公开(公告)号：US09200904B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13837905

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Brad Kenneth Borland ,  Paul Russell Friend ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G08G1/00 ,  B60W30/08 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G01C21/00 ,  B60W30/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/0289 ,  G05D2201/0202 ,  G08G1/22

Abstract: A system and method of analyzing traffic in a vicinity of a first machine is disclosed. The method may include determining, by one or more computer processors, a projected position of the first machine based on a yaw rate and velocity of the first machine. The method may further include determining, by the one or more computer processors, a predicted zone in the vicinity of the first machine based on the projected position of the first machine. The method may further include determining whether a second machine is present in the predicted zone. In response to determining that the second machine is present in the predicted zone, the method may further include determining whether an unsafe condition exists between the first machine and the second machine.

Abstract translation: 公开了分析第一机器附近的交通的系统和方法。 该方法可以包括由一个或多个计算机处理器基于第一机器的偏航率和速度来确定第一机器的投影位置。 该方法还可以包括基于第一机器的投影位置，由一个或多个计算机处理器确定第一机器附近的预测区域。 该方法还可以包括确定第二机器是否存在于预测区域中。 响应于确定第二机器存在于预测区域中，该方法还可以包括确定在第一机器和第二机器之间是否存在不安全状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140257626A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13787132

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Hong Liu ,  Brian G. Funke ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G06F11/32

CPC classification number: E02F9/2054 ,  B62D15/027 ,  B62D15/0295 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G05D2201/021

Abstract: A system for assisting in docking of a machine at a loading location is provided. The system includes a first controller and a second controller. The first controller is configured to generate a signal indicative of one or more loading locations associated with a loading machine. The second controller is communicably coupled to the first controller, a position detection module, a sensor and a display unit. Based on the signals received from the first controller, the position detection module and the sensor, the second controller compares the received signals and selects an exact loading location of the one or more loading locations. The second controller then determines when the current position of the machine crosses a predefined threshold distance and displays, on the display unit, a zoomed-in top view of the machine on the worksite and the exact loading location, based on the determination.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在加载位置辅助机器对接的系统。 该系统包括第一控制器和第二控制器。 第一控制器被配置为产生指示与加载机相关联的一个或多个加载位置的信号。 第二控制器可通信地耦合到第一控制器，位置检测模块，传感器和显示单元。 基于从第一控制器，位置检测模块和传感器接收的信号，第二控制器比较接收到的信号并选择一个或多个装载位置的精确加载位置。 然后，第二控制器确定机器的当前位置何时跨越预定义的阈值距离，并且基于该确定，在显示单元上显示在工地上的机器的放大顶视图和精确加载位置。

公开(公告)号：US09208691B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13852762

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Brad Kenneth Borland ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G9/00

CPC classification number: G08G9/00 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0289 ,  G05D2201/021

Abstract: An overtaking control system is disclosed for use with a plurality of machines operating at a common worksite. The overtaking control system may have an input device that is configured to receive an input from an operator of the first machine of the plurality of machines indicative of a desire to overtake a second machine of the plurality of machines. The overtaking control system may also have a location device configured to generate a location signal indicative of a location of the first machine at the common worksite. The overtaking control system may further have at least one controller configured to make a comparison of a projected path of the first machine with a map of the common worksite based on the location signal, and selectively activate the input device only when the comparison indicates that the projected path of the first machine does not overlap with a no-overtaking zone at the common worksite.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与在公共工地工作的多台机器一起使用的超车控制系统。 超车控制系统可以具有输入装置，其被配置为从多个机器的第一机器的操作者接收指示超越多个机器的第二机器的期望的输入。 超车控制系统还可以具有配置成产生指示第一机器在公共工地的位置的位置信号的定位装置。 超车控制系统还可以具有至少一个控制器，该至少一个控制器被配置为基于位置信号对第一机器的投影路径与公共工地的映射进行比较，并且仅当比较指示 第一台机器的投影路径与公共工地不超车区域不重叠。

公开(公告)号：US08812198B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13854994

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Hong Liu ,  Brian G. Funke ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G06F7/70

CPC classification number: E02F9/26 ,  E02F9/2045 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/08

Abstract: A system for assisting in docking of a machine at a loading location is provided. The system includes a first controller and a second controller. The first controller is configured to generate a list of loading locations associated with one or more loading machines. The second controller is communicably coupled to the first controller, a position detection unit and a display unit. The second controller is configured to receive the list of loading locations, receive a signal indicative of a current position of the machine, display a subset of the list of loading locations, select a target loading location from the subset of the list of loading locations based on a relative distance between the current position of the machine and each of the loading locations and display a zoomed in top view of the current position of the machine and the target loading location, based on the selection.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在加载位置辅助机器对接的系统。 该系统包括第一控制器和第二控制器。 第一控制器被配置为生成与一个或多个加载机器相关联的加载位置的列表。 第二控制器可通信地耦合到第一控制器，位置检测单元和显示单元。 第二控制器被配置为接收加载位置的列表，接收指示机器的当前位置的信号，显示加载位置列表的子集，从加载位置列表的子集中选择目标加载位置 在所述机器的当前位置和每个所述装载位置之间的相对距离上，基于所述选择显示所述机器的当前位置和所述目标装载位置的放大俯视图。

公开(公告)号：US09000954B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13855362

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Brad Kenneth Borland ,  Mathew Chacko ,  Brian Gerard Funke

IPC: G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/207 ,  B62D15/025

Abstract: A lane keeping system is disclosed for use with a mobile machine. The lane keeping system may have a locating device positioned onboard the mobile machine that is configured to generate a location signal indicative of a location of the mobile machine at a worksite. The lane keeping system may also have an alarm positioned onboard the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the locating device and the alarm. The controller may be configured to determine locations of multiple distal points of the mobile machine based on the location signal, and to make a comparison of the locations with boundaries of at least one established lane at the worksite. The controller may also be configured to selectively activate the alarm based on the comparison when the multiple distal points straddle at least one of the boundaries of the at least one established lane.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与移动机器一起使用的车道保持系统。 车道保持系统可以具有位于移动机上的定位装置，该定位装置被配置为生成指示移动机器在工地的位置的位置信号。 车道保持系统还可以具有位于移动机器上的报警器，以及与定位装置和报警器通信的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为基于位置信号来确定移动机器的多个远端点的位置，并且将位置与在工地的至少一个已建立的车道的边界进行比较。 控制器还可以被配置为当多个远端点跨越至少一个已建立的通道的边界中的至少一个边界时，基于比较来选择性地激活警报。

公开(公告)号：US08874326B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13787132

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Hong Liu ,  Brian G. Funke ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F11/32 ,  E02F9/20

CPC classification number: E02F9/2054 ,  B62D15/027 ,  B62D15/0295 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G05D2201/021

Abstract: A system for assisting in docking of a machine at a loading location is provided. The system includes a first controller and a second controller. The first controller is configured to generate a signal indicative of one or more loading locations associated with a loading machine. The second controller is communicably coupled to the first controller, a position detection module, a sensor and a display unit. Based on the signals received from the first controller, the position detection module and the sensor, the second controller compares the received signals and selects an exact loading location of the one or more loading locations. The second controller then determines when the current position of the machine crosses a predefined threshold distance and displays, on the display unit, a zoomed-in top view of the machine on the worksite and the exact loading location, based on the determination.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在加载位置辅助机器对接的系统。 该系统包括第一控制器和第二控制器。 第一控制器被配置为产生指示与加载机相关联的一个或多个加载位置的信号。 第二控制器可通信地耦合到第一控制器，位置检测模块，传感器和显示单元。 基于从第一控制器，位置检测模块和传感器接收的信号，第二控制器比较接收到的信号并选择一个或多个装载位置的精确加载位置。 然后，第二控制器确定机器的当前位置何时跨越预定义的阈值距离，并且基于该确定，在显示单元上显示在工地上的机器的放大顶视图和精确加载位置。

公开(公告)号：US08847788B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13677377

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Brad K. Borland ,  Brian G. Funke ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G08G1/07

CPC classification number: G08G1/0112 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G08G1/0133 ,  G08G1/0145 ,  G08G1/096725 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/096775

Abstract: Methods and systems for traffic management are disclosed. Location information and a vehicle identifier for a vehicle are received. A current status of the vehicle is determined. Further, it is determined whether the vehicle is located within a defined distance from a lane intersection. A traffic indicator is generated when the vehicle is located within the pre-defined distance from the lane intersection. The traffic indicator is one of a Right of Way (ROW), Stop, Yield or Null. The generated traffic signal is transmitted back to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了交通管理的方法和系统。 接收车辆的位置信息和车辆识别符。 确定车辆的当前状态。 此外，确定车辆是否位于距离车道交叉点限定的距离内。 当车辆位于与车道十字路口的预定距离内时，产生交通指示器。 交通指示器是方向权（ROW），停止，收益率或空值之一。 所产生的交通信号被传送回车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20140132422A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13677377

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Brad K. Borland ,  Brian G. Funke ,  Mathew Chacko

IPC: G08G1/01

CPC classification number: G08G1/0112 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G08G1/0133 ,  G08G1/0145 ,  G08G1/096725 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/096775

Abstract: Methods and systems for traffic management are disclosed. Location information and a vehicle identifier for a vehicle are received. A current status of the vehicle is determined Further, it is determined whether the vehicle is located within a defined distance from a lane intersection. A traffic indicator is generated when the vehicle is located within the pre-defined distance from the lane intersection. The traffic indicator is one of a Right of Way (ROW), Stop, Yield or Null. The generated traffic signal is transmitted back to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了交通管理的方法和系统。 接收车辆的位置信息和车辆识别符。 确定车辆的当前状态另外，确定车辆是否位于距离车道交叉点限定的距离内。 当车辆位于与车道十字路口的预定距离内时，产生交通指示器。 交通指示器是方向权（ROW），停止，收益率或空值之一。 所产生的交通信号被传送回车辆。