公开(公告)号：US20140293137A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US13854429

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Michael Braunstein

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: A method and system for providing remote vision to a remote operator with respect to a plurality of machines includes a remote vision system with one or more display screens and a receiver for receiving video information and machine information from each of the one or more machines. A controller console is linked to the remote vision system and the receiver, and is configured to calculate a priority ranking of the plurality of machines based on the received machine data and to display the video information from each machine as one or more video displays on a display screen wherein at least one of the one or more video displays is modified in appearance and/or position or duration of placement based on the priority ranking.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向多个机器向远程操作者提供远程视觉的方法和系统包括具有一个或多个显示屏幕的远程视觉系统和用于从一个或多个机器中的每一个接收视频信息和机器信息的接收器。 控制器控制台被链接到远程视觉系统和接收器，并且被配置为基于接收到的机器数据来计算多个机器的优先等级，并且将来自每个机器的视频信息显示为一个或多个视频显示器 显示屏幕，其中基于优先级排序，一个或多个视频显示器中的至少一个在外观和/或位置或持续时间上被修改。

公开(公告)号：US09182760B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13712417

申请日：2012-12-12

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Michael Braunstein ,  Ramadev Hukkeri ,  Michael Taylor

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/70 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06G7/00 ,  G06G7/76 ,  G05D1/02 ,  E02F9/20 ,  E02F9/26

CPC classification number: G05D1/021 ,  E02F9/205 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G05D2201/0202

Abstract: A method is disclosed for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a machine on a worksite. The method may include measuring a first value indicative of an operating condition of the machine, predicting a second value, using the vehicle model, corresponding to the first value and indicative of the operating condition, and determining a difference between the first value and the second value. The method may also include autonomously directing the machine to a calibration site of the worksite in response to determining that the difference between the first value and the second value is greater than a predetermined threshold, wherein the calibration site is automatically selected from a plurality of locations at the worksite based on a suitability index of the calibration site.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于校准用于在工地上自主地控制机器的车辆模型的方法。 该方法可以包括测量指示机器的操作状态的第一值，使用车辆模型预测第二值，对应于第一值并指示操作条件，以及确定第一值与第二值之间的差值 值。 响应于确定第一值和第二值之间的差异大于预定阈值，该方法还可以包括将机器自主地引导到工地的校准位置，其中校准位置是从多个位置自动选择的 根据校准站点的适用性指标在工地进行。

公开(公告)号：US09008886B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13712490

申请日：2012-12-12

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Michael Braunstein ,  Ramadev Hukkeri ,  Michael Taylor

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  E02F9/20 ,  E02F9/26 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0287 ,  E02F9/205 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D2201/0202

Abstract: A method is disclosed of modifying a worksite for calibrating a vehicle model used to autonomously control a first machine on the worksite. The method may include receiving a signal from the first machine indicative of an aspect of the vehicle model in need of calibration. The method may also include determining, in response to receipt of the signal, that the worksite includes a calibration site having a characteristic corresponding to the aspect of the vehicle model, and that calibrating the aspect of the vehicle model requires modifying the characteristic of the calibration site. The method may further include autonomously modifying the characteristic of the calibration site with a second machine at the worksite, and directing the first machine to the modified calibration site for autonomous calibration of the aspect of the vehicle model.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种修改用于校准用于在工地上自主地控制第一机器的车辆模型的工地的方法。 该方法可以包括从第一机器接收指示需要校准的车辆模型的一个方面的信号。 该方法还可以包括确定响应于信号的接收，工地包括具有与车辆模型的方面对应的特征的校准位置，并且校准车辆模型的方面需要修改校准的特性 现场。 该方法可以进一步包括在工地上用第二机器自主地修改校准位置的特性，以及将第一机器引导到经修改的校准位置以自动校准车辆模型的方面。

公开(公告)号：US20150004566A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13927296

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Bradley K. Bomer ,  Michael Braunstein ,  Brad Van De Veer ,  Zhijun Cai

IPC: G09B19/16

CPC classification number: G09B19/167

Abstract: A method for coaching an operator of a machine is disclosed. The method includes the controller collecting actual data related to an operation of the machine performed by the operator. The controller determines a type of operation being performed based on the actual data. The controller compares the actual data to expected data for the type of operation. The controller flags a coaching point based on the comparison of actual data to expected data, and the controller provides an image of the machine relating to the coaching point.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于指导机器操作者的方法。 该方法包括控制器收集与操作者执行的机器的操作相关的实际数据。 控制器根据实际数据确定正在执行的操作类型。 控制器将实际数据与操作类型的预期数据进行比较。 控制器基于实际数据与预期数据的比较来标记辅导点，并且控制器提供与教练点相关的机器的图像。

公开(公告)号：US09019436B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13854429

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Michael Braunstein

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: A method and system for providing remote vision to a remote operator with respect to a plurality of machines includes a remote vision system with one or more display screens and a receiver for receiving video information and machine information from each of the one or more machines. A controller console is linked to the remote vision system and the receiver, and is configured to calculate a priority ranking of the plurality of machines based on the received machine data and to display the video information from each machine as one or more video displays on a display screen wherein at least one of the one or more video displays is modified in appearance and/or position or duration of placement based on the priority ranking.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向多个机器向远程操作者提供远程视觉的方法和系统包括具有一个或多个显示屏幕的远程视觉系统和用于从一个或多个机器中的每一个接收视频信息和机器信息的接收器。 控制器控制台被链接到远程视觉系统和接收器，并且被配置为基于接收到的机器数据来计算多个机器的优先等级，并且将来自每个机器的视频信息显示为一个或多个视频显示器 显示屏幕，其中基于优先级排序，一个或多个视频显示器中的至少一个在外观和/或位置或持续时间上被修改。

公开(公告)号：US20150004573A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13927346

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Bradley Bomer ,  Zhijun Cai ,  Brad Van De Veer ,  Jeffrey Stephen Alig ,  Michael Braunstein

IPC: G09B5/04

CPC classification number: G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/042 ,  G09B19/167

Abstract: A method is provided for coaching an operator of an earthmoving machine having a controller. The method may include the controller presenting a list of coaching points to the operator. The controller receives input to execute a coaching point selected by the operator. The controller accesses memory to retrieve a predetermined method for execution of the coaching point. The controller manipulates the machine to execute the coaching point according to the predetermined method.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于指导具有控制器的移土机的操作者的方法。 该方法可以包括控制器向操作者呈现指导点列表。 控制器接收输入以执行由操作者选择的辅导点。 控制器访问存储器以检索执行指导点的预定方法。 控制器根据预定方法操纵机器执行辅导点。