Method for measuring an object using a measuring point device, a device for this purpose and a system
The measuring point device with integrated identification and illumination features addresses the time-consuming setup of traditional surveying methods, enabling rapid and automated object measurement.
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- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
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- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing surveying methods using surveying lenses on wooden tripods are time-consuming and require complex calibration, necessitating the development of easier and quicker setup measuring devices.
A measuring point device with dimensions ranging from 5 cm to 50 cm in length, 5 cm to 50 cm in width, and 10 cm to 125 cm in height, equipped with active and passive identification means, and illumination features, allowing for automated and rapid object measurement.
Enables quick and easy setup and measurement of objects, facilitating efficient automation and cost savings through simplified setup and operation.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to a method for measuring an object using a measuring point device, a device thereof and a system thereof.
[0002] Surveys are often carried out using surveying lenses mounted on special wooden tripods. Setting up the equipment is time-consuming and requires calibration.
[0003] Therefore, it would be desirable to be able to use measuring devices that are easier and quicker to set up, allowing for faster measurement.
[0004] The aim of the invention is to propose a possibility which avoids or at least reduces some of the disadvantages known in the prior art.
[0005] The problem is solved according to the invention by means of a device according to the main claim, as well as by means of a system and a method according to the dependent claims.
[0006] The subject matter of the main claim relates to a measuring point device for measuring an object. The measuring point device has a minimum dimension length of at least 5 cm and a maximum dimension length of at most 50 cm. Furthermore, the measuring point device has a minimum dimension width of at least 5 cm and a maximum dimension width of at most 50 cm. In addition, the measuring point device has a minimum dimension height of at least 10 cm and a maximum dimension height of at most 125 cm. Preferably, the maximum dimension height is at most 100 cm. Particularly preferably, the maximum dimension height is at most 75 cm. In particular, the maximum dimension height is at most 50 cm. Furthermore, the measuring point device includes an identification device. The identification device further comprises a passive identification means and / or an active identification means.Furthermore, the identification device comprises an active illumination means and a passive illumination means. The identification device thus allows for the unambiguous identification of the measuring point device.
[0007] The process steps can be automated.
[0008] The process steps can also be automated.
[0009] A measuring point device within the meaning of the invention refers in particular to a device that can be placed at a point or location and by means of which a distance to that point can be determined. The measuring point device can be targeted, addressed (in an information technology sense), or readable.
[0010] For the purposes of this invention, an object refers to a survey site and / or a device to be measured. For example, the object could be an accident scene or individual devices involved in the accident, such as vehicles. However, an object could also be an area to be measured, such as a plot of land. In a particularly simple case, an object could be, for example, a tire skid mark.
[0011] A dimension within the meaning of the invention means a dimension in one of the three dimensions of an object, such as the length, width or height of the measuring point device.
[0012] An identification device within the meaning of the invention is a device that is configured to allow the identification of the measuring point device. In particular, it also allows it to be distinguished from other measuring point devices located in the vicinity.
[0013] An active identification means within the meaning of the invention means an identification means which independently discloses information for unambiguous identification by means of an electrical energy source in a wave-based manner, i.e. by means of radio or optical waves, such as light, which discloses information by means of which the measuring point device can be unambiguously identified.
[0014] A passive identification means within the meaning of the invention is an identification means which passively, for example by illuminating it, provides information for unambiguous identification.
[0015] An active illumination means, as used in the invention, is a battery-operated device that illuminates the measuring point device so that it is visible from a distance in the dark. A simple example of an active illumination means is a battery-operated light source, such as a lamp.
[0016] A passive illumination means within the meaning of the invention is a means which, when illuminated, reflects back a portion of the light. A simple passive illumination means can, for example, be a reflector. In a simple example, this can be designed as a reflective strip running around the measuring point device.
[0017] The invention offers the advantage of providing a device that is quick and easy to set up and by means of which an object can be measured in a simple way.
[0018] This has the advantage that objects can be measured very quickly and easily.
[0019] The subject matter of a dependent claim relates to a measuring point device system for surveying an object. The measuring point device system comprises at least one measuring point device according to the invention. Furthermore, the system includes a measuring point finder. The measuring point finder is configured to locate the measuring point devices of the measuring point device system and / or to target the measuring point devices of the measuring point device system and / or to obtain identification information from the measuring point devices of the measuring point device system regarding their unique identification and / or to obtain position information from the measuring point devices of the measuring point device system regarding their position.
[0020] A measuring point device system within the meaning of the invention can refer to a collection of measuring point devices. The measuring point device system also includes a measuring point finder.
[0021] A measuring point finder within the meaning of the invention can be a device by means of which both a single measuring point device and multiple measuring point devices can be located. For this purpose, the measuring point finder can, for example, target a corresponding measuring point device. For this purpose, the measuring point finder can, for example, locate a corresponding measuring point device. For this purpose, the measuring point finder can be configured to receive information from a corresponding measuring point device, for example, by means of radio technology.
[0022] In the context of the invention, "locating" can mean determining a position in at least two dimensions.
[0023] Aiming, as defined in the invention, can mean aligning with an object. This alignment can be passive, i.e., manual or using computer visualization for object recognition, or active, for example, by emitting and receiving sound waves.
[0024] The teaching according to the invention offers the advantage that a method can be provided to measure an object in a simple way.
[0025] This has the advantage that objects can be measured very quickly and easily.
[0026] The subject matter of a dependent claim relates to a surveying method for a measuring point device system according to the invention. The method includes setting up the measuring point device system. This is done by positioning at least one measuring point device and providing a measuring point locator. Furthermore, the method includes identifying each measuring point device of the measuring point device system. This is done using the measuring point locator. The method also includes determining the position of each identified measuring point device. The method further includes evaluating the determined positions. Finally, the method includes determining an object measurement. This is done based on the evaluated, determined positions. Finally, the method includes outputting the result of the determined object measurement.
[0027] A measuring point finding device within the meaning of the invention can be a device with which a measuring point device can be targeted or spatially located.
[0028] The teaching according to the invention offers the advantage that a method can be provided to measure an object in a simple way.
[0029] This has the advantage that objects can be measured very quickly and easily.
[0030] The subject matter of a further dependent claim relates to a computer program with program code which, when executed on a programmable processor, causes the execution of a method according to the invention.
[0031] The invention offers the advantage that the process can be efficiently automated. This allows for further cost savings.
[0032] Before describing the embodiments of the invention in more detail, it should first be noted that the invention is not limited to the components or process steps described. Furthermore, the terminology used does not represent a limitation but is merely exemplary. Where the singular is used in the description and claims, the plural is always included unless the context explicitly excludes this. Any process steps can be automated unless the context explicitly excludes this.
[0033] Further exemplary embodiments of the method according to the invention are explained below.
[0034] According to a first exemplary embodiment, the passive illumination means has at least one reflector arranged in an upper half of a side wall and / or on a top side of the measuring point device.
[0035] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device is easily visible even in poor visibility conditions.
[0036] According to another exemplary embodiment, the active illumination device is selected from a group. This group consists of: a battery-powered light source, a battery-powered focused beam of light, and a battery-powered infrared light source, as well as combinations thereof.
[0037] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device is easily visible even in poor visibility conditions and in darkness.
[0038] According to another exemplary embodiment, the passive identification means is selected from a group. This group consists of: an identification disc arranged on the upper side of the measuring point device; an identification body arranged on the upper side of the measuring point device; and an identification imprint arranged in the upper half of a side wall and / or on the upper side of the measuring point device; as well as combinations thereof.
[0039] This design has the advantage that different measuring point devices can be easily distinguished from one another.
[0040] According to another exemplary embodiment, the active identification means is selected from a group. This group consists of: a battery-powered identification ID transmission device for transmitting unique identification information via radio waves, and a battery-powered identification ID device. This latter device is configured to transmit unique identification information in response to a radio request via radio waves. Furthermore, the group includes a combination of these devices.
[0041] This design has the advantage that measuring point devices can identify themselves if necessary, in order to distinguish them from one another.
[0042] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises the active identification means, which is configured to transmit unique identification information. Furthermore, the transmission takes place via analog radio waves, preferably in the FM, SW, MW or LW radio range; digital radio waves, preferably in the FM, SW, MW or LW radio range; radio waves based on a Bluetooth standard; and radio waves based on an IEEE 802.X standard.
[0043] This design has the advantage that well-established radio transmissions can be used to identify a measuring point device.
[0044] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention additionally includes a position transmitter. This is configured to transmit position information, preferably based on a satellite navigation system.
[0045] This design has the advantage that the position of a measuring point device can be obtained particularly easily without having to determine the position itself by sighting.
[0046] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention also has at least partial light transmission.
[0047] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device can, for example, accommodate a light source inside, protected from the weather, which can shine through the measuring point device housing.
[0048] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention also has the form of a cone, cuboid, at least three-sided prism, or pyramid, preferably as a cone.
[0049] This design has the advantage that measuring point devices that are easy to manufacture and can be placed stably on the ground can be produced.
[0050] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention has the configuration of a warning cone, guide cone, or construction site cone.
[0051] This design has the advantage that already common objects, which are already mass-produced, can be used as measuring point devices, thereby saving further costs.
[0052] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention also has moisture protection against splashing water from all directions.
[0053] This design has the advantage that components sensitive to moisture can be housed inside the measuring point device.
[0054] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention is also made of a material which contains rubber.
[0055] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device can be made from a readily available and very robust material.
[0056] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the device according to the invention is also made of a material which comprises PVC, PP or PE.
[0057] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device can be made from a very readily available and inexpensive, and very durable material.
[0058] According to another exemplary embodiment, the device is foldable.
[0059] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device can be stacked easily and transported easily.
[0060] According to another exemplary embodiment, the device is not foldable.
[0061] This design has the advantage that the measuring point device is more robust and durable.
[0062] According to another exemplary embodiment, the device is hollow inside.
[0063] This design offers the advantage that the measuring point device itself is easily stackable, lightweight, and therefore easy to transport. Furthermore, this design allows the measuring point device to accommodate internal components such as light sources, electronics, and the like. This makes the measuring point device modular, meaning it consists of an easily stackable base / housing with insertable internal components / electronics.
[0064] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the system according to the invention includes a measuring point finder. The measuring point finder is selected from a group consisting of a drone, a smartphone, a laser pointer device, and an optical locating device; as well as combinations thereof.
[0065] This design has the advantage that the measuring point devices of the system can be easily located.
[0066] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the method according to the invention is carried out by determining the positions of each measuring point device by means of the measuring point finding device.
[0067] This design has the advantage that it makes the measuring point devices of the system easy to locate.
[0068] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the method according to the invention carries out all steps, except for setting up the measuring point device system, by means of the measuring point finding device.
[0069] This design has the advantage that the components required to carry out the process can be easily integrated into one device, making the invention even easier to use.
[0070] According to another exemplary embodiment, the surveying procedure uses a drone as a means of finding measuring points.
[0071] This design has the advantage that even areas that are difficult to access, restricted areas, and large areas can be easily and safely surveyed.
[0072] According to another exemplary embodiment, the surveying procedure is carried out by the drone in all steps except for setting up the measuring point device system.
[0073] The design has the advantage that the components required to carry out the process can be easily integrated into a single device, which can be remotely controlled or even operate autonomously, making the invention even easier to use.
[0074] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a proposed device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; Fig. 1a a schematic representation of a proposed device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a proposed device according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention; Fig. 3 a schematic representation of a proposed system according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention; and Fig. 4 a schematic representation of a proposed method according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
[0075] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a proposed device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
[0076] This shows Fig. 1 A schematic representation of a measuring point device 100 for measuring an object 200. The measuring point device 100 has a minimum dimension length 110 (in Fig. 1 not shown) of at least 5 cm, a maximum dimension length of 110 (in Fig. 1 not shown) of a maximum of 50 cm, a minimum dimension width of 120 (in Fig. 1 not shown) of at least 5 cm, a maximum dimension width of 120 (in Fig. 1 not shown) of a maximum of 50 cm, a minimum dimension height of 130 (in Fig. 1 not shown) of at least 10 cm and a maximum dimension height of 130 (in Fig. (1 not shown) of at most 125 cm, preferably at most 100 cm, particularly preferably at most 75 cm, and especially at most 50 cm. Furthermore, the measuring point device 100 comprises an identification device 140. In addition, the identification device 140 comprises a passive identification means 142 and / or an active identification means 144. The measuring point device 100 also comprises an active illumination means 150 and a passive illumination means 160. The identification device 140 allows for the unambiguous identification of the measuring point device 100.
[0077] Fig. Figure 1a shows a schematic representation of a proposed device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
[0078] This shows Fig. 1a a schematic representation of a specific exemplary design of the in Fig. Figure 1 shows a measuring point device 100. The measuring point device 100 is used to measure an object 200. The measuring point device 100 is designed as a warning cone, traffic cone, or construction site cone. The measuring point device 100 has a minimum dimension length 110 of at least 5 cm, a maximum dimension length 110 of at most 50 cm, a minimum dimension width 120 of at least 5 cm, a maximum dimension width 120 of at most 50 cm, a minimum dimension height 130 of at least 10 cm, and a maximum dimension height 130 of at most 125 cm, preferably at most 100 cm, particularly preferably at most 75 cm, and especially at most 50 cm. Furthermore, the measuring point device 100 has an identification device 140. Furthermore, the identification device 140 includes a passive identification means 142 and / or an active identification means 144 (in Fig. 1a not shown). The passive identification means 142 is in Fig. 1a is exemplified as an identification disc arranged on the upper side of the measuring point device 100. Furthermore, the measuring point device 100 comprises an active illumination means 150 and a passive illumination means 160. The active illumination means 150 is in Fig. 1a is designed as an example of a battery-operated light source. Furthermore, the passive illumination device 160 is in Fig. 1a is designed as an example of a reflective light strip. The identification device 140 allows for the unambiguous identification of the measuring point device 100.
[0079] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a proposed device according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
[0080] This shows Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a device opposite the device made of Fig. 1 extended device.
[0081] The previous to Fig. 1. The above applies accordingly to Fig. 2 continued.
[0082] How Fig. 2, the device 100 additionally includes a position transmitter device 170, which is configured to transmit position information, preferably based on a satellite navigation system.
[0083] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a proposed system according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
[0084] This shows Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a measuring point device system 1000 for measuring an object 200. The measuring point device system 1000 comprises at least one measuring point device 100 according to the invention. Furthermore, the system 1000 includes a measuring point finder 300, the measuring point finder 300 being configured to locate the measuring point devices 100 of the measuring point device system 1000 and / or to target the measuring point devices 100 of the measuring point device system 1000 and / or to obtain identification information from the measuring point devices 100 of the measuring point device system 1000 regarding their unique identification and / or to obtain position information from the measuring point devices 100 of the measuring point device system 1000 regarding their position.
[0085] Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a proposed method according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
[0086] This shows Fig.Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a surveying method for a measuring point device system 1000 according to the invention. The method includes setting up the measuring point device system 1000. This is done by positioning 10 at least one measuring point device 100 and providing 12 a measuring point finding device 300. Furthermore, the method includes identifying 20 each measuring point device 100 of the measuring point device system 1000. This is done using the measuring point finding device 150. The method includes determining 30 the position of each identified measuring point device 100. The method also includes evaluating 40 the determined positions. Finally, the method includes determining 50 an object measurement based on the evaluated determined positions. Finally, the method includes outputting 60 a result of the determined object measurement.
[0087] The invention can be summarized as follows. A method and a corresponding apparatus are provided, which makes it possible to... Reference symbol list 10 Setting up the measuring point device system 12. Providing a measurement point finding tool 20 Identifying each measuring point device 30 Determining the position of each identified measuring point device 40 Evaluating the identified positions 50 Determining an object measurement 60 Outputting a result 100 measuring point device 110 Dimensional length 120 dimension width 130 Dimensional height 140 Identification device 142 passive identification means 144 active identification means 150 active illuminating agents 160 passive illumination agent 170 Position Transmitter Device 200 objects 300 measuring point finders 350 measuring point finding tools 1000 measuring point device system
Claims
[1] A measuring point device (100) for measuring an object (200), comprising the measuring point device (100): - A minimum dimension length (110) of at least 5cm, - a maximum dimension length (110) of at most 50cm, - a minimum dimension width (120) of at least 5cm, - a maximum dimension width (120) of no more than 50cm, - a minimum dimension height (130) of at least 10cm, - a maximum dimensional height (130) of at most 125cm, preferably at most 100cm, particularly preferably at most 75cm, in particular at most 50cm, - an identification device (140), wherein the identification device (140) comprises a passive identification means (142) and / or an active identification means (144); - an active illuminating agent (150), and - a passive illumination means (160); and wherein the identification device (140) allows for the unambiguous identification of the measuring point device (100). [2] The device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the passive illumination means (160) has at least one reflector arranged in an upper half of a side wall and / or on a top side of the measuring point device (100). [3] The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the active illumination means (150) is selected from the group consisting of: - A battery-powered light source; - a battery-powered focused beam of light; and - a battery-powered infrared light source; - as well as combinations thereof. [4] The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the passive identification means (142) is selected from the group consisting of: - An identification disc arranged on the upper side of the measuring point device (100); - an identification body arranged on a top side of the measuring point device (100); and - an identification imprint located in an upper half of a side wall and / or on a top side of the measuring point device (100); - as well as combinations thereof. [5] The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the active identification means (144) is selected from the group consisting of: - A battery-operated identification ID transmission device for transmitting (40) unique identification information by means of radio waves; and - a battery-powered identification ID device designed to transmit unique identification information in response to a radio request via radio waves; - as well as combinations thereof. [6] The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, the device (100) further comprising: - A position transmitting device (170) configured to transmit position information, preferably based on a satellite navigation system. [7] The device (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the device (100) is designed as a warning cone, guide cone or construction site cone. [8] A measuring point device system (1000) for measuring an object (200), comprising the measuring point device system (1000): - At least one measuring point device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, and - a measuring point finder (300), wherein the measuring point finder (300) is configured for: - to locate the measuring point devices (100) of the measuring point device system (1000); and / or - to target the measuring point devices (100) of the measuring point device system (1000); and / or - to obtain identification information regarding the unique identification of the measuring point devices (100) of the measuring point device system (1000); and / or - to obtain position information regarding the position of the measuring point devices (100) of the measuring point device system (1000). [9] A surveying method for a measuring point device system (1000) according to claim 8, comprising the method: - Setting up (10) the measuring point device system (110) based on positioning at least one measuring point device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and providing (12) a measuring point finding means (300); - Identifying (20) each measuring point device (100) of the measuring point device system (1000) using the measuring point finding device (300); - Determine (30) the position of each identified measuring point device (100); - Evaluate (40) the identified positions; - Determining (50) an object survey, based on the evaluated determined (30) positions; and - Output (60) of a result of the specified object measurement. [10] A computer program comprising program code which, when executed on a programmable processor, causes the execution of a method according to claim 9.