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Conditioning a performance metric for an operator display
US8965640B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8965640-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213690894-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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Real time determination of current vs. optimum performance in a track-type tractor is complex and requires information about both a state of the tractor and the operating environment, such as soil conditions. Presenting such data to an operator creates a problem of conveying sufficient information without undue complexity. A three part display for an operator shows a full range of performance, a subset range of performance associated with peak performance that is overlaid on the full range of performance, and a current performance indicator also overlaid on the full range of performance, such that peak performance is achieved when the current performance indicator is centered on the subset range of performance. The subset range of performance may move over the full range of performance to indicate operating conditions favoring a particular condition, e.g., low slip. An operator may then effect a change by adjusting, for example, speed or load.
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What is claimed is: 1. A track-type tractor incorporating a system for preparing and presenting optimum performance, the system comprising: a processor; a display coupled to the processor; a plurality of sensors configured to provide operating condition data and operating state data to the processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores computer-executable instructions that cause the processor to: process the operating condition data and the oper…
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- What does patent US8965640B2 cover?
- Real time determination of current vs. optimum performance in a track-type tractor is complex and requires information about both a state of the tractor and the operating environment, such as soil conditions. Presenting such data to an operator creates a problem of conveying sufficient information without undue complexity. A three part display for an operator shows a full range of performance, …
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- Caterpillar Inc
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- Primary CPC classification G05B23/0294. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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