Control system for headlights of a machine
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May 22, 2018
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Jul 18, 2016
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a control system for a machine. The control system includes an input unit for obtaining terrain information pertaining to a worksite. The control system further includes a plurality of illumination devices mounted on the machine. The control system further includes a controller in communication with the input unit and the plurality of illumination devices. The controller is configured to receive the terrain information from the input unit. The controller further determines grade pertaining to a work area of the worksite based on the terrain information. The controller is further configured to operate the plurality of illumination devices, based on the grade, to selectively illuminate the work area of the work site.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CATERPILLAR INC | 100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-9510 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Atkinson, David C | Dunlap, US | 10 | 173 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 173 | |||
Hartman, Ronald W | Peoria, US | 1 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 9 |
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