Patents by Inventor Doug Sauder

Doug Sauder 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).

  • Publication number: 20250124526
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial a field is provided. In an embodiment, the system is configured to generate a trial recommendation for a field and, based on field data for the field, compute a yield probabilities for the field. The system is also configured to generate a plurality of outcome-based values for the field based on the yield probabilities, compute crop values for each of the outcome-based values and a bushel per acre value, and cause display of an interface that dynamically displays each of the plurality of outcome-based values for the field based on a selected bushel per acre value. The system is further configured to receive user input changing a position of an interactive sliding widget in the interface, to change the bushel per acre value, and in response, compute a crop value for each of the outcome-based values based on the changed bushel per acre value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Christina BOGDAN, Jason Kendrick BULL, Nicholas Charles CIZEK, Tonya EHLMANN, Morrison JACOBS, Moslem LADONI, Hunter MERRILL, Timothy REICH, Brandon RINKENBERGER, Aaron E. ROBINSON, Thomas Gene RUFF, Doug SAUDER, Allan TRAPP, Daniel WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 12211109
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial a field is provided. In an embodiment, the system is configured to generate a trial recommendation for a field and, based on field data for the field, compute a yield probabilities for the field. The system is also configured to generate a plurality of outcome-based values for the field based on the yield probabilities, compute crop values for each of the outcome-based values and a bushel per acre value, and cause display of an interface that dynamically displays each of the plurality of outcome-based values for the field based on a selected bushel per acre value. The system is further configured to receive user input changing a position of an interactive sliding widget in the interface, to change the bushel per acre value, and in response, compute a crop value for each of the outcome-based values based on the changed bushel per acre value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Christina Bogdan, Jason Kendrick Bull, Nicholas Charles Cizek, Tonya Ehlmann, Morrison Jacobs, Moslem Ladoni, Hunter Merrill, Timothy Reich, Brandon Rinkenberger, Aaron E. Robinson, Thomas Gene Ruff, Doug Sauder, Allan Trapp, Daniel Williams
  • Publication number: 20240331062
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing data related to an agricultural process is disclosed. The computer-implemented method comprises causing display of a first interface including a first map of one or more agricultural fields and receiving a selection input, by a user, to the first map designating a boundary of a region of the one or more agricultural fields. The computer-implemented method then also includes, in response to the selection input, performing an analysis of one or more of a plurality of types of farming data specific to the region of the one or more agricultural fields having a plurality of components, and displaying a second interface, overlayed on the first interface of the first map of the one or more agricultural fields. The second interface indicates a first component of the plurality of components of the analysis specific to the region of the one or more agricultural fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher H. BARRON, Tavis BONES, Oriana LISKER, Joshua MERRYMAN, Kyle PLATTNER, Doug SAUDER, Jakob STUBER
  • Publication number: 20240268274
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for capturing images of a field and performing agricultural data analysis of the images. In one embodiment, a computer system for monitoring field operations includes a database for storing agricultural image data including images of at least one stage of crop development that are captured with at least one of an apparatus and a remote sensor moving through a field. The computer includes at least one processing unit that is coupled to the database. The at least one processing unit is configured to execute instructions to analyze the captured images, to determine relevant images that indicate a change in at least one condition of the crop development, and to generate a localized view map layer for viewing the field at the at least one stage of crop development based on at least the relevant captured images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Phil Baurer, Justin Koch, Doug Sauder, Brad Stoller
  • Patent number: 12051121
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing data related to an agricultural process is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Tavis Bones, Jakob Stuber, Kyle Plattner, Joshua Merryman, Oriana Lisker, Doug Sauder, Christopher H. Barron
  • Publication number: 20240192703
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for generating shared collaborative maps for planting or harvesting operations. An example computer-implemented method includes generating a shared collaborative map for a first and/or second agricultural machine(s), based on data gathered from the first and second agricultural machines. The map indicates locations in a field where the first and second agricultural machines have already planted seed. The method also includes providing the map to a cab monitor of the first and/or second agricultural machine(s), generating a trigger based on the map for the first agricultural machine, and communicating the trigger to the first agricultural machine, based on a current location of the first agricultural machine relative to the map, to prevent the first agricultural machine from replanting regions that have been already planted by the first agricultural machine or the second agricultural machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Doug SAUDER, Tavis BONES, Tim REDDY
  • Patent number: 12002115
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial in one or more fields is provided. In an embodiment, a agricultural intelligence computing system receives field data for a plurality of agricultural fields. Based, at least in part, on the field data for the plurality of agricultural fields, the agricultural intelligence computing system identifies one or more target agricultural fields. The agricultural intelligence computing system sends, to a field manager computing device associated with the one or more target agricultural fields, a trial participation request. The server receives data indicating acceptance of the trial participation request from the field manager computing device. The server determines one or more locations on the one or more target agricultural fields for implementing a trial and sends data identifying the one or more locations to the field manager computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Jason Kendrick Bull, Nicholas Charles Cizek, Brandon Rinkenberger, Thomas Gene Ruff, Doug Sauder
  • Publication number: 20240169453
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing variable rate application of crop inputs to an agricultural field includes determining an index value of biomass health for multiple regions in the agricultural field and determining, based on the index value for each of the multiple regions, a number of unique soil types in the agricultural field. The computer-implemented method also includes determining a distinctness of pairs of the unique soil types in the agricultural field, determining a statistical variation based on the distinctness of the pairs, and calculating, based on the statistical variation, a variable rate suitability score for the agricultural field relating to spatially varying a rate of application of one or more crop inputs to the agricultural field. The computer-implemented method then includes displaying the agricultural field along with the variable rate suitability score for the agricultural field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: James ETHINGTON, Eli POLLAK, Tristan D'ORGEVAL, Coco KRUMME, Evin LEVEY, Alex WIMBUSH, Erik ANDREJKO, Moorea BREGA, Sivan ALDOR-NOIMAN, Doug SAUDER, Cory MUHLBAUER
  • Patent number: 11944043
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for capturing images of a field and performing agricultural data analysis of the images. In one embodiment, a computer system for monitoring field operations includes a database for storing agricultural image data including images of at least one stage of crop development that are captured with at least one of an apparatus and a remote sensor moving through a field. The computer includes at least one processing unit that is coupled to the database. The at least one processing unit is configured to execute instructions to analyze the captured images, to determine relevant images that indicate a change in at least one condition of the crop development, and to generate a localized view map layer for viewing the field at the at least one stage of crop development based on at least the relevant captured images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Climate LLC
    Inventors: Phil Baurer, Justin Koch, Doug Sauder, Brad Stoller
  • Patent number: 11921512
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for generating shared collaborative maps for planting or harvesting operations. A method of generating a collaborative shared map between machines includes generating a first map for a first machine based on a first set of data and generating a second map for a second machine based on a second set of data. The method further includes generating at least one shared collaborative map for at least one of the first and second machines based on the first and second maps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Doug Sauder, Tavis Bones, Tim Reddy
  • Patent number: 11893648
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for recommending agricultural activities is implemented by an agricultural intelligence computer system in communication with a memory. The method includes receiving, over a network, field definition data and environmental data; determining soil data from at least the environmental data; determining, based on at least the soil data, carbon load data indicating carbon load present in the field during a planting date; receiving first input indicating a plurality of starter application criteria; based on the first input and the carbon load present in the field, generating application data that include at least an amount of the starter fertilizer that provides nutrients to seeds throughout a nutrient immobilization period between the planting date and a beginning of a microorganism mineralization period; generating control instructions for controlling an agricultural implement based on the application data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: James Ethington, Eli Pollak, Tristan D'Orgeval, Coco Krumme, Evin Levey, Alex Wimbush, Erik Andrejko, Moorea Brega, Sivan Aldor-Noiman, Doug Sauder, Cory Muhlbauer
  • Publication number: 20230368112
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial a field is provided. In an embodiment, the system is configured to generate a trial recommendation for a field and, based on field data for the field, compute a yield probabilities for the field. The system is also configured to generate a plurality of outcome-based values for the field based on the yield probabilities, compute crop values for each of the outcome-based values and a bushel per acre value, and cause display of an interface that dynamically displays each of the plurality of outcome-based values for the field based on a selected bushel per acre value. The system is further configured to receive user input changing a position of an interactive sliding widget in the interface, to change the bushel per acre value, and in response, compute a crop value for each of the outcome-based values based on the changed bushel per acre value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Christina Bogdan, Jason Kendrick Bull, Nicholas Charles Cizek, Tonya Ehlmann, Morrison Jacobs, Moslem Ladoni, Hunter Merrill, Timothy Reich, Brandon Rinkenberger, Aaron E. Robinson, Thomas Gene Ruff, Doug Sauder, Allan Trapp, Daniel Williams
  • Patent number: 11690310
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and method for monitoring and controlling field operations including planting and harvesting operations. In one embodiment, a data processing system of a machine includes a data transfer and processing module that communicates bi-directionally with different types of controllers and sensors mounted on the machine or an implement attached to the machine. The data transfer and processing module is configured to execute instructions to receive signals from these controllers and sensors, process these signals, and generate data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine. At least one display device is coupled to the data transfer and processing module. The at least one display device displays the data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine or implement to a user or operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Doug Sauder, Ryan Allgaier, Phil D. Baurer
  • Publication number: 20230206352
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial in one or more fields is provided. In an embodiment, a agricultural intelligence computing system receives field data for a plurality of agricultural fields. Based, at least in part, on the field data for the plurality of agricultural fields, the agricultural intelligence computing system identifies one or more target agricultural fields. The agricultural intelligence computing system sends, to a field manager computing device associated with the one or more target agricultural fields, a trial participation request. The server receives data indicating acceptance of the trial participation request from the field manager computing device. The server determines one or more locations on the one or more target agricultural fields for implementing a trial and sends data identifying the one or more locations to the field manager computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Kendrick BULL, Nicholas Charles CIZEK, Brandon RINKENBERGER, Thomas Gene RUFF, Doug SAUDER
  • Patent number: 11651478
    Abstract: A method for agronomic and agricultural monitoring includes designating an area for imaging, determining a flight path above the designated area, operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) along the flight path, acquiring images of the area using a camera system attached to the UAV, and processing the acquired images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Doug Sauder, Justin L. Koch, Troy L. Plattner, Phil Baurer
  • Patent number: 11631040
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial in one or more fields is provided. In an embodiment, an agricultural intelligence computing system receives field data for a plurality of agricultural fields. Based, at least in part, on the field data for the plurality of agricultural fields, the agricultural intelligence computing system identifies one or more target agricultural fields. The agricultural intelligence computing system sends, to a field manager computing device associated with the one or more target agricultural fields, a trial participation request. The server receives data indicating acceptance of the trial participation request from the field manager computing device. The server determines one or more locations on the one or more target agricultural fields for implementing a trial and sends data identifying the one or more locations to the field manager computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Gene Ruff, Jason Kendrick Bull, Nicholas Charles Cizek, Brandon Rinkenberger, Doug Sauder, Aaron E. Robinson, Timothy Reich, Hunter Merrill, Allan Trapp, Morrison Jacobs, Tonya Ehlmann, Daniel Williams, Christina Bogdan, Moslem Ladoni
  • Publication number: 20230084397
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for generating shared collaborative maps for planting or harvesting operations. A method of generating a collaborative shared map between machines includes generating a first map for a first machine based on a first set of data and generating a second map for a second machine based on a second set of data. The method further includes generating at least one shared collaborative map for at least one of the first and second machines based on the first and second maps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Climate LLC
    Inventors: Doug SAUDER, Tavis BONES, Tim REDDY
  • Patent number: 11587186
    Abstract: A system for implementing a trial in one or more fields is provided. In an embodiment, a agricultural intelligence computing system receives field data for a plurality of agricultural fields. Based, at least in part, on the field data for the plurality of agricultural fields, the agricultural intelligence computing system identifies one or more target agricultural fields. The agricultural intelligence computing system sends, to a field manager computing device associated with the one or more target agricultural fields, a trial participation request. The server receives data indicating acceptance of the trial participation request from the field manager computing device. The server determines one or more locations on the one or more target agricultural fields for implementing a trial and sends data identifying the one or more locations to the field manager computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Gene Ruff, Jason Kendrick Bull, Nicholas Charles Cizek, Brandon Rinkenberger, Doug Sauder
  • Patent number: 11558994
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for agricultural data analysis. In one embodiment, a computer system for monitoring field operations includes a database for storing agricultural data including yield and field data and at least one processing unit that is coupled to the database. The at least one processing unit is configured to execute instructions to monitor field operations, to store agricultural data, to automatically determine whether at least one correlation between different variables or parameters of the agricultural data exceeds a threshold, and to perform analysis of the agricultural data to identify a category of man-made issues or other issues that have potentially caused the correlation when at least one correlation occurs between different variables or parameters of the agricultural data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Doug Sauder, Cory Muhlbauer, Justin Koch
  • Patent number: 11467589
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for generating shared collaborative maps for planting or harvesting operations. A method of generating a collaborative shared map between machines includes generating a first map for a first machine based on a first set of data and generating a second map for a second machine based on a second set of data. The method further includes generating at least one shared collaborative map for at least one of the first and second machines based on the first and second maps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Climate LLC
    Inventors: Doug Sauder, Tavis Bones, Tim Reddy