公开(公告)号：US20220187823A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17123035

申请日：2020-12-15

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Vijayakumar Ramasamy ,  Micheal D. Valerio ,  Matthew Fike

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  B60W30/09

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems of a dynamic geofence in a worksite environment. In some cases, cameras and sensors are placed on the machines to monitor the worksite and automatically create a geofence around a machine as it operates. The geofence can dynamically change as the machine navigates in the worksite. Machine operators or site personnel can receive an alert regarding the proximity of people or objects to the geofence around the machine. In some implementations, the machines are autonomous, semi-autonomous, or remote controlled from a modular and customized virtual cab. A remote-controlled machine can provide full machine maneuverability with the user at a safe distance from potentially hazardous environments. In some cases, the geofence is automatically created to cover the work area based on the semi-autonomous command assigned to the machine.

公开(公告)号：US11961027B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17188775

申请日：2021-03-01

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Gautham Subramanian ,  Vijayakumar Ramasamy

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q50/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06313 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q50/08

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for optimal utilization of machines for performing tasks across a predetermined area. A request may be received to initiate a job on a predetermined area, the job comprising a plurality of tasks associated with a plurality of machines. In response to the request, a first machine of the plurality of machines may be deployed to the predetermined area to execute a first task of the plurality of tasks autonomously. A deployment event may be determined based on characteristics of the first machine and a second machine, and based on characteristics of the predetermined area. The second machine to the predetermined area, upon detection of the deployment event, to execute a second task of the plurality of tasks autonomously.

公开(公告)号：US20220366334A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-17

申请号：US17322569

申请日：2021-05-17

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Gautham Subramanian ,  Vijayakumar Ramasamy ,  Gurumoorthy Ramalingam ,  Arpeet Kumar

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for optimal utilization of machines for performing tasks across a predetermined area. A request may be initiated by interacting with an element of a graphical environment to perform a job on a predetermined area, the job including a plurality of tasks associated with a plurality of machines. In response to the request, a first machine of the plurality of machines may be deployed to the predetermined area to execute a first task of the plurality of tasks. A deployment event may be determined, and upon detection of the deployment event, a second machine may be deployed to the predetermined area to execute a second task of the plurality of tasks autonomously, the first task and the second task being indicated as elements of the graphical environment.