Patent ID: 11879231
Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 0:
1. A computer-implemented method of controlled loading by a self-propelled work vehicle comprising a plurality of ground engaging units supporting a main frame, and at least one work attachment moveable with respect to the main frame and configured for loading and unloading material in a loading area comprising a loading surface surrounded by a plurality of walls, and external to the work vehicle, the method comprising:
detecting, via at least one imaging device associated with the work vehicle, one or more captured images of the loading area respective to the main frame and/or the at least one work attachment;
autonomously detecting one or more visual parameters of the loading area from the captured images;
detecting a trigger input associated with transition of the work vehicle from a first work state to an automated second work state;
in the second work state, automatically controlling at least movement of the main frame and/or the position of the at least one work attachment relative to a defined reference associated with the loading area, using the one or more visual parameters of the loading area to autonomously determine the location of the loading area relative to the main frame or the at least one work attachment.