SWAT CENTERLINE DETECTION FOR MAPPING AND CONTROL OPERATION
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602023022601
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-08-26
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing agricultural machines face challenges in accurately mapping and identifying the center line and quantity of windrows, especially when multiple windrows are merged, which complicates subsequent operations such as harvesting and baling.
A system is implemented to detect the configuration of windrows (single, double, or triple) and determine the center line and material quantity by integrating sensors and processors to analyze mower and merger component states, using GPS and inertial measurement units for positioning, and generating control signals for steering and propulsion.
Enhances the efficiency of subsequent farming operations by providing precise mapping and control of windrow locations and material quantities, enabling optimized route planning and power management for autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles.