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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2009
Matthew K. Glendenning, Eltopia, WA (US);
Daniel M. Goldman, Des Moines, IA (US);
David E. Johnson, Grimes, IA (US);
Jason J. Kelsick, Alleman, IA (US);
David C. Smith, Ankeny, IA (US);
Matthew K. Glendenning, Eltopia, WA (US);
Daniel M. Goldman, Des Moines, IA (US);
David E. Johnson, Grimes, IA (US);
Jason J. Kelsick, Alleman, IA (US);
David C. Smith, Ankeny, IA (US);
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IA (US);
Abstract
An automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system is disclosed. The invention includes a seed detection protocol configured to monitor a derived metric equated to timing of movement of a seed carried by a seed metering unit from a seed pick-up to seed drop point. For controlling synchronization of planting of seed, a seed metering unit empty notification signal is provided if the derived metric is satisfied and sensor readings confirm the absence of seed in the seed metering unit.
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