Polygonal Trajectory Input Deposition for Overlap-Free Precision Farming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for preventing input overlapping during agricultural deposition require complex calculations and large, expensive processing units, making them inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A method of input deposition that uses a state machine concept and defines a trajectory by a plurality of adjacent polygonal forms, allowing for quick and accurate determination of whether a spot is inside or outside the trajectory, thereby preventing overlapping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If complex algorithms and robust processing units are used to accurately detect intersection spots and prevent false positives, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The trajectory is divided into multiple adjacent polygonal forms, which segment the continuous path into discrete geometric regions. This segmentation allows the system to check spot positions against simpler polygon boundaries rather than complex continuous curves, reducing computational complexity while maintaining detection accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces expensive, robust processing units with a simpler, more cost-effective processing approach. By using basic geometric calculations for polygon intersection detection instead of complex algorithms, the system achieves the same functionality with less computational power and lower hardware costs.
2Reliability
If complex algorithms are used to eliminate false positives in intersection detection, then reliability is improved, but processing time and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The trajectory is pre-divided into polygonal forms before the deposition process begins. This preliminary geometric preparation allows for rapid intersection checking during actual operation, as the system only needs to check against pre-defined polygon boundaries rather than performing complex real-time calculations, thus maintaining both reliability and productivity.
3Manufacturing precision
If discrete area checking methods are used to prevent input overlapping, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous trajectory is segmented into discrete adjacent polygonal areas, transforming a complex continuous path checking problem into simpler discrete polygon intersection checks. This segmentation enables precise input distribution while reducing the computational complexity of the processing system.
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AI summary
This invention refers to large scale mechanization, to the precision agriculture and to the concept of state machines. More specifically, this invention refers to a method of input deposition by a vehicle that comprises a trajectory defined by a plurality of adjacent regular polygonal forms (Q).