Patent ID: 8944719
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
1. A paving machine for performing a surface-engaging operation on a work surface traversed by the paving machine, the paving machine comprising: a traction device for propelling the paving machine over the work surface; a plurality of components each having an effect on the surface-engaging operation performed by the paving machine; a plurality of operator controls, each of the plurality of operator controls corresponding to one of the plurality of components; and a controller operatively coupled to the plurality of components and the plurality of operator controls, the controller being configured to cause a corresponding at least one of the plurality of components to actuate in response to detecting actuation of one of the plurality of operator controls, the controller being programmed to record information corresponding to a manual operation of at least one of the plurality of components in response to detecting actuation of the corresponding one of the plurality of operator controls by an operator of the paving machine and determining that the auto mode is engaged, wherein the controller is configured to record a start location for the manual operation in response to detecting actuation of the one of the plurality of operator controls and determining that the auto mode is engaged.