Abstract:
Real-time performance determination system is configured to determine machine performance over a predetermined time interval. An automatic data unit onboard a machine can provide apparatus data to a Fleet Operations System (FOS) of a Fleet Management System. Apparatus data can be used to determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. A performance determination module of the FOS can determine the amount of time a machine spent in a particular status. A performance report can include a graphical indicator in a visual display that can convey the percentage of time spent in each status. A report can include performance determinations for a plurality of machines, each represented by performance indicator that allows easy comparison of machines. A performance report can be provided to a fleet manager for fleet management purposes such as scheduling and allocation of resources, as well as performing machine maintenance and adjustments.
Abstract:
A system and method improve guidance system performance. An accuracy improvement module (AIM) can be configured to compare observed and expected inclination compensation factors (ICFs) at a plurality of inclination angles to detect an inaccuracy in antenna height. In response to detecting an inaccuracy, an AIM can determine a revised antenna height that more accurately represents the height of an antenna above ground. A proposed antenna height can be determined using an observed ICF. A fixed vehicle body height can be subtracted from the proposed antenna height to provide a proposed tire radius. The proposed tire radius can be compared to a table of standard tire radii to determine a tire radius value, which can then be added to the fixed vehicle body height to provide a revised antenna height. The revised antenna height can improve the accuracy or calculated ground positions, thereby improving guidance system performance.
Abstract:
A nozzle body (210) is provided comprising a flow path (404) and a vent (410). The flow path may be configured to provide an open channel for a fluid between a lower portion of a pipe (208) and at least one outlet. The vent may be configured to vent a gas in an upper portion (402) of the pipe to the flow path.
Abstract:
A tongue-hitch structure for a pull-type implement may comprise a tongue locking mechanism. A work frame for the pull-type implement may comprise a vertically adjustable rear wheel suspension comprising an actuator for moving the work frame between a lowered, working position and a raised, transport position. The tongue-hitch structure may be adapted to allow vertical movement between the tongue-hitch structure and the work frame. A leveling arrangement may be coupled between the work frame and the hitch-tongue structure operable to prevent and/or allow vertical movement between the tongue-hitch structure and the work frame.
Abstract:
Billing for application services may be provided. A plurality of data may be received from a machine. The machine may be determined to be associated with a subscribing user, and an application service associated with the machine may be identified. The plurality of data may be provided to the application service and a charge record associated with the subscribing user may be created.
Abstract:
A gathering auger of a harvesting header driven independently from the speed of the harvester. In one embodiment, a row unit of the header includes at last one powered snap roll in combination with a stripper plate for removing useable parts from crop stalks. The gathering auger is powered by a first drive means and the powered snap roll is powered by a second drive means such that the gathering auger and the powered snap roll are operated at different speeds.
Abstract:
A valve may include a valve body, a valve spool, and a valve actuator arrangement. In certain embodiments, no power is supplied to the valve at the open position and/or the closed position, and momentary loads, applied by solenoids of the valve actuator arrangement, move the valve spool between the open and the closed positions.
Abstract:
A method of challenging an incoming call to a called party based on predetermined call challenge rules. The call challenge rules may include challenging a calling party when an incoming call falls within a call challenge time window of the local time of the called party. A method may include determining the local time of the called party, announcing the local time to the calling party, and prompting the calling party whether to ring the ringer of the called party or be routed to voicemail. Also mentions modifying the call challenge rules based on a TV programme guide thus allowing the blocking of telephone calls when a user is watching their favourite programme. The system maybe configured using a web interface.
Abstract:
In an example embodiment, a first streaming media device, such as a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone initiates a communication session with a second streaming media device. An offer is sent to the second streaming media device comprising a plurality of potential configurations. The second device selects one of the plurality of configurations and communicates the selection to the first device during connectivity checks, for example during an Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE) connectivity checks.
Abstract:
In an example embodiment, a method for determining backhaul channel assignments for multi-channel dual radio mesh nodes. The method comprises acquiring collision domain data for each access point of an associated mesh network. A cost function is calculated for each access point of the associated mesh network, the cost function assigning a weighted value for each access point in a collision domain based on a number of access points in the collision domain. Backhaul channel assignments for selected for each access point that minimizes the cost function.