Patents Assigned to Digi-Star, LLC
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Patent number: 11980860Abstract: A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner
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Patent number: 11627724Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
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Patent number: 11272667Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdeman
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Patent number: 11027248Abstract: An Animal Feed Mixer (Dairy or Beef) Scale indicator system records Feed Mixer Operating Speed along with the operating temperatures and hydraulic & lube oil pressures of the mixer gearboxes and hydraulic drive system and notifies the operator and records the temperature or pressures, along with the weight, date, and time, when limits have been exceeded.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner, Christopher V. Horton
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Publication number: 20200353430Abstract: A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome A. BUMP, Jack Allen DANNER
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Patent number: 10816389Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
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Patent number: 10786794Abstract: A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner
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Publication number: 20200088564Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
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Publication number: 20200045887Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdeman
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Patent number: 10520351Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
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Patent number: 10485177Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdeman
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Patent number: 10421050Abstract: A method of operation of a machine control indicator located on a first machine includes the step of monitoring operational parameters of a second machine operationally associated with a first machine. Each of the operational parameters is associated with a common clock of the machine control indicator. The operational parameters are stored in a memory of the machine control indicator with a date and time stamp based on the common clock. The operational parameters are transmitted along with the date and time stamp to a user device separate from the first machine and the second machine. In one embodiment, the operational parameters comprise one or more of a weight value, a rotation value, a revolutions per minute value, a peak weight value, a gearbox temperature value, and a hydraulic pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner, Christopher V. Horton
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Patent number: 10321663Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones to improve the real-time monitoring, measuring and analysis of the health of livestock, in particular, the core body temperatures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
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Publication number: 20190159431Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
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Patent number: 10288472Abstract: A method for compensating for wind effects on measured weights includes receiving initialization sensor values from a seed tender. An estimated discharge is generated based on the initialization sensor values. A weight sensor value from the seed tender is received after the initialization sensor values. The weight sensor value is compared to a threshold value corresponding to a value of the estimated discharge at a corresponding time. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether to transmit the weight sensor value or the threshold value to the seed tender controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Steven L. Johansen, Daniel Eric Fuller
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Patent number: 10231441Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLCInventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
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Publication number: 20180136033Abstract: A method for compensating for wind effects on measured weights includes receiving initialization sensor values from a seed tender. An estimated discharge is generated based on the initialization sensor values. A weight sensor value from the seed tender is received after the initialization sensor values. The weight sensor value is compared to a threshold value corresponding to a value of the estimated discharge at a corresponding time. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether to transmit the weight sensor value or the threshold value to the seed tender controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Steven L. Johansen, Daniel Eric Fuller
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Publication number: 20180100759Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
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Publication number: 20170318747Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdman
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Patent number: 9763389Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Digi-Star, LLCInventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdman