Joystick input arbitration
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsMatthew S. Marquette, Sreeram K. Kristam, Michael J. Firman
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for arbitrating between joystick inputs. The system generates a first command based on the first input if the first input has a non-zero value, and generates a second command based on the second input if the first input has a zero value and the second input has a non-zero value. The system thereby allows two different inputs to control a single commanded function.
Claims24
A method for generating a command for a work machine by arbitrating between inputs from a first input device and a second input device, each located on a joystick, comprising:
- receiving a first input from the first input device;
- receiving a second input from the second input device;
- wherein said first input and second input are capable of being received concurrently,
- generating a first command based on the first input if the first input has a non-zero value;
- and
- generating a second command based on the second input if the first input has a zero value and the second input has a non-zero value.
A system for generating a command for a work machine by arbitrating between inputs from a first input device and a second input device comprising:
- a joystick having a first input device and a second input device;
- a controller for:
- receiving a first input from the first input device and second input from the second input device;
- wherein said first input and second input are capable of being received concurrently,
- generating a first command based on the first input if the first input has a non-zero value;
- and
- generating a second command based on the second input if the first input has a zero value and the second input has a non-zero value.
A method for generating a command for a work machine by arbitrating between inputs from a first input device and a second input device, each located on a joystick, comprising:
- receiving a first input from the first input device;
- receiving a second input from the second input device;
- wherein said first input and second input are capable of being received concurrently,
- generating the command based on the earlier of either of the first input or second input having a non-zero value.
A system for generating a command for a work machine by arbitrating between inputs from a first input device and a second input device comprising:
- a joystick having a first input device and a second input device;
- a controller for:
- receiving a first input from the first input device;
- receiving a second input from the second input device;
- wherein said first input and second input are capable of being received concurrently,
- generating the command based on the earlier of either of the first input or second input having a non-zero value.
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