System for the three-dimensional surveying of a property

Abstract

A system (100) for three-dimensional surveying of a terrain, wherein the system (100) comprises the following: a sensor (102) suitable for measuring a first set of dimensions of the terrain, wherein the first set of dimensions of the terrain is selected from a height, a width, a depth or a combination thereof; a motor (104) suitable for carrying the sensor (102), wherein the motor (104) is suitable for enabling the sensor (102) to measure dimensions of the terrain from different angles; and a control unit (106) which is connected to the sensor (102), characterized in that the control unit (106) is configured for this purpose: Receiving the measured first set of terrain dimensions from sensor (102); Calculating the received first dimension set in order to calculate a second dimension set; and Display of the second set of dimensions on a display unit (108), wherein the second set of dimensions consists of an area, a perimeter, a volume, selected by a slope, a circumference, or a combination thereof.

Description

BACKGROUNDField of the invention

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a system for surveying a property and, more particularly, to a system for three-dimensionally surveying a property. Description of the state of the art

[0002] Accurate and efficient measurement of interior spaces is a critical requirement in various fields, including architecture, interior design, building management, and robotics. Traditional surveying methods often involve manual tools that can be time-consuming and prone to human error. While some existing systems use laser-based technology, their ability to accurately capture complex three-dimensional spaces can be limited.

[0003] There is therefore a need for an improved and advanced system for three-dimensional land surveying that can handle the aforementioned limitations more efficiently. SUMMARY

[0004] Embodiments according to the present invention provide a system for three-dimensionally measuring a piece of land. The system comprises: a sensor adapted to measure a first set of dimensions of the land, wherein the first set of dimensions of the land is selected from a height, a width, a depth, or a combination thereof. The system further comprises: a motor adapted to support the sensor, wherein the motor is adapted so that the sensor can measure dimensions of the land from different angles. The system further comprises: a control unit connected to the sensor.The control unit is configured to: receive the measured first set of dimensions of the property from the sensor; calculate the received first set of dimensions to calculate a second set of dimensions; and display the second set of dimensions on a display unit, wherein the second set of dimensions is selected from an area, a perimeter, a volume, a slope, a circumference, or a combination thereof.

[0005] Embodiments according to the present invention further provide for surveying a property. Surveying comprises the steps of: receiving a measured first set of dimensions of the property from a sensor; calculating the received first set of dimensions to calculate a second set of dimensions; and displaying the second set of dimensions on a display unit.

[0006] Depending on their particular configuration, embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for three-dimensional surveying of a terrain.

[0007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for three-dimensional surveying of a terrain that automatically positions itself.

[0008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for three-dimensional measurement of a property that supports multi-dimensional measurements.

[0009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for three-dimensional measurement of a property that provides results in real time.

[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for three-dimensional measurement of a property that is adaptable for a versatile workflow.

[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for three-dimensional surveying of a terrain that is cost-effective and user-friendly.

[0012] These and other advantages will become apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.

[0013] The foregoing is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither a comprehensive nor an exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. It will be understood that other embodiments of the present invention are possible using, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The following description comprises the preferred best mode of carrying out an embodiment of the present invention. From this description of the invention, it will be apparent that the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments. Therefore, the present description should be considered as illustrative and not restrictive. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0015] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and the like (which are synonyms for “including,” “having,” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respective partially closed terms “consisting essentially of,” “consists essentially of,” and the like, or the respective closed terms “consisting of,” “consists of,” and the like.

[0016] The singular forms “ein”, “eine” and “der, die, das” used here refer to both the singular and the plural, unless it is expressly stated that they refer only to the singular.

[0017] A system 100 (hereinafter referred to as system 100) for three-dimensionally surveying a terrain according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may measure a first set of dimensions of the terrain and may also provide a second set of dimensions related to the terrain.

[0019] According to embodiments of the present invention, the first set of dimensions may be, but is not limited to, a height, a width, a depth, etc. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of dimensions in the first set of dimensions, including known, related art, and / or later developed technologies.

[0020] According to embodiments of the present invention, the second set of dimensions may be, but is not limited to, an area, a perimeter, a volume, a slope, a circumference, etc. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of dimensions in the second set of dimensions, including known, related art, and / or later developed technologies.

[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may include a sensor 102, a motor 104, a control unit 106, and a display unit 108.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, sensor 102 may be adapted to measure the first set of dimensions of the terrain. According to embodiments of the present invention, a unit of the first set of dimensions may be, but is not limited to, meters (m), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mm), or feet (ft). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any unit for the first set of dimensions, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0023] According to embodiments of the present invention, sensor 102 may be, but is not limited to, an infrared sensor, a LIDAR sensor, a SONAR sensor, etc. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, sensor 102 may be an ultrasonic sensor. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of sensor 102, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies. In one embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic sensor may emit ultrasonic waves and measure the time it takes for the waves to bounce back after impacting a surface and / or an object on the terrain.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the motor 104 may be adapted to support the sensor 102. In one embodiment of the present invention, the motor 104 may be adapted so that the sensor 102 can measure the dimensions of the terrain from different angles. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the motor 104 may be adapted so that the sensor 102 can measure the dimensions of the terrain from three different angles. According to embodiments of the present invention, the sensor 102 may be, but is not limited to, a servo motor, a brushless motor, a vibration motor, etc. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the motor 104 may be a stepper motor. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of motor 104, including known, related art, and / or later developed technologies.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 106 may be connected to the sensor 102. The control unit 106 may be configured to: receive the measured first set of dimensions of the terrain from the sensor 102; calculate the received first set of dimensions to calculate a second set of dimensions; and display the second set of dimensions on the display unit 108.

[0026] The control unit 106 may also be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate output related to the system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 106 may be, but is not limited to, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a microprocessor, a development board, etc. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 106 may be an Arduino. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of control unit 106, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 108 may be adapted to display the second set of dimensions as calculated and computed by the control unit 106.

[0028] According to embodiments of the present invention, the unit for the second set of dimensions may be, but is not limited to, cubic meter (m3), cubic centimeter (cm3), cubic millimeter (mm3), cubic foot (ft3), square meter (m2), square centimeter (cm2), square millimeter (mm2), square foot (ft2). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any unit for the second set of dimensions, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0029] According to embodiments of the present invention, the display unit 108 may be, but is not limited to, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, etc. Furthermore, the display unit 108 may include a backlight that can be turned on and / or off as needed. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of display unit 108, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0030] A survey 200 of a terrain using the system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In step 202, the system 100 may receive the measured first set of dimensions of the terrain from the sensor 102.

[0032] In step 204, the system 100 may process the received first set of dimensions to calculate the second set of dimensions.

[0033] In step 206, the system 100 may display the second set of dimensions on the display unit 108.

[0034] While the invention has been described in connection with the most practical and various embodiments presently contemplated, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0035] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using devices or systems and performing methods incorporated therein. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to one skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they include structural elements that do not differ from the language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements that differ substantially from the language of the claims.

Claims

[1] A system (100) for three-dimensional surveying of a terrain, the system (100) comprising: a sensor (102) adapted to measure a first set of dimensions of the terrain, wherein the first set of dimensions of the terrain is selected from a height, a width, a depth, or a combination thereof; a motor (104) adapted to support the sensor (102), the motor (104) adapted to enable the sensor (102) to measure dimensions of the terrain from different angles; and a control unit (106) connected to the sensor (102), characterized by , that the control unit (106) is configured to: Receiving the measured first set of dimensions of the terrain from the sensor (102); Calculating the received first dimension set to calculate a second dimension set; and Displaying the second set of dimensions on a display unit (108), wherein the second set of dimensions consists of an area, a circumference, a volume, a slope, a circumference, or a combination thereof. [2] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the sensor (102) is an ultrasonic sensor. [3] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the motor (104) is a stepper motor. [4] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the display unit (108) is a light-emitting diode (LED) display. [5] System (100) according to claim 1, wherein the control unit (106) is an Arduino. [6] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein a unit of the first set of dimensions is selected from meters (m), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mm), feet (ft), or a combination thereof. [7] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the unit of the second set of dimensions is selected from cubic meter (m3), cubic centimeter (cm3), cubic millimeter (mm3), cubic foot (ft3), square meter (m2), square centimeter (cm2), square millimeter (mm2), square foot (ft2), or a combination thereof.