Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising wirelessly receiving a signal comprising information about a deviation to a first wayline; and applying the deviation to a second wayline.

Abstract: A system and method for performing an agricultural process involving a plurality of otherwise substantially independent agricultural machines, in which each machine is engaged in performing an aspect of the overall process. Each machine is placed in electronic communication with every other machine involved in the process using a standardized communication and control protocol such that the machines form a networked group. The performance of each machine is then, at least in part, substantially automatically synchronized with the performances of the other machines in the networked group based on relevant information electronically communicated by each machine. The machines may include unmanned agricultural implements, manned tractors, and trucks, and the system may be extended to include sensors and stations involved in the overall process. The protocol may be the ISO 11783 Compliant Implement Control standard, including the ISO 11783 Virtual Terminal standard.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes an operator cabin, a seat in the operator cabin and one or more computing devices. The one or more computing devices are configured to determine a location of an item of interest external to the operator cabin, select one of a plurality of display locations inside the operator cabin, and present a user interface element at the selected one of the plurality of display locations, the user interface element being associated with the item of interest. The selected one of the plurality of display locations may be between the seat and the location of the item of interest.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote query of weather conditions at an agricultural machine use an onboard telemetry unit as a gateway for communication with the machine. The telemetry unit can be coupled to both the machine's electrical system at the machine, and a machine's controller area network (CAN). A user can call up the machine's telemetry unit using a cell phone or personal computer to retrieve weather data such as temperature, humidity and rainfall from a weather station coupled to the machine. A system can provide an alert when a desired predetermined condition is present at a machine, for example an alert that a harvesting or baling condition is present. The system can also enable an operator or fleet manager to check the state of various devices or apparatus at a machine, enabling remote diagnostics via the onboard telemetry unit.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes an operator cabin, one or more optical sensors in the operator cabin and one or more computing devices. The one or more computing devices are configured to detect a first movement of an operator in the operator cabin using data from the one or more optical sensors, and to perform a first action on an attachment associated with the machine, wherein the first action is in response to, and is associated with, the first movement.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes an operator cabin, a user interface inside the operator cabin and one or more computing devices. The one or more computing devices are configured to identify an operator in the operator cabin, identify the mobile machine, and retrieve a user profile from a remote location, wherein the user profile is associated with the operator and indicates user interface settings specific to the operator and to the mobile machine. The one or more computing devices are further configured to enable the user interface according to the user profile.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes an operator cabin, a user interface and a communications gateway for enabling wireless communications. The mobile machine further includes one or more computing devices for receiving a wireless communication via the communications gateway, wherein the communication includes information about an independent object. The one or more computing devices are further configured to identify the independent object using the information and, after identifying the independent object, present a user interface element via the user interface. The user interface element may be associated with the independent object.

Abstract: A system and method for performing an agricultural process involving a plurality of otherwise substantially independent agricultural machines, in which each machine is engaged in performing an aspect of the overall process. Each machine is placed in electronic communication with every other machine involved in the process using a standardized communication and control protocol such that the machines form a networked group. The performance of each machine is then, at least in part, substantially automatically synchronized with the performances of the other machines in the networked group based on relevant information electronically communicated by each machine. The machines may include unmanned agricultural implements, manned tractors, and trucks, and the system may be extended to include sensors and stations involved in the overall process. The protocol may be the ISO 11783 Compliant Implement Control standard, including the ISO 11783 Virtual Terminal standard.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising wirelessly receiving a signal comprising information about a deviation to a first wayline; and applying the deviation to a second wayline.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising rotationally molding a snout of a corn row divider assembly, the snout comprising a double-walled structure; rotationally molding a first conduit into a surface of the double-walled structure, the first conduit extending from an aft end of the snout to a location proximal to the fore end of the snout; attaching a sensor to the snout at a location proximal to the fore end of the snout; inserting a first wire harness into the first conduit, the first wire harness extending between the aft end of the snout and the location proximal to the fore end; and connecting the first wire harness to the sensor.

Abstract: A system for managing data files used in the operation of agricultural machines comprises an agricultural machine and a software application executed by a processing element on a mobile electronic device. The agricultural machine includes a mechanical component that performs an operation in a field and a control system for controlling functioning of the mechanical component. The control system includes a processing element which receives a work order file from an external electronic device and controls the functioning of the mechanical component according to instructions in the work order file. The mobile electronic device includes a location determining element configured to determine a current geolocation of the mobile electronic device. The software application instructs the processing element to receive the current geolocation from the location determining element and transmit to the agricultural machine at least one work order file associated with the current geolocation.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for performing field operations comprises a mechanical component and a control system. The mechanical component performs an operation in a field. The control system controls the functioning of the mechanical component and includes a location determining element, a communication element, a memory element, and a processing element. The location determining element determines a current geolocation of the agricultural machine. The communication element communicates wirelessly with external electronic devices. The memory element stores work order files. The processing element controls the functioning of the mechanical component according to instructions in a work order file, receives the current geolocation from the location determining element, and retrieves from an external electronic device that includes a plurality of work order files at least one work order file associated with the current geolocation.

Abstract: A system for managing data files used in the operation of agricultural machines comprises an agricultural machine and a software application executed by a processing element on a mobile electronic device. The agricultural machine includes a mechanical component that performs an operation in a field and a control system for controlling functioning of the mechanical component. The control system includes a memory element and a processing element. The memory element stores work order files and work record files. The processing element receives a work order file from an external electronic device and controls the functioning of the mechanical component according to instructions in the work order file. The software application instructs the processing element of the mobile electronic device to retrieve metadata from the work order file and communicate the metadata and a name of the work order file to a display on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for performing field operations comprises a mechanical component and a control system. The mechanical component performs an operation in a field. The control system controls the functioning of the mechanical component and includes a communication element, a memory element, and a processing element. The communication element communicates wirelessly with external electronic devices. The memory element stores work record files. The processing element records data resulting from the operation of the mechanical component, writes the recorded data to a work record file, transmits to an external electronic device through the communication element the work record file, and deletes the work record file when a confirmation signal is received from the external electronic device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method, comprising directly sensing a condition of a seed entirely buried in soil; changing a first characteristic of a sensing component responsive to the condition of the seed; and responsive to receiving a momentary external excitation, providing by the sensing component a first electromagnetic signal wirelessly to a second device based on the changed first characteristic, the first electromagnetic signal providing an indication of the condition of the seed.

Abstract: A computing system includes one or more computing devices and a computer-readable medium communicatively coupled with the one or more computing devices. The computer-readable medium has instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the one or more computing devices, cause the one or more computing devices to perform operations including receiving information about a plurality of sensor unit signals, the information including a signal strength associated with each signal at each of a plurality of different locations and sensor data communicated in each of the signals, determining a location of each of the sensor units using the signal strength information, and associating sensor data from each sensor unit with the location of the corresponding sensor unit.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising rotationally molding a snout of a corn row divider assembly, the snout comprising a double-walled structure; rotationally molding a first conduit into a surface of the double-walled structure, the first conduit extending from an aft end of the snout to a location proximal to the fore end of the snout; attaching a sensor to the snout at a location proximal to the fore end of the snout; inserting a first wire harness into the first conduit, the first wire harness extending between the aft end of the snout and the location proximal to the fore end; and connecting the first wire harness to the sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote query and control of an agricultural machine use an onboard telemetry unit as a gateway for communication with the machine. The telemetry unit can be coupled to both the machine's electrical system at the machine, and a machine's controller area network (CAN). A user can call up the machine's telemetry unit using a cell phone, personal computer, or other remote communication device. In response, output from the telemetry unit can be used to energize the CAN through the vehicle's electrical system. Once energized, the CAN is able to receive commands from a user through the telemetry unit and provide them to control nodes of various machine apparatus and devices via the CAN communications bus.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote query of weather conditions at an agricultural machine use an onboard telemetry unit as a gateway for communication with the machine. The telemetry unit can be coupled to both the machine's electrical system at the machine, and a machine's controller area network (CAN). A user can call up the machine's telemetry unit using a cell phone or personal computer to retrieve weather data such as temperature, humidity and rainfall from a weather station coupled to the machine. A system can provide an alert when a desired predetermined condition is present at a machine, for example an alert that a harvesting or baling condition is present. The system can also enable an operator or fleet manager to check the state of various devices or apparatus at a machine, enabling remote diagnostics via the onboard telemetry unit.