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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2007
Stephen J. Morey, Peoria, IL (US);
Timothy A. Vik, Sparland, IL (US);
Quentin D. Burt, Forsyth, IL (US);
Stephen J. Morey, Peoria, IL (US);
Timothy A. Vik, Sparland, IL (US);
Quentin D. Burt, Forsyth, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method for enhancing productivity for an excavating operation is disclosed. The method includes establishing a machine-to-machine communication system for a fleet of machines, including at least two machines. The method also includes removing material during the excavating operation with at least a first machine of the fleet of machines. The method additionally includes operating a second machine of the fleet of machines in a mode involving contact between at least the first machine and the second machine. The method further includes employing the machine-to-machine communication system to effect controlled contact between at least the first machine and the second machine.