A system for a vehicle is provided herein that includes a position sensor configured to identify a location of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A human-machine interface (HMI) is operatively coupled with the vehicle. A controller is in electronic communication with the position sensor and the HMI. The controller is configured to access one or more databases to identify a first location, a first heading, and a first speed for the vehicle, and to identify a first aggregate heading value and a first aggregate speed value associated with the first location; determine that either the heading or the speed of the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges; and issue a wave-off alert to the HMI when the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges.
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A method and computing environment for mine productivity simulation and optimization is disclosed. Mine vehicle work efficiency is determined and stored in a mine vehicle model. A mine geographical layout is imported, and an operational mine model is used to simulate the movement of vehicles and material in the mine. The simulation yields a computation of mine output as a function of energy input to the mine machines. Mine configuration parameters may then be adjusted in the simulation, and real-world mines reconfigured, to meet performance targets.
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OPTIMIZATION USE OF BATTERY ELECTRIC MINE VEHICLES BASED ON SIMULATIONS
A method and computing environment for mine productivity simulation and optimization is disclosed. Mine vehicle work efficiency is determined and stored in a mine vehicle model. A mine geographical layout is imported, and an operational mine model is used to simulate the movement of vehicles and material in the mine. The simulation yields a computation of mine output as a function of energy input to the mine machines. Mine configuration parameters may then be adjusted in the simulation, and real-world mines reconfigured, to meet performance targets.
A system and method for driver guidance are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a vehicle. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A device is configured to generate a plurality of outputs. A controller is connected to the position sensor and the display device. The controller is configured to access, via a wireless communications network, a database to identify a target loading location for the vehicle, determine a location and a heading of the target loading location for the vehicle, and modify at least one of the plurality of outputs of the display device based upon at least one of the location and the heading of the target loading location.
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G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
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POWER OPTIMIZATION THROUGH ORCHESTRATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF MACHINES AND FUNCTIONS
Systems and methods are provided for managing power usage in mining environments. The amount of power needed to operate a set of electrical machines that are to run simultaneously is determined. Power usage by the electrical machines during a time period can be predicted based on how much power is expected to be needed by each machine. If the predicted power usage exceeds a threshold power usage, power to one or more electrical machines in the mining environment is restricted so that actual power usage in the mining environment does not exceed the threshold power usage during the specified time period. The electrical machines which will have power restricted thereto can be selected based at least in part on relative priorities for the electrical machines in the set. Power can be restricted to machines as a whole (an effective shutdown), or to specific operations of the machines.
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Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field
of managing open pit and underground mining operations,
comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power
supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for
installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related
mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated
software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said
electronic field panels to said digital computer using
global positioning, and for receiving and displaying
information from said electronic field panels on the central
digital computer. Software as a service featuring applications and platforms
for collecting and disseminating data, planning and
operational decision making regarding mine operations, mine
management, mine vehicle navigation, dispatching, routing
and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine
optimization, mine personnel management, material movement,
mining services, blending and processing of materials in and
around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy
equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance,
autonomy, supervisory tasks and mine vehicle, equipment and
facilities maintenance.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field
of managing open pit and underground mining operations,
comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power
supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for
installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related
mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated
software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said
electronic field panels to said digital computer using
global positioning, and for receiving and displaying
information from said electronic field panels on the central
digital computer. Software as a service featuring applications and platforms
for collecting and disseminating data, planning and
operational decision making regarding mine operations, mine
management, mine vehicle navigation, dispatching, routing
and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine
optimization, mine personnel management, material movement,
mining services, blending and processing of materials in and
around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy
equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance,
autonomy, supervisory tasks and mine vehicle, equipment and
facilities maintenance.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field
of managing open pit and underground mining operations,
comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power
supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for
installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related
mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated
software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said
electronic field panels to said digital computer using
global positioning, and for receiving and displaying
information from said electronic field panels on the central
digital computer. Software as a service featuring applications and platforms
for collecting and disseminating data, planning and
operational decision making regarding mine operations, mine
management, mine vehicle navigation, dispatching, routing
and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine
optimization, mine personnel management, material movement,
mining services, blending and processing of materials in and
around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy
equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance,
autonomy, supervisory tasks and mine vehicle, equipment and
facilities maintenance.
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(1) Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning, and for receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer. (1) Software as a service featuring applications and platforms for collecting and disseminating data, planning and operational decision making regarding mine operations, mine management, mine vehicle navigation, dispatching, routing and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine optimization, mine personnel management, material movement, mining services, blending and processing of materials in and around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance, autonomy, supervisory tasks and mine vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance.
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(1) Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning, and for receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer. (1) Software as a service featuring applications and platforms for collecting and disseminating data, planning and operational decision making regarding mine operations, mine management, mine vehicle navigation, dispatching, routing and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine optimization, mine personnel management, material movement, mining services, blending and processing of materials in and around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance, autonomy, supervisory tasks and mine vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance.
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(1) Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning, and for receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer. (1) Software as a service featuring applications and platforms for collecting and disseminating data, planning and operational decision making regarding mine operations, mine management, mine vehicle navigation, dispatching, routing and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine optimization, mine personnel management, material movement, mining services, blending and processing of materials in and around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance, autonomy, supervisory tasks and mine vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance.
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Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprised of a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies and also including processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, crushers, related mining machines used remotely within a mine, associated recorded software for operating mining machines, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning and receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring computer software applications and platforms for collecting and disseminating data, planning and operational decision-making regarding mine operations, mine management, mine vehicle navigation and dispatching, routing and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine optimization, mine personnel management and mine material movement, for mining extraction services, blending and processing of materials in and around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance and autonomy, mining supervisory tasks being routing and direction of mine vehicles and equipment, and mine vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprised of a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies and also including processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, crushers, related mining machines used remotely within a mine, associated recorded software for operating mining machines, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning and receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring computer software applications and platforms for collecting and disseminating data, planning and operational decision-making regarding mine operations, mine management, mine vehicle navigation and dispatching, routing and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine optimization, mine personnel management and mine material movement, for mining extraction services, blending and processing of materials in and around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance and autonomy, mining supervisory tasks being routing and direction of mine vehicles and equipment, and mine vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprised of a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies and also including processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, crushers, related mining machines used remotely within a mine, associated recorded software for operating mining machines, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning and receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring computer software applications and platforms for collecting and disseminating data, planning and operational decision-making regarding mine operations, mine management, mine vehicle navigation and dispatching, routing and movement of mine vehicles and equipment, mine optimization, mine personnel management and mine material movement, for mining extraction services, blending and processing of materials in and around a mining environment, mine vehicle and heavy equipment operation, navigation, operator guidance and autonomy, mining supervisory tasks being routing and direction of mine vehicles and equipment, and mine vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance
A system for a vehicle is provided herein that includes a position sensor configured to identify a location of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A human-machine interface (HMI) is operatively coupled with the vehicle. A controller is in electronic communication with the position sensor and the HMI. The controller is configured to access one or more databases to identify a first location, a first heading, and a first speed for the vehicle, and to identify a first aggregate heading value and a first aggregate speed value associated with the first location; determine that either the heading or the speed of the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges; and issue a wave-off alert to the HMI when the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges.
A system and method includes accessing a road network database to identify a tire cost for a plurality of edges in a mining road network, identifying least-cost paths between each of a plurality of nodes on the mining road network using the tire cost for each of the plurality of edges, the nodes including a loading area and a dumping area for a plurality of haul trucks, accessing a distributed objects database to identify constraints for the nodes on the mining road network, determining a production plan using the constraints for the nodes on the mining road network, determining a task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks using the production plan as guide, and transmitting the task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks.
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G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
A system and method for driver guidance are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a vehicle. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A device is configured to generate a plurality of outputs. A controller is connected to the position sensor and the display device. The controller is configured to access, via a wireless communications network, a database to identify a target loading location for the vehicle, determine a location and a heading of the target loading location for the vehicle, and modify at least one of the plurality of outputs of the display device based upon at least one of the location and the heading of the target loading location.
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G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
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Systems and methods are provided for managing power usage in mining environments. The amount of power needed to operate a set of electrical machines that are to run simultaneously is determined. Power usage by the electrical machines during a time period can be predicted based on how much power is expected to be needed by each machine. If the predicted power usage exceeds a threshold power usage, power to one or more electrical machines in the mining environment is restricted so that actual power usage in the mining environment does not exceed the threshold power usage during the specified time period. The electrical machines which will have power restricted thereto can be selected based at least in part on relative priorities for the electrical machines in the set. Power can be restricted to machines as a whole (an effective shutdown), or to specific operations of the machines.
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A system for monitoring vehicle dynamics and detecting adverse events during operation is presented. Position sensors attached to a vehicle are configured to identify a vehicle orientation (heading) as well as the vehicle's direction of travel (trajectory). A system controller connected to these position sensors can detect the difference between these two measurements. When the difference between these two measurements exceeds a safety threshold, it can be an indication of a slip event. A slip event can be caused by compromised traction or stability and may lead to a loss of vehicle control. The system controller can be configured to monitor various vehicle dynamics to detect these slip events. The system controller may be configured to track geolocations of slip events to create a database of historical slip events for determining location-based risk factors and prevention of future events.
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
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Tire conditioning optimization for a collection of mining vehicles
A system and method includes accessing a road network database to identify a tire cost for a plurality of edges in a mining road network, identifying least-cost paths between each of a plurality of nodes on the mining road network using the tire cost for each of the plurality of edges, the nodes including a loading area and a dumping area for a plurality of haul trucks, accessing a distributed objects database to identify constraints for the nodes on the mining road network, determining a production plan using the constraints for the nodes on the mining road network by maximizing a function of the form αf′(x)−βg′(x), where f′(x) is a normalized measure of productivity, g′(x) is a normalized measure of impact on tire conditioning, and α and β are nonnegative constants with α+β=1, subject to constraints on resource capacities and production requirements, with the material flow rates between each of the nodes on the mining road network specifying the production plan, determining a task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks using the production plan as guide, and transmitting the task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks.
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G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
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Systems and methods for guided maneuvering with wave-off alerts
A system for a vehicle is provided herein that includes a position sensor configured to identify a location of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A human-machine interface (HMI) is operatively coupled with the vehicle. A controller is in electronic communication with the position sensor and the HMI. The controller is configured to access one or more databases to identify a first location, a first heading, and a first speed for the vehicle, and to identify a first aggregate heading value and a first aggregate speed value associated with the first location; determine that either the heading or the speed of the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges; and issue a wave-off alert to the HMI when the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges.
A system and method for zone projection are presented. Specifically, anticipated paths of travel are determined for a number of different vehicles operating within an environment. Based upon those anticipated paths of travel, as well as likely stopping distances of each vehicle, the system generate zones around each vehicle. These projected zones define a geographical region into which each vehicle is likely to proceed as it maneuvers about the environment. With the zones determined, the system is configured to detect zones that overlap, and, when such overlapping zones are detected, can generate an alarm warning of a potential collision condition that may exist between the two corresponding vehicles.
A system and method for zone projection are presented. Specifically, anticipated paths of travel are determined for a number of different vehicles operating within an environment. Based upon those anticipated paths of travel, as well as likely stopping distances of each vehicle, the system generate zones around each vehicle. These projected zones define a geographical region into which each vehicle is likely to proceed as it maneuvers about the environment. With the zones determined, the system is configured to detect zones that overlap, and, when such overlapping zones are detected, can generate an alarm warning of a potential collision condition that may exist between the two corresponding vehicles.
A system and method for determining a path to a target destination are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a haul truck. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the haul truck. A distributed objects database stores information describing target destinations within a mining environment and performance characteristics of the haul truck. A navigation aid is connected to the position sensor. The navigation aid is configured to identify a target destination for the haul truck, retrieve a performance characteristic of the haul truck from the distributed objects database, and calculate a first path to the target destination using the performance characteristic of the haul truck. A user interface is connected to the navigation aid. The user interface is configured to display the first path for an operator of the haul truck.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system for monitoring vehicle dynamics and detecting adverse events during operation is presented. Position sensors attached to a vehicle are configured to identify a vehicle orientation (heading) as well as the vehicle's direction of travel (trajectory). A system controller connected to these position sensors can detect the difference between these two measurements. When the difference between these two measurements exceeds a safety threshold, it can be an indication of a slip event. A slip event can be caused by compromised traction or stability and may lead to a loss of vehicle control. The system controller can be configured to monitor various vehicle dynamics to detect these slip events. The system controller may be configured to track geolocations of slip events to create a database of historical slip events for determining location-based risk factors and prevention of future events.
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
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G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
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A system and method for driver guidance are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a vehicle. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A device is configured to generate a plurality of outputs. A controller is connected to the position sensor and the display device. The controller is configured to access, via a wireless communications network, a database to identify a target loading location for the vehicle, determine a location and a heading of the target loading location for the vehicle, and modify at least one of the plurality of outputs of the display device based upon at least one of the location and the heading of the target loading location.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
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POWER OPTIMIZATION THROUGH ORCHESTRATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF MACHINES AND FUNCTIONS
Systems and methods are provided for managing power usage in mining environments. The amount of power needed to operate a set of electrical machines that are to run simultaneously is determined. Power usage by the electrical machines during a time period can be predicted based on how much power is expected to be needed by each machine. If the predicted power usage exceeds a threshold power usage, power to one or more electrical machines in the mining environment is restricted so that actual power usage in the mining environment does not exceed the threshold power usage during the specified time period. The electrical machines which will have power restricted thereto can be selected based at least in part on relative priorities for the electrical machines in the set. Power can be restricted to machines as a whole (an effective shutdown), or to specific operations of the machines.
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(1) Electronic control systems for use in managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors and electronic field display panels associated with trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used within a mine for receiving and displaying information remote from said digital computer, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer, electronic circuit boards, electronic power supplies and autonomous vehicle controls based on global positioning system
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(1) Electronic control systems for use in managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors and electronic field display panels associated with trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used within a mine for receiving and displaying information remote from said digital computer, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer, electronic circuit boards, electronic power supplies and autonomous vehicle controls based on global positioning system
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Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning, and for receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer
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Electronic integrated control systems for use in the field of managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors, electronic field display panels for installation in trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used remotely within a mine, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer using global positioning, and for receiving and displaying information from said electronic field panels on the central digital computer
A system for monitoring vehicle dynamics and detecting adverse events during operation is presented. Position sensors attached to a vehicle are configured to identify a vehicle orientation (heading) as well as the vehicle's direction of travel (trajectory). A system controller connected to these position sensors can detect the difference between these two measurements. When the difference between these two measurements exceeds a safety threshold, it can be an indication of a slip event. A slip event can be caused by compromised traction or stability and may lead to a loss of vehicle control. The system controller can be configured to monitor various vehicle dynamics to detect these slip events. The system controller may be configured to track geolocations of slip events to create a database of historical slip events for determining location-based risk factors and prevention of future events.
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A system for monitoring vehicle dynamics and detecting adverse events during operation is presented. Position sensors attached to a vehicle are configured to identify a vehicle orientation (heading) as well as the vehicle's direction of travel (trajectory). A system controller connected to these position sensors can detect the difference between these two measurements. When the difference between these two measurements exceeds a safety threshold, it can be an indication of a slip event. A slip event can be caused by compromised traction or stability and may lead to a loss of vehicle control. The system controller can be configured to monitor various vehicle dynamics to detect these slip events. The system controller may be configured to track geolocations of slip events to create a database of historical slip events for determining location-based risk factors and prevention of future events.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
A system and method for driver guidance are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a vehicle. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A device is configured to generate a plurality of outputs. A controller is connected to the position sensor and the display device. The controller is configured to access, via a wireless communications network, a database to identify a target loading location for the vehicle, determine a location and a heading of the target loading location for the vehicle, and modify at least one of the plurality of outputs of the display device based upon at least one of the location and the heading of the target loading location.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
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G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
A system and method for driver guidance are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a vehicle. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A device is configured to generate a plurality of outputs. A controller is connected to the position sensor and the display device. The controller is configured to access, via a wireless communications network, a database to identify a target loading location for the vehicle, determine a location and a heading of the target loading location for the vehicle, and modify at least one of the plurality of outputs of the display device based upon at least one of the location and the heading of the target loading location.
G01S 1/00 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith
A system and method for determining a path to a target destination are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a haul truck. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the haul truck. A distributed objects database stores information describing target destinations within a mining environment and performance characteristics of the haul truck. A navigation aid is connected to the position sensor. The navigation aid is configured to identify a target destination for the haul truck, retrieve a performance characteristic of the haul truck from the distributed objects database, and calculate a first path to the target destination using the performance characteristic of the haul truck. A user interface is connected to the navigation aid. The user interface is configured to display the first path for an operator of the haul truck.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system and method includes accessing a road network database to identify a tire cost for a plurality of edges in a mining road network, identifying least-cost paths between each of a plurality of nodes on the mining road network using the tire cost for each of the plurality of edges, the nodes including a loading area and a dumping area for a plurality of haul trucks, accessing a distributed objects database to identify constraints for the nodes on the mining road network, determining a production plan using the constraints for the nodes on the mining road network by maximizing a function of the form αf(x)-βg'(x), where f'(x) is a normalized measure of productivity, g'(x) is a normalized measure of impact on tire conditioning, and α and β are nonnegative constants with α+β=1, subject to constraints on resource capacities and production requirements, with the material flow rates between each of the nodes on the mining road network specifying the production plan, determining a task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks using the production plan as guide, and transmitting the task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks.
B60C 23/02 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure
G01C 21/26 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
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Tire conditioning optimization for a collection of mining vehicles
A system and method includes accessing a road network database to identify a tire cost for a plurality of edges in a mining road network, identifying least-cost paths between each of a plurality of nodes on the mining road network using the tire cost for each of the plurality of edges, the nodes including a loading area and a dumping area for a plurality of haul trucks, accessing a distributed objects database to identify constraints for the nodes on the mining road network, determining a production plan using the constraints for the nodes on the mining road network by maximizing a function of the form αf′(x)-βg′(x), where f′(x) is a normalized measure of productivity, g′(x) is a normalized measure of impact on tire conditioning, and α and β, are nonnegative constants with α+β=1, subject to constraints on resource capacities and production requirements, with the material flow rates between each of the nodes on the mining road network specifying the production plan, determining a task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks using the production plan as guide, and transmitting the task assignment for each of the plurality of haul trucks.
B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
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G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
A system and method for navigating a vehicle through a mining environment to a target destination is presented. The system and method may be utilized to avoid contention in the mining environment. A route through the mining environment to the target destination for the vehicle is identified and a first speed profile for at least a portion of the route is determined. A potential contention condition associated with the route is identified and the potential contention condition along the route is used to determine a second speed profile for at least a portion of the route. An optimized speed profile is determined using the first speed profile and the second speed profile, and at least a portion of the optimized speed profile is communicated to the vehicle.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
G01C 21/28 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Computer software and hardware for providing an operator of mining equipment safety information about the equipment, guidance, or control assistance in the nature of sending information to mining equipment that assists the operator to make decisions on safely controlling the equipment to prevent vehicle to vehicle collisions
A system and method for driver guidance are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a vehicle. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A device is configured to generate a plurality of outputs. A controller is connected to the position sensor and the display device. The controller is configured to access, via a wireless communications network, a database to identify a target loading location for the vehicle, determine a location and a heading of the target loading location for the vehicle, and modify at least one of the plurality of outputs of the display device based upon at least one of the location and the heading of the target loading location.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
G01S 19/48 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system
A system and method for target destination selection for a mining vehicle are present. A position sensor is mounted to a haul truck. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the haul truck. A distributed objects database stores information describing hazards, boundaries and target destinations within a mining environment. A navigation aid is connected to the position sensor. The navigation aid is configured to access the distributed objects database to identify a plurality of potential target destinations for the haul truck using the position of the haul truck, identify at least one attribute of the haul truck, and filter the plurality of potential target destinations using the at least one attribute to generate a filtered list of target destinations. A user interface is configured to display the filtered list of target destinations for selection by an operator of the haul truck.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system and method for guided navigation of a mining vehicle are presented. A position sensor is mounted to a haul truck. The position sensor is configured to identify a position of the haul truck. A navigation aid is configured to identify a target destination for the haul truck, calculate a path including the target destination, and use the position sensor to monitor a progress of the haul truck along the path. A user interface is configured to display at least a portion of the path to an operator of the haul truck.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system and method for navigating a vehicle through a mining environment to a target destination is presented. The system and method may be utilized to avoid contention in the mining environment. A route through the mining environment to the target destination for the vehicle is identified and a first speed profile for at least a portion of the route is determined. A potential contention condition associated with the route is identified and the potential contention condition along the route is used to determine a second speed profile for at least a portion of the route. An optimized speed profile is determined using the first speed profile and the second speed profile, and at least a portion of the optimized speed profile is communicated to the vehicle.
G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
G01C 21/28 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
A system and method for navigating a vehicle through a mining environment to a target destination is presented. The system and method may be utilized to avoid contention in the mining environment. A route through the mining environment to the target destination for the vehicle is identified and a first speed profile for at least a portion of the route is determined. A potential contention condition associated with the route is identified and the potential contention condition along the route is used to determine a second speed profile for at least a portion of the route. An optimized speed profile is determined using the first speed profile and the second speed profile, and at least a portion of the optimized speed profile is communicated to the vehicle.
A navigation device and a method for navigation are disclosed. A display is provided and a processor is connected to the display. The processor is configured to communicate with a database. The database stores information describing a plurality of objects in a mining environment. The processor is configured to identify a heavy equipment in the database, and identify a loading envelope for the heavy equipment. The loading envelope is at least partially determined by a location of the heavy equipment. The processor is configured to display the loading envelope on the display.
A system and method for navigating a first heavy equipment to a target destination is provided. A location of the target destination is retrieved from a distributed objects database. The location of the target destination is at least partially determined by a position of a second heavy equipment. A position sensor identifies a current position and orientation of the first heavy equipment, and a path from the current position of the first heavy equipment to the location of the target destination is calculated. The calculated path is selected to avoid hazards. A progress of the first heavy equipment along the calculated path is monitored using the position sensor. When the first heavy equipment deviates from the calculated path, a message is outputted to an operator of at least one of the first heavy equipment and the second heavy equipment.
A system and method for navigating a first heavy equipment to a target destination is provided. A location of the target destination is retrieved from a distributed objects database. The location of the target destination is at least partially determined by a position of a second heavy equipment. A position sensor identifies a current position and orientation of the first heavy equipment, and a path from the current position of the first heavy equipment to the location of the target destination is calculated. The calculated path is selected to avoid hazards. A progress of the first heavy equipment along the calculated path is monitored using the position sensor. When the first heavy equipment deviates from the calculated path, a message is outputted to an operator of at least one of the first heavy equipment and the second heavy equipment.
A system and method for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment are described. The system includes a central application that has a dynamic roadmap definition module adapted to at least allow a user to arbitrarily define features in a geographical information systems database and import overhead imaging data corresponding to a geographical area in which said features are defined. The central application includes a remote position and attitude reception module adapted to at least receive data concerning the position of at least one remote vehicle, a transceiver module adapted for exchanging data with at least one remote vehicle; and a logging and tracking module adapted for at least logging said position of at least one remote vehicle over time. The system also has a remote application; and a communications link adapted for exchanging data between the central application and the remote application.
A system and method for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment are described (Fig. 3). The system includes a central application that has a dynamic roadmap definition module adapted to at least allow a user to arbitrarily define features in a geographical information systems database and import overhead imaging data corresponding to a geographical area in which said features are defined. The central application includes a remote position and attitude reception module adapted to at least receive data concerning the position of at least one remote vehicle, a transceiver module adapted for exchanging data with at least one remote vehicle; and a logging and tracking module adapted for at least logging said position of at least one remote vehicle over time. The system also has a remote application; and a communications link adapted for exchanging data between the central application and the remote application.
A system and method for GPS based navigation and hazard avoidance in a mining environment are described. The system includes a central application that has a dynamic roadmap definition module adapted to at least allow a user to arbitrarily define features in a geographical information systems database and import overhead imaging data corresponding to a geographical area in which said features are defined. The central application includes a remote position and attitude reception module adapted to at least receive data concerning the position of at least one remote vehicle, a transceiver module adapted for exchanging data with at least one remote vehicle; and a logging and tracking module adapted for at least logging said position of at least one remote vehicle over time. The system also has a remote application; and a communications link adapted for exchanging data between the central application and the remote application.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic control systems for use in managing open pit and underground mining operations, comprising a central digital computer, circuit boards, power supplies, processors and electronic field display panels associated with trucks, shovels, crushers, and related mining equipment used within a mine for receiving and displaying information remote from said digital computer, associated software, modems, and radio transceivers for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer, electronic circuit boards, electronic power supplies and autonomous vehicle controls based on global positioning system
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Software for managing heavy-equipment maintenance by collecting, organizing and analyzing vital-sign data of the equipment through global positioning units, vital-sign sensors and recorders, radio telemetry, and data transmission.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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(1) Electronic control systems for use in open pit mining operations, comprising a digital computer, input/output terminals, electronic field panels associated with trucks, shovels and crushers and related mining equipment used within the open pit mine for receiving and displaying information remote from said digital computer, and data telemetry equipment for linking said electronic field panels to said digital computer. (1) Training in the use and operation of electronic control systems for use in mining and railroad operations, said systems comprising a digital computer, input/output terminals, monitoring consoles, onboard positioning apparatus, and onboard computers associated with trucks, shovels, crushers, rail cars, locomotives and related equipment used within a mine operation of a railroad system for receiving and displaying information remote from said digital computer, and data telemetry equipment for linking said onboard apparatus and computers to said digital computer.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Graphical user interface software for operators of mining earth moving equipment for displaying high-precision location information, 3-dimensional geographical information, radio telemetry, performance data and reports, work requirements, and feedback on work in progress onboard mobile earth moving equipment at a mining work site.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Training in the use and operation of electronic control systems for use in mining [ and railroad ] operations, said systems comprising a digital computer, input/output terminals, monitoring consoles, onboard positioning apparatus, and onboard computers associated with trucks, shovels, crushers, [ rail cars, locomotives and ]related equipment used within a mine operation [ of a railroad ] system for receiving and displaying information remote from said digital computer, and data telemetry equipment for linking said onboard apparatus and computers to said digital computer
An Interactive Maintenance Management System (“IMMS”) (10) is an alarm handling system (FIG. 2) for handling alarms (102) that indicate present or imminent equipment failure. The IMMS (10) may be utilized in industrial situations, such as strip-mines (14), to reduce equipment (12) downtime and reduce or prevent equipment failure. The IMMS (10) utilizes a flexible response system to track, analyze, and improve performance of the alarm handling system.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
A Dynamically Reconfigurable Dynamic Wireless Network for connecting a local area network (“LAN”) to wireless Mobile Stations. Backbone Access Points (“Backbone APs”) are physically connected to the LAN. Levels of Wireless Access Points (“Wireless APs”) are daisy-chained together and connected to the Backbone AP, providing an extended area of network coverage. Mobile stations are connected to either Backbone APs or Wireless APs. Dynamic Reconfiguration prevents single point failures. Each AP contains a router, Address Resolution Protocol (“ARP”) cache, and Distributed Routing Table (“DR Table”). The DR Table maintains the Media Access Control (“MAC”) address and the Internet Protocol (“IP”) address of each AP below it in the Distributed Routing Tree. Additionally, each DR Table also maintains the IP address for the device each AP is connected. The Distributed Routing Tree is dynamically reconfigured to minimize transmission hops or to maximize signal strength between Mobile Stations and the LAN.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Graphical user interface software for operators of mining earth moving equipment for displaying high-precision location information, 3-dimensional geographic information, radio telemetry, performance data and reports, work requirements, and feedback on work in progress onboard mobile earth moving equipment at a mining work site
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Electronic control system for railroad operations, comprised of a local area communications network, field and centralized digital computers, input/output terminals, electronic display panels, and related computer programs designed to integrate and optimize in real time train tracking, supervision, schedule planning and simulation, maintenance and dispatching
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Software for managing heavy-equipment maintenance by collecting, organizing and analyzing vital-sign data of the equipment through global positioning units, vital-sign sensors and recorders, radio telemetry, and data transmission
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR USE IN OPEN PIT MINING OPERATIONS, COMPRISING A DIGITAL COMPUTER, INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS, ELECTRONIC FIELD PANELS ASSOCIATED WITH TRUCKS, SHOVELS AND CRUSHERS AND RELATED MINING EQUIPMENT USED WITHIN THE OPEN PIT MINE FOR RECEIVING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION REMOTE FROM SAID DIGITAL COMPUTER, AND DATA TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT FOR LINKING SAID ELECTRONIC FIELD PANELS TO SAID DIGITAL COMPUTER
