Abstract: A three-dimensional printed metal component for a lubricated system is provided. The metal component includes a three-dimensional printed metal body formed of a plurality of metal layers of a first metal and having a contact surface configured to movingly contact another component of the lubricated system. The metal component further includes at least one first three-dimensional printed wear-identifying layer of a material different from the first metal embedded in the metal body at a predetermined depth, a predetermined distance from an outer surface portion of the contact surface. The predetermined distance defines a predetermined wear state of the contact surface associated with replacement of the metal component.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printed metal component for a lubricated system is provided. The metal component includes a three-dimensional printed metal body formed of a plurality of metal layers of a first metal and having a contact surface configured to movingly contact another component of the lubricated system. The metal component further includes at least one first three-dimensional printed wear-identifying layer of a material different from the first metal embedded in the metal body at a predetermined depth, a predetermined distance from an outer surface portion of the contact surface. The predetermined distance defines a predetermined wear state of the contact surface associated with replacement of the metal component.

Abstract: A method for checking a validity of a service component of a machine is described. The method includes receiving a signal indicative of an identifier code associated with the service component. The method also includes determining the identifier code based on the signal. The method further includes checking for a log value corresponding to the identifier code. The method further includes comparing the log value and a threshold value. The method further includes generating an output signal, indicative of the validity of the service component, if the log value exceeds the threshold value.

Abstract: A method for determining a useful life of a consumable component of a machine is provided. The method includes monitoring for a signal indicative of an identifier code associated with the consumable component and further determining the identifier code from the signal. The method further includes matching the identifier code with a set of pre-stored identifier codes. The method includes generating a first value, indicative of the useful life of the consumable component, if the identifier code matches with one of the pre-stored identifier codes from the set of pre-stored identifier codes, and generating a second value, indicative of the useful life of the consumable component, if the identifier code does not match with any of the pre-stored identifier codes from the set of pre-stored identifier codes, where the second value is lesser than the first value.

Abstract: A method of detecting components in a machine is provided. The method includes determining, by a control module, ignition state of an engine of the machine and identifying one or more electronic tags, each of the one or more electronic tags being associated with a component in the machine. The method includes obtaining information pertaining to one or more components of the machine via the one or more electronic tags. The method includes moving the machine from a first location to a second location. The method includes receiving, by the control module, information pertaining to replaced components from the electronic tags. The method includes analyzing, by the control module, the received information by comparing with a predefined set of information. The method includes displaying, by the control module, the information relating to the replaced components based on the comparison of the received information with the predefined set of information.

Abstract: A head mountable display system includes a visual image system, a head mountable display device including a display screen, and a headset pose sensor system. A controller is configured to generate a camera image based upon the image data, generate an augmented reality overlay based upon the position and the orientation of the operator's head relative to the work site, determine an image to be rendered on the head mountable display based upon the camera image and the augmented reality overlay, and render the image on the display screen.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a method for linking an unlinked Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tagged component of a target machine with an electronic control module (ECM) of the target machine, wherein a plurality of machines are present. The method includes reading the unlinked BLE tagged component by the ECM of the target machine. The method also includes displaying the unlinked BLE tagged component of the available plurality of machines on a user interface of the ECM of the target machine. The method includes moving the target machine away from the other available plurality of machines by a pre-determined distance. Thereafter, the method includes linking the displayed unlinked BLE tagged component with the ECM of the target machine, when the distance between the target machine and other plurality of machines is more than the pre-determined distance.

Abstract: A controller implemented method of remotely operating a machine includes determining, for each of a plurality of operating conditions of the machine, a predetermined configuration of a machine instrument array and removably mounting a portable computing device on a remote control console. The method further includes defining a configuration of a console instrument array of the remote control console in which, for each of the plurality of operating conditions, the configuration of the console instrument array is generally identically to the predetermined configuration of the machine instrument array. A system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A diagnostics system includes a controller to scan impedance along electrical paths of a wiring harness assembly to generate scanned impedance data and compare the scanned impedance data to corresponding baseline impedance data. Upon an impedance deviation between the scanned and baseline data exceeding a predetermined amount, the location along the electrical paths corresponding to the impedance deviation is determined, and the operating conditions of the machine corresponding to the timing of the scan is stored. Portions of the electrical schematic related to the location of the impedance deviation is identified and may be displayed.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a headgear to be worn by an operator of a machine. The headgear includes a tracking sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a direction of view of the operator, and an image capturing device configured to generate an image feed indicative of a field of view of the operator. The tracking sensor and the image capturing device are communicably coupled to a first controller. The first controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a current position of the implement of the machine. The first controller is also configured to overlay a first outline of the current position of the implement onto the field of view based on the direction of view of the operator. The first controller is further configured to display the first outline on the headgear.

Abstract: A head mountable display system includes a visual image system, a head mountable display device including a display screen, and a headset pose sensor system. A controller is configured to generate a camera image based upon the image data, generate an augmented reality overlay based upon the position and the orientation of the operator's head relative to the work site, determine an image to be rendered on the head mountable display based upon the camera image and the augmented reality overlay, and render the image on the display screen.

Abstract: A display system for use at a work site includes a display device having a display screen and a pose sensor system. A controller determines the position and orientation of the display device relative to the work site based upon the pose sensor system, generates machine control signals to control movement of a machine without an operator at the machine controlling the movement the machine, generates an augmented reality image based upon the machine control signals and the position and orientation of the display device, and renders the augmented reality image on the display screen.

Abstract: A cooling system for a machine having an engine and an operator cabin includes a primary air conditioning unit, an auxiliary air conditioning unit, an electrical powering unit configured to electrically power the auxiliary air conditioning unit, a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature within the operator cabin, and a controller in communication with the primary air conditioning unit, the auxiliary air conditioning unit, and the sensor. The controller selectively activates the primary air conditioning unit and the auxiliary air conditioning unit. When the primary air conditioning unit is activated, a timer is started to determine the elapsed time during which the temperature within the operator's cabin exceeds the acceptable range of desired temperature, and the auxiliary unit is activated when the elapsed time exceeds a threshold time.

Abstract: A system for reporting operator performance of a machine includes a plurality of sensors and a communications interface. A portable computing device is removably mounted on the machine and has a user identification data code unique to a machine operator. A controller determines an identity of the machine operator based upon the user identification data code, determine the operating conditions based upon signals from the sensors. The controller generates a performance report based at least in part upon performance data and provides the performance report to at least one of the portable computing device and a system remote from the machine.

Abstract: A system for operating a machine includes a portable computing device removably mounted on the machine. A controller is configured to determine authorized functionality of the machine based upon the data codes from the portable computing device, to determine the operating conditions of the machine and images to be displayed on a display, and generate operating commands based at least in part upon the authorized functionality. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A controller implemented method of remotely operating a machine includes determining, for each of a plurality of operating conditions of the machine, a predetermined configuration of a machine instrument array and removably mounting a portable computing device on a remote control console. The method further includes defining a configuration of a console instrument array of the remote control console in which, for each of the plurality of operating conditions, the configuration of the console instrument array is generally identically to the predetermined configuration of the machine instrument array. A system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cooling system is disclosed for use with a machine having an engine and an operator cabin. The cooling system may have a first pump configured to circulate coolant through the engine, a heat exchanger configured to receive coolant from the engine and transfer heat between the coolant and air passing through the heat exchanger, and a fan configured to generate a flow of air through the heat exchanger and into the operator cabin. The cooling system may also have an air conditioning unit configured to chill coolant, and a second pump configured to circulate coolant from the air conditioning unit through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for an internal combustion engine includes a pressure sensor configured to measure pressure within a combustion cylinder. An electronic controller is configured to receive a pressure signal from the pressure sensor, analyze the pressure signal by at least partially comparing the pressure signal to a predetermined pressure signal, and diagnose a failure of one or more piston ring seal(s), an intake valve, and an exhaust valve of the engine based on a difference between the pressure signal and the predetermined pressure signal.