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A system is disclosed for identifying the location of a vehicle, assemblying data related to vehicle performance and correlating the assembled data with vehicle location. From the correlation of data and location, a data base is generated that provides information for monitoring performance of the v

A system is disclosed for identifying the location of a vehicle, assemblying data related to vehicle performance and correlating the assembled data with vehicle location. From the correlation of data and location, a data base is generated that provides information for monitoring performance of the vehicle, reporting irregularities in the performance and generating control signals for commanding vehicle movement. The system comprises a plurality of signposts located at intended destinations of a vehicle, wherein each signpost is characterized by indicia that are distinctive to the associated destination. On board each vehicle is a device for detecting a signpost when the vehicle is within a predetermined proximity of it. The device generates data indicative of the location of the vehicle in response to detection of a signpost. Also on board each vehicle are sensors for collecting and recording data indicative of vehicle performance. The location and performance data are correlated to provide a data base for use by a computer in monitoring the vehicle performance, reporting irregularities in the performance and locating the vehicle and controlling the movement of the vehicle.

대표청구항 ▼

A system for identifying a location of a material hauling vehicle within a network of temporary destinations and assemblying data related to the performance of said vehicle in coordination with each identified location, said system comprising: a plurality of signposts, each located at one of said te

A system for identifying a location of a material hauling vehicle within a network of temporary destinations and assemblying data related to the performance of said vehicle in coordination with each identified location, said system comprising: a plurality of signposts, each located at one of said temporary destination of said vehicle; a detection device on board said vehicle for detecting said signposts and generating data indicative of vehicle location; a sensing device on board said vehicle for providing data indicative of at least one hauling condition of said vehicle; a memory device for recording data from said detection and sensing devices; and means for (1) receiving data from said sensing and detection devices and in response thereto, (2) grouping said data in said memory such that at least some of said data indicative of a hauling condition is associated with each detected location, (3) processing said data in order to determine the future movement of said vehicle that best achieves a predetermined goal and (4) providing said vehicle with information for directing said future movement.