WO2016207841A1 - Système d'information géographique et procédé pour diriger des véhicules agricoles - Google Patents

Système d'information géographique et procédé pour diriger des véhicules agricoles Download PDF

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WO2016207841A1
WO2016207841A1 PCT/IB2016/053765 IB2016053765W WO2016207841A1 WO 2016207841 A1 WO2016207841 A1 WO 2016207841A1 IB 2016053765 W IB2016053765 W IB 2016053765W WO 2016207841 A1 WO2016207841 A1 WO 2016207841A1
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  • the present invention relates to a geographic information system and the use thereof for performing mowing and/or clearing activities, respectively, for roadsides and ditches along a road network.
  • the invention relates to a geographic information system which is suitable for managing mowing and/or clearing activities, such as, for example, the transmission of an optimized route to an operator, the monitoring of the mowing and/or clearing process, setting temporary storage points for mowing and/or clearing waste, coordinating unloading rounds of different mowing and/or clearing devices and retrieval of and/or storage in a database of location-specific information.
  • GIS Geographic information systems
  • 'geo-information' includes not only location coordinates, but also data concerning personnel and organisation (procedural steps, tasks and time).
  • Such geo-information can be shared via geo-services, a web portal in which the geo-information from various sources is combined and made available. In this way, the geo-information technology is applied in planning, traffic analysis, transport, environment, security, geology, defence, economics, marketing, etc.
  • US 2013/0054654 discloses a computer-implemented GIS and a method for collecting data and identifying, registering and monitoring of agricultural and food-related properties by means of type and usage.
  • Agricultural and food-related properties are identified by cross-references between the immovable property database and various agricultural groups databases, which are maintained by one or more groups of agricultural producers or organisations.
  • the immovable property database and the various agricultural groups databases are merged into a GIS of agricultural and food-related properties identified by the type and the use, with precise location and the boundaries and all relevant property and contact information.
  • Other systems are directed to improve or partially or completely automate the precision of the execution of tasks.
  • TK GPS Global Positioning System
  • RTK GPS systems are used to control fully or semi-autonomous vehicles in these activities and can ensure the meticulous planting of seeds (for example of a seeder equipped with a RTK GPS receiver and associated equipment) and/or precision-removal of weeds, for example, with the aid of a vehicle with weed eradication mechanisms such as augers and/or herbicide sprayers.
  • Application of crop-specific fertilizer or application of pesticides is possible through the use of techniques with precise positioning on the centimetre level.
  • the invention provides a geographic information system according to claim 1.
  • the invention provides in a second aspect, a geographic information system for performing agricultural tasks by means of one or more agricultural devices, wherein each agricultural device is driven by a technical operator, said system comprising :
  • At least a processing unit operating in communicative connection with said user interfaces and with said database comprising one or more instruction modules;
  • At least an instruction module is configured for managing one or more sub-tasks of an agricultural operation.
  • the instruction module may be configured to minimize the total time and/or distance of an agricultural process. In this, the operator himself does not need to make decisions concerning the optimum performance of tasks, creating a less stressful work situation.
  • the specific instruction module can take into account, when minimizing the route distance, limitations inherent in agricultural transport devices, such as speed limits, limitations with respect to returning in a street, etc.
  • the invention provides a computer-implemented method for performing an agricultural operation by a technical operator, comprising the steps of:
  • the invention provides a use of a geographic information system for performing an agricultural operation by means of one or more agricultural devices. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
  • Figures 1 to 3 represent a simplified representation of a user interface 1 of a geographic information system for mowing roadsides and/or clearing ditches.
  • Figure 1 is a graphical representation of a user interface 1 of a geographic information system according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a representation of the user interface 1, wherein different agricultural activities which still have to be executed within a region are displayed by means of an icon 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, ...
  • Figure 3 is a detail view of the user interface 1, wherein start 23 and end points 25 of several mowing and/or clearing activities are graphically displayed, together with the approach direction 24.
  • Quoting numerical intervals by the endpoints comprises all integers, fractions and/or real numbers between the endpoints, these endpoints included.
  • the present invention provides a method for performing geographically spread tasks, comprising the steps of:
  • the term "geographic projection coordinate” is to be understood as a coordinate for use in a coordinate reference system (CRS), in which each place on earth can be indicated on the basis of two or more coordinates.
  • CRS systems comprise projected coordinate reference systems (also referred to as Cartesian or rectangular coordinate reference systems) and geographic coordinate reference systems. Specific examples are latitude and longitude; GPS coordinates, geodetic coordinates; Cartesian coordinates, Lambert coordinates (Belgium) and Rijksdriehoek-coordinates (The Netherlands).
  • the term "geographic object data” is to be understood as the collection of data concerning the nature of objects which occupy a geographically fixed position. Examples of such data are, but not limited to, roads, ditches, roadsides, waterways, viaducts, bridges, house numbers, electricity, gas and water pipes, etc.
  • the term "geographical area” is to be understood as an arbitrary or well-chosen demarcated area with a geographical spread.
  • the zone can e.g. be demarcated in accordance with national or municipal or regional or provincial boundaries.
  • Geographically spread task is to be understood as a task which must be performed on a geographical route; by this is meant on a route between a first and a second geographic location.
  • such geographic route is displayed as a series of two or more geographic projection coordinates.
  • said geographic object data with corresponding geographic projection coordinates are collected from one or more electronic databases, such as for example online databases.
  • Such databases are amongst others made available by National Geographic Institute (Belgium), Cadastre Geo-Information (The Netherlands), and others.
  • Assigning one or more geographically spread tasks to one or more geographic object data with corresponding geographic projection coordinates can be done by adding a task list comprising one or more geographically spread tasks in said database.
  • Such task list is generally comprised of a series of tasks, such as for example mowing, clearing of ditches, etc., which tasks should be performed along a geographic route.
  • the various tasks with the predetermined geographic route can thus be linked to the geographic projection coordinates.
  • the tasks can then be visually displayed onto a user interface by means of the geographic projection coordinates.
  • geographic object data and one or more geographically spread tasks can thus be displayed.
  • geographic object data and/or geographically spread tasks are displayed onto a user interface with the aid of a symbol or color. More preferably, a geographically spread task and a completed geographically spread task is displayed onto said user interface by means of a distinctive color and/or a distinctive symbol. In this way, the operator can easily visually keep track of which tasks are finished and unfinished.
  • the present invention provides a method according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein said geographic tasks are executed with the aid of one or more agricultural devices and wherein at least an agricultural device is provided with a registration module for registering a progress in a task and wherein said agricultural device is provided with a location module for registering a location, such as for example a GPS module.
  • a registration module for registering a progress in a task
  • said agricultural device is provided with a location module for registering a location, such as for example a GPS module.
  • the execution of a predetermined, geographically spread task or of a series of predetermined, geographically spread tasks can be monitored.
  • the thus collected data can be entered online or offline in the afore-mentioned database. In this way, the progression and/or the completion of one or more tasks in afore-mentioned database can be tracked.
  • the partially or completely finished tasks can be indicated via the corresponding geographic projection coordinates as 'executed'.
  • an overview of tasks to be executed and already executed can be obtained from said database at any time, for example in the form of an e-mail communication, a Microsoft Excel or PDF document, or similar reports.
  • the present invention further provides a system comprising a central processing unit and one or more databases or databanks and one or more modules configured for managing, editing, analysing, arranging, at least temporarily storing and sending data relating to geographically spread tasks.
  • Geographic information system is to be understood as an information system with which (spatial) data or information about geographic objects, so-called geo-information can be stored, managed, edited, analysed, integrated and presented. More specifically, the geographic information system concerns a system in which data are linked in a database to a geographic location.
  • the geographical information system is in operating condition preferably in communicative connection with a user interface for displaying geographic information and information concerning one or more agricultural operations, such as, for example, mowing and/or clearing operations.
  • the term "agricultural device” refers to a device, usually provided on a driving device, for performing one or more agricultural tasks, such as for example, but not limited to, the mowing of roadsides, the clearing of ditches, the shearing of hedges, the collecting of agricultural waste material, the emptying of locally spread baskets, the spraying of agricultural parcels, the sowing of crops, the harvesting of crops, etc.
  • mowing device refers to the whole of a driving device, such as for example a tractor, having a mowing arm which can be manipulated or directed at the level of a roadside or ditch for the mowing of grasses, weeds, etc.
  • said mowing arm is connected to a reservoir so that the grass clippings can be transferred from said mowing arm to said reservoir.
  • the reservoir serves as a temporary storage place for the clippings.
  • the term "clearing device” refers to the whole of a reservoir device on a driving device and a reservoir, wherein said reservoir can be directed in a ditch and is connected to said reservoir and wherein said reservoir device and said reservoir are preferably coupled to one another during the clearing operation.
  • said reservoir device is connected to said reservoir so that the clearing material is transferred from said reservoir device to said reservoir.
  • the reservoir serves as a temporary storage place for the cleared clearing material.
  • the term "technical operator”, in the context of the present invention, is to be understood as a driver, trained and/or qualified for performing an agricultural operation, such as for example, but not limited to, steering a mowing and/or clearing device and performing mowing and/ or clearing operations.
  • the technical operator is trained and/or qualified for following driving and agricultural instructions, such as mowing and/or clearing instructions, on a screen and for manipulating a user interface for entering new data via a user interface.
  • user interface is to be understood as synonym for the term “user environment” and preferably indicates a graphical user interface, and refers to all software and hardware of a computer intended to carry and send communication between a user and the system, such as for example, but not limited to, a monitor, a tablet, a smartphone, etc.
  • database comprising one or more instruction modules refers to a data carrier, preferably an electronic data carrier, which is provided for managing, storing and sending data relating to one or more parameters of an agricultural operation, such as a mowing and/or clearing operation, and for storing said data as a result of which a history is obtained.
  • processing unit is to be understood as a synonym for the term “central server,” or “central processing unit” and indicates a physical computer on which one or more computer modules or instruction modules are provided, each module comprising instructions for executing a specific set of tasks.
  • the processing unit is provided with means for communicatively connecting different modules.
  • the present invention provides a geographic information system for performing agricultural tasks by means of one or more agricultural devices, wherein each agricultural device is controlled by a technical operator, said system comprising :
  • At least a processing unit operating in communicative connection with said user interfaces and with said database comprising one or more instruction modules;
  • At least an instruction module is configured for managing one or more sub-tasks of an agricultural operation.
  • At least one instruction module is configured for calculating an optimal approach route and for displaying approach instructions onto a user interface provided on said agricultural device.
  • This offers the advantage that the instruction module can minimize the total distance of an agricultural route. In this, the operator does not have to make decisions himself concerning the optimal route choice, creating a less stressful work situation.
  • the specific instruction module can, when minimizing the route distance, take into account limitations inherent in agricultural transport devices, such as speed limits, limitations with respect to returning in a street, etc.
  • the instruction module is preferably configured to display road disruptions caused by road works and/or to display traffic congestion. Even more preferably, said instruction module takes the aforementioned road disruptions and traffic congestion into account when calculating an agricultural route to go through, so that loss of time as a result of standstill is avoided.
  • the accompanying geographic information system helps the operator to execute the agricultural operations more efficiently, and the providing of additional information during the execution of agricultural operations by means of a user interface allows to significantly reduce process interruptions and the risk of material damage.
  • Figure 1 is a graphical representation of a user interface 1 of a geographic information system according to the invention.
  • the user interface 1 comprises several sections: a map and navigation section 2, a system information section 3, an operating section 4, a map manipulation section 5 and a system navigation section 6.
  • the figure shows in the map and navigation section 2 a navigation cursor 20, a map 21 with several streets 22a, 22b and mowing and/or clearing sections with a start 23a, 23b, 23c, and end point 25a, 25b, 25c.
  • the driving direction is indicated by means of arrows 24a, 24b, 24c.
  • the map section shows a scale indicator 26.
  • the system information section 3 comprises a series of information figures 3a-3o, in which information is displayed as: the presence of a network connection 3b, the entry of a new message such as an e-mail 3d, the battery life 3e, the quality of the network connection 3m and point in time 3o.
  • the operating section 4 comprises multiple navigation nodes 4a-4q, such as a menu navigation 4a, a position indication 4b on the basis of latitude and longitude, network quality 4c, map information 4d, 4e, requesting driving instructions 4f, entering location information 4g, taking a picture 4h, entering and requesting a mowing and/or clearing route 4i, starting and/or stopping of time recording 4n, passing on project schedules with activity and time information 4o and a locking function 4p.
  • the map manipulation section 5 allows to select a new centre point 5a, and provides zooming in 5c and out 5d functions.
  • the system navigation section 6 makes it possible to return to a previous screen 6a, to return to the home screen 6b or to choose between several open screens 6c.
  • Figure 2 provides a representation of the user interface 1, wherein different agricultural activities still to be executed within a region are displayed by means of an icon 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, ...
  • the respective agricultural activities may relate to a series of storage containers (7a-e) of agricultural waste which should be emptied by an operator.
  • the system is configured for calculating the most optimal approach route and for displaying the corresponding driving instructions to the technical operator, depending on the current position of the operator with agricultural device, taking into account factors such as shortest route, avoiding traffic jam, the inability to turn in a street with the agricultural device, etc.
  • Figure 3A provides a detailed view of the user interface 1, wherein start 23 and end points 25 of several mowing and/or clearing activities are being graphically displayed, together with the approach direction 24. This is illustrated in further detail in Figure 3B.
  • the geographic information system for performing agricultural tasks according to the second aspect of the invention is used for executing a method according to the first aspect of the invention.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein at least an instruction module is configured for displaying driving instructions on said user interface.
  • driving instructions can be displayed by means of a clear traffic plan as shown in Figure 3, using concrete driving instructions such as 'continue direction', 'turn left', 'turn right', etc.
  • the system preferably calculates including the current position, as determined with the aid of a GPS coordination system, traffic congestions, road disruptions and approach direction.
  • the approach direction is determined by the side of the road where an agricultural operation is to be performed, such as, for example, where the roadside or ditch needs to be mowed and/or cleared, where a temporary storage container of agricultural waste should be emptied, etc.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein at least an instruction module is configured to display agricultural instructions on said user interface.
  • the instruction module may be configured to display the position where the spraying, sowing, or harvesting of a part of an agricultural parcel is to be started and/or stopped.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said user interface is configured to store time information in said database, in accordance with a predefined task.
  • the time information may include data such as start and stop times of the agricultural operation and duration of the operation.
  • the predefined task can be monitored easily in this way to document process inefficiencies for analysis. In this way, it can be avoided in a subsequent agricultural operation that a predictable process interruption occurs again.
  • Figure 3C shows a user interface for the monitoring of time information for a mowing and/or clearing operation.
  • Figure 3C shows a multiple instruction fields for indicating the beginning of a recording, English term 'record', 26, for pausing a recording, English term 'pause', 27, and for stopping a recording, English term 'stop', 28.
  • Such recording may include both a time registration for the registration of the total length of time, and start and end times of the mowing and/or clearing operation. This allows for better monitoring of any possible problems during the operation.
  • the recording can also record video images of the mowing and/or clearing operation so that any occurring problems in the execution of the operation can be registered and analysed afterwards.
  • a display field 29 for displaying the distance covered of the mowing and/or clearing operation.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said user interface is configured to store information according to a selected location. The information can then be stored in the database together with the location data for later reference. This offers the advantage that the database is updated during the activities. Factors which lead to process interruptions or which can potentially lead to process interruptions can be recorded in this way.
  • the system is configured to display a number of frequently occurring possible process interruptions, such as for example the presence of a pole, a TV cabinet, a pipe or a blockage.
  • said system may be configured for inputting and/or displaying local, specific information such as, for example, information relating to the most advantageous access to an agricultural parcel.
  • information such as, for example, information relating to the most advantageous access to an agricultural parcel.
  • frequently occurring points can quickly be added to the database.
  • Other important points of locations can then be entered on the user interface using a conventional keypad or can be recorded as a video or audio clip.
  • Figure 3D shows an instruction field 8 which is displayed after clicking the location information field 4h, marked with the English term 'quick new point'.
  • Instruction field 8 makes it possible to store location-bound information in a temporary or a central database, wherein the information is correlated with a specific location. For example, it can be entered if in a specific location, a physical obstacle is present, such as a pole 8a, a TV cabinet 8b, a pipe 8c, or a blockage 8d. It can also be indicated whether a particular action is performed 8e or is still ongoing 8f. Non-standard objects or problems can be entered into the database via node 8g. Node 8h allows to close the location information field 8.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said system is further configured for automatically displaying information which is stored in the database onto a user interface for an operator during the execution of an agricultural operation. This is especially advantageous in cases where the operator must pay special attention to factors which may possibly lead to a process interruption, such as the presence of a conduit, or other physical objects.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said user interface is configured to retrieve location data from said database.
  • said user interface is configured to retrieve location data from said database.
  • an operator can do searches related to facilities located in the neighbourhood. This is especially advantageous when the operator for instance has to contact an assistance service. Other searches can be aimed at a fuel station and similar technical or non-technical facilities, such as for example sanitary facilities.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, further comprising one or more storage containers, arranged geographically spread, for the unloading of a container of an agricultural device. This offers the advantage that the load of the agricultural device, which was temporarily stored in the load container can be unloaded locally.
  • the agricultural device has to completely drive back to a permanent unloading place, such as, for example, an environmental container park, for unloading the load.
  • said system is configured to calculate optimal unloading times for a plurality of agricultural devices over a limited number of storage containers which have been placed. This offers the advantage that two or more agricultural devices do not drive to the same local storage container at the same time for unloading agricultural waste material, such as grass clippings and/or clearing material .
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, further comprising video equipment for the recording of images of the agricultural operation. This offers the advantage that the images can later be analysed in the case of process interruption or damage to infrastructure in the ditch or roadside and/or damage to the mowing and/or clearing device.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said system is configured to display one or more other operators on the map and navigation section of the user interface.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said user interface is configured for retrieving the geo-position of one or more technical co-operators, and for displaying the real-time position of one or more co-operators.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, further comprising communication equipment for the transmission of information.
  • Such communication equipment can be comprised of transmitting and receiving equipment, and can make use of a wireless internet signal and/or GPS communication.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, further comprising a transmitting module for the transmission of location information to a central server. This offers the advantage that the geo-information can be passed in direct connection and can be stored in a central database.
  • the invention provides a system according to the second aspect of the invention, further comprising an instruction module which is configured for calculating an agricultural route to go through.
  • the instruction module can minimize the total time and/or distance of an agricultural route. In this, the operator himself does not have to make decisions concerning the optimal route choice, creating a less stressful work situation.
  • the specific instruction module can take into account, when minimizing the route distance, limitations inherent in agricultural transport devices, such as speed limits, limitations concerning returning in a street, etc.
  • the invention provides a geographic information system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein said agricultural operation comprises a mowing and/or clearing operation.
  • the invention provides a geographic information system for the mowing of roadsides and/or clearing of ditches by means of one or several mowing and/or clearing devices, wherein each mowing and/or clearing device is driven by a technical operator, said system comprising :
  • At least a processing unit operating in communicative connection with said user interfaces and with said database comprising one or more instruction modules.
  • the invention provides a computer-implemented method for performing an agricultural operation by a technical operator, comprising the steps of:
  • the computer-implemented method according to the third aspect of the invention is used for executing a method according to the first aspect of the invention.
  • the invention provides a computer-implemented method according to the third aspect of the invention for the mowing of roadsides and/or the clearing of ditches by a technical operator, comprising the steps of:
  • the invention provides a method according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein said geo-location information of a first mowing and/or clearing device is displayed onto a user interface of one or more mowing and/or clearing devices.
  • This offers the advantage that a plurality of technical operators can monitor the mutual positions and make contact in case of a route or process interruption.
  • the operators can also make contact with a central contact point for calling technical assistance or information.
  • the invention provides a method according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the route information can be stored in a database by said technical operator.
  • the route information can be analysed in order to avoid project interruptions in future repetition of the mowing and/or clearing route.
  • the information can be used to optimize the execution of the mowing and/or clearing route.
  • the invention provides a use of a geographic information system, preferably according to the second aspect of the invention, for performing an agricultural operation by means of one or more agricultural devices, more specifically for the mowing of roadsides and/or the clearing of ditches by means of one or more mowing and/or clearing devices.

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La présente invention concerne un système d'information géographique pour exécuter une opération agricole au moyen d'un ou de plusieurs dispositifs agricoles, ledit système comprenant : un ou plusieurs dispositifs agricoles; une ou plusieurs interfaces utilisateur situées sur lesdits dispositifs agricoles; au moins une base de données comprenant un ou plusieurs modules d'instruction; et au moins une unité de traitement, fonctionnant en connexion de communication avec lesdites interfaces utilisateur et avec ladite base de données comprenant un ou plusieurs modules d'instruction.
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