18071409. AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH FUSED SENSOR VISION simplified abstract (CNH Industrial America LLC)
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AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH FUSED SENSOR VISION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christopher Fedor of Apollo PA (US)
Murali Rajakumar of Downer Grove IL (US)
AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH FUSED SENSOR VISION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18071409 titled 'AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH FUSED SENSOR VISION
Simplified Explanation
The agricultural vehicle described in the patent application includes a vision system with multiple cameras, a radar transceiver, and a controller. The cameras capture image data of the area around the vehicle, while the radar transceiver produces radar data of the same area. The controller combines the image and radar data to create a comprehensive view that accounts for dust clouds in the vicinity, presenting this information to the operator.
- Multiple cameras capture image data of the area around the agricultural vehicle.
- Radar transceiver produces radar data of the same area.
- Controller combines image and radar data to create a comprehensive view.
- Comprehensive view accounts for dust clouds in the area.
- Combined data is presented to the operator of the agricultural vehicle.
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- Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various agricultural settings to enhance visibility and situational awareness for operators, improving overall efficiency and safety.
- Problems Solved
The system addresses the challenge of reduced visibility caused by dust clouds in agricultural environments, allowing operators to make more informed decisions and navigate effectively.
- Benefits
- Improved visibility and situational awareness - Enhanced safety for operators - Increased efficiency in agricultural operations
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Agriculture machinery manufacturers - Precision agriculture companies - Farm equipment suppliers
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of individual cameras or radar systems in agricultural vehicles, but the combination of both technologies to account for dust clouds may be a novel innovation.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the system handle different types of dust clouds and varying levels of opacity?
The patent application does not specify the exact mechanisms or algorithms used to account for different types of dust clouds and their impact on visibility.
- What are the limitations of the vision system in extreme weather conditions?
The patent application does not address the performance of the vision system in extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow, which could potentially affect its effectiveness.
Original Abstract Submitted
An agricultural vehicle includes a vision system. The vision system includes multiple cameras, a radar transceiver, and a controller. The multiple cameras are configured to produce image data of an area proximate the agricultural vehicle. The radar transceiver is configured to produce radar data of the area proximate the agricultural vehicle. The controller is configured to obtain the image data and the radar data, and combine the image data and the radar data to produce combined image and radar data. The combined image and radar data accounts for dust clouds in the area proximate the agricultural vehicle. The controller is also configured to present the combined image and radar data to an operator of the agricultural vehicle.
