Abstract: The present invention provides methods for remotely assisted harvesting. Additionally, the present invention provides a harvester that is assisted by a remote operator. The apparatus is designed to be moved through a field harvesting agricultural products. Cameras of the apparatus image the objects to be harvested. The image is sent through a set of antennas and cables to a remote operator who can command the camera pointing, view the crop, and selected fruit to be harvested. The objects are harvested with flexible arms and a collection device. The cameras, harvester arms, collectors, and communication equipment are controlled by a computer on the harvesting apparatus. The object selection information is transmitted to the harvester from the remote operator. The harvester computer uses the selection information to guide the collectors to a location near the object to be harvested. The harvester computer then uses sensors on the collector to precisely locate the object. The collector then collects the object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single analog-to-digital converter system which is capable of converting an input signal having a high dynamic range into a digital signal which is within the range of the analog-to-digital converter. Additionally, the present invention provides an analog-to-digital converter which is capable of converting an input signal having a high dynamic range into a digital signal by controlling the amplification of the signal to achieve the optimal gain that falls within the range of the analog-to-digital converter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single analog-to-digital converter system which is capable of converting an input signal having a high dynamic range into a digital signal which is within the range of the analog-to-digital converter. Additionally, the present invention provides an analog-to-digital converter which is capable of converting an input signal having a high dynamic range into a digital signal by controlling the amplification of the signal to achieve the optimal gain that falls within the range of the analog-to-digital converter.