Work cycle monitoring system

Abstract

A work cycle monitoring system for a machine having a howl and an apron is provided. The work cycle monitoring system includes a perception sensor provided in association with the bowl of the machine. The perception sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a view of the bowl. The work cycle monitoring system also includes a controller coupled to the perception sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the view of the bowl from the perception sensor. The controller is configured to determine a position of the apron and a level of material within the bowl based on the received signal. The controller is further configured to identify a current stage of a work cycle of the machine based on the determined position of the apron and the determined level of the material.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A work cycle monitoring system for a machine, the machine including a bowl and an apron associated therewith, the work cycle monitoring system comprising:
 a perception sensor provided in association with the bowl of the machine, the perception sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a view of the bowl; and   a controller coupled to the perception sensor, the controller configured to:
 receive the signal indicative of the view of the bowl from the perception sensor; 
 determine a position of the apron based on the received signal; 
 determine a level of material within the bowl based on the received signal; and 
 identify a current stage of a work cycle of the machine based, at least in part, on the determined position of the apron and the determined level of the material. 
   
     
     
         2 . The work cycle monitoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 determine a position of an ejector of the bowl based on the received signal.   
     
     
         3 . The work cycle monitoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 monitor a duration of the current stage of the work cycle of the machine.