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US9052209B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9052209-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314035049-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
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A system of computers, wireless networks, and vehicle-based location sensors allows real time display of equipment location, utilization, and expected arrival times for mobile vehicles. Display of location by load status and expected arrival time allows monitoring of not just vehicle location but the impact on queue times at loading and unloading endpoints allowing for equipment reallocation. Overhead map views of actual location including hazard locations and queries for vehicle and operator status are also supported.
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We claim: 1. A method of using vehicle location information in a mining environment, the method comprising: generating, at a processor of a computer, a timeline having an expanded portion adjoining and not overlapping a compressed portion, the compressed portion representing more time per unit length than the expanded portion, the timeline having a first end corresponding to a first location of a first work function and a second end corresponding to a second location of a second w…
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- What does patent US9052209B2 cover?
- A system of computers, wireless networks, and vehicle-based location sensors allows real time display of equipment location, utilization, and expected arrival times for mobile vehicles. Display of location by load status and expected arrival time allows monitoring of not just vehicle location but the impact on queue times at loading and unloading endpoints allowing for equipment reallocation. O…
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- Caterpillar Inc
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- Primary CPC classification G01C21/3407. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 09 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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