# US 2017/0284072 A1 · Project management system for worksite including machines performing operations and method thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0284072 A1 - Document ID: US20170284072A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/083,386 - Filed: 2016-03-29 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-29 - Assignees: Caterpillar Inc. - Applicants: Caterpillar Inc. - Inventors: Jeffrey E. Jensen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170284072A1 ## CPC - G06Q 10/0639: Performance analysis of employees; Performance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations - E02F 9/2054: {Fleet management} - E02F 9/261: {Surveying the work-site to be treated} - G07C 5/008: {communicating information to a remotely located station (transmission systems for measured values G08C)} - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - E02F: DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING (winning peat E21C49/00) - G07C: TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE ## Abstract A project management system for a worksite including a machine performing an operation therein is provided. The project management system includes a collection unit configured to collect data associated with at least one of the operation of the machine at the worksite and nature of the worksite. The project management system further includes a controller in communication with the collection unit. The controller is configured to receive the data from the collection unit. The controller is further configured to analyze the data to determine a duty cycle of the machine. The controller is further configured to classify the operation of the machine based on the duty cycle. The controller is further configured to provide one or more resources for improving a productivity of the machine based on the classification. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A project management system for a worksite including a machine performing an operation therein, the project management system comprising: a collection unit configured to collect data associated with at least one of the operation of the machine at the worksite and nature of the worksite; and a controller in communication with the collection unit and configured to: receive the data from the collection unit; analyze the data to determine a duty cycle of the machine; classify the operation of the machine based on the duty cycle thereof; and provide one or more resources for improving a productivity of the machine based on the classification. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the collection unit receives the data from a plurality of sensors located on-board the machine. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the data is indicative of one or more of location of the machine within the worksite, conditions of the worksite, operation type, payload history, fuel burn rate history, hydraulic load history, machine speed history, machine cycle time history, and work tool wear history. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the one or more resources includes predictions for future trends of the operation of the machine. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the one or more resources includes firmware updates for the machine. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The project management system of claim 5 further comprising, an electronic control unit disposed in the machine and in communication with the controller to receive the firmware updates, the electronic control unit configured to execute the firmware updates to adjust one or more operational aspects of the machine. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the collection unit is further configured to communicate an identification code of the machine to the controller. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The project management system of claim 7, wherein the controller is configured to determine specification of one or more components installed in the machine based on the received identification code. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The project management system of claim 8, wherein the one or more resources includes upgrades recommendations for the one or more components of the machine. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to provide the one or more resources based on a desired productivity of the machine. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The project management system of claim 1, wherein the controller is a part of a remote station. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The project management system of claim 11 further comprising, a communication unit configured to provide a wireless communication link between the machine and the remote station. ### Claim 13 A project management system for a worksite including a machine performing an operation therein, the project management system comprising: a collection unit configured to collect data associated with at least one of the operation of the machine at the worksite and nature of the worksite, the collection unit further configured to determine an identification code of the machine; and a controller located remotely of the machine and in communication with the collection unit, and configured to: receive the data and the identification code from the collection unit; analyze the data to determine a duty cycle of the machine; classify the operation of the machine based on the duty cycle thereof; determine specifications of one or more components installed in the machine based on the received identification code; and provide upgrade recommendations for the one or more components of the machine based on the classification and the specifications of the one or more components. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The project management system of claim 13, wherein the specification of the one or more components is determined by cross-referencing the identification code in a database. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The project management system of claim 13, wherein the data is indicative of one or more of location of the machine within the worksite, conditions of the worksite, operation type, payload history, fuel burn rate history, hydraulic load history, machine speed history, machine cycle time history, and work tool wear history. ### Claim 16 A method of managing a project for a worksite including a machine, the method comprising: collecting data associated with at least one of the operation of the machine at the worksite and nature of the worksite; analyzing the data to determine a duty cycle of the machine; classifying the operation of the machine based on the duty cycle thereof; and providing one or more resources for improving a productivity of the machine based on the classification. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16 further comprising, determining specification of the machine based on an identification code of the machine. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the one or more resources includes upgrades recommendations for specification of the machine. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein the one or more resources includes predictions for future trends of the operation of the machine. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein the one or more resources includes firmware updates for the machine.