US 11,770,991 B2
Vehicle connection guidance
Nicholas A. Ohrstrom, Bettendorf, IA (US); Nathan R. Vandike, Geneseo, IL (US); Duane M. Bomleny, Geneseo, IL (US); Colin D. Engel, Bettendorf, IA (US); and Stephen R. Corban, Kewanee, IL (US)
Assigned to DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, IL (US)
Filed by Deere and Company, Moline, IL (US)
Filed on Oct. 31, 2019, as Appl. No. 16/670,369.
Prior Publication US 2021/0127544 A1, May 6, 2021
Int. Cl. A01B 59/00 (2006.01); A01B 59/06 (2006.01); G07C 5/02 (2006.01); B60R 1/00 (2022.01); G06T 11/00 (2006.01); B62D 15/02 (2006.01); G07C 5/08 (2006.01); H04N 7/18 (2006.01)
CPC A01B 59/061 (2013.01) [A01B 59/066 (2013.01); B60R 1/00 (2013.01); B62D 15/0295 (2013.01); G06T 11/00 (2013.01); G07C 5/02 (2013.01); G07C 5/0825 (2013.01); B60R 2300/308 (2013.01); B60R 2300/8086 (2013.01); H04N 7/18 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
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1. A vehicle connection guidance system comprising:
a sensor for being supported by a vehicle having a first width and a connection interface, the connection interface having a second width different than the first width and along which multiple connection points lie, wherein the sensor is configured to output steering angle signals; and
a controller configured to output presentation signals based upon the steering angle signals,
wherein the presentation signals are configured to generate a visual presentation of a projected path of the connection interface to an operator of the vehicle, the projected path having a width equal to the second width.