Excavator Operation Pattern Detection Using Sliding Training Windows

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods face challenges in securing sufficient training information for excavator operations, particularly due to limited operation patterns and difficulty in capturing the unique control information, leading to inefficiencies in training and analysis.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that acquire excavator control signals, including joystick and pump pressure signals, over time, and utilize sliding time periods to determine operation patterns by combining first and second training information, with post-processing to identify main operation patterns based on frequency and angular changes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If training information is acquired simply in proportion to analysis time, then the analysis process is straightforward, but it is difficult to secure a sufficient amount of training information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveamount of training informationVSAvoidtime to acquire training information
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by acquiring and storing excavator control signals continuously over time before actual training is needed. This allows the accumulation of sufficient training data in advance, so that when training is required, there is already adequate information available without needing to spend additional time collecting data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the time period used for training by introducing a sliding window mechanism. Instead of using a fixed time period, the system can adaptively select different time periods based on the amount of training information needed and the characteristics of the excavator operations, allowing flexible optimization between data quantity and acquisition time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If a specific method of analyzing unique control information is required, then accurate analysis can be achieved, but the complexity of the analysis method increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of operation pattern determinationVSAvoidcomplexity of analysis method
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the excavator control signals into distinct time periods (first time period and second time period) and processes each segment separately. By dividing the continuous control signal data into manageable segments, the system can apply analysis methods to each segment independently, reducing the overall complexity while maintaining accuracy through systematic processing of divided data portions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system acquires more control signals than strictly necessary by using overlapping time periods. The first and second time periods partially overlap, meaning some data is processed multiple times. This excessive action ensures sufficient training information is available and improves accuracy by providing redundant data for analysis, while the modular segmented approach keeps the processing complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Quantity of substance

If the time period for training is extended to cover complete operation cycles, then sufficient training information is secured, but the training time and computational load increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of training informationVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the time period duration and sliding interval based on the excavator's operation cycle characteristics. By making the time period flexible rather than fixed, the system can optimize the balance between capturing complete operation cycles (for sufficient training information) and minimizing training time. The dynamic adjustment allows adapting to different operation speeds and cycle lengths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary acquisition of control signals covering multiple operation cycles before training begins. This preliminary action ensures that when training starts, there is already a buffer of complete operation cycles available, eliminating the need to wait for complete cycles during the actual training process, thus reducing training time while maintaining completeness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4610437A1Method and device for determining operation pattern of excavator using training information
Publication Date: 2025.09.03 VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
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AI summary

Disclosed are a method for determining the operation pattern of an excavator using training information, a device for performing the method, and a recording medium. According to an embodiment, the method for determining the operation pattern of an excavator using training information comprises the steps of: acquiring, over time, excavator control signals including joystick control signals for controlling an excavator; acquiring first training information for determining the operation pattern of the excavator on the basis of a first excavator control signal, corresponding to a first time period among the excavator control signals acquired over time; determining a second time period partially overlapping with the first time period and acquired by sliding the first time period by a unit time; acquiring second training information for determining the operation pattern of the excavator on the basis of a second excavator control signal corresponding to a second time period, among the excavator control signals; and determining the operation pattern on the basis of the first training information and the second training information.