Patents by Inventor Andreas F. Ramm
Andreas F. Ramm has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240132141Abstract: A steering wheel actuator is attached to a steering wheel column. The steering wheel actuator includes a gear assembly for turning a steering wheel on the steering wheel column, a motor for rotating the gear assembly, and an enclosure. A control system in the enclosure controls the motor to automatically steer the vehicle. The control system may receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals from a GNSS antenna and GNSS receiver located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the GNSS signals. The control system also may receive inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals from an IMU located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the IMU signals. The control system also may receive user input signals from a user interface, and automatically steer the vehicle based on the user input signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Jim Tan, Alan Robert Joughin, Jean-Marie Eichner, Gien Sapilewski, Andreas F. Ramm, Husam Kal
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Patent number: 11878745Abstract: A steering wheel actuator is attached to a steering wheel column. The steering wheel actuator includes a gear assembly for turning a steering wheel on the steering wheel column, a motor for rotating the gear assembly, and an enclosure. A control system in the enclosure controls the motor to automatically steer the vehicle. The control system may receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals from a GNSS antenna and GNSS receiver located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the GNSS signals. The control system also may receive inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals from an IMU located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the IMU signals. The control system also may receive user input signals from a user interface located on the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the user input signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Jim Tan, Alan Robert Joughin, Jean-Marie Eichner, Glen Sapilewski, Andreas F. Ramm, Husam Kai
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Publication number: 20230304818Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. Dang, Joshua M. Gattis, Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D.B. Medagoda, Steven J. Dumble, Bilal Arain
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Patent number: 11698264Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. Dang, Joshua M. Gattis, Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D. B. Medagoda, Steven J. Dumble, Bilal Arain
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Publication number: 20220260381Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle MADSEN, Tri M. DANG, Joshua M. GATTIS, Andreas F. RAMM, Eran D.B. MEDAGODA, Steven J. DUMBLE, Bilal ARAIN
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Patent number: 11193781Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. Dang, Joshua M. Gattis, Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D. B. Medagoda, Steven J. Dumble, Bilal Arain
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Patent number: 11167792Abstract: A guidance system identifies a path on a field and then calculates a position and heading of a trailer relative to the path. The guidance system steers a vehicle connected to the trailer based on the calculated trailer position and heading to minimize the trailer positional error and more quickly and accurately align the trailer with the path. The guidance system may align the trailer with the path while steering the vehicle in a reverse direction and may steer the vehicle based on a predicted trailer position and heading.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Eran D. B. Medagoda, Timothy J. Sullivan, Brendan M. Joiner, Andreas F. Ramm, Tri M. Dang
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Patent number: 11156469Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. Dang, Joshua M. Gattis, Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D. B. Medagoda, Steven J. Dumble, Bilal Arain
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Patent number: 11091192Abstract: Cost of a precision farming guidance system is driven in part by the number of discrete system elements installed in a tractor including the steering actuator, guidance computer, user terminals, and the associated cable harnesses. An integrated guidance system arranges and integrates these separate elements into a base chassis and removable computer module to reduce cost and complexity while retaining flexibility to adapt to different vehicle configurations and to incorporate improved guidance computer technology into a common design platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Michael Brett McMickell, Mark Alan Villela, Thomas R. Kreider, Jonathan L. Baker, Andreas F. Ramm
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Publication number: 20210031830Abstract: Cost of a precision farming guidance system is driven in part by the number of discrete system elements installed in a tractor including the steering actuator, guidance computer, user terminals, and the associated cable harnesses. An integrated guidance system arranges and integrates these separate elements into a base chassis and removable computer module to reduce cost and complexity while retaining flexibility to adapt to different vehicle configurations and to incorporate improved guidance computer technology into a common design platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: AgJunction LLCInventors: Michael Brett MCMICKELL, Mark Alan VILLELA, Thomas R. KREIDER, Jonathan L. BAKER, Andreas F. RAMM
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Patent number: 10890922Abstract: A navigation system aids a driver of a collection vehicle in keeping pace and distance with a lead harvester while collecting grain. The navigation system can be used for any leader-follower vehicle drive formation. A navigation system steers the head vehicle based on a continuously known position and attitude. Navigation data for the lead vehicle is broadcast to a following collection vehicle. A navigation system in the following vehicle processes the lead vehicle navigation data to determine a relative position and attitude. The navigation system in the following vehicle generates steering and speed commands based on the relative position and attitude to automatically drive to a designated target position alongside the lead vehicle. In one example, an artificial oscillation is induced into the target position to more evenly distribute material in the following vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D. B. Medagoda, Timothy J. Sullivan, Tri M. Dang
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Publication number: 20200406955Abstract: A steering wheel actuator is attached to a steering wheel column. The steering wheel actuator includes a gear assembly for turning a steering wheel on the steering wheel column, a motor for rotating the gear assembly, and an enclosure. A control system in the enclosure controls the motor to automatically steer the vehicle. The control system may receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals from a GNSS antenna and GNSS receiver located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the GNSS signals. The control system also may receive inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals from an IMU located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the IMU signals. The control system also may receive user input signals from a user interface located on the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the user input signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Jim TAN, Alan Robert JOUGHIN, Jean-Marie EICHNER, Glen SAPILEWSKI, Andreas F. RAMM, Husam KAI
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Patent number: 10866109Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: AgJunction LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. Dang, Joshua M. Gattis, Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D. B. Medagoda, Steven J. Dumble, Bilal Arain
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Patent number: 10822017Abstract: A steering wheel actuator is attached to a steering wheel column. The steering wheel actuator includes a gear assembly for turning a steering wheel on the steering wheel column, a motor for rotating the gear assembly, and an enclosure. A control system in the enclosure controls the motor to automatically steer the vehicle. The control system may receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals from a GNSS antenna and GNSS receiver located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the GNSS signals. The control system also may receive inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals from an IMU located in the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the IMU signals. The control system also may receive user input signals from a user interface located on the enclosure and automatically steer the vehicle based on the user input signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Jim Tan, Alan Robert Joughin, Jean-Marie Eichner, Glen Sapilewski, Andreas F. Ramm, Husam Kal
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Publication number: 20190176880Abstract: A guidance system identifies a path on a field and then calculates a position and heading of a trailer relative to the path. The guidance system steers a vehicle connected to the trailer based on the calculated trailer position and heading to minimize the trailer positional error and more quickly and accurately align the trailer with the path. The guidance system may align the trailer with the path while steering the vehicle in a reverse direction and may steer the vehicle based on a predicted trailer position and heading.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Eran D.B. MEDAGODA, Timothy J. SULLIVAN, Brendan M. JOINER, Andreas F. RAMM, Tri M. DANG
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Publication number: 20190128690Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle MADSEN, Tri M. DANG, Joshua M. GATTIS, Andreas F. RAMM, Eran D.B. MEDAGODA, Steven J. DUMBLE, Bilal ARAIN
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Publication number: 20190129435Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. DANG, Joshua M. GATTIS, Andreas F. RAMM, Eran D.B. MEDAGODA, Steven J. DUMBLE, Bilal ARAIN
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Publication number: 20190129430Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. DANG, Joshua M. GATTIS, Andreas F. RAMM, Eran D.B. MEDAGODA, Steven J. DUMBLE, Bilal ARAIN
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Publication number: 20190124819Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to generating and utilizing three-dimensional terrain maps for vehicular control. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Tommy Ertbolle Madsen, Tri M. Dang, Joshua M. Gattis, Andreas F. Ramm, Eran D.B. Medagoda, Steven J. Dumble, Bilal Arain
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Patent number: RE47648Abstract: A GNSS integrated multi-sensor guidance system for a vehicle assembly includes a suite of sensor units, including a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) sensor unit comprising a receiver and an antenna. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) outputs vehicle dynamic information for combining with the output of the GNSS unit. A controller with a processor receives the outputs of the sensor suite and computes steering solutions, which are utilized by vehicle actuators, including an automatic steering control unit connected to the vehicle steering for guiding the vehicle. The processor is programmed to define multiple behavior-based automatons comprising self-operating entities in the guidance system, which perform respective behaviors using data output from one or more sensor units for achieving the behaviors. A GNSS integrated multi-sensor vehicle guidance method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: David R. Reeve, Malcolm B. Jones, Andreas F. Ramm, Aaron C. Stichter, Joshua M. Gattis