Abstract: A precision steering computer installed on a tractor uses waypoints generated by a hand-held smart-device to steer a tractor. The smart-device is the operators primary interface and is a component of the entire precision agriculture guidance system. The batched, time ordered waypoints represent a list of coordinates for steering the tractor. As the tractor is automatically steered in the field, the waypoints are consumed and discarded by the real-time steering computer in the order they are received from the non-real-time smart device. A planned path is generated by the tractor operator on the smart device and the tractors progress and status are displayed on the same smart-device.

Abstract: A precision steering computer installed on a tractor uses waypoints generated by a hand-held smart-device to steer a tractor. The smart-device is the operators primary interface and is a component of the entire precision agriculture guidance system. The batched, time ordered waypoints represent a list of coordinates for steering the tractor. As the tractor is automatically steered in the field, the waypoints are consumed and discarded by the real-time steering computer in the order they are received from the non-real-time smart device. A planned path is generated by the tractor operator on the smart device and the tractors progress and status are displayed on the same smart-device.

Abstract: An integrated computing system computes a geo-location of a vehicle based on location data generated by a GNSS receiver, operates one or more external communication interfaces, calculates a desired path for steering the vehicle based on the geo-location, and communicates the desired path to one or more external operating units via the one or more external communication interfaces. The integrated computing system may include one or more computer processing units programmed to provide shared coordinated execution of software functions that are all implemented and located within a same integrated circuit or enclosure. The integrated computing system lowers the overall cost and complexity of agricultural guidance systems by reducing and simplifying the number of chassis, boxes, connectors, power supplies, and manufacturing processes.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An integrated computing system computes a geo-location of a vehicle based on location data generated by a GNSS receiver, operates one or more external communication interfaces, calculates a desired path for steering the vehicle based on the geo-location, and communicates the desired path to one or more external operating units via the one or more external communication interfaces. The integrated computing system may include one or more computer processing units programmed to provide shared coordinated execution of software functions that are all implemented and located within a same integrated circuit or enclosure. The integrated computing system lowers the overall cost and complexity of agricultural guidance systems by reducing and simplifying the number of chassis, boxes, connectors, power supplies, and manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A precision steering computer installed on a tractor uses waypoints generated by a hand-held smart-device to steer a tractor. The smart-device is the operators primary interface and is a component of the entire precision agriculture guidance system. The batched, time ordered waypoints represent a list of coordinates for steering the tractor. As the tractor is automatically steered in the field, the waypoints are consumed and discarded by the real-time steering computer in the order they are received from the non-real-time smart device. A planned path is generated by the tractor operator on the smart device and the tractors progress and status are displayed on the same smart-device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a motor having a rotor and a stator. A motor control module having a processor and a memory is in communication with the motor and is configured to receive an input torque command signal and control a stator current of the motor. The motor control module is further configured to calculate an angular acceleration of the rotor based on the input torque command signal and a rotor inertia. The motor control module calculates an angular velocity based on the calculated angular acceleration of the rotor. The motor control module calculates a stator flux angle based on the calculated angular velocity of the rotor and controls the stator current to generate a magnetic flux at the calculated stator flux angle based on the input torque command signal.

Abstract: A distributed network vibration isolation system includes several vibration isolation nodes distributed throughout a structure. The nodes wirelessly intercommunicate and include a passive structural isolation device and an active structural isolation device. The nodes work together via wireless communication to isolate a payload from a disturbance source.

Abstract: A distributed network vibration isolation system includes several vibration isolation nodes distributed throughout a structure. The nodes wirelessly intercommunicate and include a passive structural isolation device and an active structural isolation device. The nodes work together via wireless communication to isolate a payload from a disturbance source.

Abstract: A mass damping system for use in all temperature ranges, including extreme temperature environments, is provided. The system comprises a housing having bottom, side and end walls, and an inner peripheral surface that defines an interior, a mounting mechanism located on the housing, configured to mount the housing to the mass, and macro-particles disposed within the housing interior able to flow within the housing and simulate a liquid.

Abstract: A method and system for programmically communicating with a hardware device under test enables a user to develop flexible and customizable test and simulation programs for hardware devices connected to an industry standard bus. Input test commands are interpreted via a project specific support code component written in a scripting language such as Tcl. An extended scripting language tool provides communications capabilities to the industry standard bus and therefore enables test commands to be transmitted over the industry standard bus subsequent to the communications capabilities being provided to the industry standard bus via the extended scripting language tool. The hardware device is then driven based on the project specific test commands interpreted through the extended scripting language tool and transmitted over the industry standard bus.

Abstract: A method and system for programmically communicating with a hardware device under test enables a user to develop flexible and customizable test and simulation programs for hardware devices (18) connected to an industry standard bus (20). Input test commands are interpreted via a project specific support code component (28) written in a scripting language such as Tcl. An extended scripting language tool (30) provides communications capabilities to the industry standard bus (20) and therefore enables test commands to be transmitted over the industry standard bus (20) subsequent to the communications capabilities being provided to the industry standard bus (20) via the extended scripting language tool (30). The hardware device (18) is then driven based on the project specific test commands interpreted through the extended scripting language tool (30) and transmitted over the industry standard bus (20).