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JOHN DEERE RECEIVES PATENT FOR RTK EXTEND
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LENEXA, KS (April 07, 2006) — John Deere Ag Management Solutions (AMS) was recently granted a patent on RTK (Real Time Kinematic) Extend, an industry-exclusive feature on the StarFire RTK guidance system.
| John Deere Ag Management Solutions (AMS) was recently granted a patent on RTK (Real Time Kinematic).
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"RTK Extend brings more consistency to the StarFire RTK guidance system," says Seth Crawford, marketing manager, John Deere AMS. "When the base station signal is interrupted and does not reach the vehicle receiver, RTK Extend sustains accuracy for up to fifteen minutes. The operator can continue running the vehicle accurately until moving past the signal impediment."
Temporary obstructions such as trees, hills, machine sheds, or other structures may cause RTK downtime. If the RTK signal is temporarily lost because of one of these obstructions, the operator has up to fifteen minutes to restore the signal in his vehicle before losing the RTK accuracy.
"The StarFire RTK guidance system is one of the most accurate in the industry," explains Crawford. "It is compatible with GreenStar™ AutoTrac and allows the operator sub-inch, repeatable accuracy when making passes through the field. StarFire Extend assures the operator more consistent vehicle operation, even when temporarily losing a signal because of obstructions in the field."
For more information, please visit our Web site at or contact your local John Deere dealer www.JohnDeere.com/Ag or contact your local John Deere dealer.
John Deere (Deere & Company -NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.
For More Information, Contact:
Barry E. Nelson
Manager, Public Relations
Deere & Company
Ph: 913-310-8324
Fax: 913-310-8394
E-mail: NelsonBarryE@JohnDeere.com
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