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06-10-2016 дата публикации

System and Method for Managing Mixed Fleet Worksites Using Video and Audio Analytics

Номер: US20160292933A1
Автор: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali, SPROCK CHRISTOPHER, BAUMANN RYAN, TALMAKI SANAT, HALEPATALI PRAVEEN, Sprock Christopher, Baumann Ryan, Talmaki Sanat, Halepatali Praveen
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc.

Systems and methods for managing and optimizing mixed fleet worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a fleet of machines at the worksite, wherein the fleet of machines comprises an in-network machine and an out-of-network machine, receiving first sensor data associated with the out-of-network machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with the in-network machine at the worksite, determining a machine state of each of the in-network machine and the out-of-network machine based at least on the first sensor data and the second sensor data, comparing the determined machine states to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, one or more models relating to a worksite or a fleet of machines at the worksite, wherein the fleet of machines comprises an in-network machine and an out-of-network machine;receiving, by the one or more processors, first sensor data associated with the out-of-network machine at the worksite, the first sensor data comprising one or more of image data and audio data;receiving, by the one or more processors, second sensor data associated with the in-network machine at the worksite;determining, by the one or more processors, a machine state of each of the in-network machine and the out-of-network machine based at least on the first sensor data and the second sensor data;comparing the determined machine states to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations; andgenerating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 1
20-06-2017 дата публикации

System and method for managing mixed fleet worksites using video and audio analytics

Номер: US0009685009B2
Автор: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali, SPROCK CHRISTOPHER, BAUMANN RYAN, TALMAKI SANAT, HALEPATALI PRAVEEN, Sprock Christopher, Baumann Ryan, Talmaki Sanat, Halepatali Praveen
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc., CATERPILLAR INC

Systems and methods for managing and optimizing mixed fleet worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a fleet of machines at the worksite, wherein the fleet of machines comprises an in-network machine and an out-of-network machine, receiving first sensor data associated with the out-of-network machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with the in-network machine at the worksite, determining a machine state of each of the in-network machine and the out-of-network machine based at least on the first sensor data and the second sensor data, comparing the determined machine states to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.

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Номер записи: 2
06-10-2016 дата публикации

Time-Shift Controlled Visualization of Worksite Operations

Номер: US20160292920A1
Автор: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali, SPROCK CHRISTOPHER, BAUMANN RYAN, TALMAKI SANAT, HALEPATALI PRAVEEN, Sprock Christopher, Baumann Ryan, Talmaki Sanat, Halepatali Praveen
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc.

Systems and methods for visually reviewing worksite operations using a time-shift controlled visualization of the worksite are disclosed. One method includes receiving first data including one or more of a worksite model and information relating to operation of a worksite, where the worksite model includes a simulated operation of a machine associated with the worksite. Visualization information may be generated that represents at least a portion of the first data. A visualization may be generated based at least on the visualization information and a view of the worksite.

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Номер записи: 3
06-10-2016 дата публикации

System and Method for Determination of Machine State Based on Video and Audio Analytics

Номер: US20160292846A1
Автор: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali, SPROCK CHRISTOPHER, BAUMANN RYAN, TALMAKI SANAT, HALEPATALI PRAVEEN, Sprock Christopher, Baumann Ryan, Talmaki Sanat, Halepatali Praveen
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc.

Systems and methods for analyzing and optimizing worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a worksite, receiving first sensor data associated with the machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with an operation of the machine at the worksite, wherein the second sensor data is sourced from a sensor that is different from a sensor sourcing the first sensor data, determining, by the one or more processors, a machine state based at least on the first data and the second data, comparing the determined machine state to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, one or more models relating to a worksite or a machine at the worksite;receiving, by the one or more processors, first sensor data associated with the machine at the worksite, the first sensor data comprising one or more of image data and audio data;receiving, by the one or more processors, second sensor data associated with an operation of the machine at the worksite, wherein the second sensor data is sourced from a sensor that is different from a sensor sourcing the first sensor data;determining, by the one or more processors, a machine state based at least on the first sensor data and the second sensor data;comparing the determined machine state to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations; andgenerating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the response to one or more of an operator and a central station.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 4
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WORKSITE ROUTE MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20180018880A1
Автор: Smallenberger Jason L., Smith Mariah Cherice, Talmaki Sanat
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A haul-route management system is provided. The system includes a first sensor module configured to generate a signal indicative of a current position of a machine at the worksite. The system also includes a route control module configured to receive the signal indicative of the current position of the machine. The route control module receives a signal indicative of a predetermined path associated with the machine. The route control module segments a current path of the machine based on predetermined boundaries. Further, the route control module compares the segmented current path with corresponding data points on the predetermined path. The route control module determines if a deviation from the predetermined path is present in at least one portion of the current path based on the comparison. The route control module provides a notification of the deviation if the deviation lies outside of a predetermined range. 1. A haul-route management system for a machine operating at a worksite , the system comprising:a first sensor module configured to generate a signal indicative of a current position of the machine at the worksite; and receive the signal indicative of the current position of the machine;', 'receive a signal indicative of a predetermined path associated with the machine on at least one of a per cycle and a material basis;', 'segment a current path of the machine based, at least in part, on predetermined boundaries;', 'compare the segmented current path with corresponding data points on the predetermined path;', 'determine if a deviation from the predetermined path is present in at least one portion of the current path based on the comparison; and', 'provide a notification of the deviation if the deviation lies outside of a predetermined range., 'a route control module communicably coupled to the first sensor module, the route control module configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor module is at least one of a global positioning system ...

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Номер записи: 5
15-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING MACHINES AT WORKSITE

Номер: US20180044888A1
Автор: Chi Liqun, Corcoran Paul T., DeClerk Allen J., Holsapple Brad L., Leman Scott A., Talmaki Sanat A., Whiting Mark W.
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A method of controlling machines for performing operations at a worksite is disclosed. The method includes receiving pre-construction terrain data, design terrain data, and resource data and then defining a plurality of constraints based on the data. Operations of the machines are simulated based on the data. The method includes estimating process variables associated with the operations and defining and scheduling tasks to be performed by the machines. The method includes collecting real time data from the worksite and updating the estimated process variables and the scheduled tasks of the machines based on the collected real time data. Instructions are then provided to the machines for executing the tasks. 1. A method of operations of machines at a worksite , the method comprising:receiving, by a control system, pre-construction terrain data associated with the worksite;receiving, by the control system, design terrain data associated with the worksite;receiving, by the control system, resource data associated with the machines;defining a plurality of constraints associated with the operations based on the pre-construction terrain data, the design terrain data, and the resource data;simulating the operations of the machines at the worksite based on the pre-construction terrain data, the design terrain data, and the resource data;estimating process variables associated with the operations based on the simulation of the operations and the plurality of constraints;providing an optimized operational level task to an operator of a machine based on the estimated process variables;collecting real time data associated with the operations performed at the worksite using a communication medium;updating the estimated process variables associated with the operations of the machines based on the collected real time data; andproviding a performance indicator to the operator based on the optimized task and the real time data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process ...

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Номер записи: 6
17-07-2014 дата публикации

MONITORING PROXIMITY OF OBJECTS AT CONSTRUCTION JOBSITES VIA THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIRTUALITY IN REAL-TIME

Номер: US20140200863A1
Автор: Kamat Vineet R., Talmaki Sanat
Принадлежит:

A method and system of monitoring proximity of objects at a construction jobsite via three-dimensional virtuality in real-time. The method and system involves simulating a dynamic object such as a piece of construction equipment in a three-dimensional virtual representation of the construction jobsite, and involves simulating another object such as a buried utility or another piece of construction equipment in the three-dimensional virtual representation of the construction jobsite. The method and system also involves making one or more determinations about the objects in order to more readily avoid unintended impact between them. 1. A method of monitoring proximity of objects at a construction jobsite via three-dimensional virtuality in real-time , the method comprising the steps of:a) simulating movement of a dynamic object of the construction jobsite in a three-dimensional virtual representation of the construction jobsite;b) simulating a second object of the construction jobsite in the three-dimensional virtual representation of the construction jobsite;c) determining a geometric proximity between the simulated dynamic object of the construction jobsite and the simulated second object of the construction jobsite; andd) outputting a notification based upon the geometric proximity determination of step c).2. The method of wherein step a) comprises receiving movement data from at least one device of the dynamic object in order to simulate movement of the dynamic object in the three-dimensional virtual representation of the construction jobsite.3. The method of wherein the at least one device is a position sensor claim 2 , an orientation sensor claim 2 , a marker and image-capturing device claim 2 , or a combination of these.4. The method of wherein the second object of the construction jobsite is a static object claim 1 , and wherein step b) uses georeferencing to simulate the second object.5. The method of wherein steps a) and b) further comprise using ...

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Номер записи: 7
13-06-2019 дата публикации

System and method for detection of load and dump locations

Номер: US20190180627A1
Автор: Jason L. Smallenberger, Sanat A. Talmaki
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A system for detecting a load location and a dump location at a worksite is provided. The system includes a controller coupled to a position detection module and a speed detection module. The controller receives a position signal and a speed signal associated with the machine. The controller identities a load location based on a relative distance between the machine and a loading tool and the speed of the machine. The controller monitors a velocity of the machine as the machine moves away from the identified load location, gathers data related to a plurality of stops made by the machine, and builds a heuristic model. The controller selects one stop from the plurality of stops as a dump location based on a distance between the respective dump location and the load location, a duration of stopping of the machine, and a confidence score associated with the respective dump location.

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Номер записи: 8
04-08-2016 дата публикации

PAYLOAD MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160223387A1
Автор: Smallenberger Jason Louis, TALMAKI Sanat Arun
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system is disclosed for monitoring payload at a worksite having multiple machines. The system may have a first sensor located onboard a haul machine and configured to generate a first signal indicative of a total amount of material in the haul machine, and a second sensor located onboard a load machine and configured to generate a second signal indicative of an amount of material being dumped into the haul machine by the load machine. The system may also have at least one controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The at least one controller may be configured to selectively perform a sensor calibration process based on a comparison of the first and second signals. 1. A system for monitoring payload at a worksite having multiple machines , the system comprising:a first sensor located onboard a haul machine and configured to generate a first signal indicative of a total amount of material in the haul machine;a second sensor located onboard a load machine and configured to generate a second signal indicative of an amount of material being dumped into the haul machine by the load machine; andat least one controller in communication with the first and second sensors and configured to selectively perform a sensor calibration process based on a comparison, of the first and second signals.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is configured to perform the sensor calibration process at conclusion of a loading event based on the first signal generated at the conclusion of the loading event and based on the second signal generated during multiple increments of the loading event.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is configured to perform the sensor calibration process throughout a loading event based on a change in the first signal generated during increments of the loading event and based directly on the second signal generated during each of the increments.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the at least ...

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Номер записи: 9
11-08-2016 дата публикации

FORECASTING DEMANDS FOR EQUIPMENT BASED ON ROAD SURFACE CONDITIONS

Номер: US20160232542A1
Автор: BIRKY Zachary Steven, TALMAKI Sanat Arun
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

Computer systems and computer-implemented methods forecast demand for road repair equipment and implement actions based on the forecasted demand. The computer systems may include a processor configured to collect road condition data for a road in one or more locations, collect econometric data related to one or more entities responsible for maintenance of the road in the one or more locations, and collect data related to historical responsiveness of the one or more entities in taking actions related to the maintenance of the road. The processor may identify one or more potential customers and a potential demand for certain types and respective quantities of the road repair equipment from the road condition data, the econometric data and the historical responsiveness data, and implement one or more of manufacturing decisions, inventory management decisions, dealer actions, and direct customer interactions based on the potential demand. 1. A computer system for forecasting demand for road repair equipment and implementing actions based on the forecasted demand , the computer system comprising: collect road condition data for a road in one or more locations;', 'collect econometric data related to one or more entities responsible for maintenance of the road in the one or more locations;', 'collect data related to historical responsiveness of the one or more entities in taking actions related to the maintenance of the road;', 'identify one or more potential customers and a potential demand for certain types and respective quantities of the road repair equipment from the road condition data, the econometric data and the historical responsiveness data; and', 'implement one or more of manufacturing decisions, inventory management decisions, dealer actions, and direct customer interactions based on the potential demand., 'at least one processor configured to2. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to: obtaining a first set ...

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Номер записи: 10
11-08-2016 дата публикации

MACHINE COMMUNICATION USING A MULTI-STAGE SUITABILITY ALGORITHM

Номер: US20160234259A1
Автор: SMALLENBERGER JASON, TALMAKI Sanat Arun
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

System and methods for managing an equipment fleet including one or more machines are disclosed. One method includes receiving first information relating to an availability of one or more machines of a plurality of machines, receiving second information relating to a machine role of the one or more machines, receiving third information relating to a pairing state of the one or more machines, and determining a suitable pairing for at least one of the plurality of machines based upon at least the first information, the second information, and the third information. 1. A method for managing an equipment fleet comprising one or more machines , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, first information relating to an availability of one or more machines of a plurality of machines;receiving, by the one or more processors, second information relating to a machine role of the one or more machines;receiving, by the one or more processors, third information relating to a pairing state of the one or more machines; anddetermining, by the one or more processors, a suitable pairing for at least one of the plurality of machines based upon at least the first information, the second information, and the third information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first information comprises one or more of a proximity to other machines of the plurality of machines claim 1 , maintenance schedule claim 1 , current site tasks claim 1 , operator information claim 1 , and pairing capability.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine roles relate to operational capabilities of the one or more machines.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third information comprises a paired state or an unpaired state.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third information comprises an identifier of machine pairings.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , by the one or more processors claim 1 , fourth information relating to a positional state of the one or ...

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Номер записи: 11
08-09-2016 дата публикации

Systems and methods for processing non-similar data

Номер: US20160259820A1
Автор: Christopher Michael Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Arun TALMAKI
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

Systems and methods are disclosed for collecting and processing non-similar data. According to certain embodiments, a first set of signals produced by a first set of sensors is received. The first set of signals is indicative of machine parameters. The machine parameters are organized by a plurality of data channels. Each of the plurality of data channels is associated with a distinct characteristic. A second set of signals produced by a second set of sensors is also received. The second set of signals is indicative of location information associated the machine and corresponding timestamps. The machine parameters, location information, and timestamps are received at a server. The machine parameters, location information, and timestamps are merged into a table. In the table, the machine parameters may be aggregated according to at least one of corresponding data channel, timestamp, and machine ID. A request from a user for information from the table is received. Then the information is output to the user.

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Номер записи: 12
13-10-2016 дата публикации

AUTOMATED MATERIAL TAGGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160299116A1
Автор: Smallenberger Jason Louis, TALMAKI Sanat Arun
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A material tagging system is disclosed for use with an excavation machine. The material tagging system may have a locating device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a location of the excavation machine at a worksite, and a communication device. The material tagging system may also have at least one of an operator input device and a sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of an identity of material in a work tool, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an electronic map of the worksite predicting locations of different types of material, and to make a comparison of the identity of the material with a type of material predicted to be at a location where the excavation machine was located when the material was loaded. The controller may further be configured to selectively generate and communicate an error flag based on the comparison. 1. A material tagging system for use with an excavation machine having a work tool , the material tagging system comprising:a locating device positioned onboard the excavation machine and configured to generate a first signal indicative of a location of the excavation machine at a worksite;a communication device positioned onboard the excavation machine;at least one of an operator input device and a sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of an identity of material in the work tool; and receive an electronic map of the worksite predicting locations of different types of material;', 'make a comparison of the identity of the material corresponding to the second signal with a type of material predicted by the electronic map to be at a location where the first signal indicates the excavation machine was located when the material was loaded into the work tool; and', 'selectively generate and communicate offboard the excavation machine an error flag based on the comparison., 'a controller in communication with the locating device, the communication device, and the at ...

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Номер записи: 13
13-10-2016 дата публикации

System for Allocating and Monitoring Machines

Номер: US20160300175A1
Автор: SMALLENBERGER JASON, Talmaki Sanat A.
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system for allocating resources includes a plurality of first machines at a work area and a plurality of second machines at a remote location. A controller stores a material movement goal for a production time period, and determine a total capacity at the work area based upon a capacity of the first machines and the production time period. The total capacity at the work area is compared to the desired material movement goal and upon the total capacity at the work area exceeding the desired material movement goal, operational instructions are generated for and communicated to selected ones of the first machines. Upon the total capacity at the work area being less than the desired material movement goal an alert command is generated and some of the second machines may be moved to the work area. 1. A system for allocating resources , comprising:a plurality of first machines at a work area;a plurality of second machines selected from an inventory of machines at a remote location remote from the work area;a sensor mounted on any of the machines for monitoring material movement store a desired material movement goal for a production time period;', 'store a capacity for each of the plurality of first machines;', 'store a capacity for each of the plurality of second machines;', 'determine a total capacity at the work area based upon the capacity of each of the plurality of first machines and the production time period;', 'compare the total capacity at the work area to the desired material movement goal;', 'upon the total capacity at the work area exceeding the desired material movement goal, generate operational instructions for selected ones of the plurality of first machines and communicate the operational instructions to each of the selected ones of the plurality of first machines; and', 'upon the total capacity at the work area being less than the desired material movement goal, generate an alert command., 'a controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 14
02-11-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING MACHINES AT A WORKSITE

Номер: US20170314232A1
Автор: Chi Liqun, Corcoran Paul T., DeClerk Allen J., Holsapple Brad L., Leman Scott A., Talmaki Sanat A., Whiting Mark W.
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A method of controlling machines for performing operations at a worksite is disclosed. The method includes receiving pre-construction terrain data, design terrain data, and resource data and then defining a plurality of constraints based on the data. Operations of the machines are simulated based on the data. The method includes estimating process variables associated with the operations and defining and scheduling tasks to be performed by the machines. The method includes collecting real time data from the worksite and updating the estimated process variables and the scheduled tasks of the machines based on the collected real time data. Instructions are then provided to the machines for executing the tasks. 1. A method of controlling machines for performing operations at a worksite , the method comprising:receiving, by a control system, pre-construction terrain data associated with the worksite;receiving, by the control system, design terrain data associated with the worksite;receiving, by the control system, resource data associated with the machines;defining a plurality of constraints associated with the operations based on the pre-construction terrain data, the design terrain data, and the resource data;simulating the operations of the machines at the worksite based on the pre-construction terrain data, the design terrain data, and the resource data;estimating process variables associated with the operations based on the simulation of the operations and the plurality of constraints;collecting real time data associated with the operations performed at the worksite using a communication medium, wherein the real time data is one of a an amount of material transferred at the worksite, performance details of each of the machines deployed at the worksite, and data obtained from a worksite survey;updating the estimated process variables associated with the operations of the machines based on the collected real time data; andproviding, via a communication medium, ...

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Номер записи: 15
01-12-2016 дата публикации

Machine Performance Evaluation and Feedback System

Номер: US20160349733A1
Автор: SMALLENBERGER JASON, Talmaki Sanat A.
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system provides feedback for a machine operation performed by a first machine with the machine operation corresponding to a first type of machine operation and including a quantitatively measurable tuning parameter associated therewith. The system includes a work implement for moving material at a work site to perform the machine operation and a controller. The controller is configured to generate a high performance reference based upon a plurality of reference operations performed by at least another machine with the plurality of reference operations corresponding to the first type of machine operation and determine a performance parameter for the machine operation performed by the first machine. The controller is further configured to compare the performance parameter to the high performance reference and generate a notice upon a difference between the performance parameter and the high performance reference exceeding a threshold. 1. A system for providing feedback for a machine operation performed by a first machine , the machine operation corresponding to a first type of machine operation and including a tuning parameter associated therewith , the tuning parameter being quantitatively measurable , comprising:a work implement for moving material at a work site to perform the machine operation; and generate a high performance reference based upon a plurality of reference operations performed by at least another machine, the plurality of reference operations corresponding to the first type of machine operation;', 'determine a performance parameter for the machine operation performed by the first machine;', 'compare the performance parameter to the high performance reference; and', 'generate a notice upon a difference between the performance parameter and the high performance reference exceeding a threshold., 'a controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reference operations are performed by a plurality of machines claim 1 , each ...

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Номер записи: 16
30-07-2019 дата публикации

Method of optimizing performance of machines at a worksite

Номер: US10364548B2
Автор: Allen J. DeClerk, Brad L. Holsapple, Liqun Chi, Mark W. Whiting, Paul T. Corcoran, Sanat A. Talmaki, Scott A. Leman
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A method of controlling machines for performing operations at a worksite is disclosed. The method includes receiving pre-construction terrain data, design terrain data, and resource data and then defining a plurality of constraints based on the data. Operations of the machines are simulated based on the data. The method includes estimating process variables associated with the operations and defining and scheduling tasks to be performed by the machines. The method includes collecting real time data from the worksite and updating the estimated process variables and the scheduled tasks of the machines based on the collected real time data. Instructions are then provided to the machines for executing the tasks.

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Номер записи: 17
17-07-2018 дата публикации

Payload monitoring system

Номер: US10024710B2
Автор: Jason Louis SMALLENBERGER, Sanat Arun TALMAKI
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A system is disclosed for monitoring payload at a worksite having multiple machines. The system may have a first sensor located onboard a haul machine and configured to generate a first signal indicative of a total amount of material in the haul machine, and a second sensor located onboard a load machine and configured to generate a second signal indicative of an amount of material being dumped into the haul machine by the load machine. The system may also have at least one controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The at least one controller may be configured to selectively perform a sensor calibration process based on a comparison of the first and second signals.

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Номер записи: 18
05-10-2023 дата публикации

System and method for detection of load and dump locations

Номер: AU2023229595A1
Автор: Jason L. Smallenberger, Sanat A. Talmaki
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF LOAD AND DUMP LOCATIONS A system (200) for detecting a load location and a dump location at a worksite (100) is provided. The system (200) includes a controller (206) coupled to a position detection module (202) and a speed detection module (204). The controller (206) receives a position signal and a speed signal associated with the machine (102,104). The controller (206) identifies a load location based on a relative distance between the machine (104) and a loading tool (102) and the speed of the machine (102,104). The controller (206) monitors a velocity of the machine (102,104) as the machine (102,104) moves away from the identified load location, gathers data related to a plurality of stops made by the machine (102,104), and builds a heuristic model. The controller (206) selects one stop from the plurality of stops as a dump location based on a distance between the respective dump location and the load location, a duration of stopping of the machine (102,104), and a confidence score associated with the respective dump location.

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Номер записи: 19
05-06-2018 дата публикации

Automated material tagging system

Номер: US09989511B2
Автор: Jason Louis SMALLENBERGER, Sanat Arun TALMAKI
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A material tagging system is disclosed for use with an excavation machine. The material tagging system may have a locating device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a location of the excavation machine at a worksite, and a communication device. The material tagging system may also have at least one of an operator input device and a sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of an identity of material in a work tool, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an electronic map of the worksite predicting locations of different types of material, and to make a comparison of the identity of the material with a type of material predicted to be at a location where the excavation machine was located when the material was loaded. The controller may further be configured to selectively generate and communicate an error flag based on the comparison.

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Номер записи: 20
21-11-2017 дата публикации

Method of controlling machines at a worksite

Номер: US09822509B1
Автор: Allen J. DeClerk, Brad L. Holsapple, Liqun Chi, Mark W. Whiting, Paul T. Corcoran, Sanat A. Talmaki, Scott A. Leman
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A method of controlling machines for performing operations at a worksite is disclosed. The method includes receiving pre-construction terrain data, design terrain data, and resource data and then defining a plurality of constraints based on the data. Operations of the machines are simulated based on the data. The method includes estimating process variables associated with the operations and defining and scheduling tasks to be performed by the machines. The method includes collecting real time data from the worksite and updating the estimated process variables and the scheduled tasks of the machines based on the collected real time data. Instructions are then provided to the machines for executing the tasks.

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Номер записи: 21
07-02-2017 дата публикации

System for allocating and monitoring machines

Номер: US09563867B2
Автор: Jason Smallenberger, Sanat A. Talmaki
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A system for allocating resources includes a plurality of first machines at a work area and a plurality of second machines at a remote location. A controller stores a material movement goal for a production time period, and determine a total capacity at the work area based upon a capacity of the first machines and the production time period. The total capacity at the work area is compared to the desired material movement goal and upon the total capacity at the work area exceeding the desired material movement goal, operational instructions are generated for and communicated to selected ones of the first machines. Upon the total capacity at the work area being less than the desired material movement goal an alert command is generated and some of the second machines may be moved to the work area.

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Номер записи: 22