Work equipment operation program

Abstract

To provide a work machine operation program that can easily obtain work conditions suitable for a work machine. [Solution] The communication terminal approaches a work machine and receives radio waves from the work machine, which initiates communication between the work machine and the communication terminal, and receives the work machine ID of the work machine sent to the communication terminal.If an executable application associated with the work machine ID is not stored in the communication terminal, the communication terminal is caused to download the executable application from a server.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a work machine operation program, and more particularly to a work machine operation program that is attached to the rear of a traveling machine. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditional farming relied on the experience and intuition of each farmer. As a result, the efficiency of farming varied from farm to farm, resulting in variations in the yield and quality of agricultural products. Furthermore, when a new generation of farmers takes over, it is difficult for the new generation of farmers to inherit all of the experience and intuition that was previously possessed, and the accumulated experience of farming is not utilized.

[0003] In recent years, agricultural machinery that makes full use of information technology (IT) has been developed to improve the efficiency of agricultural work. For example, tractors that use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to perform precise work and combine harvesters that can measure the moisture and protein content of rice at the same time as harvesting have been developed (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] Furthermore, automation of farm machinery has progressed to reduce the amount of time spent on farm work, and various farm machinery has been developed. In particular, farm machinery that is attached to the rear of a traveling mechanism such as a tractor and can be changed depending on the type of work, such as plowing, plowing, and ridge painting, can be used for a variety of farm work simply by changing the traveling mechanism of the tractor or the like like an attachment, and has made a significant contribution to reducing the cost of farm work.

[0005] The above-mentioned interchangeable implements can be attached to various types of running gear. Therefore, in order to perform agricultural work that makes full use of IT, it is necessary to incorporate IT into the implement itself. Furthermore, the performance of the implement depends on the performance of the running gear to which it is attached. In other words, to fully utilize the performance of an IT-enabled implement, it is necessary to adjust the working conditions of the implement according to the running gear. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-192330 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, adjusting the working conditions of agricultural machinery according to the travelling mechanism is a significant burden for users. In particular, users who are not familiar with IT are reluctant to adopt IT due to the hassle of adjusting the working conditions. As a result, there is a possibility that the adoption of IT in agricultural machinery will not progress.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and has an object to provide a work machine operation program that can easily obtain work conditions suitable for a work machine. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A work machine operation program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes the communication terminal to confirm the work machine ID of the work machine sent to the communication terminal through confirmation communication between the work machine and the communication terminal, select an executable application associated with the work machine ID from a plurality of applications running on the communication terminal, and display the executable application on the display screen of the communication terminal.

[0010] A work machine operation program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes the communication terminal to confirm the work machine ID of the work machine sent to the communication terminal through confirmation communication between the work machine and the communication terminal, select an executable application associated with the work machine ID from a plurality of applications running on the communication terminal, and display the executable application on a display screen provided on a traveling machine connected to the work machine.

[0011] The selected executable application may also be automatically launched.

[0012] The confirmation communication may also be direct communication between the work machine and the communication terminal.

[0013] The confirmation communication may also be position information communication based on the position information of the work machine and the position information of the communication terminal.

[0014] The execution application may also cause the communication terminal to display the working height of the work implement.

[0015] The execution application may also cause the communication terminal to display, in a distinguishable manner, worked areas in which work has been performed by the work machine and unworked areas in which work has not been performed by the work machine.

[0016] In addition, the execution application may store the planned work area and planned work content entered in a storage means before the confirmation communication, and after the confirmation communication, display on the communication terminal a method for operating the work equipment based on the planned work area and planned work content stored in the storage means.

[0017] The execution application may also cause the communication terminal to display a planned work route and an estimated work time based on the planned work area and planned work content stored in the storage means.

[0018] In addition, the executing application may display on the communication terminal one or more of the multiple traveling machine IDs from an ID list in which multiple combinations of multiple work machine IDs and multiple traveling machine IDs of traveling machines connected to the work machine are registered, depending on the compatibility of the work machine and the traveling machine.

[0019] The method may further include checking the travelling machine ID of the travelling machine connected to the work machine, and the execution application may cause the communication terminal to display a guidance recipe corresponding to the combination of the work machine ID and the travelling machine ID from a recipe list in which multiple work machine IDs, multiple travelling machine IDs, and multiple guidance recipes including an operation method for at least one of the work machine and the travelling machine are associated with each other.

[0020] The working machine may also be a ridge-painting machine.

[0021] The execution application may also cause the storage means to store three-dimensional information of the ridges formed by the ridge coating machine based on the height of the ridge preparation portion of the ridge coating machine and the area where the ridge coating machine has completed work.

[0022] Furthermore, when forming corners of a ridge using a ridge coating machine, the execution application may cause the communication terminal to display a method for operating the ridge coating machine to form the corners. [Effects of the Invention]

[0023] According to the work machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a work machine operation program that can easily obtain work conditions suitable for the work machine. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing an overview of a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a server used in the work machine operation system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a schematic diagram showing the hardware configuration of a communication terminal used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a hardware configuration of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a communication terminal used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the work machine operation system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a sequence of a work machine operation program according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an execution application used in the work machine operation system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is a top view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13A] 1 is a side view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13B] 1 is a side view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 1 is a top view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] 1 is a side view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a communication terminal used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20]FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] 3 is a diagram showing an example of an ID list used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 22] 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a communication terminal used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 23] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a recipe list used in the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] The following describes a working machine according to the present invention with reference to the drawings. However, the working machine according to the present invention can be embodied in many different forms, and should not be construed as being limited to the description of the following embodiments. In the drawings referred to in this embodiment, identical parts or parts having similar functions are designated by the same numerals or by the same numerals followed by an alphabet, and repeated description thereof will be omitted. For convenience of explanation, the terms "upper" (top) and "lower" are used in the description, and "upper" (top) and "lower" respectively refer to the orientation of the working machine in its working state. Similarly, when the terms "forward" (front side) and "rear" (rear side) are used in the description, "forward" (front side) refers to the direction of the traveling machine that tows the working machine relative to the working machine, and "rear" (rear side) refers to the direction of the working machine relative to the traveling machine.

[0026] First Embodiment A work machine operating system and a work machine operating program according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

[0027] [System Overview] 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The work machine operation system 10 according to the first embodiment includes a server 100, a communication terminal 200, a traveling machine 300, and a work machine 400. The work machine operation system 10 is realized by a work machine operation program installed in the communication terminal 200, for example.

[0028] The communication terminal 200 communicates with both the server 100 and the work machine 400. The communication terminal 200 communicates directly with the work machine 400. The means by which the communication terminal 200 communicates directly with the work machine 400 may be short-range wireless communication or wired communication. The means of communication will be explained in detail later. The communication terminal 200 has a program that checks the device-specific information (work machine ID) of the work machine 400 and selects an application suitable for that work machine 400.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overview of a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. A communication terminal 200 communicates with a server 100 via the Internet 101. The server 100 is connected to a database 105, which serves as a storage means. The Internet 101 is a network that connects a plurality of communication terminals 200 and the server 100. The Internet 101 may be the general World Wide Web (WWW) or a local network. The database 105 stores applications that run on the communication terminal 200, the traveling machine ID of the traveling machine 300, and the work machine ID of the work machine 400. In the database 105, the work machine ID and the application are associated, and the traveling machine ID and the work machine ID are associated. The application associated with the work machine ID contains work conditions suitable for the work machine 400 having that work machine ID and an operation method (guidance recipe) for the work machine 400.

[0030] 2 illustrates a configuration in which the database 105 is connected to the Internet 101 via the server 100, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the database 105 may be directly connected to the Internet 101, for example. In other words, cloud computing, in which data is stored as the server 100 via a network, may be used.

[0031] [Server hardware configuration] 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a server used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. According to FIG. 3, the server 100 includes a server control unit 110, a server storage unit 120, and a server communication unit 130.

[0032] Server control unit 110 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and storage devices such as registers and memory. Server control unit 110 executes programs stored in the memory using the CPU, and performs arithmetic processing in response to command signals from communication terminal 200.

[0033] Server storage unit 120 is a storage means capable of storing large amounts of data, and stores programs necessary for arithmetic processing, etc. The programs stored in server storage unit 120 are read by server control unit 110 and temporarily stored in a storage device of server control unit 110. Server storage unit 120 also saves information transmitted from communication terminal 200. Server storage unit 120 may be a hard disk, or may be a volatile or non-volatile memory.

[0034] The server communication unit 130 is a control device that can be connected to external devices so as to be able to send and receive data, and controls sending and receiving of data to and from the Internet 101 .

[0035] 1 and 2 show a configuration in which the communication terminal 200 is connected to the Internet 101 and the traveling machine 300 and the work machine 400 are not connected to the Internet 101, but at least one of the traveling machine 300 and the work machine 400 may be connected to the Internet 101. In this case, the communication terminal 200 may communicate with the work machine 400 via the Internet 101 rather than directly.

[0036] [Hardware configuration of communication terminal 200] 4 is a schematic diagram showing the hardware configuration of a communication terminal used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the communication terminal 200 includes a terminal storage unit 205, a terminal control unit 210, a first terminal communication unit 215, a second terminal communication unit 220, a display 230, operation buttons 240, a speaker 250, and a microphone 260.

[0037] The terminal storage unit 205 has programs and applications for causing the communication terminal 200 to execute specific functions, and terminal identification information of the communication terminal 200. The applications run on the communication terminal 200 and provide instructions on how to operate the work machine 400, etc. The terminal storage unit 205 has at least one memory selected from the group consisting of a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory and a volatile memory such as an SRAM or a DRAM. The terminal storage unit 205 may have a hard disk in addition to the nonvolatile memory and volatile memory, or instead of the nonvolatile memory. The data for the programs, multiple applications, and terminal identification information is stored in the nonvolatile memory or the hard disk. Data for an application that is selected from the multiple applications and is currently running is temporarily stored in the volatile memory.

[0038] The terminal control unit 210 has an arithmetic circuit such as a CPU and storage circuits such as a memory and a register. The terminal control unit 210 executes programs and applications stored in the terminal storage unit 205 using the CPU, and realizes various functions of the communication terminal 200 in response to command signals input by the communication terminal 200.

[0039] The first terminal communication unit 215 communicates with the work machine 400. The first terminal communication unit 215 has short-range wireless communication means. Here, short-range wireless communication is a communication method that uses high-frequency radio waves in the megahertz to gigahertz range, and is capable of communication within a range of several meters. Short-range wireless communication is a communication method that receives radio waves emitted from a radio wave source and transmits various information such as unique information of the communication terminal and the distance between the radio wave source and the communication terminal.

[0040] Examples of the short-range wireless communication include communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark) and communication using RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier). An example of communication using Bluetooth is BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy).

[0041] When BLE is used as the short-range wireless communication, a radio wave source is provided in the work machine 400, and a radio wave receiving unit is provided in the communication terminal 200. An example of BLE is a beacon that uses Bluetooth to transmit the work machine ID of the work machine 400. On the other hand, when RFID is used as the short-range wireless communication, an RFID (IC chip) is provided in the communication terminal 200, and an RFID reader (reader / writer) is provided in the work machine 400. Examples of RFID include HF band RFID that uses radio waves in the 13.56 MHz band and UHF band RFID that uses radio waves in the 900 MHz band. The reader / writer has a radio wave source that emits radio waves to the communication terminal 200, a receiving unit that receives radio waves modulated by the first terminal communication unit 215 of the communication terminal 200, and an analyzing unit that analyzes the unique information of the communication terminal 200 from the modulated radio waves.

[0042] The second terminal communication unit 220 includes an antenna for wirelessly transmitting and receiving signals, a high-frequency circuit, a demodulation circuit, etc. The second terminal communication unit 220 is controlled by the terminal control unit 210 to connect to the Internet 101 and access the server 100.

[0043] The display 230 may be a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display 230 may also have a touch sensor. The touch sensor may be a resistive film type, a capacitive type, an optical type, or the like. The user operates the communication terminal 200 according to the indications on the display 230 to realize various functions of the work machine 400.

[0044] 4 illustrates an example of a configuration in which the communication terminal 200 has the operation button 240, the speaker 250, and the microphone 260, but is not limited to this configuration. In the present invention, the operation button 240, the speaker 250, and the microphone 260 can be omitted if they are not required for operating the work machine 400.

[0045] 4 shows a smartphone as an example of the communication terminal 200, but the communication terminal 200 used in the work machine operation system 10 is not limited to a smartphone. The communication terminal 200 used in the work machine operation system 10 may be any device that has a communication function, a display function, and an operation function, and may be a mobile phone, a tablet PC, a PDA, a notebook PC, a PHS, or the like, in addition to a smartphone.

[0046] [Hardware configuration of work machine 400] 5 is a schematic diagram showing the hardware configuration of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. A work machine 400 is provided with a work machine communication unit 420. When BLE is used as the short-range wireless communication, the work machine communication unit 420 includes a radio wave source that emits radio waves. On the other hand, when RFID is used as the short-range wireless communication, the work machine communication unit 420 includes a reader / writer.

[0047] [Functional configuration of communication terminal 200] 6 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a communication terminal used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The communication terminal 200 has a confirmation communication unit 270, a work machine ID receiving unit 272, a work machine ID search unit 274, an application selection unit 276, an application launch unit 278, and a display unit 280.

[0048] The confirmation communication unit 270 communicates between the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 using the first terminal communication unit 215. This communication is direct communication between the work machine 400 and the communication terminal 200. The work machine ID receiving unit 272 receives the work machine ID of the work machine 400 obtained through communication by the confirmation communication unit 270. The work machine ID search unit 274 searches the database 105 for the received work machine ID and identifies the executable application associated with the work machine ID. The application selection unit 276 selects the executable application identified by the work machine ID search from multiple applications stored in the communication terminal 200. The application launch unit 278 automatically launches the executable application selected by the application selection unit 276 on the communication terminal 200. The display unit 280 displays the launched executable application on the display screen of the communication terminal 200.

[0049] It should be noted that application launch unit 278 does not necessarily have to be provided in communication terminal 200. In other words, the executable application selected by application selection unit 276 may be displayed on the display screen of communication terminal 200. In this case, the executable application may be launched by a user operation after checking the executable application displayed on the display screen of communication terminal 200. When an executable application is launched by a user operation, the application selection unit 276 may select one or more executable applications.

[0050] If the executable application associated with the work machine ID is not stored in the communication terminal 200 , the application selection unit 276 may download the executable application from the database 105 of the server 100 .

[0051] [Functional configuration of work machine 400] 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a work machine used in a work machine operating system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The work machine 400 has a confirmation communication unit 470 and a work machine ID transmission unit 472.

[0052] The confirmation communication unit 470 communicates between the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 using the work machine communication unit 420. The work machine ID transmission unit 472 transmits the work machine ID of the work machine 400 to the communication terminal 200 using the work machine communication unit 420.

[0053] When the confirmation communication unit 270 and the confirmation communication unit 470 communicate using BLE, the confirmation communication unit 470 has a function of causing the radio wave source of the work machine communication unit 420 to emit radio waves, and the confirmation communication unit 270 receives the radio waves. The work machine ID transmission unit 472 modulates the emitted radio waves so that the radio waves contain information about the work machine ID of the work machine 400. The work machine ID reception unit 272 demodulates the modulated radio waves to extract the information about the work machine ID from the radio waves.

[0054] [Operation flow of the work machine operation system 10] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing the operation flow of the work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 8 uses a flowchart to explain in detail the operation of the server 100, communication terminal 200, and work machine 400 of the work machine operation system 10 shown in Fig. 1. The following flowchart explains the case where communication between the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 is performed using BLE.

[0055] First, confirmation communication is performed by the communication terminal 200 receiving radio waves emitted from the work machine 400 (step S531). Through this confirmation communication, the work machine 400 transmits the work machine ID of the work machine 400 to the communication terminal 200 (step S541). When the communication terminal 200 receives the work machine ID (step S521), it requests the server 100 to search for the work machine ID via the Internet 101 (step S522). Based on the search request, the server 100 searches the database 105 connected to the server 100 for the work machine ID (step S511).

[0056] When the work machine ID is searched for in the database 105, the server 100 transmits the search results to the communication terminal 200 (step S512). The search results include information on the executable application associated with the searched work machine ID. The communication terminal 200 selects an application that corresponds to the executable application information included in the search results from the multiple applications stored in the communication terminal 200 (step S523) and launches the application (step S524). The launched executable application is then displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 200 (step S525).

[0057] 8 shows an example in which communication terminal 200 displays a launched application, but it is also possible to display a selected application without launching an application, and then, an application selected by a user operation from the displayed applications may be launched.

[0058] [Operation sequence of work machine operation system 10] Figure 9 is a diagram showing the sequence of a work machine operation program according to one embodiment of the present invention. The work machine operation program shown in Figure 9 is a program executed by the communication terminal 200. The basic operation of the work machine operation system 10 is the same as the operation flow explained in Figure 8, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. In the following sequence, a case will be explained in which communication between the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 is performed using BLE.

[0059] When communication terminal 200 approaches work machine 400 and receives radio waves from work machine 400, confirmation communication between the two begins (step S600). If communication is successful ("OK" in step S602), the work machine ID is received (step S604). On the other hand, if communication fails in step S602 ("NG" in step S602), communication in step S600 is performed again.

[0060] Next, a search is performed for the work machine ID received in step S604 (S606). If the target work machine ID is found ("OK" in step S608), an application is selected based on the search results (step S610). On the other hand, if the target work machine ID is not found in step S608 ("NG" in step S608), an error message is displayed (step S612), and the program ends (step S624).

[0061] When the process proceeds to step S610, if the application to be selected is present in communication terminal 200 ("OK" in step S614), the application is launched (step S616), the launched application is displayed (step S618), and the program ends (step S624). On the other hand, if the application to be selected is not present in communication terminal 200 ("NG" in step S614), a search for the application is performed (step S620), and the searched application is downloaded (step S622). The search for the application in step S620 is performed on database 105 connected to server 100 via Internet 101. Then, in step S622, the downloaded application is launched (step S616), the launched application is displayed (step S618), and the program ends (step S624).

[0062] Unlike the above sequence, if the application to be selected in step S614 does not exist in communication terminal 200, an error message may be displayed (step S612) and the program may end (step S624).

[0063] As described above, with the work machine operation system 10 according to the first embodiment, an application associated with the work machine ID is selected and displayed through communication between the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400. Therefore, without imposing a burden on the user, it is possible to obtain work conditions and an operation method for the work machine 400 that are suitable for the work machine 400 using an application associated with the work machine ID of the work machine 400. In other words, it is possible to provide a work machine operation program that makes it possible to easily obtain work conditions that are suitable for the work machine 400.

[0064] In the present embodiment, a configuration has been exemplified in which the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 communicate directly via short-range wireless communication, thereby displaying an application associated with the work machine 400 on the display screen of the communication terminal 200, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, an application associated with a work machine 400 that is located near the communication terminal 200 may be displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 200 based on the respective position information of the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 (for example, using GPS). In other words, the respective position information of the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400 may be used instead of direct communication between the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400. In this case, the first terminal communication unit 215 of the communication terminal 200 and the work machine communication unit 420 of the work machine 400 each have a GPS function.

[0065] In this case, the server 100 acquires the unique information and location information of the communication terminal 200, and the work machine ID and location information of the work machine 400. If the position of the communication terminal 200 and the position of the work machine 400 are within a certain range, the server 100 determines that the user of the communication terminal 200 is operating or about to operate the work machine 400. Based on the determination by the server 100, the communication terminal 200 selects an application to be executed that is associated with the work machine ID of the work machine 400.

[0066] In the present embodiment, an example has been given of a configuration in which applications and programs for selecting the applications are stored in communication terminal 200, but the applications and programs may be stored in database 105. When the applications and programs are stored in database 105, the programs may be executed by server 100. In other words, the applications and programs may be executed using cloud computing.

[0067] Second Embodiment A work machine operating system and a work machine operating program according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 10 to 15. In the second embodiment, an example of the function of an executable application associated with a work machine 400 that has directly communicated with a communication terminal 200 will be described. Specifically, as an example of an executable application associated with a work machine 400, an application that displays the ridge leveling height of a ridger or the ground leveling height of a plow machine and the completed work area of ​​each work machine will be described.

[0068] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an executable application used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The executable application 700 has a working height display unit 770 and a worked area display unit 772. The working height display unit 770 displays the working height of the work machine 400 on the display screen of the communication terminal 200. The working height display unit 770 may display the current working height of the work machine 400 in real time, or may display historical information about the working height in the worked area where the work machine 400 has worked. The worked area display unit 772 displays the area where the work machine 400 has worked on the display screen of the communication terminal 200. The worked area display unit 772 displays the worked area where the work machine 400 has worked, distinguishing between the worked area where the work machine 400 has worked and the unworked area where the work machine 400 has not worked. In other words, the worked area display unit 772 identifiably displays only the worked area of ​​the area where the work machine 400 is scheduled to work.

[0069] Fig. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 11 shows an example of displaying the ridge height of a ridger as an example of work machine 400. Interface 710 displays working height information 712 and worked area information 714 on the display screen of communication terminal 200.

[0070] Working height information 712 displays working height 720. As shown in FIG. 11 , working height information 712 may display, for example, the height from ground level 722 to ridge top surface 724 formed by ridge leveling section 822 as image information. Worked area information 714 displays worked area 732 in a color or pattern different from that of unworked area 734. Worked area information 714 may also display the current position of work implement 400 and traveling direction 736 of work implement 400. Note that a history of working height 720 may also be displayed at regular intervals in worked area 732.

[0071] [Calculation method for working height information 712] A method for calculating the working height information 712 will be described with reference to Figures 12 to 15. Figures 12, 13A, and 13B will be used to explain the ridger, and Figures 14 and 15 will be used to explain the puddler.

[0072] FIG. 12 is a top view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 13A and 13B are side views showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The ridge coating machine 800 in FIGS. 12, 13A, and 13B basically comprises a mounting unit 810 that is attached to the link mechanism (e.g., a three-point link mechanism) of the traveling machine 300, a working unit 820 that performs the ridge coating work, and a connecting unit 830 that connects the mounting unit 810 and the working unit 820. The ridge coating machine 800 forms ridges by moving and rotating the ridge-regulating unit 822. The ridge coating machine 800 can also easily form ridge corners by controlling the orientation of the ridge-regulating unit 822 using the mechanism described below.

[0073] Mounting portion 810 includes lower link connecting portions 811a and 811b, a top link connecting portion 812, and a support member 813 to which connecting portion 830 is attached. Mounting portion 810 includes an input shaft (not shown) connected to a PTO (Power Take Off) shaft of traveling machine 300 via a transmission coupling such as a universal joint, and support member 813 also includes a mechanism for transmitting power transmitted to this input shaft to the transmission mechanism of connecting portion 830.

[0074] The connecting portion 830 has one end supported by the support member 813 of the mounting portion 810 and the other end attached to the working portion 820 , and is provided with a link member 831 and an offset frame 832 .

[0075] The link member 831 is a member having one end rotatably supported on the mounting unit 810 side and the other end rotatably supported on the working unit 820 side, and controls the position of the working unit 820.

[0076] The offset frame 832 is equipped with a wrapping transmission means for transmitting power to the working unit 820 side, and has vertically arranged transmission shafts 832a and 832b, with the offset frame 832 rotatably supported around the transmission shaft 832a and the working unit 820 rotatably supported around the transmission shaft 832b.

[0077] The offset frame 832 and link member 831 are arranged in parallel, and form a parallel link mechanism together with the support member 823. Therefore, the working direction of the working unit 820 does not change when the connecting unit 830 swings in the offset angle θ direction, that is, the working unit 820 can be offset while maintaining the ridge-filling work surface.

[0078] In this embodiment, a parallel link mechanism is used to facilitate control of the offset cylinder 840 and the direction cylinder 841. However, it is also possible to configure the offset cylinder 840 and the direction cylinder 841 to be controlled independently.

[0079] The working unit 820 includes a pre-processing unit 821 that cuts away part of the old ridge to perform earthwork, and a ridge-regulating unit 822 that applies the soil piled up in front of it by the pre-processing unit 821 to the old ridge that has been cut away to form a new ridge. The pre-processing unit 821 and the ridge-regulating unit 822 are attached to a support case (not shown). The working unit 820 includes a transmission mechanism that distributes the power transmitted to the transmission shaft 832b to the pre-processing unit 821 and the ridge-regulating unit 822.

[0080] The pre-treatment section 821 has a rotary tillage type pre-treatment mechanism with rotary tines attached to a drive shaft. The pre-treatment section 821 may have a top surface treatment mechanism (top surface treatment rotor) that scrapes off the top surface (top surface) of old ridges.

[0081] The furrow coating machine 800 having such a basic configuration is equipped with an offset cylinder 840 as a working position adjustment mechanism for adjusting the working position (offset position) of the working unit 820, and a direction cylinder 841 as a working direction adjustment mechanism for adjusting the working direction (rotation direction) of the working unit 820.

[0082] The configuration for adjusting the relative heights of the pre-treatment section 821 and the ridge-regulating section 822 of the ridge coating machine will be described using Figures 13A and 13B. As shown in Figure 12, the ridge-regulating section 822 comprises a conical umbrella-shaped drum 822b attached to a rotatably supported central axis (not shown) extending left and right relative to the traveling direction of the traveling machine 300, and a cylindrical drum 822a attached to the right end of the conical umbrella-shaped drum 822b and extending laterally. The cylindrical drum 822a forms the top surface of the ridge. The conical umbrella-shaped drum 822b forms the side surface of the ridge. Note that 856a and 856b shown in Figure 13B indicate the rotational trajectories of the ridge-regulating section 822 when the relative position of the ridge-regulating section to the pre-treatment section is at its highest and lowest, respectively.

[0083] 13B, furrow regulating unit 822 is configured to move in conjunction with chain case 854, and an electric hydraulic cylinder is connected to chain case 854 as actuator 851 for rotating it up and down. One end 851b at the tip of rod 851a of hydraulic cylinder (actuator 851) is pivoted to bracket 853 extending from the chain case, and the other end 851c of hydraulic cylinder (actuator 851) is pivoted to the main body of the ridge coating machine (machine frame). Therefore, when hydraulic cylinder (actuator 851) is operated to extend or retract the rod, chain case 854 rotates about rotation center 858, rotating rotation center 857 of furrow regulating unit 822 up and down, thereby changing the height of furrow regulating unit 822. The extension and retraction of hydraulic cylinder (actuator 851) is controlled by control unit 860 (described later).

[0084] The ridge coating machine 800 also includes a height sensor 855. The height sensor 855 measures the rotational state of the ridge regulating section 822 caused by the actuator 851, and a rotation angle sensor or the like is used to measure the relative position of the ridge regulating section 822 with respect to the pre-processing section 821. Specifically, a potentiometer is used as the height sensor, and is installed near the part of the chain case that rotates relative to the machine frame to measure the rotational state of the chain case. Then, from the measured information, the control section 860 calculates the relative position of the ridge regulating section 822 with respect to the pre-processing section 821. The ridge regulating height of the ridge regulating section 822 is calculated based on the relative position calculated in this manner.

[0085] It should be noted that an ultrasonic sensor can be used as the height sensor instead of a potentiometer. For example, by using an ultrasonic sensor, the height from the ground level 722 to the ridge 822 can be evaluated.

[0086] Fig. 14 is a top view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 15 is a side view showing an example of a work machine used in a work machine operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] The tiller 900 comprises a work machine main body 910, an extended working body 920, a switching unit 930, a connecting unit 940, and a rotary working unit 960. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 , the tiller 900 is attached to the rear of the traveling unit 300 and moves forward as the traveling unit 300 travels to perform tilling work. The tiller 900 comprises a work machine main body 910 located in the center in the left-right direction relative to the forward movement of the machine body, and a left extended working body 920L and a right extended working body 920R attached to both left and right ends of the work machine main body 910 so as to be rotatable in the up-down direction. The tiller 900 is structured as three parts: the work machine main body 910, the left extended working body 920L, and the right extended working body 920R. Hereinafter, the left extended working body 920L and the right extended working body 920R will be referred to collectively or individually as the extended working body 920.

[0088] The work machine main body 910 has a shield cover 911, an apron 912, and a leveler 913. The shield cover 911 is provided above a tillage rotor of the rotary working unit 960 that is provided corresponding to the work machine main body 910. The apron 912 is provided behind the tillage rotor and is connected to the shield cover 911 so as to be rotatable around a connecting portion (not shown) as an axis. The leveler 913 is provided behind the tillage rotor and is connected to the apron 912 so as to be rotatable around a connecting portion 919 as an axis. The apron 912 prevents debris scattered by the work of the rotary working unit 960 from being released to the outside. The leveler 913 also levels the soil that has been tilled by the work of the rotary working unit 960.

[0089] The work machine main body 910 is mounted so as to be able to move up and down relative to the traveling machine 300, with a three-point linkage mechanism (not shown) provided at the rear of the traveling machine 300 connected to the front of a machine body 905 having a main frame 903 extending in the left-right direction. A gearbox 906 having an input shaft 906a protruding forward is provided at the center of the main frame 903 in the left-right direction, and power is transmitted to the input shaft 906a from the PTO shaft of the traveling machine 300 via power transmission means such as a universal joint.

[0090] A transmission frame (chain case) 908 and side frames 909 are attached vertically to both the left and right ends of the main frame 903. A rotary working unit 960, to which numerous tilling tines are attached, is rotatably supported between the transmission frame 908 and the side frames 909. A transmission mechanism is provided within the main frame 903, and this transmission mechanism is connected to the transmission mechanism within the transmission frame 908.

[0091] The extended working body 920 is connected to the work machine main body 910 so that the tiller 900 can be switched between a stored state and a working state. Here, the stored state is a state in which the width of the work machine is reduced in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the traveling machine. Specifically, the stored state is a state in which the extended working body 920 is folded by rotating (pivoting) relative to the work machine main body 910. Furthermore, the working state is a state in which the work machine is extended in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the traveling machine. Specifically, the working state is a state in which the extended working body 920 is rotated from the stored state relative to the work machine main body 910 and unfolded.

[0092] Like the work machine main body 910, the extended working body 920 has an extended shield cover 921, an extended apron 922, and an extended leveler 923. The extended shield cover 921 is provided above the tillage rotor of the rotary working unit 960 that is provided corresponding to the extended working body 920. The extended apron 922 is provided behind the tillage rotor and is connected to the extended shield cover 921 so as to be rotatable around a connecting portion 928. The extended leveler 923 is provided behind the tillage rotor and is connected to the extended apron 922 so as to be rotatable around a connecting portion 929. The extended apron 922 works in conjunction with the apron 912 to prevent debris scattered by the work of the rotary working unit 960 from being released to the outside. The extended leveler 923 works in conjunction with the leveler 913 to level the soil that has been tilled by the work of the rotary working unit 960.

[0093] The switching unit 930 has a control cylinder (not shown) and a connecting unit 932, and switches between a storage state and a working state by rotating the extended working body 920 relative to the work machine main body 910. One end of the control cylinder is connected to the work machine main body 910, and the other end is rotatably connected to the connecting unit 932 fixed to the extended working body 920. The extended working body 920 is folded and switched to the storage state when the control cylinder contracts, and is unfolded and switched to the working state when the control cylinder extends.

[0094] The connecting part 940 is attached to the leveler 913 of the work machine main body 910 and the extended leveler 923 of the extended work body 920, and restricts the relative movement range of the apron 912 and the extended apron 922 in the rotation direction of the leveler 913 relative to the apron 912 or the rotation direction of the extended leveler 923 relative to the extended apron 922. In other words, the connecting part 940 links the leveler 913 and the extended leveler 923 together.

[0095] Here, the rotary working unit 960 (see FIG. 15) has a working claw (not shown), which is rotated by power transmitted to the input shaft 906a and acts on the soil to till or stir the soil. In FIG. 15, the range in which the working claw rotates is shown as a rotation range 962.

[0096] A leveler extension 951 that can further increase the width that can be leveled is provided at the end of the extended leveler 923. The leveler extension 951 is rotatably connected to the extended leveler 923. The leveler extension 951 also extends (has a long side) in a direction that is inclined with respect to the extension direction of the leveler 913 and the extended leveler 923.

[0097] 15, an attachment part 944 is attached to the top of an apron 912, and a link mechanism part 941 is rotatably provided on one end side of the attachment part 944. The link mechanism part 941 may be attached directly to the top of the apron 912. The other end side of the link mechanism part 941 is rotatably connected to a potentiometer 970.

[0098] When the apron 912 rotates vertically, the link mechanism 941 rotates vertically around the shaft 942 as a rotation fulcrum. As the leveling height increases, the apron 912 rotates upward. When the apron 912 rotates upward, the link mechanism 941 rotates upward. When the link mechanism 941 rotates upward, the potentiometer 970 rotates clockwise as viewed in FIG. 15. When the potentiometer 970 rotates clockwise as viewed in FIG. 15, the resistance of the potentiometer 970 changes, and this change is extracted as a voltage change and input to a control box 980 including a transmitter. The leveling height of the tiller 900 is calculated based on the value of the voltage change input to the control box 980.

[0099] [Calculation method for worked area information 714] The worked area information 714 is calculated based on the GPS function provided in at least one of the communication terminal 200 and the work machine 400. The area through which the communication terminal 200 or the work machine 400 has moved while the work machine 400 is performing work is determined to be the worked area. This worked area is associated with the position information obtained by the GPS function, and the worked area information 714 is calculated.

[0100] [Example of application of working height information 712 and worked area information 714] An example of application of the working height information 712 and the worked area information 714 calculated as described above will be described below. For example, when the above information is applied to the ridge coating machine 800, three-dimensional information of the ridge formed by the ridge coating machine 800 can be obtained based on the height of the ridge preparation section 822 (the height from ground level 722 to the ridge top surface 724 shown in FIG. 11) and the worked area 732 (see FIG. 11) where the ridge coating machine 800 has performed the ridge coating work. The three-dimensional information of the ridge is stored in a storage device such as the communication terminal 200 and the database 105. The three-dimensional information of the ridge may be three-dimensional information indicating the partial height of the ridge surrounding one field, or may be three-dimensional information indicating the individual heights of the ridges formed in multiple fields.

[0101] As described above, the executable application 700 according to the second embodiment allows the user to check the current working status of the work implement 400 via the communication terminal 200. The user can check the current working height of the work implement 400 while working without having to look back at the work implement 400 behind them, eliminating the hassle of checking the working height. Furthermore, the executable application 700 allows the user to check the past work history of the work implement 400 via the communication terminal 200. Therefore, work information can be saved as data, making it possible to perform agricultural work that does not rely solely on the user's work experience or intuition.

[0102] Third Embodiment A work machine operation system and a work machine operation program according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 16 to 20. In the third embodiment, an example of the function of an executable application 700A associated with a work machine 400 that has directly communicated with a communication terminal 200A will be described. Specifically, an application will be described in which a user inputs planned work details before starting work using the work machine 400, and a method for operating the work machine 400 is displayed based on the input planned work details.

[0103] Fig. 16 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a communication terminal used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Compared with the functional block diagram of communication terminal 200 according to embodiment 1 (Fig. 6), communication terminal 200A according to embodiment 3 differs from communication terminal 200 in Fig. 6 in that it has a work setting registration unit 282A. Other functional configurations are the same as those of communication terminal 200 in Fig. 6, and therefore will not be described here.

[0104] The work setting registration unit 282A stores the planned work area and planned work content entered by the user before work begins in the terminal memory unit 205, and after confirmation communication between the communication terminal 200A and the work machine 400, displays on the display 230 the operation method for the work machine 400 based on the planned work area and planned work content stored in the terminal memory unit 205.

[0105] The planned work area and planned work content may be stored in a storage means other than the terminal storage unit 205. For example, they may be stored in the database 105 connected to the server 100 or the server storage unit 120.

[0106] 17 to 20 are diagrams showing an example of an interface displayed by an application used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 shows an example of setting a planned work area as pre-input. Interface 710A displays a message saying "Please select the area where you want to set the work content," informing the user of the content of the interface currently being displayed. This interface displays multiple candidate planned work areas (areas held by the user). The user can proceed to the input screen for the planned work content by selecting the area they wish to pre-input from among the multiple candidate planned work areas on the interface.

[0107] Figure 18 shows interface 710A when area (a) is selected in the interface of Figure 17. Interface 710A is an interface for inputting planned work details for ridge application machine 800. When confirmation communication between communication terminal 200A and work machine 400 determines that work machine 400 is ridge application machine 800, interface 710A displays an interface for inputting planned work details for the ridge application machine. In other words, an area along the perimeter of the field is displayed in dotted lines as a candidate work area.

[0108] The interface 710A displays the message "Please set the work content." Below the message, an input screen for the planned work content is displayed. For example, the user sets the work start point with a "★" mark and sets the work route with a "→." The arrow indicating the work route may be automatically aligned so that it is located within the area inside the above-mentioned work candidate area. Note that the interface 710A may display a recommended route in advance, and the user may be able to change the recommended route. When the arrow bends near a corner of the field, the planned work content may be set to launch a specific program that is set to make the shape of the ridge approximately a 90-degree angle, even if the traveling machine 300 turns with a constant radius of curvature.

[0109] Here, when confirmation communication between the communication terminal 200A and the work implement 400 determines that the work implement 400 is a plow implement 900, an interface such as that shown in Fig. 19 is displayed. In other words, the entire field may be divided into strips by dotted lines as a work candidate area, and a work route may be set to travel back and forth between these strips. As above, a recommended route may be displayed in advance on the interface 710A, and the user may be able to change the recommended route.

[0110] As described above, in accordance with the work machine ID of the work machine 400 that has communicated with the communication terminal 200A, an interface appropriate for that work machine ID is displayed.

[0111] FIG. 20 shows the interface 710A after the planned work details have been entered. The interface 710A displays the planned work route and estimated work time based on the planned work area and planned work details entered in advance. Here, if the above-mentioned specific program is set, the work route at the corner of the field may be displayed differently from other work routes. For example, the arrow of the work route at the corner of the field may be displayed thicker than the others, and a mark such as an exclamation mark may be added next to the arrow. This allows the user to visually recognize that a special program has been set in a certain area. The above-mentioned specific program can be switched on and off by the user selecting the arrow or the exclamation mark.

[0112] As described above, the executable application 700A according to the third embodiment allows the user to set up a work plan at home or in the office, for example, with ample time to spare before starting work.

[0113] Fourth Embodiment A work machine operating system and a work machine operating program according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 21. In the fourth embodiment, an example will be described in which an executable application 700 associated with a work machine 400 that has directly communicated with a communication terminal 200 includes information on a traveling machine 300 that is suitable for that work machine 400.

[0114] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an ID list used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The ID list 1000 has the following items: traveling machine ID 1010, work machine ID 1020, combination ID 1030, consistency rank 1040, number of disabled functions 1050, and determination result 1060. These items are associated with each other. Note that the items included in the ID list 1000 are not limited to the above items, and the ID list 1000 can include a variety of items. The ID list 1000 is stored in the database 105, the server storage unit 120, or the terminal storage unit 205.

[0115] The traveling machine ID 1010 is device-specific information of the traveling machine 300 that can be connected to the work machine 400. The work machine ID 1020 is device-specific information of the work machine 400. The combination ID 1030 is an ID assigned using the combination of the traveling machine ID 1010 and the work machine ID 1020 as a key. In other words, the combination ID 1030 is an ID that identifies the combination of the traveling machine ID 1010 and the work machine ID 1020. The consistency rank 1040 is a value assigned according to the consistency between the traveling machine ID 1010 and the work machine ID 1020. For example, if the consistency between the two is high, a high consistency rank value is assigned.

[0116] Compatibility is determined based on factors such as drivetrain power, front-to-rear balance, interference, operating speed, PTO, universal joint, automation system, external power source, external hydraulic pressure, three-point linkage lift, implement width, three-point linkage type, and auto-hitch type. Drivetrain power indicates whether the drivetrain power is appropriate for towing or operating the implement. Front-to-rear balance indicates whether the balance is good or bad when installed. Poor balance may indicate the need for balance weights. Interference indicates whether there is interference when installed. Operating speed indicates whether the drivetrain has the speed required for the work. PTO indicates whether the drivetrain has the PTO function required for the work. Universal joint indicates whether the universal joint used is appropriate for the drivetrain and implement. Automation system indicates whether the drivetrain is compatible with the implement's automation system. External power source indicates whether the power required for the work is available or whether the coupler is appropriate. External hydraulic pressure indicates whether the hydraulic pressure required for the work is available or whether the coupler is appropriate. The three-point link lifting force is an item that indicates whether sufficient lifting force can be obtained to lift the implement. The implement width is an item that indicates whether the outer tire width and wheel base can be adjusted to an appropriate value for the implement. The three-point link type and auto hitch type are items that indicate whether they can be installed and used. Note that compatibility does not have to include all of the above items, and may also include items other than those listed above.

[0117] The number of unusable functions 1050 indicates the number of functions of the work machine 400 that cannot be used depending on the connected traveling machine 300. The judgment result 1060 is a mark determined by the consistency rank 1040. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 , marks such as "◎, ○, △, ×" are registered as the judgment result 1060. "◎" indicates that there is no consistency problem. "○, △, ×" indicates that there is some consistency problem. If the judgment result 1060 is "○, △, ×", additional information may be displayed. The additional information may include advice regarding improvements or accessories. By following the displayed advice, the user can improve the work environment themselves without having to ask the manufacturer or the like.

[0118] The execution application 700 may display the traveling machine ID with the highest consistency value from the ID list 1000 on the display 230 of the communication terminal 200, or may display a list of multiple traveling machine IDs with high consistency values ​​from the ID list 1000. When displaying the traveling machine ID, the number of unavailable functions 1050 may be displayed, or the names of the unavailable functions may be displayed.

[0119] As described above, the execution application 700 according to the fourth embodiment allows the user to obtain information on the traveling machine 300 that is suitable for the work machine 400, thereby enabling a more suitable work environment to be created.

[0120] Fifth Embodiment A work machine operation system and a work machine operation program according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 22 and 23. In the fifth embodiment, a communication terminal 200B directly communicates with both the traveling machine 300 and the work machine 400, and an application will be described in which an operation method suitable for both the traveling machine 300 and the work machine 400 is provided.

[0121] Fig. 22 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a communication terminal used in a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Compared with the functional block diagram of communication terminal 200 according to embodiment 1 (Fig. 6), communication terminal 200B according to embodiment 5 differs from communication terminal 200 in Fig. 6 in that it has a traveling machine ID receiving unit 284B and a traveling machine ID searching unit 286B. Other functional configurations are the same as those of communication terminal 200 in Fig. 6, and therefore will not be described here.

[0122] The traveling machine ID receiving unit 284B confirms the traveling machine ID of the traveling machine 300 connected to the work machine 400 based on the communication between the communication terminal 200B and the traveling machine 300. The traveling machine ID searching unit 286B searches the database 105 for the received traveling machine ID. Here, if the traveling machine 300 cannot communicate directly with the communication terminal 200B, the work machine 400 may receive the traveling machine ID of the traveling machine 300 when the work machine 400 is connected to the traveling machine 300, and the communication terminal 200B may receive the traveling machine ID along with the work machine ID of the work machine 400 by communicating with the work machine 400. In this case, it can be said that the communication terminal 200B communicates with the traveling machine 300 indirectly.

[0123] 23 is a diagram showing an example of a recipe list used in a work machine operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Recipe list 1100 has items for traveling machine ID 1110, work machine ID 1120, and guidance recipe 1130. These items are associated with each other. Note that the items included in recipe list 1100 are not limited to the above items, and may include a variety of items. Recipe list 1100 is stored in database 105, server storage unit 120, or terminal storage unit 205.

[0124] The traveling machine ID 1110 and the work machine ID 1120 are the same as the traveling machine ID 1010 and the work machine ID 1020 in Figure 21, so a description thereof will be omitted here. The guidance recipe 1130 includes an operation method for at least one of the work machine 400 and the traveling machine 300.

[0125] The execution application 700 displays, from the recipe list 1100, a guidance recipe corresponding to the combination of the work machine ID 1120 obtained by communication between the communication terminal 200B and the work machine 400 and the traveling machine ID 1110 obtained by communication between the communication terminal 200B and the traveling machine 300 on the display 230 of the communication terminal 200B.

[0126] As described above, according to the execution application 700 of the fifth embodiment, the user can obtain information regarding the operation method suitable for the combination of the traveling machine 300 and the work machine 400, thereby enabling the user to work under more suitable working conditions.

[0127] Sixth Embodiment A work machine operation system and a work machine operation program according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 24. In the sixth embodiment, the communication terminal 200 displays an execution application 700 selected by direct communication with the work machine 400 on the monitor 310 attached to the traveling machine 300.

[0128] Figure 24 is a diagram showing an overview of a work machine operation system according to one embodiment of the present invention. A work machine operation system 10 according to a sixth embodiment includes a server 100, a communication terminal 200, a traveling machine 300, a monitor 310, and a work machine 400. The work machine operation system 10 is realized by a work machine operation program. The configuration other than the monitor 310 is the same as the configuration described in the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0129] The monitor 310 is attached to the traveling machine 300 and has a display screen that displays information related to the traveling machine 300 (for example, the speed of the traveling machine 300, the engine rotation speed of the traveling machine 300, etc.). The monitor 310 has a communication function for directly communicating with the communication terminal 200. The monitor 310 displays various information displayed by the execution application 700 started by the communication terminal 200.

[0130] Here, if the monitor 310 cannot communicate directly with the communication terminal 200, the communication terminal 200 may transmit various pieces of information to be displayed by the execution application 700 to the work machine 400 by direct communication, and the information may be transferred from the work machine 400 to the monitor 310 via the traveling machine 300. In this case, it can be said that the communication terminal 200 communicates with the monitor 310 indirectly.

[0131] As described above, according to the work machine operation system 10 of the sixth embodiment, the information displayed by the executable application 700 is displayed on the monitor 310, so the user can check the information displayed by the executable application 700 without taking out the communication terminal 200. In the sixth embodiment, because various types of information can be checked using the monitor 310, the display 230 of the communication terminal 200 may be omitted.

[0132] The present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0133] 10: Work machine operation system, 100: Server, 101: Internet, 105: Database, 110: Server control unit, 120: Server storage unit, 130: Server communication unit, 200: Communication terminal, 205: Terminal storage unit, 210: Terminal control unit, 215: First terminal communication unit, 220: Second terminal communication unit, 230: Display, 240: Operation button, 250: Speaker, 260: Microphone, 270: Confirmation communication unit, 272: Work machine ID receiving unit, 274: Work machine ID search unit, 276: Application selection unit, 278: Application launch unit, 280: Display unit, 282A: Work setting registration unit, 284B: Traveling machine ID receiving unit, 286B: Traveling machine ID search unit, 300: Traveling machine, 310: Monitor, 400: Work implement, 420: Work implement communication unit, 470: Confirmation communication unit, 472: Work implement ID transmission unit, 700: Executing application, 710: Interface, 712: Working height information, 714: Worked area information, 722: Ground level, 732: Worked area, 734: Unworked area, 736: Travel direction, 770: Working height display unit, 772: Worked area display unit, 800: Ridge coating machine, 810: Mounting unit, 811a, 811b: Lower link connecting unit, 812: Top link connecting unit, 813: Support member, 820: Working unit, 821: Pre-processing unit, 822: Ridge leveling unit, 822a: Cylindrical drum, 822b: Conical umbrella-shaped drum, 823: Support member, 830: Connecting unit, 831: Link member, 832: Offset frame, 832a, 832b: Transmission shaft, 840: Offset cylinder, 841: Direction cylinder, 900: Plow, 903: Main frame, 905: Machine body, 906: Gearbox, 906a: Input shaft, 908: Transmission frame, 909: Side frame, 910: Work machine body, 911: Shield cover, 912: Apron, 913: Leveler, 920: Extended work body, 921: Extended shield cover, 922: Extended apron, 923: Extended leveler, 928, 929, 932: Connection part, 930: Switching part, 940: Linking part, 941: Link mechanism part, 942: Shaft part, 944: Mounting part, 951: Leveler extension part, 960: rotary working unit; 962: rotation range; 970: potentiometer;980: Control box, 1000: ID list, 1010, 1110: Traveling machine ID, 1020, 1120: Work machine ID, 1030: Combination ID, 1040: Consistency rank, 1050: Number of unavailable functions, 1100: Recipe list, 1130: Guidance recipe

Claims

1. The communication terminal approaches the work machine and receives radio waves from the work machine, and communication between the work machine and the communication terminal is initiated, and the work machine ID of the work machine is received and transmitted to the communication terminal; A work machine operation program that determines whether an executable application associated with the work machine ID received from the work machine is stored in the communication terminal, and if the executable application is stored in the communication terminal, causes the communication terminal to select the executable application, select and display the executable application, or select and launch the executable application, and if the executable application is not stored in the communication terminal, causes the communication terminal to download the executable application from a server.

2. The work machine operating program according to claim 1 , further comprising automatically starting the downloaded execution application.

3. 3. The work machine operating program according to claim 1, wherein the execution application displays a working height of the work machine on a display screen.

4. The work machine operation program described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the execution application displays on the display screen a completed area where the work machine has performed work and an uncompleted area where the work machine has not performed work, distinguishing between the completed area and the uncompleted area.

5. A work machine operation program described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the execution application stores the planned work area and planned work content inputted before the communication in a storage means, and displays on a display screen an operation method for the work machine based on the planned work area and planned work content stored in the storage means after the communication.

6. The work machine operation program according to claim 5, characterized in that the execution application displays a planned work route and an estimated work time on the display screen based on the planned work area and the planned work content stored in the storage means.

7. 7. The work machine operating program according to claim 1, wherein the work machine is a ridger.

8. The work machine operation program described in claim 7, characterized in that the execution application stores in a memory means three-dimensional information of the ridge formed by the ridge coating machine based on the height of the ridge preparation portion of the ridge coating machine and the area where the ridge coating machine has completed work.

9. A work machine operation program as described in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the executable application displays on a display screen a method for operating the furrow coating machine to form corners of a furrow when the furrow coating machine is used to form the corners.

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