Patent Publication Number: US-2023148475-A1

Title: System and method for controlling unloading system position of an agricultural harvester

Description:
FIELD 
     The present disclosure generally relates to agricultural harvesters and, more particularly, to systems and methods for controlling the position of an unloading tube of an agricultural harvester. 
     BACKGROUND 
     An agricultural harvester is a machine used to harvest and process crops. For instance, a combine harvester may be used to harvest grain crops, such as wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, and flax or linseed. In general, the objective is to complete several processes, which traditionally were distinct, in one pass of the machine over a particular part of the field. In this respect, harvesters are typically equipped with a detachable harvesting implement, such as a header, which cuts and collects the crop from the field. The harvester also includes a crop processing system, which performs various processing operations (e.g., threshing, separating, etc.) on the harvested crop received from the harvesting implement. Furthermore, the harvester includes a crop tank, which receives and stores the harvested crop after processing. 
     In certain instances, the stored harvested crop is unloaded from the harvester into a nearby crop receiving vehicle. To this end, the harvester generally includes an unloading tube through which the processed crops are conveyed from the crop tank to an offboard location. During the unload process, the unloading tube may be moved to an unloading position to allow the harvested crop to be deposited into a crop receiving chamber of the crop receiving vehicle. In this respect, systems have been developed for controlling the position of the unloading tube. While these systems work well, further improvements are needed. 
     Accordingly, an improved system and method for controlling the unloading position of an agricultural harvester would be welcomed in the technology. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
     Aspects and advantages of the technology will be set forth in part in the following description, or may be obvious from the description, or may be learned through practice of the technology. 
     In some aspects, the present subject matter is directed to a system for controlling an unloading system of an agricultural harvester. The system includes a frame. A crop unloading system includes an unloading tube operably coupled to the frame and a spout operably coupled with the unloading tube. The crop unloading system is configured to discharge harvested crop from the agricultural harvester. One or more actuators is configured to move the crop unloading system relative to the frame. A user interface is configured to receive one or more inputs. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the user interface and the crop unloading system. The computing system is configured to store a predetermined unloading position based on a defined location of the unloading tube received through the one or more inputs and a defined location of the spout received through the one or more inputs. When an input is actuated for a minimum threshold, the computing system is further configured to control an operation of the one or more actuators such that the unloading system is moved relative to the frame from a current position to the predetermined unloading position. 
     In some aspects, the present subject matter is directed to a method for controlling an unloading system of an agricultural harvester. The agricultural harvester includes a frame, an unloading tube configured to move relative to the frame, and a spout configured to move relative to the unloading tube. The method includes receiving, through a user interface, a defined location of the unloading tube relative to the frame based on one or more inputs. The method also includes storing, with a computing system, the defined location of the unloading tube. The method further includes receiving, through the user interface, a defined location of the spout relative to the unloading tube based on one or more inputs. In addition, the method includes storing, with the computing system, the defined location of the spout, wherein the stored defined location of the unloading tube and the stored defined location of the spout define a predetermined unloading position. Lastly, the method includes unloading, with the computing system, at least a portion of a harvested crop from a crop tank through the unloading system after each of the unloading tube and the spout are moved to the predetermined unloading position. 
     In some aspects, the present subject matter is directed to a method for controlling an unloading system of an agricultural harvester. The agricultural harvester includes a frame, an unloading tube configured to move relative to the frame, and a spout configured to move relative to the unloading tube. The method includes presenting an exterior image on a touchscreen. The method also includes receiving, through a first user input indicating a first area on the touchscreen. The method further includes correlating the first area on the touchscreen with a coordinate system applied to the image. In addition, the method includes setting a first input location as a defined unloading tube location. Further, the method includes receiving a second user input indicating a second area on the touchscreen. The method also includes correlating the second area on the touchscreen with the coordinate system applied to the image. The method includes setting a second input location as a defined spout location. Lastly, the method includes storing the defined unloading tube location and the defined spout location as a predetermined unloading position. 
     These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present technology will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the technology and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the technology. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       A full and enabling disclosure of the present technology, including the best mode thereof, directed to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth in the specification, which makes reference to the appended figures, in which: 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a side plan view of an agricultural harvester in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  2    illustrates a front plan view of the agricultural harvester in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a top schematic view of an agricultural harvester unloading harvested crop into a crop receiving vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a schematic view of a system for controlling the unloading position of an agricultural harvester in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  5    illustrates an example user interface in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  6    illustrates an example user interface in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  7    illustrates an example user interface in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  8    illustrates an example user interface in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; 
         FIG.  9    illustrates a flow diagram for controlling the unloading position of an agricultural harvester in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter; and 
         FIG.  10    illustrates a flow diagram for controlling the unloading position of an agricultural harvester in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter. 
     
    
    
     Repeat use of reference characters in the present specification and drawings is intended to represent the same or analogous features or elements of the present technology. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference now will be made in detail to embodiments of the disclosure, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the discourse, not limitation of the disclosure. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present disclosure without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. For instance, features illustrated or described as part can be used with another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. 
     In this document, relational terms, such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like, are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element preceded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element. 
     As used herein, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used interchangeably to distinguish one component from another and are not intended to signify a location or importance of the individual components. The terms “coupled,” “fixed,” “attached to,” and the like refer to both direct coupling, fixing, or attaching, as well as indirect coupling, fixing, or attaching through one or more intermediate components or features, unless otherwise specified herein. The terms “upstream” and “downstream” refer to the relative direction with respect to an agricultural product within a fluid circuit. For example, “upstream” refers to the direction from which an agricultural product flows, and “downstream” refers to the direction to which the agricultural product moves. The term “selectively” refers to a component&#39;s ability to operate in various states (e.g., an ON state and an OFF state) based on manual and/or automatic control of the component. 
     Furthermore, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively “associated” such that the functionality is achieved. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as “associated with” each other such that the desired functionality is achieved, irrespective of architectures or intermedial components. Likewise, any two components so associated can also be viewed as being “operably connected” or “operably coupled” to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components capable of being so associated can also be viewed as being “operably couplable” to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Some examples of operably couplable include, but are not limited to, physically mateable, physically interacting components, wirelessly interactable, wirelessly interacting components, logically interacting, and/or logically interactable components. 
     The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. 
     Approximating language, as used herein throughout the specification and claims, is applied to modify any quantitative representation that could permissibly vary without resulting in a change in the basic function to which it is related. Accordingly, a value modified by a term or terms, such as “about,” “approximately,” “generally,” and “substantially,” is not to be limited to the precise value specified. In at least some instances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value, or the precision of the methods or apparatus for constructing or manufacturing the components and/or systems. For example, the approximating language may refer to being within a ten percent margin. 
     Moreover, the technology of the present application will be described in relation to exemplary embodiments. The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Additionally, unless specifically identified otherwise, all embodiments described herein should be considered exemplary. 
     As used herein, the term “and/or,” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself, or any combination of two or more of the listed items can be employed. For example, if a composition or assembly is described as containing components A, B, and/or C, the composition or assembly can contain A alone; B alone; C alone; A and B in combination; A and C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B, and C in combination. 
     In general, the present subject matter is directed to systems and methods for controlling the unloading position of an agricultural harvester. The agricultural harvester can include a frame. A crop unloading system includes an unloading tube operably coupled to the frame and a spout operably coupled with the unloading tube. The crop unloading system is configured to discharge harvested crop from the agricultural harvester. In various embodiments, one or more actuators is configured to move the crop unloading system relative to the frame. 
     A user interface may be configured to receive one or more inputs. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the user interface and the crop unloading system. The computing system can be configured to store a predetermined unloading position based on a defined location of the unloading tube received through the one or more inputs and a defined location of the spout received through the one or more inputs. When an input is actuated for a minimum threshold, the computing system may control an operation of the one or more actuators such that the unloading system is moved relative to the frame from a current position to the predetermined unloading position. 
     Referring now to the drawings,  FIGS.  1  and  2    respectively illustrate a partial sectional side view of an agricultural harvester  10  and a front perspective view of the harvester  10  unloading a harvested crop  16  into a crop receiving vehicle  20  in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter. In general, the harvester  10  is configured to travel across a field in a direction of travel (indicated by arrow  12 ) to harvest a standing crop  14 . While traversing the field, the harvester  10  may be configured to process a harvested crop  16  and store the harvested crop  16  within a crop tank  18  of the harvester  10 . Furthermore, the harvested crop  16  may be unloaded from the crop tank  18  for receipt by the crop receiving vehicle  20  via a crop unloading system  22  of the harvester  10 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , the harvester  10  is configured as an axial-flow type combine in which the harvested crop  16  is threshed and separated while being advanced by and along a longitudinally arranged rotor  24 . However, in alternative embodiments, the harvester  10  may have any other suitable harvester configuration. 
     The harvester  10  includes a chassis or frame  26  configured to support and/or couple to various components of the harvester  10 . For example, in several embodiments, the harvester  10  may include a pair of driven, ground-engaging front wheels  28  and a pair of steerable rear wheels  30  coupled to the frame  26 . As such, the wheels  28 ,  30  support the harvester  10  relative to the ground and move the harvester  10  in the direction of travel  12 . Furthermore, the harvester  10  may include a user&#39;s platform  32  having a user&#39;s cab  34 , a crop processing system  36 , the crop tank  18 , and the crop unloading system  22  that are supported by the frame  26 . As will be described below, the crop processing system  36  may be configured to perform various processing operations on the harvested crop  16  as the crop processing system  36  operates to transfer the harvested crop  16  between a harvesting implement  38  (e.g., header) of the harvester  10  and the crop tank  18 . 
     Moreover, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the harvesting implement  38  and an associated feeder  46  of the crop processing system  36  extend forward of the frame  26  and are pivotably secured thereto for movement in a vertical direction (indicated by arrow  40 ). In general, the feeder  46  supports the harvesting implement  38 . As shown in  FIG.  1   , the feeder  46  may extend between a front end portion  48  coupled to the harvesting implement  38  and a rear end portion  50  positioned adjacent to a threshing and separating assembly  52  of the crop processing system  36 . For instance, the rear end portion  50  of the feeder  46  may be pivotably coupled to a portion of the harvester  10  to allow the front end portion  48  of the feeder  46 . Thus, the harvesting implement  38  can be moved upward and downward relative to the ground along the vertical direction  40  to set the desired harvesting or cutting height for the harvesting implement  38 . 
     As the harvester  10  is propelled forwardly over the field with the standing crop  14 , the crop material can be severed from the stubble by a sickle bar  54  at the front portion of the harvesting implement  38  and delivered by a harvesting implement auger  56  to the front end portion  48  of the feeder  46 . The feeder  46 , in turn, supplies the harvested crop  16  to the threshing and separating assembly  52 . In several embodiments, the threshing and separating assembly  52  may include a cylindrical chamber  58  in which the rotor  24  is rotated to thresh and separate the harvested crop  16  received therein. That is, the harvested crop  16  is rubbed and beaten between the rotor  24  and the inner surfaces of the chamber  58 , whereby the grain, seed, or the like, is loosened and separated from the straw. 
     The harvested crop  16  that has been separated by the threshing and separating assembly  52  may fall onto a crop cleaning assembly  60  of the crop processing system  36 . In general, the crop cleaning assembly  60  may include a series of pans  62  and associated sieves  64 . As such, the separated harvested crop  16  may be spread out via oscillation of the pans  62  and/or sieves  64  and may eventually fall through apertures defined in the sieves  64 . Additionally, a cleaning fan  66  may be positioned adjacent to one or more of the sieves  64  to provide an air flow through the sieves  64  that remove chaff and other impurities from the harvested crop  16 . For instance, the fan  66  may blow the impurities off the harvested crop  16  for discharge from the harvester  10  through the outlet of a straw hood  68  positioned at the back end of the harvester  10 . The cleaned harvested crop  16  passing through the sieves  64  may then fall into a trough of an auger  70 , which may transfer the harvested crop  16  to an elevator  72  for delivery to the crop tank  18 . 
     Referring further to  FIGS.  1  and  2   , the unloading system  22  is operable to unload a harvested crop  16  into a receiving container, such as the crop receiving vehicle  20 . The unloading system  22  generally includes an unloading tube assembly  76  and a spout assembly  78 . The unloading assembly  76  may include an unloading tube  80  and one or more transfer components  82  that may assist with moving the harvested crop  16  through the unloading tube  80 . The unloading tube  80  has an intake end portion  84  and a discharge end portion  86 , which generally discharges the harvested crop  16  therefrom. The spout assembly  78  can be positioned proximate to the discharge end portion  86  of the unloading tube  80  can include a spout  88  that can be connected to the discharge end portion  86  and movable relative to the unloading tube  80 . In the illustrated embodiment, the spout  88  is pivotally movable relative to discharge end portion  86  of the unloading tube  80  (e.g., as indicated by arrow  90 ). However, the spout  88  can also be movable in different directions relative to discharge end portion  86  of the unloading tube  80 , such as being movable in a translational direction (e.g., as indicated by arrows  92 ,  94 ) or rotational direction. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  3   , a top view of the harvester  10  unloading harvested crop  16  into the associated crop receiving vehicle  20  is illustrated in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, in some embodiments, the crop receiving vehicle  20  may be configured as an agricultural tractor. In such an embodiment, the crop receiving vehicle  20  may include a crop cart  96  defining a crop receiving chamber  98  configured to receive the harvested crop  16  discharged from the crop unloading system  22  of the harvester  10 . However, in other embodiments, the crop receiving vehicle  20  may be configured as any other suitable vehicle capable of receiving harvested crop  16  discharged by the crop unloading system  22 . 
     In general, the crop unloading system  22  is configured to move relative to the frame  26  of the harvester  10  to allow the harvested crop  16  to be discharged into the crop receiving chamber  98 . For example, in several embodiments, the intake end portion  84  of the unloading tube  80  can be pivotably coupled to the frame  26  of the harvester  10  and a discharge end portion  86  from which the harvested crop  16  is discharged. In various embodiments, the unloading tube  80  may include a first tube section  100  positioned at its intake end portion  84  and pivotably coupled to the frame  26 . Moreover, the unloading tube  80  may include a second tube section  102  translationally coupled to the first tube section  100 . In some instances, the unloading tube  80  may include a discharge opening  104  through which the harvested crop  16  is discharged from the unloading tube  80 . In this respect, the unloading tube  80  may be configured to rotate or swing relative to a pivot point or vertically extending axis  106  on the frame  26  (e.g., as indicated by arrow  108 ). Thus, the discharge opening  104  can be moved forward and aft relative to the frame  26  along the direction of travel  12 . Moreover, the unloading tube  80  may be configured to move along the vertical direction  40  ( FIG.  1   ) to raise and/or lower the discharge opening  104  relative to the frame  26  and/or the ground. In addition, the second tube section  102  may be extended and/or retracted relative to the first tube section  100  (e.g., as indicated by arrow  110 ). As such, the distance between the discharge opening  104  and the frame  26  may be adjusted. 
     In addition, as various embodiments, the spout  88  may be configured to rotate relative to the second tube section  102 . For example, the spout  88  may be pivotally movable relative to the discharge end portion  86  of the unloading tube  80  (e.g., as indicated by arrow  90  in  FIG.  2   ). Additionally or alternatively, the spout  88  may be translationally coupled with the unloading tube  80  and/or configured to move along the vertical direction  40  ( FIG.  1   ) to raise and/or lower the spout  88  relative to the frame  26  and/or the ground. 
     In several embodiments, the unloading tube assembly  76  is moveable between a crop storage position ( FIG.  1   ) and an unloading position ( FIG.  3   ). For instance, as shown in  FIG.  1   , when at the crop storage position, the unloading tube  80  may be positioned relative to the harvester frame  26  such that its discharge end portion  86  is generally positioned aft of the frame  26 . Moving the unloading tube  80  to the crop storage position makes the harvester  10  narrower in a lateral direction (indicated by arrow  112  and extending perpendicular to the direction of travel  12 ), thereby making it easier to navigate around obstacles (e.g., trees, building, power lines, etc.). Conversely, when at the unloading position, the discharge end portion  86  of the unloading tube  80  is positioned outward from the frame  26  in the vehicle travel direction  12  and/or the lateral direction  112  such that the discharge opening  104  is positioned at a suitable location to deposit crops into the crop receiving chamber  98  of the crop cart  96  (or another crop receiving vehicle/implement). 
     As will be described below, when the harvested crop  16  is to be removed from the crop tank  18 , a user input may be actuated. When the user input is actuated, the crop unloading system  22  may be moved from its current position (e.g., the crop storage position shown in  FIG.  1   ) to a predetermined unloading position (e.g., the unloading position shown in  FIG.  3   ). In this respect, when the user input is actuated, which may be when the crop receiving vehicle  20  is present in a crop unloading zone  114 , the crop unloading system  22  may position the unloading tube  80  and the spout  88  in a predefined position, which may be accomplished sequentially and/or simultaneously. For instance, the unloading tube  80  may be rotated or swung about the axis  106 , raised/lowered, and/or extended/retracted to move the unloading tube  80  to the predetermined unloading position. Likewise, the spout  88  may also be rotated or swung (e.g., as indicated by arrow  90  in  FIG.  2   ), raised/lowered, and/or extended/retracted to move the spout  88  to the predetermined unloading position. 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  3   , the crop unloading zone  114  may be one or more positions proximate to the harvester  10 . The crop loading zone may be chosen based on various factors, such as the vehicles in operation, the constraints of the field, the preferences of the users, etc. Based on the crop loading zone position, a user may define the predetermined unloading position. For example, in some instances, the user may use a user interface  116  ( FIG.  4   ) to manipulate the unloading tube  80  and/or the spout  88  to a desired location. Once the unloading tube  80  and/or the spout  88  are in their respective desired locations, the user may store the desired locations as the predetermined unloading position. In turn, each time the harvested crop  16  is to be removed from the harvester  10 , the user interface  116  may be actuated to move the unloading system  22  to the predetermined unloading position. The user interface  116  provided herein may allow for a more consistent and reliable unload process, particularly in situations where the unloading of the harvested crop  16  is not easily monitored, such as when unloading rearwardly of the harvester  10 . 
     It should be further appreciated that the configuration of the agricultural harvester  10  described above and shown in  FIGS.  1 - 3    is provided only to place the present subject matter in an exemplary field of use. Thus, it should be appreciated that the present subject matter may be readily adaptable to any manner of harvester configuration. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  4   , a schematic view of a system  120  for controlling a position of an unloading system  22  of an agricultural harvester  10  is illustrated in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter. In general, the system  120  will be described herein with reference to the agricultural harvester  10  described above with reference to  FIGS.  1 - 3   . However, it should be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the disclosed system  120  may generally be utilized with agricultural harvesters having any other suitable harvester configuration. 
     As shown in  FIG.  4   , the system  120  may include a computing system  122  operably coupled with the unloading system  22 , the user interface  116 , which may be in the form of a human-machine interface (HMI)  124  and/or an electronic device  126 , an imaging system  128 , and/or a presence sensor  130 . In general, a user may input movement commands through the user interface  116 . In turn, the computing system  122  may provide instructions to the unloading system  22  to manipulate the position of the unloading system  22 . Once the unloading system  22  is positioned in a desired unloading position, the user may store the position as the predetermined unloading position. When the harvested crop  16  is to be removed from the harvester  10 , a user input device  142  may be actuated which may move the unloading tube  80  to the stored predetermined unloading position. Once the unloading system  22  is in the predetermined unloading position, the computing system  122  may activate one or more transfer components  82  to unload at least a portion of the harvested crop  16  from the crop tank  18  through the unloading system  22 . In some instances, prior to exhausting the harvested crop  16 , a presence sensor  130  may confirm that an object is or is not present within an unloading zone  114 . 
     The computing system  122  is communicatively coupled to one or more components of the harvester  10  and/or the system  120  to allow the operation of such components to be electronically or automatically controlled by the computing system  122 . In general, the computing system  122  may include one or more processor-based devices, such as a given controller or computing device or any suitable combination of controllers or computing devices. Thus, in several embodiments, the computing system  122  may include one or more processors  132  and associated memory devices  134  configured to perform a variety of computer-implemented functions. As used herein, the term “processor” refers not only to integrated circuits referred to in the art as being included in a computer, but also refers to a controller, a microcontroller, a microcomputer, a programmable logic circuit (PLC), an application specific integrated circuit, and other programmable circuits. Additionally, the memory devices  134  of the computing system  122  may generally include memory element(s) including, but not limited to, a computer readable medium (e.g., random access memory RAM)), a computer readable non-volatile medium (e.g., a flash memory), a floppy disk, a compact disk-read only memory (CD-ROM), a magneto-optical disk (MOD), a digital versatile disk (DVD) and/or other suitable memory elements. Such memory devices  134  may generally be configured to store suitable computer-readable instructions that, when implemented by the processors  132 , configure the computing system  122  to perform various computer-implemented functions, such as one or more aspects of the image processing routine described herein, as well as any other methods and algorithms. In addition, the computing system  122  may also include various other suitable components, such as a communications circuit or module, one or more input/output channels, a data/control bus, and/or the like. 
     The various functions of the computing system  122  may be performed by a single processor-based device or may be distributed across any number of processor-based devices, in which instance such devices may be considered to form part of the computing system  122 . For instance, the functions of the computing system  122  may be distributed across multiple application-specific controllers or computing devices, such as a navigation controller, an engine controller, a transmission controller, and/or the like. 
     In several embodiments, the computing system  122  may be configured to communicate via wired and/or wireless communication with the user interface  116 , which may include the HMI  124  and/or the remote electronic device  126 , through a communications device  136  (e.g., a transceiver). The communication may be one or more of various wired or wireless communication systems, including any combination of wired (e.g., cable and fiber) and/or wireless (e.g., cellular, wireless, satellite, microwave, and radio frequency) communication systems and any desired network topology (or topologies when multiple communication systems are utilized). Exemplary wireless communication networks include a wireless transceiver (e.g., a BLUETOOTH module, a ZIGBEE transceiver, a Wi-Fi transceiver, an IrDA transceiver, an RFID transceiver, etc.), local area networks (LAN), and/or wide area networks (WAN), including the Internet, providing data communication services. 
     The HMI  124  may be configured to receive inputs (e.g., inputs associated with a desired unloading position and/or actuation of the unloading system  22 ) from the user. In some embodiment, the HMI  124  may be mounted or otherwise positioned within the user&#39;s cab  34  of the harvester  10 . However, in alternative embodiments, the user interface  116  may be mounted at any other suitable location. 
     In some examples, the HMI  124  may include a touchscreen  138  capable of displaying information related to the unloading system  22  or any other information through a graphical user interface (and/or through any other manner). In some embodiments, the HMI  124  may include a user input device  142  in the form of circuitry  140  within the touchscreen  138  to receive an input corresponding with a location over the touchscreen  138 . Other forms of input, including one or more joysticks, digital input pads, or the like can be used in place or in addition to the touchscreen  138 . In addition to the touchscreen  138 , some embodiments of the HMI  124  may also include one or more additional feedback devices, such as speakers, warning lights, and/or the like, which are configured to provide feedback from the computing system  122  to the user. 
     The electronic device  126  may also include a touchscreen  138  for providing information to a user, who may be remote from the cab  34  of the harvester  10 . For instance, the touchscreen  138  may include one or more graphical user interfaces and may be capable of receiving remote user inputs (e.g., inputs associated with a desired unloading position and/or actuation of the unloading system  22 ) from the user. It will be appreciated that the electronic device  126  may be any one of a variety of computing devices and may include a processor and memory. For example, the electronic device  126  may be a cell phone, mobile communication device, key fob, wearable device (e.g., fitness band, watch, glasses, jewelry, wallet), apparel (e.g., a tee shirt, gloves, shoes, or other accessories), personal digital assistant, headphones and/or other devices that include capabilities for wireless communications and/or any wired communications protocols. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device  126  may include a user input device  142  in the form of circuitry  140  within a touchscreen  138  to receive an input corresponding with a location over the touchscreen  138 . Other forms of input, including one or more joysticks, digital input pads, or the like can be used in place or in addition to the touchscreen  138 . In addition to the touchscreen  138 , some embodiments of the electronic device  126  may also include one or more additional feedback devices, such as speakers, warning lights, and/or the like, which are configured to provide feedback from the computing system  122  to the user. 
     Furthermore, the computing system  122  may be operably coupled with the unloading system  22 . The unloading system  22  may include the unloading tube  80  and the spout  88 . As provided herein, the unloading tube  80  may be moveable relative to the harvester  10  in one or more directions. In addition, the spout  88  may be movable relative to the unloading tube  80 . As such, the user may manipulate the unloading system  22  in a plurality of positions to accommodate for various predetermined crop unloading positions. 
     As illustrated, the unloading system  22  may include an unloading tube swing sensor  144 . In general, the unloading tube swing sensor  144  may be configured to capture data indicative of the rotational position of the intake end portion  84  of the unloading tube  80  about the vertical axis or pivot point  90  (e.g., the swing or rotation of the unloading tube  80 ). In some instances, the data captured by the unloading tube swing sensor  144  may be used when moving the unloading tube  80  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in various embodiments, the swing sensor  144  may correspond to a rotary potentiometer operably coupled with the unloading tube  80  and the frame  26 . However, in alternative embodiments, the swing sensor  144  may correspond to any other suitable sensing device configured to capture data indicative of the rotational position of the unloading tube  80 . 
     Additionally, the unloading system  22  may include an unloading tube lift sensor  146 . In general, the unloading tube lift sensor  146  may be configured to capture data indicative of the position of the discharge end portion  86  of the unloading tube  80  along the vertical direction  40 . In various instances, the data captured by the unloading tube lift sensor  146  may be used when moving the unloading tube  80  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in some embodiments, the unloading tube lift sensor  146  may correspond to a rotary potentiometer coupled between the unloading tube  80  and the frame  26 . However, in alternative embodiments, the unloading tube lift sensor  146  may correspond to any other suitable sensing device configured to capture data indicative of the vertical position of the unloading tube  80 . 
     Moreover, the unloading system  22  may include an unloading tube lift sensor  148 . In general, the unloading tube lift sensor  148  may be configured to capture data indicative of the distance between the discharge opening  104  of the unloading tube  80  and the frame  26  (e.g., the extension/retraction of the unloading tube  80 ). In various instances, the data captured by the lift sensor  148  may be used when moving the unloading tube  80  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in various embodiments, the lift sensor  148  may correspond to a linear potentiometer coupled between the first and second tube sections  100 ,  102 . However, in alternative embodiments, the lift sensor  148  may correspond to any other suitable sensing device configured to capture data indicative of the extension/retraction of the unloading tube  76 . 
     In addition, the unloading system  22  may include one or more actuators configured to adjust one or more degrees of the unloading tube  80 . In general, by adjusting the degree(s) of freedom of the unloading tube  80 , the actuator(s) may move the unloading tube  76  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in several embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include one or more unloading tube swing actuators  150 . The actuator(s)  150  is, in turn, configured to rotate or swing the unloading tube  80  about the vertical axis or pivot point  90  to move the discharge opening  104  forward and/or aft relative to the frame  26 . Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include one or more unloading tube lift actuators  152 . The actuator(s)  152  is, in turn, configured to raise and/or lower the unloading tube  80  relative to the frame  26  along the vertical direction  40 . Additionally or alternatively, in various embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include one or more unloading tube telescoping actuators  154 . The actuator(s)  154  is, in turn, configured to extend and/or retract the second tube section  102  relative to the first tube section  100 , thereby increasing or decreasing the distance between the discharge opening  104  of the unloading tube  80  and the frame  26 . However, in alternative embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include other actuators in addition to and/or in lieu of the actuators  150 ,  152 ,  154 . 
     The actuators  150 ,  152 ,  154  may correspond to any suitable actuators configured to adjust the associated degrees of freedom of the unloading tube  80 . For example, in some embodiments, the actuators  150 ,  152 ,  154  may correspond to hydraulic cylinders. Additionally or alternatively, the actuators  150 ,  152 ,  154  may correspond to any suitable actuators, such as pneumatic actuators, electric linear actuators, electric motors, and/or the like. 
     As illustrated, the unloading system  22  may also include a spout swing sensor  156 . In general, the spout swing sensor  156  may be configured to capture data indicative of the rotational position of the spout  88  about the horizontal axis or pivot point  158  ( FIG.  2   ). In some instances, the data captured by the spout swing sensor  156  may be used when moving the spout  88  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in various embodiments, the swing sensor  156  may correspond to a rotary potentiometer operably coupled with the spout  88  and the unloading tube  80 . However, in alternative embodiments, the spout swing sensor  156  may correspond to any other suitable sensing device configured to capture data indicative of the rotational position of the spout  88 . 
     Additionally, the unloading system  22  may include a spout lift sensor  160 . In general, the spout lift sensor  160  may be configured to capture data indicative of the position of the spout  88  along the vertical direction  40 . In various instances, the data captured by the spout lift sensor  160  may be used when moving the spout  88  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in some embodiments, the spout lift sensor  160  may correspond to a linear potentiometer coupled between the spout  88  and the unloading tube  80 . However, in alternative embodiments, the spout lift sensor  160  may correspond to any other suitable sensing device configured to capture data indicative of the vertical position of the spout  88 . 
     Moreover, the unloading system  22  may include a spout lift sensor  162 . In general, the spout lift sensor  162  may be configured to capture data indicative of the distance between the discharge opening  104  of the unloading tube  80  and the spout  88  (e.g., the extension/retraction of the spout  88 ). In various instances, the data captured by the spout lift sensor  162  may be used when moving the spout  88  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in various embodiments, the spout lift sensor  162  may correspond to a linear potentiometer coupled between the first and second tube sections  100 ,  102 . However, in alternative embodiments, the lift sensor  162  may correspond to any other suitable sensing device configured to capture data indicative of the extension/retraction of the unloading tube  80 . 
     In addition, the unloading system  22  may include one or more actuators configured to adjust one or more degrees of the spout  88 . In general, by adjusting the degree(s) of freedom of the spout  88 , the actuator(s) may move the spout  88  between the crop storage position and the predetermined unloading position(s). For example, in several embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include one or more spout swing actuators  164 . The spout actuator(s)  164  is configured to rotate or swing the spout  88  about the horizontal or pivot point  158  to move the spout  88  relative to the unloading tube  80 . Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include one or more spout lift actuators  166 . The spout actuator(s)  166  is configured to raise and/or lower the spout  88  relative to the unloading tube  80  along the vertical direction  40 . Additionally or alternatively, in various embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include one or more spout telescoping actuators  168 . The spout actuator(s)  168  is configured to extend and/or retract the spout  88  relative to the unloading tube  80 , thereby increasing or decreasing the distance between the discharge opening  104  of the unloading tube  80  and the spout  88 . However, in alternative embodiments, the unloading system  22  may include other actuators in addition to and/or in lieu of the actuators  164 ,  166 ,  168 . 
     The actuators  164 ,  166 ,  168  may correspond to any suitable actuators configured to adjust the associated degrees of freedom of the spout  88 . For example, in some embodiments, the actuators  164 ,  166 ,  168  may correspond to hydraulic cylinders. Additionally or alternatively, the actuators  164 ,  166 ,  168  may correspond to any suitable actuators, such as pneumatic actuators, electric linear actuators, electric motors, and/or the like. 
     With further reference to  FIG.  4   , the system may further include a presence sensor  130 . In general, the presence sensor  130  is configured to capture data indicative of the presence of the crop receiving vehicle  20  (or any other object) within the crop unloading zone  114  of the agricultural harvester  10 . In various embodiments, the data captured by the presence sensor  130  may be analyzed to determine when the crop receiving vehicle  20  and/or another object is present within the crop unloading zone  114  of the harvester  10 . In some examples, when the system receives an unload command through the user interface  116 , the system may determine if the crop receiving vehicle  20  is present within the crop unloading zone  114  and/or whether any other objects are within the crop unloading zone  114 . Based on the detection of crop receiving vehicle  20  and/or any other object, the unloading system  22  may place the unloading tube  80  and the spout  88  in the predetermined crop unloading position. With the unloading system  22  in the unloading position and crop receiving vehicle  20  detected, the unloading system  22  may exhaust the harvested crop  16  through the unloading system  22 . 
     In several embodiments, the presence sensor  130  may correspond to a transceiver-based sensor. In such embodiments, the presence sensor  130  may generally correspond to any suitable sensing device configured to emit output signals for reflection off a surface (e.g., the crop receiving vehicle  20 ) and receive or sense the return signals. For example, in one such embodiment, the presence sensor  130  may correspond to a radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor. Additionally or alternatively, the presence sensor  130  may correspond to any other suitable sensor or sensing device, such as an ultrasonic sensor. 
     With further reference to  FIG.  4   , the system  120  may also include an imaging system  128 , which may include one or more suitable cameras (e.g., a plurality of cameras), such as single-spectrum camera or a multi-spectrum camera configured to capture images of an area surrounding the harvester  10 , for example, in the visible light range and/or infrared spectral range. Additionally, in various embodiments, the cameras may correspond to a single lens camera configured to capture two-dimensional images or a stereo cameras having two or more lenses with a separate image imaging device for each lens to allow the cameras to capture stereographic or three-dimensional images. In some embodiments, the imaging system  128  can include a rearview camera  170  ( FIG.  3   ), which is positioned and configured for capturing an image of a view beyond the rear of the harvester  10 . Additionally or alternatively, the imaging system  128  may include a plurality of cameras directed outwardly from the harvester  10  from a plurality of corresponding locations that are configured to collectively capture a view surrounding at least a portion of the view. For example, the imaging system  128  may be configured as a 360-degree imaging system  128  that may include the above-mentioned rear camera  170  or an additional rear camera or cameras, as well as respective side cameras  172 ,  174  ( FIG.  3   ) and/or a front-facing camera  176  ( FIG.  3   ). The imaging system  128  may include additional cameras, as needed to provide respective portions of the desired 360-degree view surrounding the harvester  10 , which may include, for example, corner cameras or additional rear, front, and/or side cameras and may depend on the particular size or configuration of the imaging. In some instances, the imaging system  128  can incorporate a generally non-visual device or apparatus that, in some instances, can be shared with or otherwise used by the system. For example, the imaging system  128  can use RADAR, LIDAR, one or more ultrasonic sensors, or combinations thereof. These systems can be used to determine the location, size, and, optionally, identifying profiles, of objects surrounding the imaging, and can, accordingly, identify the location and positioning of the unloading system  22 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  5 - 8   , front views of a touchscreen  138  of the user interface  116  in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. Specifically,  FIGS.  5  and  6    are front views of the touchscreen  138  during a step of defining the unloading position of the unloading tube  80  in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.  FIG.  7    is a front view of the touchscreen  138  during a step of defining the unloading position of the spout  88  in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.  FIG.  8    is a front view of the touchscreen  138  during the operation of the harvester  10  in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. 
     Referring further to  FIGS.  5  and  6   , in some embodiments, the touchscreen  138  may provide a first view  180  of the unloading system  22  and/or the harvester  10  within the field. As provided herein, the first view  180  may be a rearview, a side view, or a front view, and/or a combination thereof of the harvester  10  and/or an area surrounding the harvester  10 . When the imaging system  128  is configured as the described or similar 360-degree imaging system  128 , the system may utilize an image processing routine  118 , which may be stored in the memory device ( FIG.  4   ) of the computing system  122  and/or any other location, to assemble the respective images from the various cameras  170 ,  172 ,  174 ,  176  into an exterior image, which may be in the form of a panoramic 360-degree view, a bird&#39;s-eye view (shown in  FIGS.  5  and  6   ), and/or any other composite image that utilizes data from one or more of the cameras. In either aspect, the image processing routine  118  may digitally stitch together the images such that the portions of the adjacent edges of the individual images align to give the appearance of a cohesive whole. Additional processing may be performed to adjust the viewpoint and/or perspective of the images to emulate a single camera. In particular, in assembling the depicted bird&#39;s-eye view, the cameras  170 ,  172 ,  174 ,  176  may be positioned to capture portions of the ground immediately adjacent the harvester  10  and extending outwardly therefrom, and the image processing routine  118  can adjust and crop the respective images based on known characteristics and locations of the cameras  170 ,  172 ,  174 ,  176  to emulate a view taken from above the harvester  10  and to interpose a digital image of the harvester  10  at the center of the depicted rearview image. Additionally or alternatively, when the imaging system  128  includes a non-visual device, the image processing routine  118  can derive an image based on the information or data received from the non-visual device to replace or emulate the overhead image depicted in  FIGS.  5  and  6   . 
     In addition to assembling the image, the image processing routine  118  can also use the known camera characteristics and positioning to apply a coordinate system to the image. As shown, the use of the bird&#39;s eye view for determination of the predetermined unloading position may also allow for such determination when the unloading position is not within the view of the rear camera alone, such as when the unloading position is positioned to the side (or in front of) the harvester  10 . In this manner, the user U can visually determine the position of the unloading position within the image and can provide a touch input on the screen in such a location by touching or tapping the image on the location  28  of the unloading position therein. The image processing routine  118  can then correlate the location of the touch input with the coordinate system applied to the image. Because the coordinate system is calibrated to correspond with the real-world coordinate system surrounding the harvester  10  and employed by the positioning system, the touch input can be used by the image processing routine  118  to determine the unloading position with respect to the harvester  10 . 
     The image processing routine  118  can optionally provide for adjustment or refinement of the determined the unloading position based on the user input. In some examples, the image processing routine  118  itself can be programmed or otherwise configured to initially interpret the location of the input received from user U as the indication of a target area within which the unloading position is located. The image processing routine  118  can then identify the actual position of the unloading tube  80  within the image. In this respect, the computing system  122  may be able to determine an unloading position within the target area to a degree greater than the resolution of the touchscreen  138 , including that which the circuitry  140  may provide. Additionally, or alternatively, the computing system  122  may seek confirmation of the unloading position, determined either directly using the user input or the target area refinement, through a prompt  182  on touchscreen  138 . If the location is not confirmed, further image processing may be provided, or user-adjustment of the unloading tube  80  may be facilitated, either using the touchscreen  138  or another input to allow the user to move the depicted unloading position on the touchscreen  138 , which the computing system  122  may use to adjust the unloading tube  80  with respect to the harvester  10  based on the above-described use of the coordinate system. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  7   , in some embodiments, the touchscreen  138  may provide a second view  184  of the unloading system  22  and/or the harvester  10  within the field that may optionally provide for adjustment or refinement of the defined location of the spout  88  based on the user input. In some examples, the image processing routine  118  itself can be programmed or otherwise configured to initially interpret the location of the input received from user U as the indication of a target area within which the unloading position is located. The image processing routine  118  can then identify the actual position of the spout  88  within the image. In this respect, the computing system  122  may be able to determine a spout position within the target area to a degree greater than the resolution of the touchscreen  138 , including that which circuitry  140  may provide. Additionally, or alternatively, the computing system  122  may seek confirmation of the spout position, determined either directly using the user input or the target area refinement, through a prompt  186  on touchscreen  138 . If the location is not confirmed, further image processing may be provided, or user-adjustment of the spout  88  may be facilitated, either using the touchscreen  138  or another input to allow the user to move the depicted spout position on the touchscreen  138 , which the computing system  122  may use to adjust the spout  88  with respect to the unloading tube  80  based on the above-described use of the coordinate system. As such, in some instances, the defined location of the unloading tube  80  and the defined location of the spout  88  may be stored sequentially to define the unloading position. 
     Referring to  FIG.  8   , once the unloading position is defined, the touchscreen  138  may illustrate a third view  188  that can include a field map  190  and/or any other information. In addition, the touchscreen  138  may include information related to the fill level  192  of the crop tank  18 . Further still, the touchscreen  138  may include a user input that allows for unloading of the crop tank  18 . In some instances, when the user input is actuated, an unload process may be initiated. In some examples, in order to initiate the unload process, the user input may be a prompt  194  that is actuated for a minimum threshold amount of time. In some instances, the minimum threshold amount of time may be generally longer than a normal switch activation time. For example, the minimum threshold may be one half second, one second, two seconds, three seconds, or any other amount of time. In some instances, the touchscreen  138  may also include a countdown for the amount of time that the user input is to be actuated to indicate activation of the unload process. 
     Once the unload process is activated, the unloading tube  80  may move from the stored position to the unload position. When the unloading tube  80  achieves the unloading position, the unloading tube  80  stops motion. After the unloading tube  80  stops, the spout  88  can move from a home position to a predetermined unloading position. After the spout  88  has achieved its unloading position, the harvested crop  16  may be unloaded from the harvester  10  without additional input from the user. As such, the unload process may include the movement of the tube  80  and the exhausting of the harvested crop  16  in a single operation once the unload process activated. However, in other examples, a user may have an option through the HMI  124  and/or the electronic device  126  to allow each process may be accomplished individually. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  9   , a flow diagram of some embodiments of a method  500  for controlling an unloading system of an agricultural harvester that includes a frame, an unloading tube configured to move relative to the frame, and a spout configured to move relative to the unloading tube is illustrated in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter. In general, the method  300  will be described herein with reference to the harvester  10  and the system described above with reference to  FIGS.  1 - 8   . However, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the disclosed method  300  may generally be utilized with any suitable agricultural vehicle and/or may be utilized in connection with a system having any other suitable system configuration. In addition, although  FIG.  9    depicts steps performed in a particular order for purposes of illustration and discussion, the methods discussed herein are not limited to any particular order or arrangement. One skilled in the art, using the disclosures provided herein, will appreciate that various steps of the methods disclosed herein can be omitted, rearranged, combined, and/or adapted in various ways without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     At ( 302 ), the method  300  can include capturing image data collectively surrounding the frame using a plurality of cameras. As provided herein, an imaging system may be configured to capture images of an area surrounding the harvester. In some embodiments, the imaging system can include a rearview camera, which is positioned and configured for capturing an image of a view beyond the rear of the harvester. Additionally or alternatively, the imaging system may include a plurality of cameras directed outwardly from the harvester from a plurality of corresponding locations that are configured to collectively capture a view surrounding at least a portion of the view. 
     At ( 304 ), the method  300  can include assembling the image data into an exterior image, wherein the exterior image is displayed on a user interface. When the imaging system is configured as a 360-degree imaging system (or other multiple camera systems), the system may utilize an image processing routine to assemble the respective images from the various cameras into an exterior image, which may be in the form of a panoramic 360-degree view, a bird&#39;s-eye view, and/or any other composite image that utilizes data from one or more of the cameras. In some instances, the image processing routine may digitally stitch together the images such that the portions of the adjacent edges of the individual images align to give the appearance of a cohesive whole. Additional processing may be performed to adjust the viewpoint and/or perspective of the images to emulate a single camera. 
     At ( 306 ), the method  300  can include receiving a defined location of the unloading tube relative to the frame based on one or more inputs through the user interface. At ( 308 ), the method  300  can include storing the defined location of the unloading tube with a computing system. 
     At ( 310 ), the method  300  can include receiving a defined location of the spout relative to the unloading tube based on one or more inputs through the user interface. At ( 312 ), the method  300  can include storing the defined location of the spout with the computing system. The stored defined location of the unloading tube and the stored defined location of the spout define a predetermined unloading position. 
     At ( 314 ), the method  300  can include receiving a user input to initiate an unload process. The user input may be received through the touchscreen and/or any other component. The user input is actuated for a minimum threshold to initiate the unload process. 
     At ( 316 ), the method  300  includes controlling an operation of one or more actuators such that the unloading tube is moved relative to the frame from a current position to the predetermined unloading position and the spout is moved relative to the unload tube from a current position to the predetermined unloading position. In some cases, the unloading tube is moved from the current position to the predetermined unloading position prior to the spout moving from the current position to the predetermined unloading position. 
     At ( 318 ), the method  300  can include receiving sensor data indicative of a presence of a crop receiving vehicle within a crop unloading zone of the agricultural harvester with the computing system. At ( 320 ), the method  300  can include determining when the crop receiving vehicle is present within the crop unloading zone based on the received sensor data with the computing system. 
     At ( 322 ), the method  300  can include unloading at least a portion of the harvested crop from a crop tank through the unloading system after each of the unloading tube and the spout are moved to the predetermined unloading position without additional input from a user. As such, the unload process may include the movement of the tube  80  and the exhausting of the harvested crop  16  in a single operation once the unload process activated. In some instances, the unloading of at least a portion of the harvested crop from a crop tank through the unloading system may occur when the crop receiving vehicle is present within the crop unloading zone. However, in some examples, a user may have an option through the HMI  124  and/or the electronic device  126  to allow each process may be accomplished individually. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  10   , a flow diagram of some embodiments of a method  500  for controlling an unloading system of an agricultural harvester that includes a frame, an unloading tube configured to move relative to the frame, and a spout configured to move relative to the unloading tube is illustrated in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter. In general, the method  400  will be described herein with reference to the harvester  10  and the system described above with reference to  FIGS.  1 - 8   . However, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the disclosed method  300  may generally be utilized with any suitable agricultural vehicle and/or may be utilized in connection with a system having any other suitable system configuration. In addition, although  FIG.  10    depicts steps performed in a particular order for purposes of illustration and discussion, the methods discussed herein are not limited to any particular order or arrangement. One skilled in the art, using the disclosures provided herein, will appreciate that various steps of the methods disclosed herein can be omitted, rearranged, combined, and/or adapted in various ways without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     At ( 402 ), the method  400  includes capturing image data collectively surrounding the frame using a plurality of cameras. As provided herein, an imaging system may be configured to capture images of an area surrounding the harvester. In some embodiments, the imaging system can include a rearview camera, which is positioned and configured for capturing an image of a view beyond the rear of the harvester. Additionally or alternatively, the imaging system may include a plurality of cameras directed outwardly from the harvester from a plurality of corresponding locations that are configured to collectively capture a view surrounding at least a portion of the view. 
     At ( 404 ), the method  400  can include assembling the image data into an exterior image, wherein the exterior image is displayed on a user interface. When the imaging system is configured as a 360-degree imaging system (or other multiple camera systems), the system may utilize an image processing routine to assemble the respective images from the various cameras into an exterior image, which may be in the form of a panoramic 360-degree view, a bird&#39;s-eye view, and/or any other composite image that utilizes data from one or more of the cameras. In some instances, the image processing routine may digitally stitch together the images such that the portions of the adjacent edges of the individual images align to give the appearance of a cohesive whole. Additional processing may be performed to adjust the viewpoint and/or perspective of the images to emulate a single camera. 
     At ( 406 ), the method  400  can include presenting the exterior image on the touchscreen. The touchscreen may be implemented within an HMI integrated into the harvester and/or within an electronic device that may be remote from the harvester. 
     At ( 408 ), the method  400  can include receiving a first user input indicating a first area on the touchscreen. At ( 410 ), the method  400  can include correlating the first area on the touchscreen with a coordinate system applied to the image. At ( 412 ), the method  400  can include setting a first input location as a defined unloading tube location. 
     At ( 414 ), the method  400  can include receiving a second user input indicating a second area on the touchscreen. At ( 416 ), the method  400  can include correlating the second area on the touchscreen with the coordinate system applied to the image. At ( 418 ), the method  400  can include setting a second input location as a defined spout location. 
     At ( 420 ), the method  400  can include storing the defined unloading tube location and the defined spout location as a predetermined unloading position. 
     At ( 422 ), the method  400  can include receiving a user input to initiate an unload process. The user input may be received through the touchscreen and/or any other component. The user input is actuated for a minimum threshold to initiate the unload process. 
     At ( 424 ), the method  400  can include controlling an operation of one or more actuators such that the unloading tube is moved relative to the frame from a current position to the predetermined unloading position and the spout is moved relative to the unload tube from a current position to the predetermined unloading position. In some cases, the unloading tube is moved from the current position to the predetermined unloading position prior to the spout moving from the current position to the predetermined unloading position. 
     At ( 426 ), the method  400  can include unloading at least a portion of the harvested crop from a crop tank through the unloading system after each of the unloading tube and the spout are moved to the predetermined unloading position with the computing system. 
     It is to be understood that the steps of any method disclosed herein may be performed by a computing system upon loading and executing software code or instructions which are tangibly stored on a tangible computer-readable medium, such as on a magnetic medium, e.g., a computer hard drive, an optical medium, e.g., an optical disc, solid-state memory, e.g., flash memory, or other storage media known in the art. Thus, any of the functionality performed by the computing system described herein, such as any of the disclosed methods, may be implemented in software code or instructions which are tangibly stored on a tangible computer-readable medium. The computing system loads the software code or instructions via a direct interface with the computer-readable medium or via a wired and/or wireless network. Upon loading and executing such software code or instructions by the controller, the computing system may perform any of the functionality of the computing system described herein, including any steps of the disclosed methods. 
     The term “software code” or “code” used herein refers to any instructions or set of instructions that influence the operation of a computer or controller. They may exist in a computer-executable form, such as machine code, which is the set of instructions and data directly executed by a computer&#39;s central processing unit or by a controller, a human-understandable form, such as source code, which may be compiled in order to be executed by a computer&#39;s central processing unit or by a controller, or an intermediate form, such as object code, which is produced by a compiler. As used herein, the term “software code” or “code” also includes any human-understandable computer instructions or set of instructions, e.g., a script, that may be executed on the fly with the aid of an interpreter executed by a computer&#39;s central processing unit or by a controller. 
     This written description uses examples to disclose the technology, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the technology, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the technology is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they include structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.