18072404. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION simplified abstract (CNH Industrial America LLC)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION

Organization Name

CNH Industrial America LLC

Inventor(s)

Michael R. Cozza of Pittsburgh PA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18072404 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for monitoring the operating performance of agricultural implements by analyzing field profiles and comparing parameters associated with different swaths of the field.

  • Moving an agricultural implement along a field
  • Receiving data on the field profile of the aft portion
  • Determining profile parameters for different swaths
  • Comparing parameters to assess operating performance

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in precision agriculture, allowing farmers to optimize the performance of their agricultural implements based on real-time field data.

Problems Solved

This technology helps farmers identify areas where their agricultural implements may not be performing optimally, allowing for adjustments to be made to improve efficiency and yield.

Benefits

- Increased efficiency in agricultural operations - Improved yield through optimized implement performance - Real-time monitoring for proactive maintenance

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing the performance of agricultural implements in various farming operations, such as planting, spraying, and harvesting, to maximize productivity and reduce waste.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology in agriculture to monitor field performance and optimize operations. Another could be the use of sensors to collect data on field conditions for analysis and decision-making.

What are the potential environmental impacts of using this technology in agriculture?

Using this technology in agriculture could lead to more precise application of resources, such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides, reducing waste and minimizing environmental pollution.

How does this technology compare to traditional methods of monitoring agricultural implement performance?

This technology offers real-time data collection and analysis, allowing for immediate adjustments to be made to improve performance, whereas traditional methods may rely on manual observations and periodic assessments.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for monitoring the operating performance of agricultural implements includes moving an agricultural implement in a direction of travel along a first swath of a field, and receiving data associated with a field profile of an aft portion of the field located rearward of the agricultural implement relative to the direction of travel as the implement is being moved along the first swath, with the aft portion including both the first swath and a second swath of the field located adjacent the first swath. The method also includes determining one or more profile parameters associated with the first swath and the second swath based at least in part on the data, and comparing the one or more profile parameters for the first swath to the one or more profile parameters for the second swath to assess an operating performance of the agricultural implement within the field.