POST-HARVEST NON-CONTAINERIZED REPORTING SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention provides a post-harvest non-containerized reporting system that includes an apparatus and method for using time-stamped and location-based data recorded from multiple GPS receivers, uploaded to a central information system, and associated. The apparatus and method include a GPS receiving device and a data logging device mounted on each of various vehicles used to harvest and transport crop from the field where harvested t o a final storage place, and a way to upload the data to a central information system and generate reports therefrom. In addition, data is input into the central information system such that data integrity checks can be performed. Reports can be generated which track a load of crop from harvest to storage; can be used to evaluate efficiency of the harvest operation; will track yiel d in certain portions of a field; and to source a particular load of crop to certify its origin.