Agricultural Vehicle Path Rendering with Working State Distinction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Agricultural operations face inefficiencies due to lack of coordination between operators, inaccurate tracking of vehicle movements, and difficulties in determining operational progress, leading to suboptimal yields and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A computer system integrated with agricultural equipment, comprising a vehicle-associated device and a server system, uses sensors and communication channels to monitor and manage vehicle operations in real-time, providing accurate tracking and rendering of vehicle paths and operational progress, and optimizing asset utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If real-time monitoring and coordination systems are implemented, then productivity and efficiency are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into multiple independent components: vehicle-associated devices installed on individual vehicles, server systems for centralized data processing, and communication channels for data transmission. Each component performs a specific function and can be independently deployed or upgraded, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle-associated devices and server system serve multiple functions simultaneously: tracking vehicle locations, monitoring operational status, coordinating between operators, rendering vehicle paths, and optimizing asset utilization. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized systems, improving productivity without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Measurement precision
If accurate tracking of vehicle movements is implemented, then operational progress can be determined, but loss of energy increases due to continuous monitoring
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs tracking and monitoring at periodic intervals rather than continuously. Vehicle-associated devices transmit location and status data at scheduled times, allowing accurate operational progress determination while reducing energy consumption compared to continuous real-time monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The system leverages existing vehicle systems and onboard sensors to provide tracking data, reducing the need for additional dedicated monitoring hardware and energy consumption. The vehicle-associated devices utilize existing vehicle communication systems and power sources.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure describes computer systems and computer-implemented methods for use in an agricultural operation. Vehicle location information for at least one agricultural vehicle is received, and the vehicle location information is used to determine a vehicle path. Vehicle state information is received from the vehicle and is used to determine whether the vehicle is in a working or non-working state. The vehicle path is then rendered on a map display, with the map display visually distinguishing between sections of the vehicle path traversed while the vehicle is in the working state and sections of the vehicle path traversed while the vehicle is in the non-working state.