Machine control system and method

Details Machine control system and method Machine control system and method

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

To, Tuan C (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Construction or agricultural-type vehicle

C701S213000, C172S004500, C037S382000, C348S047000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07865285

ABSTRACT:
A machine control system may include a machine mounted stereo imaging apparatus configured to provide a 3-D model indicative of a terrain feature. The machine control system may also include a control module configured to process the 3-D model, and automatically perform an operation with a work tool based on the characteristics of the 3-D model.

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