{"number":"US12702084B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"System and method for defining a work region boundary for use by an autonomous grounds care vehicle","english":"System and method for defining a work region boundary for use by an autonomous grounds care vehicle"},"abstract":{"original":"Systems and methods of defining a boundary of a work region are provided. The work region may be an area in which an autonomous vehicle (e.g., mower) may operate after boundary definition. The vehicle may initially be moved along a path around a work region, and geographic locations periodically recorded. Upon approaching an earlier geographic location, a controller associated with the vehicle may close the boundary (to form an enclosed area) upon sensing return or proximity to the earlier geographic location.","english":"Systems and methods of defining a boundary of a work region are provided. The work region may be an area in which an autonomous vehicle (e.g., mower) may operate after boundary definition. The vehicle may initially be moved along a path around a work region, and geographic locations periodically recorded. Upon approaching an earlier geographic location, a controller associated with the vehicle may close the boundary (to form an enclosed area) upon sensing return or proximity to the earlier geographic location."},"applicants":["THE TORO COMPANY"],"inventors":["Derek R. Curd","Jeremy J. Tate","Justin L. Pryor","William J. Krause","Weston M. Lewis"],"filingDate":"2024-07-16","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702084B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702084B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702084B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702084B2"}}