# US 9,752,303 B2 · Method and apparatus for implementing operational practices for construction machines > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,752,303 B2 - Document ID: US9752303B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/747,602 - Filed: 2015-06-23 - Published: 2015-12-31 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2014-06-27 - Assignees: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. - Applicants: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. - Inventors: Richard Jackson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9752303B2 ## CPC - E02F 9/2025: {Particular purposes of control systems not otherwise provided for (E02F3/16, E02F3/26, sub-groups of E02F3/43, E02F3/651, sub-groups of E02F3/84, E02F3/907, E02F5/145 take precedence)} - E02F 3/43: Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations - E02F 5/145: {control and indicating devices} - E02F 9/2029: {Controlling the position of implements in function of its load, e.g. modifying the attitude of implements in accordance to vehicle speed (control for hydraulic or pneumatic drives E02F9/2203, E02F9/2221 and E02F9/2253 take precedence)} - E02F 9/26: Indicating devices {(E02F5/145 takes precedence)} - E02F 9/265: {with follow-up actions (e.g. control signals sent to actuate the work tool)} - E02F 9/268: {with failure correction follow-up actions} - G05B 23/0294: {Optimizing process, e.g. process efficiency, product quality} - G06Q 10/20: Administration of product repair or maintenance - G06Q 50/08: Construction - E02F: DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING (winning peat E21C49/00) - G05B: CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS (systems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables G05D; systems for regulating electric or magnetic variables G05F; control devices or systems insofar as characterised by mechanical features only G05G) - 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 ## Abstract A system and method for providing guidance to a user of a construction machine include computing kinematic behavior of a construction machine based on data received from the construction machine while performing a task. The kinematic behavior is compared with a model for operating the construction machine for performing the task. Feedback data is sent to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the task. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A computer processor implemented method for providing guidance to a user of a construction machine, comprising: computing kinematic behavior of a construction machine based on data received from the construction machine while performing a construction task; selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine based on an objective for performing the construction task, each of the plurality of models associated with a respective one of a plurality of objectives and defining parameters of the construction machine for performing the construction task in accordance with the respective objective; comparing the kinematic behavior with the parameters of the selected model; and sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a specific model for a particular model of the construction machine. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a general model for a type of the construction machine. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 3, wherein selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a general model for a type of the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as the general model for the type of the construction machine when a specific model specific to the construction machine is unavailable in the model database. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task comprises: converting results of the comparing into instructions for providing guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task comprises: sending display data for displaying the feedback data to the construction machine. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein the parameters comprise at least one of geometrical constraints, target engine loads, and speed limits. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The computer processor implemented method as recited in claim 1, wherein the parameters are defined based on specifications from a manufacturer of the construction machine. ### Claim 9 An apparatus for providing guidance to a user of a construction machine, comprising: a processor; and a memory to store computer program instructions, the computer program instructions when executed on the processor cause the processor to perform operations comprising: computing kinematic behavior of a construction machine based on data received from the construction machine while performing a construction task; selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine based on an objective for performing the construction task, each of the plurality of models associated with a respective one of a plurality of objectives and defining parameters of the construction machine for performing the construction task in accordance with the respective objective; comparing the kinematic behavior with the parameters of the selected model; and sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a specific model for a particular model of the construction machine. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a general model for a type of the construction machine. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a general model for a type of the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as the general model for the type of the construction machine when a specific model specific to the construction machine is unavailable in the model database. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task comprises: converting results of the comparing into instructions for providing guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task comprises: sending display data for displaying the feedback data to the construction machine. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the parameters comprise at least one of geometrical constraints, target engine loads, and speed limits. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the parameters are defined based on specifications from a manufacturer of the construction machine. ### Claim 17 A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer program instructions for providing guidance to a user of a construction machine, which, when executed on a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: computing kinematic behavior of a construction machine based on data received from the construction machine while performing a construction task; selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine based on an objective for performing the construction task, each of the plurality of models associated with a respective one of a plurality of objectives and defining parameters of the construction machine for performing the construction task in accordance with the respective objective; comparing the kinematic behavior with the parameters of the selected model; and sending feedback data to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the construction task. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer readable medium as recited in claim 17, wherein selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a specific model for a particular model of the construction machine. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer readable medium as recited in claim 17, wherein selecting one of a plurality of models for operating the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a general model for a type of the construction machine. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The non-transitory computer readable medium as recited in claim 19, wherein selecting the model for operating the construction machine as a general model for a type of the construction machine comprises: selecting the model for operating the construction machine as the general model for the type of the construction machine when a specific model specific to the construction machine is unavailable in the model database.