US 2026/0231864 A1 · GRAIN FILL SENSOR AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Abstract

A grain fill sensing system and method for monitoring grain levels during transfer from a grain cart to a grain trailer. The system includes at least one long-wave infrared (LWIR) sensor positioned to view an interior of a grain trailer and a processor configured to process thermal image data to determine grain fill levels. In some implementations, the system includes cylindrical visual aids (CVAs) mounted within the grain trailer. The processor detects the visibility of the CVAs to determine fill levels and may generate alerts or automatically control grain flow rates to prevent overfilling or spillage. The LWIR sensors may be mounted on the grain cart unload auger or on the grain trailer, and may include gimbal systems for maintaining optimal positioning during operation.

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Dependent claims

A grain fill sensing system comprising:

(a) a long-wave infrared (LWIR) sensor configured to be positioned to view at least a portion of an interior of a grain trailer;
and
(b) a processor in communication with the LWIR sensor, the processor configured to process thermal image data from the LWIR sensor to determine a grain fill level within the grain trailer.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Grain fill sensor and related devices, systems, and methods

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Abstract

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