公开(公告)号：US20240023482A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18229540

申请日：2023-08-02

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Logan Handsaker ,  Barry Anderson

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G01B5/10

CPC classification number: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/023 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G01B5/10 ,  H04Q2209/84

Abstract: The disclosure relates to agricultural systems. The systems have stalk sensor assemblies and/or data visualization systems. The stalk sensor assemblies are configured for assessing the size and other characteristics about crops, such as corn and other grains entering an agricultural implement, such as a harvester. The stalk sensor assemblies may use an estimation of the stalk perimeter to establish stalk size and therefore further features about the crop. The visualization system utilizes data from the stalk sensor assemblies to calculate and display relevant information about the crop.

公开(公告)号：US20230240185A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18132088

申请日：2023-04-07

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02

CPC classification number: A01D41/1271 ,  A01D41/1278 ,  A01D45/021

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for reducing cross-track error in harvesting row crops such as corn. A cross track error system including a corn head, a row unit disposed on the corn head. The row unit including a set of stripper plates, a resilient member disposed proximal to the stripper plates, a sensor unit in communication with the resilient member, and a processor. The processor is constructed and arranged to process signals generated by the sensor unit in response to deflection of the resilient member.

公开(公告)号：US11297768B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16800469

申请日：2020-02-25

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Rhett Schildroth ,  Roger Zielke ,  Barry Anderson ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Vahid Ellig

IPC: G08C19/22 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G01B5/10

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to agricultural devices, system, and methods, particularly for detecting and measuring plant stalks during harvest. The system may comprise a harvesting row unit, with a camera, a processing unit, and an in-cab display. The system may additionally include a stalk alignment guide, a leaf shield, an artificial light source, and/or a lens cleaning apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20230388458A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18203206

申请日：2023-05-30

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Brett Buehler ,  Alan F. Barry

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01B79/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  A01C7/105 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C5/064

Abstract: A planting system comprising a camera disposed at a distal end of a seed tube at or below ground level. The system may also include a processor in communication with the camera configured to processes images from the camera, and be configured to conduct image analysis to detect planting conditions including one or more of collapsed trench sidewalls, seed placement, crop residue within the trench, clods within the trench, a collapsed trench, “W” trench, trench size, seed depth, closing wheel operations, soil moisture, and seed bounce. The system may also include a command module in communication with the processor configured to automatically adjust one or more of planter row cleaners, supplemental row unit down force, supplemental closing wheel down force, closing wheel configuration, deployment of seed firmers, timing of application of liquid treatment, and seed meter ejection in response to detected planting conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20230230202A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18097804

申请日：2023-01-17

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Bob Heston

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/40 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T5/50

CPC classification number: G06T3/4038 ,  G06T11/40 ,  G06T7/337 ,  G06T5/005 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T2207/30188 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  G06T2207/20212

Abstract: A method for generating a 2D orthomosaic map including obtaining a series of images of a field from a camera located on a ground based vehicle, processing the series of images to mark pixels of the ground based vehicle and optionally an implement, identifying, marking, and removing pixels containing plants, stitching together the series of images into a single map, and reintroducing pixels containing plants into the single map.

公开(公告)号：US20220026226A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-27

申请号：US17381900

申请日：2021-07-21

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/62

Abstract: A collision avoidance system including an agricultural vehicle, at least one sensor disposed on the vehicle, a GPS disposed on the vehicle, where the GPS in communication with the sensor, and a storage medium. The sensor is constructed and arranged to detect obstacles and in conjunction with the GPS locate and map the objects for storage of the obstacle's location in the storage medium.

公开(公告)号：US20220000024A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-06

申请号：US16918300

申请日：2020-07-01

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for reducing cross-track error in harvesting row crops such as corn. A cross track error system including a corn head, a row unit disposed on the corn head. The row unit including a set of stripper plates, a resilient member disposed proximal to the stripper plates, a sensor unit in communication with the resilient member, and a processor. The processor is constructed and arranged to process signals generated by the sensor unit in response to deflection of the resilient member.

公开(公告)号：US20210185882A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17132152

申请日：2020-12-23

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01B69/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T5/00 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: The disclosure is related to an aerial guidance system, comprising an imaging device and a processor. In some implementations, the processor is configured to process acquired images, and generate guidance paths. In some implementations the imaging device is a satellite, and the acquired images are stored on a centralized platform.

公开(公告)号：US20240090379A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US18457874

申请日：2023-08-29

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01D45/02 ,  A01B63/00 ,  A01D41/127 ,  G01B21/06 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: A01D45/021 ,  A01B63/008 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D41/1273 ,  A01D45/028 ,  G01B21/06 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B5/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to methods and devices for measuring plant stalk cross-sectional area during harvest and providing additional methods of predicting and displaying yield on a row-by-row level in real time.

公开(公告)号：US20230292664A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US18116714

申请日：2023-03-02

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  G01D5/14

CPC classification number: A01D41/1278 ,  G01D5/145

Abstract: A method for determining cross track error, comprising calibrating a stalk sensor with two or more set points, detecting plant stalks by the stalk sensor, measuring a stalk angle for each plant stalk, and measuring presence and amount of cross track error based on the stalk angle.