Caterpillar Inc.

Jeffrey L Finley

Robert J Price

Mark R Hawkins

Michael C Gatz

Gregory L Williamson

David R Kweram

John T Grober

A system and method for updating parameter data available to a machine control system. A work machine having an implement attached thereto includes a machine control system for controlling the machine and the implement and for providing additional functionality, such as mapping and payload systems, to the machine. The machine control system is configurable for operation of a variety of work implements. Data associated with the attached work implement is retrieved from a remote system and utilized to adjust the machine control system to accommodate the attached implement.

System and method for providing data to a machine control system

An appparatus for receiving signals from any of a plurality of sensor types is provided and includes pull-up circuitry connected to a circuit input; data edge conditioning circuitry having a digital output and an input connected to said circuit input; and an analog output connected to said circuit input and said pull-up circuitry.

Single multi-purpose input for different types of sensors with data edge

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Metamora, IL, United States of America

Jeffrey L Finley