US 2026/0198408 A1 · SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF AGRICULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

Abstract

A system and method for using information captured by a point cloud sensor to determine one or more agricultural characteristics, including, for example, characteristics relating to a planting operation and the associated performance or settings of an associated agricultural machine. The point cloud sensor can be configured to capture information via light in either the near infrared light spectrum or a short wavelength infrared light spectrum. A controller can identify different objects represented by the captured information, including particular specific properties of those objects, from distinctive reflectance characteristics, as provided by the captured information. Additionally, the captured information can provide detailed information, including plant depth, seed orientation, seed health, and variances in fertilizer applications. The controller can further determine from the captured information whether the identified objects, or associated identified properties, necessitates either or both a proactive adjustment and reactive adjustment in the operation of the agricultural machine.

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Dependent claims

A method for detecting an agricultural characteristic during a performance of an agricultural operation by an agricultural machine, the method comprising:

receiving, from a point cloud sensor coupled to the agricultural machine and during the performance of the agricultural operation, a captured information corresponding to the agricultural characteristic, the captured information comprising information captured by the point cloud sensor in a near infrared light spectrum or a short wavelength infrared light spectrum;
determining, from the captured information, a reflectance value;
determining, using at least the reflectance value, an object represented by the captured information;
and
identifying, using at least the captured information, at least one of a location of the object, a characteristic of the object, and whether the object or the agricultural operation satisfies a predetermined threshold.

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A detection system for detection of an agricultural characteristic during a performance of an agricultural operation by an agricultural machine, the detection system comprising:

an implement configured for performance of the agricultural operation;
a point cloud sensor coupled to the agricultural machine, the point cloud sensor configured for receipt, during the performance of the agricultural operation, a captured information corresponding to the agricultural characteristic, the captured information comprising information captured by the point cloud sensor in a near infrared light spectrum or a short wavelength infrared light spectrum;
at least one processor;
and
a memory coupled with the processor, the memory including instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to:
determine, from the captured information, a reflectance value;
determine, using at least the reflectance value, an object represented by the captured information;
and
determine, using at least the captured information, at least one of a location of the object, a characteristic of the object, and whether the object or the agricultural operation satisfies a predetermined threshold.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Systems and methods for detection of agricultural characteristics

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Systems and methods for detection of agricultural characteristics

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