Patent ID: 7194965
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: A01B,A01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for providing an input attribute collected in a tillable area while harvesting a crop from the tillable area, comprising: collecting the input attribute in the tillable area before the crop is harvested, the input attribute being collected from at least one of a machine for applying materials to the tillable area and an operator of the machine; measuring a first geographic position for the machine when the input attribute is collected; associating the input attribute with a zone including the first geographic position, the zone comprised of a plurality of geographic positions in the tillable area; storing the zone and the associated input attribute; measuring a second geographic position while harvesting the crop from the tillable area; comparing the second geographic position with the zone; and providing the stored input attribute when the second geographic position is in the zone.