AgJunction Secures Patent for Integrated Multi-Sensor Vehicle Control
AgJunction Inc. (TSX: AJX), the Autosteering Company™ ("AgJunction"), has announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent titled "Integrated Multi-Sensor Control System and Method."
AgJunction Inc. (TSX: AJX), the Autosteering Company™ ("AgJunction"), has announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent titled "Integrated Multi-Sensor Control System and Method."
"As we move toward increased vehicle autonomy and multi-vehicle cooperation in agriculture, more robust guidance and vehicle controls are necessary," states M. Brett McMickell, sr. vice president of global product development. "This invention improves both by fusing data from multiple sensors to create a consistent and detailed understanding of the environment and operations being conducted."
"AgJunction has the most comprehensive intellectual property portfolio in precision agriculture and vehicle control, providing unmatched IP protection for our OEM and VAR partners," said Bob Barjesteh, vice president M&A, IP and general counsel for AgJunction. "Our plan is to continue building the strength of our portfolio protecting our new products and aggressively enforcing our patent rights against infringers in the industry."
Since 2016, AgJunction has added 72 new patent matters and has had 12 new patents issued. The company currently owns or exclusively licenses approximately 200 precision agriculture patents and pending patents worldwide.
About AgJunction
AgJunction Inc., the Autosteering Company™ is a global leader of advanced guidance and autosteering solutions for precision agriculture applications. Its technologies are critical components in over 30 of the world's leading precision Ag manufacturers and solution providers and it holds approximately 200 patents and patents pending. AgJunction markets its solutions under leading brand names including Novariant®, Wheelman™, Whirl™ and Handsfreefarm® and is committed to advancing its vision by bringing affordable hands-free farming to every farm, regardless of terrain or size. AgJunction is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "AJX." For more information, please go to AgJunction.com.
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