Abstract: A noise control system is provided for controlling a noise level around a moveable target. The noise control system has a detecting system configured to detect a location and movement of the target, and a noise cancellation system. The noise cancellation system has a sensor for dynamically sensing noise at the location of the target. The noise cancellation system is configured to be responsive to detection of the location of the target by the detecting system and the sensed noise to provide a noise cancellation wave to a first space at and around the location of the target. The noise cancellation system is further configured to be responsive to detection of the movement of the target by the detecting system and the sensed noise, and to provide a noise cancellation wave to a second space to cover the moving target. The second space is larger than the first space.

Abstract: A hydraulic power system is provided, which may include a source component configured to generate an electrical current and a receiving component configured to receive the electrical current generated by the source component. The system may further include at least one hydraulic hose having one or more embedded electrically conductive members being configured to carry the electrical current between the source component and the receiving component.

Abstract: A software flashing system includes a processor and a position locating system in communication with the processor and configured to provide information relating to a geographic location of at least one target entity. The processor is configured to interface with the position locating system to determine the geographic location of the at least one target entity and to supply the at least one target entity with a software update related to the geographic location of the at least one target entity.

Abstract: A method and system for operating a tree harvesting machine including a tree harvesting tool are provided. The method may include identifying a tree to be harvested, generating one or more tree position signals indicative of a position of the tree, and controlling movement of the tree harvesting tool toward the tree as a function of the one or more tree position signals. The system may include a tree position sensor operable to generate one or more tree position signals indicative of a position of a tree. The system may further include a controller operable to receive the one or more tree position signals. The controller may be further operable to generate one or more tool control signals for controlling movement of the tree harvesting tool toward the tree as a function of the one or more tree position signals.