Externally augmented asset management

    公开(公告)号:US09928477B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US13797303

    申请日:2013-03-12

    Inventor: Daniel Wallace

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 G06Q10/10 G06Q40/06

    Abstract: A system for externally augmented asset management is disclosed. According to one embodiment, information from a first reporting source about an asset is received. In addition, information from a second reporting source about the asset is also received. Information from a third reporting source about at least one environmental condition is also received. A database is then populated with the information from the first reporting source, the information from the second reporting source and the third reporting source such that information from the first reporting source, the information from the second reporting source and the third reporting source can be collected or accessed from the database.

    CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE APPLICATION OF WATER UNDER THE CORNER ARM

    公开(公告)号:US20180054982A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-01

    申请号:US15245428

    申请日:2016-08-24

    Inventor: MARK WHALLEY

    CPC classification number: A01G25/092 A01G25/16 A01G25/165

    Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system adapted for variable depth application of water under the corner sprinkler arm. The system includes a pivot sprinkler arm with a first set of nozzles, and a first set of control valves each provided on the pivot sprinkler arm upstream of a nozzle. The irrigation system includes a corner sprinkler arm pivotally coupled to an end of the pivot sprinkler arm, and the corner sprinkler arm includes a second set of spaced apart nozzles and a second set of control valves. The irrigation system includes a controller transmitting control signals to the first and second sets of control valves to open and close in a pattern that includes a valve pulsing pattern for the corner sprinkler arm, whereby input water is applied at a variable rate under the corner sprinkler arm to apply different depths to various user-defined zones.

    System and method for positioning a tool in a work space

    公开(公告)号:US09687950B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US13800350

    申请日:2013-03-13

    CPC classification number: B23Q17/24 B23Q17/22 G01C15/00 H04N7/181

    Abstract: A system for assisting an operator in positioning an operating element of any of a plurality of tools at a desired location at a worksite, includes a plurality of fixed position video imaging devices located at known positions at the worksite. Each of the imaging devices has a known field of view. A memory stores a digital image and dimensions of each of the tools, as well as the desired locations at the worksite for operating the tools. A processor is responsive to the video devices for determining the tool being viewed, and determining the position and orientation of the tool and the operating element of said tool. A radio transmitter transmits this to a receiver with the tool operator.

    CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION OF WATER UNDER THE CORNER ARM

    公开(公告)号:US20170156273A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-08

    申请号:US14961329

    申请日:2015-12-07

    CPC classification number: A01G25/092 A01G25/16 A01G25/165 B05B1/20 B05B1/30

    Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system adapted for more uniform application of water. The system includes a pivot sprinkler arm with a first set of spaced apart nozzles. The system includes a first set of control valves each provided on the pivot sprinkler arm upstream of a nozzle. The irrigation system includes a corner sprinkler arm pivotally coupled to an end of the pivot sprinkler arm. The corner sprinkler arm includes a second set of spaced apart nozzles and a second set of control valves each provided upstream of a nozzle. The irrigation system includes a controller transmitting control signals to the first and second sets of control valves to open and close in a pattern defined by a valve pulsing pattern for the pivot sprinkler arm and a valve pulsing pattern for the corner sprinkler arm, whereby input water is applied in a uniform manner under the corner sprinkler arm.

    Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) positioning using precise satellite data

    公开(公告)号:US09671501B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-06

    申请号:US14025110

    申请日:2013-09-12

    CPC classification number: G01S19/44 G01S19/03 G01S19/40 G01S19/42 G01S19/43

    Abstract: Method to estimate parameters derived at least from GNSS signals useful to determine a position, including obtaining at least one GNSS signal observed at a GNSS receiver from each of a plurality of GNSS satellites; receiving global correction information useful to correct at least the obtained GNSS signals from a first set of GNSS satellites, wherein the global correction information includes correction information which is independent from the position to be determined; receiving local correction information useful to correct at least the obtained GNSS signals from a second set of GNSS satellites, wherein the local correction information includes correction information which is dependent on the position to be determined; processing the obtained GNSS signals from the first set of GNSS satellites by using the global correction information; and processing the obtained GNSS signals from the second set of GNSS satellites by using the local correction information.

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