波器被配置为将从滴胶带收集系统接收的滴水带的部分分离成多个片，并使得多个碎片能够分解。

公开(公告)号：US08504234B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12859913

申请日：2010-08-20

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G01C22/00

CPC classification number: G06N5/04 ,  A01G2/00 ,  A01G7/06 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for performing horticultural tasks comprising a processor unit, a first number of communication links from the processor unit to a plurality of databases stored on a number of data storage devices, and a second number of communication links from the processor unit to a diagnostic system. The processor unit is configured to execute the diagnostic system and access the plurality of databases on the number of data storage devices to identify a pest problem and generate a treatment plan to address the pest problem.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了一种用于执行园艺任务的装置，包括处理器单元，从处理器单元到存储在多个数据存储设备上的多个数据库的第一数量的通信链路以及来自处理器单元的第二数量的通信链路 到诊断系统。 处理器单元被配置为执行诊断系统并且访问数据存储设备的数量上的多个数据库以识别有害生物问题并产生处理有害生物问题的处理计划。

公开(公告)号：US08437879B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US12427051

申请日：2009-04-21

Applicant: Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G05D11/00 ,  G05D7/00 ,  B05B9/03 ,  B05B3/00 ,  A01C23/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/167 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: Therefore, the illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method and system for providing an application of a resource to plants. A plurality of per plant prescriptions for a plurality of plants are received and a source is selected to fulfill the plurality of per plant prescriptions to form a selected source. Movement of a mobile utility vehicle is controlled to the selected source, the resource is obtained, and movement of the mobile utility vehicle is controlled to each plant in the plurality of plants. The resource is applied from the mobile utility vehicle to each plant according to the per plant prescription.

Abstract translation: 因此，说明性实施例提供了一种用于向植物提供资源的应用的计算机实现的方法和系统。 接收多个植物处理多个植物的多个处方，并且选择源以满足多个每植物处方以形成所选择的源。 将移动式多功能车的移动控制到所选择的源，获得资源，并且移动多功能车的移动被控制到多个植物中的每个植物。 该资源根据每株植物处方从移动多功能车应用到每个植物。

公开(公告)号：US08295979B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

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: G05B19/18

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。