Systems, methods, and/or apparatus for providing a user display and interface for use with an agricultural implement

A method of displaying alert information on a display unit for an agricultural implement, the method comprising:

• determining an operation of at least one component of the agricultural implement;
• comparing the operation of the at least one component of the agricultural implement with a desired operation based, at least in part, on one input;
• and
• upon detection of an unacceptable operation, displaying, via the display unit, one of a plurality of alerts, wherein the one of the plurality of alerts is categorized into a tier and the tier designating a manner of the displayed one of the plurality of alerts on the display unit;
• wherein the display unit is adapted to be able to display each alert of the plurality of alerts such that each alert of the plurality of alerts is accompanied by an icon that correlates with the tier of each alert;
• wherein the display unit includes a button for simultaneously resetting each alert of the plurality of alerts wherein the plurality of alerts pertains to at least two different types of operations of the agricultural implement;
• wherein the display unit enables a user to define custom alert thresholds;
• wherein the operation can be determined based on monitoring and selecting on the display unit an individual row unit of the agricultural implement.

A display unit for an agricultural implement, comprising:

• a computer readable memory configured to store instructions to determine an alert associated with one or more operations of the agricultural implement;
• a touchscreen including a plurality of inputs;
• said plurality of inputs including:
• a) at least one toggle switch operated by touch;
• b) at least one incremental button to incrementally adjust an amount;
• and
• c) at least one action button for selecting a function or altering content displayed on the touchscreen based upon selection of the at least one action button;
• wherein at least a portion of the touchscreen of the display unit comprises a real-life depiction of the agricultural implement;
• wherein the display unit is adapted to be able to display the determined alert along with a date and/or time indicating when the alert was determined;
• and
• wherein the display unit includes a button for simultaneously resetting a plurality of alerts pertaining to at least two different types of operations of the one or more operations of the agricultural implement;
• wherein the display unit enables a user to define custom alert thresholds;
• wherein an individual row unit of the agricultural implement can be monitored and selected on the touchscreen.