Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
1996-12-30
2001-05-22
Grant, William (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Mechanical control system
C701S050000, C111S200000, C702S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06236907
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to a system and method for creating variable rate application maps for applying dispensing materials to a field. In particular, the present invention relates to a system for creating variable rate application maps which allow the user to vary the dispensing rate of dispensing materials at various field locations depending upon different field conditions at different field locations. In particular, the present invention relates to a geographic information system for maintaining geographic field data and other data for site specific farming applications.
Typically, dispensing apparatus for dispensing materials (such as fertilizer, seeds, etc.) to a field have applied such materials uniformly across a field irrespective of varying field conditions across the field. Such application of materials at a constant rate without consideration to varying field conditions may not provide optimal efficiency or yield. Accordingly, it is desirable to vary the dispensing rates of materials depending upon varied field conditions. Various field conditions, such as soil characteristics and nutrient levels, affect plant growth. Accordingly, it is desirable to provide varying application rates of dispensing materials to accommodate for varied field conditions.
Systems are already known which are capable of evaluating soil nutrient levels and other field conditions. Thus, it is desirable to use such field characteristics to determine optimum or desired dispensing levels at varied locations. The criteria for determining desired dispensing rates and data available may vary. Thus, it is desirable to have a dynamic system for generating variable rate application maps for use with a controller with the flexibility to evaluate dispensing rates depending upon selected data and varied criteria. Additionally, it is desirable to have a system for creating application maps which may consider varied available data for the purpose of achieving optimum dispensing rates for various materials.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a dynamic system for creating application maps for use with a controller for a dispensing apparatus for dispensing materials to a field. The application maps determine variable rates for application of dispensing materials depending upon varied field conditions. Thus, dispensing materials are dispensed at variable rates across the field depending upon the particular field conditions at a particular field location. Preferably, the system includes a geographic information system for storing field data relative to data type and a georeferenced field location. Preferably, spatial field data is georeferenced relative to longitudinal and latitude coordinates for storage, access and manipulation of said data for creating georeferenced application maps in one embodiment of the invention. The system also includes a means for storing field boundary data for correlating spatial data relative to a specific field.
Preferably, the system includes user interface means for selectively defining various application rate equations for determining rates of application for a particular dispensing material based upon particular field data desired for various field locations. The application rate equations are selectively defined by a user relative to desired relationships between selected data and desired output. A processor is operably associated with the stored field data and the user interface means for defining various application rate equations for use in determining varied application rates for a particular field for a particular dispensing material. The application rate equation correlate selected data and desired output to produce a variable rate application map for a field.
REFERENCES:
patent: Re. 35100 (1995-11-01), Monson et al.
patent: 1005822 (1911-10-01), Ford
patent: 1526642 (1925-02-01), Nissley
patent: 2596390 (1952-05-01), Esseck
patent: 2684865 (1954-07-01), Lattner
patent: 2699967 (1955-01-01), Edinborough et al.
patent: 2757044 (1956-07-01), Gerbracht
patent: 2759762 (1956-08-01), Kostka et al.
patent: 2772921 (1956-12-01), Nance
patent: 2857863 (1958-10-01), Jessen
patent: 3044661 (1962-07-01), Cartwright
patent: 3143295 (1964-08-01), Booker
patent: 3233832 (1966-02-01), Hallberg
patent: 3270962 (1966-09-01), Watts
patent: 3301487 (1967-01-01), Young
patent: 3330070 (1967-07-01), Fern
patent: 3344993 (1967-10-01), Wilder
patent: 3366281 (1968-01-01), Wilder
patent: 3419221 (1968-12-01), Fryk
patent: 3463397 (1969-08-01), Mecklin
patent: 3511411 (1970-05-01), Weiss
patent: 3550866 (1970-12-01), Swenson
patent: 3584788 (1971-06-01), Lloyd
patent: 3585827 (1971-06-01), Dominguez
patent: 3589614 (1971-06-01), Linville
patent: 3679098 (1972-07-01), Weiss
patent: 3770198 (1973-11-01), Mihara
patent: 3782634 (1974-01-01), Herman
patent: 3792709 (1974-02-01), Johnson
patent: 3815830 (1974-06-01), Rowan
patent: 3855953 (1974-12-01), Fathauer
patent: 3877645 (1975-04-01), Oligschlaeger
patent: 3945332 (1976-03-01), Wirsbinski
patent: 3976231 (1976-08-01), Betulius
patent: 3978324 (1976-08-01), Rayner
patent: 4014271 (1977-03-01), Rohlf
patent: 4015366 (1977-04-01), Hall
patent: 4023020 (1977-05-01), Lestradet
patent: 4052003 (1977-10-01), Steffen
patent: 4093107 (1978-06-01), Allman
patent: 4116138 (1978-09-01), McFarland
patent: 4176395 (1979-11-01), Evelyn-Veere
patent: 4197995 (1980-04-01), Campbell
patent: 4209131 (1980-06-01), Barash
patent: 4212428 (1980-07-01), Walker
patent: 4220998 (1980-09-01), Kays
patent: 4229799 (1980-10-01), Herwig
patent: 4252274 (1981-02-01), Kubacak
patent: 4277022 (1981-07-01), Holdsworth
patent: 4350293 (1982-09-01), Lestradet
patent: 4351535 (1982-09-01), Mead
patent: 4357670 (1982-11-01), McFarlane
patent: 4358054 (1982-11-01), Ehrat
patent: 4392611 (1983-07-01), Bachman
patent: 4456176 (1984-06-01), Agius
patent: 4462079 (1984-07-01), Ito
patent: 4465211 (1984-08-01), van der Lely
patent: 4467961 (1984-08-01), Coffee
patent: 4518118 (1985-05-01), Takata
patent: 4523280 (1985-06-01), Bachman
patent: 4530463 (1985-07-01), Hiniker
patent: 4545396 (1985-10-01), Miller
patent: 4553702 (1985-11-01), Coffee
patent: 4588127 (1986-05-01), Ehrat
patent: 4629164 (1986-12-01), Sommerville
patent: 4630773 (1986-12-01), Ortlip
patent: 4637547 (1987-01-01), Hiniker
patent: 4669662 (1987-06-01), Bruce
patent: 4677787 (1987-07-01), Said
patent: 4714196 (1987-12-01), McEachern
patent: 4721245 (1988-01-01), van Zweeden
patent: 4723710 (1988-02-01), Lucore
patent: 4725004 (1988-02-01), Baran
patent: 4755942 (1988-07-01), Gardener
patent: 4798325 (1989-01-01), Block
patent: 4803626 (1989-02-01), Bachman
patent: 4805088 (1989-02-01), Cross
patent: 4805089 (1989-02-01), Lane et al.
patent: 4813604 (1989-03-01), Curran
patent: 4817870 (1989-04-01), Dalton
patent: 4823268 (1989-04-01), Giles
patent: 4826083 (1989-05-01), Vanderjagt
patent: 4865253 (1989-09-01), Gill
patent: 4878614 (1989-11-01), Hach
patent: 4886208 (1989-12-01), Strand
patent: 4895303 (1990-01-01), Freyvogel
patent: 4925096 (1990-05-01), Gill
patent: 4930702 (1990-06-01), Vanderjagt
patent: 4932232 (1990-06-01), Ballyns
patent: 4967957 (1990-11-01), Bachman
patent: 4986782 (1991-01-01), Severtson
patent: 4992942 (1991-02-01), Bauerle
patent: 5014914 (1991-05-01), Wallenas
patent: 5016817 (1991-05-01), Ghate
patent: 5021939 (1991-06-01), Pulgiese
patent: 5033397 (1991-07-01), Colburn
patent: 5050771 (1991-09-01), Hanson
patent: 5077653 (1991-12-01), Barlet
patent: 5130925 (1992-07-01), Janes
patent: 5170820 (1992-12-01), Jones
patent: 5173079 (1992-12-01), Gerrish
patent: 5184420 (1993-02-01), Papadopoulos
patent: 5193469 (1993-03-01), Tochor
patent: 5214757 (1993-05-01), Mauney et al.
patent: 5220876 (1993-06-01), Monson
patent: 5246164 (1993-09-01), McCann
patent: 5260875 (1993-11-01), Tofte
patent: 5299737 (1994-04-01), McGinnis
patent: 5310113 (1994-05-01), Cowgur
patent: 5314120 (1994-05-01), Nau
patent: 5323721 (1994-06-01), Tofte
patent: 5327708 (1994-07-01), Gerrish
patent: 5355815 (1994-10-01), Monson
patent: 5453924 (1995-09-
Hauwiller Joseph I.
Jin Youxuan
Ag-Chem Equipment Co., Inc.
Gain, Jr. Edward F.
Grant William
Kinney & Lange , P.A.
LandOfFree
System and method for creating agricultural decision and... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with System and method for creating agricultural decision and..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and System and method for creating agricultural decision and... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2475214