Automated grain filling system and related methods

An automated grain filling system for directing the operation of a grain transfer element with a movable spout to transfer grain from a supplying container to a receiving container, the automated grain filling system comprising:

• one or more sensors configured to detect at least a portion of a partition of the receiving container;
• and
• a processor configured to direct the operation of the grain transfer element and control the movement of the movable spout to direct the grain into the receiving container based at least in part on the detected portion of the partition.

A method of operating an automated grain filling system to control the movement of a movable spout on a grain transfer element to transfer grain from a supplying container to a receiving container, the method comprising:

• detecting at least a portion of a tarp bow of the receiving container;
• and
• controlling the movement of the movable spout to direct the grain into the receiving container based at least in part on the detected portion of the tarp bow.