A method of managing at least one vehicle includes sensing a tire operating characteristic of the at least one vehicle, sensing a vehicle operating characteristic of the at least one vehicle, and providing an output. The output is indicative of an expected tire life, and is based on the tire operating characteristic and the vehicle operating characteristic of the at least one vehicle.
Bryan James Everett - Peoria IL, US Michael Siemer - Oxley, AU Craig Lawrence Koehrsen - East Peoria IL, US Eric Alan Moughler - Germantown Hills IL, US
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
G06F 17/10 G06G 7/78 G06G 1/16
US Classification:
701301
Abstract:
A method of managing movement of an electric cable that is configured to provide power to a mobile machine. The method includes determining an initial boundary of an isolation zone in which the cable lies, for a first location of the machine. The initial boundary is divided into a first static boundary and a first dynamic boundary. The first static boundary surrounds a static isolation sub-zone of the isolation zone, and the first dynamic boundary surrounds a dynamic isolation sub-zone of the isolation zone. A second dynamic boundary surrounding the dynamic isolation sub-zone is determined, based on a second location of the machine when the machine moves from the first location to the second location, such that the cable lies within the second dynamic boundary. The first static boundary is maintained when the machine is in the second location.
Processes For Improving Production Of A Work Machine
Systems and methods are disclosed for improving production of a work machine. According to one embodiment, a system for improving the production of a work machine is disclosed. The system includes a data collector disposed within the work machine and configured to collect operation data associated with the work machine and transmit the collected data over a communication network. The system also includes a production management system, coupled to the communication network and configured to receive the operation data from the data collector, analyze the received operation data based on one or more predefined specifications, and adjust a production aspect of the work machine if the received operation data does not conform to the one or more predefined specifications. The system further includes a production entity, associated with the work machine and in communication with the production management system, configured to receive the analyzed operation data from the production management system.
Processes For Project-Oriented Job-Site Management
Eric Moughler - Metamora IL, US Keith Turcot - Peoria IL, US Bhavin Vyas - Peoria IL, US
International Classification:
G05B 15/02
US Classification:
700009000, 705001000, 701050000
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for project-oriented job-site management. According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed for managing a project environment including a work machine performing operations associated with a project included in the project environment. The system may include a project management system configured to store a first set of project specifications for the project in a storage device, receive operation data from the work machine reflecting the operations of the work machine, analyze the operation data to determine the status of the work machine, and generate a second set of project specifications based on the status of the work machine. The system may also include a project subscriber configured to receive the second set of project specifications from the project management system and determine an action to be taken with the work machine based on the status of the work machine. The project management system provides a command to the work machine for adjusting the operations of the work machine associated with the project based on the second set of project specifications and the determined action.
Process Management System For Work Machine Environments
Eric Moughler - Metamora IL, US Thomas Doherty - Brisbane, AU
International Classification:
G05B 11/01
US Classification:
700012000
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for process management in a work machine environment. According to one embodiment, an exemplary disclosed process management system for a work machine environment is disclosed. The system includes a database configured to store information associated with a work machine environment. The system also includes a processor coupled to the database. The processor is configured to receive operation data from a work machine operating in the work machine environment. The processor is also configured to establish an operational change based on the received operation data. The processor is further configured to select, from a list of eligible operators stored in the database, an operator for operating the work machine. The processor is also configured to determine an operational change location based on the received operation data. The processor is further configured to schedule transportation for the operator to the operational change location.
Eric Moughler - Metamora IL, US Keith Turcot - Peoria IL, US
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701050000
Abstract:
A system to provide reliable and secure communication between a work machine and one or more remote entities using a communication network may include a work machine controller configured to control at least one operation of a work machine. The system may also include a gateway device operably connected to the work machine controller and a communication network, the gateway device being configured to receive data from the work machine controller. The gateway device may also be configured to add quality of service information to the received data. The gateway device may also be configured to transmit, based on the added quality of service information, the received data with the added quality of service information to the communication network.
Environmental Monitoring System For A Machine Environment
Systems and methods for managing a machine environment based on environmental conditions associated with a machine are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method may include receiving one or more of environmental data and operation data associated with at least one machine operating at a job site associated with a machine environment. An aspect may also include determining one or more environmental conditions associated with the job site based on at least one of the environmental data and the operation data. An aspect may further include updating a project schedule based on the determined environmental conditions.
Eric Moughler - Metamora IL, US Jay Dawson - Peoria IL, US
International Classification:
H04M 3/51
US Classification:
705011000
Abstract:
An operator training system for a machine is disclosed. The operator training system comprises an interface in communication with a machine and a processor communicatively coupled to the interface. The processor is configured to receive, via the interface, operation data associated with operation of the machine. The processor is further configured to determine an operator performance value for an operator of the machine based on the received operation data. The processor is also configured to compare the operator performance value with a benchmark value. The processor is further configured to provide one or more training tools to the operator if the operator performance value is less than the benchmark value.
