Abstract: An overall machine operational state (such as a problem state, field state, machine state, other non-problem state, etc.) is identified, and exit and entry conditions are monitored to determine whether the machine transitions into another operational state. When the machine transitions into a problem state, a multiple input, multiple output control system uses a state machine to identify the problem state and a solution is identified. The solution is indicative of machine settings that will return the machine to an acceptable, operational state. Control signals are generated to modify the machine settings based on the identified solution.

Abstract: A crop loss correction system receives one or more crop loss sensor signals that are indicative of crop lost by a harvesting machine. A correction component receives context information from a set of context sensing components to identify a context of the harvesting machine. The correction component corrects the crop loss sensor signals, based upon the context information, to obtain a corrected loss signal indicative of the sensed crop loss, corrected based on the mobile machine context. The corrected loss signal is output to an output device.

Abstract: A crop loss correction system receives one or more crop loss sensor signals that are indicative of crop lost by a harvesting machine. A correction component receives context information from a set of context sensing components to identify a context of the harvesting machine. The correction component corrects the crop loss sensor signals, based upon the context information, to obtain a corrected loss signal indicative of the sensed crop loss, corrected based on the mobile machine context. The corrected loss signal is output to an output device.

Abstract: User interfaces are displayed so that a user can select a plurality of different performance issues, along with a severity level for each issue. A solution (or a set of solutions) that address(es) the performance issues is identified and the solution (or set) is surfaced for user interaction. A control signal is generated based on user interaction with the surfaced solution (or set of solutions), in order to take corrective action on the harvester based upon the selected solution.

Abstract: A prescribed feedrate of material through the mobile harvesting machine and an actual feedrate of material through the mobile harvesting machine are detected, and a feedrate difference between the prescribed feedrate and the actual feedrate is identified. Wheel slippage of the mobile harvesting machine is also detected. Based on the feedrate difference between the prescribed feedrate and the actual feedrate and based on the detected wheel slippage, a speed control signal that controls speed of the mobile harvesting machine is generated.

Abstract: An overall machine operational state (such as a problem state, field state, machine state, other non-problem state, etc.) is identified, and exit and entry conditions are monitored to determine whether the machine transitions into another operational state. When the machine transitions into a problem state, a multiple input, multiple output control system uses a state machine to identify the problem state and a solution is identified. The solution is indicative of machine settings that will return the machine to an acceptable, operational state. Control signals are generated to modify the machine settings based on the identified solution.

Abstract: A prescribed feedrate of material through the mobile harvesting machine and an actual feedrate of material through the mobile harvesting machine are detected, and a feedrate difference between the prescribed feedrate and the actual feedrate is identified. Wheel slippage of the mobile harvesting machine is also detected. Based on the feedrate difference between the prescribed feedrate and the actual feedrate and based on the detected wheel slippage, a speed control signal that controls speed of the mobile harvesting machine is generated.

Abstract: User interfaces are displayed so that a user can select a plurality of different performance issues, along with a severity level for each issue. A solution (or a set of solutions) that address(es) the performance issues is identified and the solution (or set) is surfaced for user interaction. A control signal is generated based on user interaction with the surfaced solution (or set of solutions), in order to take corrective action on the harvester based upon the selected solution.

Abstract: A system for leveling grain on a return pan (128) of an agricultural combine (102), including a plurality of sensors (S1, S2, S3) coupled to the return pan (128) to detect a quantity of grain on the return pan (128) at a corresponding plurality of locations; a plurality of grain steering devices (156, 158) disposed on the return pan (128) to steer grain sliding down the return pan (128); and at least one ECU (192) coupled to the plurality of sensors (S1, S2, S3) and to the plurality of grain steering devices (156, 158); wherein the at least one ECU (192) is programmed to read the plurality of sensors (S1, S2, S3), to determine a side-to-side (lateral) distribution of grain on the return pan (128), to calculate a preferred position of the grain steering devices (156, 158) that will more evenly distribute the grain on the return pan (128), and to command an actuator coupled to the grain steering devices (156, 158) to steer them to the preferred position.

Abstract: A crop loss correction system receives one or more crop loss sensor signals that are indicative of crop lost by a harvesting machine. A correction component receives context information from a set of context sensing components to identify a context of the harvesting machine. The correction component corrects the crop loss sensor signals, based upon the context information, to obtain a corrected loss signal indicative of the sensed crop loss, corrected based on the mobile machine context. The corrected loss signal is output to an output device.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a combine harvester includes an ALU configured to receive two or more desired areas of improvement from an operator, and to calculate at least one control action that will improve the two or more areas of improvement.

Abstract: A header height control system having an operator input device for selecting a desired height of travel of an agricultural harvesting head above the ground, and wherein the system controls the agricultural harvesting head height based at least upon a header height control algorithm that is selected based at least upon the desired height of travel.

Abstract: An arrangement for loss measurement in a combine harvester (10, 10?) comprises a grain flow sensor (68, 68?, 68?, 68a, 68b) for detecting the intensity of a grain flow separated out in a separating apparatus of the combine harvester (10, 10?) and a monitoring device (74) for calculating a grain loss value on the basis of signals from the grain flow sensor (68, 68?, 68?, 68a, 68b). The grain flow sensor (68, 68?, 68?, 68a, 68b) is associated with a conveying apparatus for grain arranged between the separating apparatus and a cleaning apparatus (46).

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a combine harvester includes an ALU configured to receive two or more desired areas of improvement from an operator, and to calculate at least one control action that will improve the two or more areas of improvement.

Abstract: A harvesting head (104) with conveyor drive system comprising a frame (106), on which are mounted a first conveyor deck (108) and a second conveyor deck (110) includes a plurality of hydraulic fluid flow control elements that are configured to reduce hydraulic fluid flow through at least one conveyor belt drive motor (124, 130) while shifting at least one conveyor deck (108, 110).

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for an agricultural harvesting head comprises a sensor attached to a cutter bar in the place of a skid shoe.

Abstract: A header height control system (208) includes a header height sensor (108) and a tire compression sensor (212) coupled to an electronic control unit (210). The two signals are combined by the electronic control unit (210) to derive a compensated header height signal that compensates for the transient flexure of the pneumatic tires of the vehicle. This compensated header height signal is then used in a header height control algorithm executed by the electronic control unit (210) to control the height of the header (104).

Abstract: A harvesting head (104) with conveyor drive system comprising a frame (106), on which are mounted a first conveyor deck (108) and a second conveyor deck (110) includes a plurality of hydraulic fluid flow control elements that are configured to reduce hydraulic fluid flow through at least one conveyor belt drive motor (124, 130) while shifting at least one conveyor deck (108, 110).

Abstract: A header height control system having an operator input device for selecting a desired height of travel of an agricultural harvesting head above the ground, and wherein the system controls the agricultural harvesting head height based at least upon a header height control algorithm that is selected based at least upon the desired height of travel.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for an agricultural harvesting head comprises a sensor attached to a cutter bar in the place of a skid shoe.