A PORTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTION DEVICE
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202612377
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2046-07-23
Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF A PORTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTION DEVICE Technical Field to Which the Invention Relates 5 The invention relates to metallic bodies, mineral regions, underground cavities, and Enables the detection of underground structures using directed electromagnetic fields. It relates to a portable electromagnetic sensing device. Prior knowledge of the art regarding the invention. Metallic objects, mineral regions, underground cavities, and subsurfaces found underground. Current applications used in the electromagnetic detection of structures, in general generating an electromagnetic field via a transmitting coil or antenna, target 15 electromagnetic signals received from the region pass through one or more receiving coils measuring and processing the obtained measurement values to determine the target entity. It is based on the principle. In a significant portion of the applications mentioned, the device the movement of the transmitter-receiver coil arrangement across the investigated terrain and the target It needs to be passed through the ground section where it is located. This working method is wide 20 This makes it difficult to scan the areas, prolongs the measurement time, and affects the initial target region. This makes it difficult to determine its location. The coil and antenna structures used in current technology mostly reduce the electromagnetic field of the device. It creates a magnetic field that spreads around or to the ground, electromagnetic 25 a transmitter antenna port that enables the transmission of the field to the target area in a defined direction and accepting the electromagnetic field received from the target region from a defined direction. The receiver antenna ports are not presented together. Therefore, ground structure, mineralization, conductive objects and electromagnetic interference sources in the vicinity may affect the measurement signals. It is possible to include this. In addition, in single coil or single receiver channel configurations, the target area is 30 position relative to the transmitting antenna direction, via two comparable receiving signals It cannot be determined. In the technical field, metal detection systems containing transmitter and receiver coils are known. These include... In relation to this, patent document number US3882374, a 35 located on the same plane It relates to a metal detection system consisting of a transmitter coil and two receiver coils. The aforementioned In this setup, the receiver coils are balanced in series and opposite connections, and the metal object 2 When not present, the signals generated in the receiver coils are made to cancel each other out, and The presence of metal can be detected through an imbalance caused by a metal object being located beneath the coils. This is determined by forming one of the receiver coils in an elliptical shape, thus detecting the metal object. This makes it easier to determine its position relative to the center of the coil. However, the aforementioned The document states that the electromagnetic field passes through the mouth of a transmitter antenna in the form of a horn antenna. The transmitter antenna is directed towards the target area, and the receiver is located on opposite lateral sides of the transmitter antenna. Receiving the electromagnetic field through the antenna ports, with unequal frequencies. Phase and amplitude information obtained from these values are analyzed using an electromagnetic signature algorithm. processing and generating relative distance and estimated depth information for the target region. It is not explained. 10 In the technical field, the geological structures inside the well are examined using electromagnetic measurements. Arrangements providing this are also known. Patent number US5115198 relates to this. The document shows a measurement probe lowered into the well with a specific axial distance between them. Pulsed electromagnetic declination measurement using transmitter and receiver coils located at a distance 15 It relates to the method and device. The document in question describes how the transmitter coil generates... The reception of pulsed electromagnetic signals by receiver coils, the received signals assessment of the time-dependent changes and the dip and strike of geological layers The calculation of this information is explained. However, this structure is a measurement system that works inside the well. It is based on a probe and is carried by the user and delivered to the target area in 20 seconds. It does not offer a directable device structure. Furthermore, it is a transmitter in the form of a horn antenna. The antenna and the two receiving antennas adjacent to the lateral sides of this transmitting antenna, frequency Interrogation of the target region using frequency values selected from the set, electromagnetic signature generation, ground leveling algorithm, approach tendency, relative distance, and It is not explained how estimated depth information is presented to the user. 25 In the technical field, the position and orientation of an object can be determined through an electromagnetic field. Systems that enable monitoring are also known. In this regard, there is the document numbered EP1100373. patent document, location of a catheter or medical probe placed inside the human body and in-body navigation that enables electromagnetic tracking of orientation 30 It is related to the system. In the system mentioned, there is a transmitter located at a fixed reference position, It generates an electromagnetic field through multiple transmitting coils; on a medical probe. signals received from receiver sensors that measure electromagnetic field components The probe's position and orientation are calculated using this method. However, the aforementioned document... not the detection of an electromagnetic field reflected from a target area underground, 35 medical probe via direct electromagnetic link between transmitter and receiver It is based on observation. This document describes how horn antennae are formed with mouthparts. 3 The directed electromagnetic sensing volume consists of two sections located on the lateral sides of the transmitting antenna. receiving antenna, electromagnetic signature corresponding to the target region, ground balancing process, Target classification, relative distance, and estimated depth calculations are not available. In the technical field, an electromagnetic metal coil is a metal coil containing a transmitter coil and multiple receiver coils. Detection devices are also known. Patent number US8129987 relates to this. The document describes a dual-mode operating system containing a transmitter loop coil and two receiver coil pairs. It is related to an electromagnetic sensing device. In the device in question, the transmitter loop coil is the primary In creating a magnetic field, the receiver coil pairs are secondary to the magnetic field created by the metal object. Measuring the magnetic field and calculating the sums and differences of the signals received from the receiver coils is the basis of study 10. It is evaluated according to its mode. However, the structure in question is moved on the ground. It is based on a planar coil arrangement; the electromagnetic field is directed at a defined target. the horn-shaped transmitter antenna mouth that transmits information to the region and the information received from the target region. receiver antenna ports in the form of horn antennas that receive the electromagnetic field It does not include. Also, 15 frequencies within the frequency range specified by the user. The measurements taken include phase information, amplitude information, frequency behavior, and time relationships. Generating the electromagnetic signature, calculating the approach tendency, relative distance. and by determining the estimated depth information, the target direction is determined via the laser module. The marking process is not explained. The patent documents mentioned describe transmitter and receiver coils, multiple receiver structures, electromagnetic signal processing, positioning, or geological surveying techniques are separate. Although explained within the scope of applications; a horn-shaped transmitter antenna a transmitter antenna that transmits an electromagnetic field from its mouth to the target area, transmitter positioned adjacent to the opposite lateral parts of the antenna and horn antenna 25 A portable device that uses two receiving antennas with antenna ports in its form. The structure cannot be presented. In addition, the presence of unequal frequency values. The frequency set it receives is operationally connected to the receiving antennas via separate electrical signal lines. amplifiers, electromagnetic signature algorithm, decision algorithms, ground balancing algorithm, angle and magnetic orientation measurement, relative orientation of the target area, user's 30 approach trend, relative distance information, estimated depth information, and laser-assisted targeting. The marking structure cannot be integrated into a single portable device. Therefore, the current technique involves transmitting an electromagnetic field directed at the target area. The electromagnetic field received from the target area is transmitted separately through two receiving antennas at 35°C. processing, measurement results at frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the target region 4 the generated electromagnetic signature and the calculated positional information are sent to the user. It falls short in terms of graphical and numerical presentation. In conclusion, all the problems mentioned above necessitate an innovation in the relevant technical field. It has made it mandatory. 5 Purposes and Brief Description of the Invention The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and to contribute to the relevant technical field. In order to bring new advantages, underground metallic bodies and mineral regions, 10 using directed electromagnetic fields to detect underground cavities and underground structures detection and analysis of electromagnetic signals received from the target region The invention relates to a portable electromagnetic sensing device that provides target detection. With this invention, the device aims to detect the target. electromagnetic without needing to be located directly above the region the transmission of the data from the field to the target area in the specified direction, 15 received from the target area Detection of the electromagnetic field via at least two receiving antennas and the resulting measurement The aim is to present the data to the user in graphical and numerical form. The aim of the invention is to improve the electromagnetic field in existing electromagnetic sensing devices. due to its spread over a wide area, the measurement data includes ground conditions outside the target area. due to the fact that it is a single receiving antenna or a single measurement value, and the target region eliminating the problems arising from the limited definition of spatial data The aim of the invention is to remove the horn-shaped antenna from the target area. transmitting a directed electromagnetic field through the transmitter antenna port, from the target region The received electromagnetic field is transmitted through the receiver antenna ports in the form of a horn antenna. to perceive, to separate electrical signals received from receiving antennas into independent electrical signals to process and measure data along the lines and derive an electromagnetic field corresponding to the target region. It is about creating a signature. Another purpose of the invention is to create 30 frequency devices that are defined by the user and are not identical to each other. Phase information, amplitude information, and frequency information of measurements in the frequency set containing the values. The aim is to enable the processor to analyze the behavior and time relationships. Thus the relative orientation of the target region, the tendency of the user to approach the target region, relative The indicator calculates at least one of the following: distance information and estimated depth information. It is intended to be presented on the screen. Additionally, through the ground leveling algorithm, 35 Processing of electromagnetic effects resulting from ground conditions in the target area, Adding data from the angle sensor and magnetic field sensor to the measurement record. and the center direction of the electromagnetic sensing volume via the laser module The aim is to indicate the target using a target marking point. To this end, the invention consists of a main body containing electronic components, which the user an interface and indicator screen providing access to parameter settings, target area 5 at least one transmitting antenna that transmits a directed electromagnetic field, received from the target area at least two receiving antennas that detect the electromagnetic field, and a transmitting antenna in the form of a horn antenna. coaxial cable providing electrical connection from the receiver antenna ports to the transmitting antenna. cable, magnetic unit containing core and ferrite coil, transmitter made of insulating material. antenna body, controller that manages measurement and analysis processes, receiver signal processing operational 10 amplifiers, frequency generator, angle sensor, processor, magnetic field sensor, sensor readout unit, power regulation and management unit, and transmitter driver operational It includes the amplifier. The invention also includes the handle grasped by the user, measuring The measurement start button, which initiates the process, is aligned with the laser transmitter antenna direction. It includes the module and the target marking point created by the laser module. 15 Accordingly, the novelty of the invention lies in the transmission of an electromagnetic field directed towards the target region. The electromagnetic field received from the target area is transmitted through at least two receiving antennas. detection of signals from receiving antennas on independent electrical signal lines amplification, phase, amplitude, frequency behavior and time 20 of the measurements in the frequency set Analyzing relationships, creating an electromagnetic signature, ground The balancing process involves adding angle and orientation information to the measurement record, and The same portable device performs the operations of presenting the calculated information on the display screen. It contains an integrated structure that brings together the target region. Analysis of electromagnetic properties, monitoring of measurement direction with laser module 25 and positional information about the target area is presented to the user graphically and numerically. The transfer is ensured. Definitions of the Figures Illustrating the Invention Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the electromagnetic sensing device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows another perspective view of the electromagnetic sensing device that is the subject of the invention. It has been given. 35 Figure 3 shows the handle of the electromagnetic sensing device, which is the subject of the invention, and the measurement initiation mechanism. A side view showing the button, laser module, and target designator is provided. 6 Figure 4 shows a side view of the electromagnetic sensing device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 5 shows the transmitting and receiving antennas in the electromagnetic sensing device that is the subject of the invention. A frontal view showing the placement and antennal openings is given. 5 Figure 6 shows the coaxial transmitter antenna of the electromagnetic sensing device that is the subject of the invention. cable, core, ferrite coil, antenna body and transmitter antenna port in the form of a horn antenna A cross-sectional view showing the situation is given. Figure 7 shows the controller circuit of the electromagnetic sensing device that is the subject of the invention. The appearance of the connections is given. Descriptions of the Elements / Parts / Components Constituting the Invention In order to better explain an electromagnetic sensing device developed with this invention... The elements shown in the figures are numbered, and the corresponding information for each number is given below. It has been given. 1. On / off button 20 2. Display screen 3. Control button 4. Main body 5. Transmitter antenna 6. Receiver antenna 25 7. Receiving antenna 8. Transmitter antenna port 9. Receiver antenna port 10. Receiver antenna port 11. Handle 30 12. Measurement start button 13. Laser module 14. Target marking point 15. Coaxial cable 16. Magnetic unit 35 17. Nucleus 18. Ferrite coil 7 19. Transmitter antenna body 20. Controller 21. Receiver signal processing operational amplifier 22. Frequency generator 23. Angle sensor 5 24. Processor 25. Magnetic field sensor 26. Sensor reading unit 27. Power regulation and management unit 28. Receiver signal processing operational amplifier 10 29. Transmitter driver operational amplifier Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description defines the invention as a portable electromagnetic sensing device, 15 only provides a better understanding of the issue and does not limit the scope of protection. This is explained with examples. The invention relates to the exploration of metallic bodies, mineral regions, and underground areas. In the investigation of underground cavities, underground structures and chambers, geophysical and geological field. in surveys, archaeological research, mining exploration, infrastructure and in engineering applications, security and forensic investigations, and electromagnetic 20 It relates to a portable sensing device that can be used in research. The invention involves the generation of an electromagnetic field and its direction towards a designated target area. Measuring and processing electromagnetic signals received from the target region. an integrated structure that performs the evaluation within a single portable device 25 It offers. This structure consists solely of an antenna array that generates electromagnetic energy. It is not about managing the electromagnetic field, but about analyzing the data received from receiving antennas. the process of creating the electromagnetic signature and providing the calculated information to the user. It is structured as an electromagnetic sensing architecture that enables its transmission. Referring to the figures; a portable electromagnetic sensing device, an on / off switch (1), a display screen (2), a control button (3), a main body (4), at least one transmitter antenna (5), at least two receiving antennas (6, 7), one transmitting antenna port (8), receiving antenna ports (9, 10), a holding handle (11), a measurement start button (12), a laser module (13), a target marker point (14), a coaxial cable (15), a magnetic unit (16), a core (17), a ferrite coil 35 (18), a transmitter antenna body (19), a controller (20), receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28), a frequency generator (22), an angle sensor (23), a processor (24), a 8 magnetic field sensor (25), a sensor readout unit (26), a power regulator and It includes a control unit (27) and a transmitter driver operational amplifier (29). The transmission of the electromagnetic field to the target region through the combined operation of the structures, target Processing of electromagnetic signals received from the region on separate signal lines and targeting The system ensures that the measurement data corresponding to the region is presented to the user. 5 The main body (4) forms the mechanical support structure of the device and the electronic structure of the device. It houses its circuits inside. The controller (20) is inside the main body (4), processor (24), frequency generator (22), receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28), transmitter driver operational amplifier (29), power regulation and management unit (27), angle sensor (23), 10 The main body contains a magnetic field sensor (25) and a sensor reading unit (26). (4) protecting electronic circuits from external environmental effects and the transmitter antenna (5) and receiver This ensures that the antennas (6, 7) are positioned in a way that is suitable for the working geometry of the device. The display screen (2) located on the main body (4) displays the user interface. and as the display unit that provides access to the device's parameter settings. It is configured. The operating settings of the device can be selected via the display screen (2), Measurement results can be monitored and information corresponding to the target region is provided. It can be displayed. In an application, the display screen (2) is in the form of a touchscreen. It is being created. Thanks to the touch interface, the user can adjust the operating frequencies and measurement functions. 20 and the user can interact with the display options presented via the screen. is able to do so. On the display screen (2), the relative orientation of the target area is shown to the user's target area. At least one of the following is graphical: approach trend, relative distance information, and estimated depth information, and 25 It is presented in digital form. The electromagnetic signature generated during the measurement process. The data can also be displayed in the user interface. Thus, the user can see only the target data. They not only receive a warning corresponding to its presence, but also a report is generated about the target area. It can also monitor spatial and electromagnetic assessments. The control button (3) located on the main body (4) controls the menu and operating functions of the device. It is configured as a control element that allows it to be controlled. Control The control button (3) is electrically connected to the controller (20). The user controls the control button. (3) Switching between the device settings presented on the display screen (2) by activating it. This can be done, the selected parameters can be confirmed, or the operating functions of the device can be adjusted. 35 One of them can be activated. Control button (3), touch display screen (2) It is used as a complementary physical user controller. 9 The on / off button (1) is located on the main body (4) and is connected to the controller (20) It is electrically connected. The user's on / off button (1) With activation, the controller (20) is put into the active position, with re-activation The controller (20) is put into passive mode. In active mode, 5 electronic circuits of the device The operating voltage is supplied and the user interface is activated. In passive mode: The device's measurement and signal processing functions are terminated. The handle (11) is mechanically attached to the main body (4) in a detachable manner. 10 that allows the user to grip and carry the device and aim it at the target area. It forms the handle area. The handle (11) connects the transmitting antenna (5) and the receiving antennas (6, 7) It extends from the main trunk (4) perpendicular to the direction in which it extends. This settlement, the gripping force applied by the user in the direction of antenna extension It enables the transfer of the device and allows it to be held in hand during measurement. The measurement start button (12) located on the handle (11) is electrically connected to the controller (20). It is a control element connected as follows. The user starts the measurement by pressing the measurement start button (12) The command corresponding to the initiation of the measurement process by activating it is sent to the controller (20) is transmitted. The controller (20) activates the frequency generator (22) and the transmitter driver in accordance with this command. operational amplifier (29), receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) and processor 20 (24) takes the measurement cycle. Thus, the user grasps the device by the handle (11) While continuing, the measurement process can be initiated with the same hand. The transmitting antenna (5) extends from the free end of the main body (4) towards the target area and It is the antenna structure that enables the transmission of directed electromagnetic fields. Transmitter antenna (5), 25 The receiver antenna is located between the receiver antennas (6, 7) in the device's antenna configuration. One of the antennas (6, 7) is attached to a lateral wall of the transmitting antenna (5), and the other receiving antenna is attached to the transmitting antenna. It is configured to be adjacent to the opposite lateral wall of the antenna (5). With the placement, the transmitting antenna (5) is located between the two receiving antennas (6, 7) and the target The electromagnetic signals received from the region are simultaneously transmitted via two receiving antennas. Measurement is provided. The transmitting antenna (5) is a transmitter through which the electromagnetic field directed to the target area is transmitted. It includes an antenna mouth (8). The transmitter antenna mouth (8) is configured in the form of a horn antenna. It is stated that the horn antenna form is a configuration of the invention. 35 hybrid antennas in square, rectangular, elliptical, oval, circular or polygonal cross-section forms. It is possible. The horn antenna form is the body section of the transmitting antenna (5) from the transmitting antenna It forms a structure that widens towards its mouth (8). Thanks to this structure, the ferrite coil (18) the electromagnetic field created by the transmitter antenna along the geometry of the transmitter antenna mouth (8) It is being guided and transmitted towards the target area. The directed electromagnetic field transmitted from the transmitter antenna mouth (8) creates a 5 in the target region. It creates an electromagnetic sensing volume. The electromagnetic sensing volume is the transmitter. The three-dimensional field created by the directed electromagnetic field emanating from the antenna mouth (8) It is the measurement region. That is, the electromagnetic sensing volume is the area to which the transmitter antenna port (8) is directed. electromagnetic activity occurring throughout the region and affecting objects in the target area. It refers to the area section that interacts with its properties. Thanks to this structure, 10 Instead of electromagnetic energy spreading uncontrollably around the device, it is transmitted through the transmitting antenna. (5) It is transferred to the target area in the direction of extension. Receiving antennas (6, 7) transmit the electromagnetic field from the transmitting antenna (5) to the target area. depending on the electromagnetic properties reflected from the region or in the target region 15 It detects the part that has changed. Receiving antennas (6, 7) receive from the target area. It transmits electromagnetic signals to the controller (20) simultaneously. Two receiving antennas The use involves taking signals from the target area and transmitting them via two separate measurement lines. This allows for evaluation and comparison of data obtained from receiving antennas. It provides. 20 Each of the receiving antennas (6, 7) contains a receiving antenna port (9, 10). Receiving antenna ports (9, 10) is configured in the form of a horn antenna. The receiver antenna in the form of a horn antenna. The mouths (9, 10) transmit the electromagnetic field from the target region to the relevant receiving antenna. It ensures the direction of the electromagnetic signal received from the receiver antenna mouth (9) to the receiver 25 The electromagnetic signal received from the receiving antenna port (10) via the receiving antenna (6) is the receiving antenna port (7) is transferred to the relevant signal processing line. The transmitting antenna (5) transmitting antenna body (19), mechanical and surrounding magnetic unit (16) It forms the insulating structure. The transmitter antenna body (19) is made of an insulating material 30 The insulating material is the electromagnetic field created by the magnetic unit (16). It is possible to transmit to the transmitter antenna mouth (8) without being obstructed by a conductive body It provides. The transmitter antenna body (19) also has a magnetic unit (16) external environment. It protects against the effects and maintains the mechanical shape of the transmitting antenna (5). 35 A channel through which the coaxial cable (15) passes inside the transmitter antenna body (19). Coaxial cable (15) is located between the main body (4) where the controller (20) is located and the transmitter. 11 It provides an electrical connection between the magnetic unit (16) inside the antenna (5). Coaxial cable (15), periodic electrical current from transmitter driver operational amplifier (29) It transmits the electrical signal to the ferrite coil (18). The coaxial structure transmits the electrical signal to the transmitting antenna. protection from external electromagnetic interference and signal integrity during transmission It contributes to its preservation. 5 The magnetic unit (16) is located inside the transmitter antenna body (19) and is coaxial. It is electrically connected to the cable (15). The magnetic unit (16) is connected to the transmitter antenna port (8). a ferrite coil (18) which generates the electromagnetic field to be transmitted and the ferrite coil (18) It contains a core (17) around which it is located. Ferrite coil (18), coaxial cable (15) 10 It is energized by a periodic electrical signal received through it and generates an electromagnetic field. It constitutes. The core (17) is made of a material with high magnetic permeability. The invention In one configuration, the core (17) is a ferrite core made of ferrite material. 15 The ferrite coil (18) wrapped around the core (17) produces a magnetic field depending on the electric current. It produces. The core (17) generates the magnetic flux of the ferrite coil (18) along the antenna axis. It contributes to the collection along the length of the expanding transmitter antenna body (19). The horn antenna section transmits the electromagnetic field received from the magnetic unit (16). It supports transferring it to the mouth (8). 20 The controller (20) is located in the cavity inside the main body (4) and the device measures, functions include signal generation, signal processing, data analysis, and data transfer to the user interface. It manages. The controller (20) transmits the signal to the transmitter antenna (5) via coaxial cable (15), and to the receiver antenna (5). through the processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) to the receiving antennas (6, 7), to the display screen 25 (2), frequency generator (22), angle sensor (23), magnetic field sensor (25), sensor readout unit (26), power regulation and management unit (27) and transmitter driver It is electrically connected to the operational amplifier (29). The controller's (20) processor (24) has 30 non-identical processors determined by the user. It selects at least one frequency value from a frequency set containing frequency values. In one configuration of the invention, the frequency set can be fixed, variable, automatic, or user-controlled. It can consist of frequencies predetermined by the system. The selected frequency value The frequency is transmitted to the frequency generator (22). The frequency generator (22) receives the frequency transmitted by the processor (24). It produces a periodic electrical signal with a frequency equal to its value. The periodic electrical signal produced is 35. The signal is transmitted to the transmitter driver operational amplifier (29). 12 The frequency generator (22) is electrically connected to the processor (24) and the transmitter driver operational amplifier (29). It is connected as follows. The frequency generator (22) selects the frequency value from the frequency set. It generates the corresponding periodic electrical signal during the measurement process. The frequency values in the frequency set are selected by the processor (24) and the frequency It can be transmitted to the generator (22). Thus, the target region is transmitted with a single frequency value 5 without limitation, based on the frequency values found in the frequency set It can be interrogated electromagnetically. The transmitter driver operational amplifier (29) is connected to the frequency generator (22), coaxial cable (15) and It is electrically connected to the controller (20). The transmitter driver operational amplifier (29), 10 It maintains the frequency value of the periodic electrical signal received from the frequency generator (22) and It raises the amplitude value to a level suitable for operating the ferrite coil (18). Amplitude The periodic electrical signal, whose value is increased, is transmitted from the coaxial cable (15) to the ferrite coil (18) is transmitted. By energizing the ferrite coil (18), the target is transmitted via the transmitting antenna (5). An electromagnetic field is transmitted to the region. 15 Each of the receiving antennas (6, 7) is connected to a separate receiving signal processing operational amplifier (21, 28) It is electrically connected. One of the receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21) one of the receiving antennas is connected to one of the receiving signal processing operational amplifiers (28), and the other is connected to the other It is connected to the receiving antenna. The sample electrical signal received from each receiving antenna is transmitted to the other 20 via an electrical signal line independent of the receiving antenna's electrical signal is being processed. Receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) are connected to the receiving antennas. (6, 7) increases the amplitude levels of the sampled electrical signals received and can be processed 25 It converts them into electrical signals. The amplified signals are sent to the processor (24) of the controller (20) is transmitted. The receiving signals are processed on separate electrical signal lines to two receiving antennas. It enables the measurement of corresponding phase and amplitude information without interference. The processor (24) is electrically connected inside the controller (20). Processor 30 (24) transmits the frequency value selected from the frequency set (22) to the frequency generator and this Phase received from receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) in relation to the frequency value and records amplitude data. The processor (24) receives the angle from the sensor reading unit (26). It also matches orientation data with phase and amplitude data under the same measurement record. 35 Phase information and amplitude are processed during the processing of electromagnetic signals received from the target region. Information, frequency behavior and time relationships are analyzed by the processor (24). 13 The analysis results obtained from the frequency values in the frequency set are received from the processor. (24) is compared through the electromagnetic signature algorithm that is put into operation. This representing the electromagnetic behavior of the target region through comparison An electromagnetic signature is being generated. The electromagnetic signature is the signature of a conductor, semiconductor, or surrounding material located in the target region. Structures exhibiting electromagnetic properties separate from the ground are exposed to the applied electromagnetic field. It represents the measurable response it gives. The electromagnetic signature includes phase, amplitude, and frequency. behavior, time relationships, measurement direction, and user-defined parameters. a processor of a dataset having at least one of the electromagnetic parameters (24) with 10 By analyzing the data, data corresponding to the target region are generated and in the frequency set The analysis results obtained at the frequencies are transferred from the processor to an electromagnetic field. electromagnetic signature corresponding to the target region by comparison with the signature algorithm That is, the electromagnetic signature is generated by the receiving antennas (6, 7) phase and amplitude data obtained, the variation of this data according to frequency values, and measurement 15 relationships between times, measurement direction and user-defined A dataset containing at least one of the electromagnetic parameters is used. Thus The target region is evaluated not based on a single measurement value, but on multiple electromagnetic fields. The analysis is enabled by evaluating the parameters together. Decision algorithms activated by the processor (24) generate electromagnetic It processes the data corresponding to the signature. Decision algorithms target the region. relative aspect, the user's tendency to approach the target area, relative distance information, and At least one of the estimated depth data points is calculated. The calculated information is then used by the controller. (20) is transferred to the display screen (2) to which it is electrically connected and to the user 25 It is presented graphically and numerically. Relative direction information is the phase and amplitude values of the signals received from the receiving antennas (6, 7). It can be formed through comparison between them. The user's tendency to approach, The change in electromagnetic signature data in successive measurements is 30 This can be determined by evaluating relative distance and estimated depth information. through the phase, amplitude, frequency behavior and time relationships of measurements in the frequency set It can be calculated. The controller (20) also activates the ground leveling algorithm from the processor (24) 35 It operates. The ground leveling algorithm adapts to the ground conditions in the target area. It ensures the optimization of the resulting electromagnetic effects. The soil structure, 14 Measurements of mineralization and ambient electromagnetic effects received from receiving antennas (6, 7) Its contribution to the data is being analyzed, and measurement records are being evaluated taking into account ground conditions. This process involves analyzing the electromagnetic signature of ground effects in the target area. Its impact on the assessment is being monitored. The angle sensor (23) is located inside the main body (4). The angle sensor (23) detects gravity. the formation between the reference plane perpendicular to the direction and the central axis of the transmitting antenna (5) It measures the incoming angle value. The measured angle value is sent to the processor (24) of the controller (20). This information is transmitted. Thanks to this, the angle at which the device is held during the measurement is known. The angle value is determined and matched with the relevant measurement record. 10 The magnetic field sensor (25) is located inside the main body (4) and the transmitting antenna (5) by the projection of the central axis onto a reference plane perpendicular to the direction of gravity It measures the orientation angle between the magnetic north direction. The measured orientation angle. The direction of measurement is transferred to the processor (24) of the controller (20). In this way, the direction in which the measurement is made is numerical 15 The data is converted and recorded along with electromagnetic measurement data. The sensor reading unit (26) uses the angle signal produced by the angle sensor (23) to determine the magnetic field. It reads the orientation signal produced by the sensor (25). The sensor reading unit (26) reads the angle It converts the signal into numerical angle data and the orientation signal into numerical orientation data. 20 Digital angle and orientation data are transmitted to the controller's (20) processor (24). The processor (24), Angle and orientation data are recorded using the same measurement data as the phase and amplitude data received from the receiving antennas. It matches below. The power regulation and management unit (27) electrically connects the device to the electrical energy source. is connected. The power regulation and management unit (27) receives power from the electrical energy source. The received supply voltage passes through voltage regulation and electrical noise filtering circuits. It passes through. Through voltage regulation, it provides the voltage needed by the electronic circuits in the device. Operating voltages are generated, and electrical noise is filtered from the supply line. Transfer of unwanted electrical components to measurement and signal processing circuits 30 It is being restricted. Power regulation and management unit (27); receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) The operating voltage of these amplifiers is transferred to the transmitter driver operational amplifier (29) the operating voltage of the operational amplifier, the operating voltage of the frequency generator (22) the operating voltage of the frequency generator 35 voltage to the angle sensor (23) the operating voltage of the angle sensor and to the processor (24) The power regulation and management unit (27) also provides the operating voltage of the processor. to the sensor reading unit (26), magnetic field sensor (25), controller (20) and It transmits the relevant operating voltages to the display screen (2). The laser module (13) is located on the main body (4) and aligned with the direction of the transmitter antenna (5). It is positioned in this way. The laser module (13) consists of the transmitter antenna mouth (8) 5 a laser corresponding to the center direction of the introduced electromagnetic sensing volume It produces a laser beam. The mark created by the laser beam on the target surface is the target mark. It is defined as the marking point (14). Target marking point (14) indicates the direction in which the transmitting antenna (5) is directed, as shown in visual 10. It enables the user to follow the target created by the laser module (13). By tracking the marking point (14) on the land or target surface, electromagnetic It can maintain the detection direction. The laser module (13) detects electromagnetic signals. not participating in the creation or acquisition process; visually determining the measurement direction It serves as a supporting alignment structure that enables its determination. 15 In using the invention, the user first activates the device via the on / off button (1). It brings it to the position. The power regulation and management unit (27) receives the electrical energy from the source. It regulates the received supply voltage and controls the operation of the device's electronic circuits. It provides the voltages. On the display screen (2) the user interface opens and the user 20 Operation via control button (3) and / or touch display screen (2) It accesses its parameters. The user grasps the device by the handle (11) and the laser module (13) It directs the target marking point (14) to the target area to be investigated. Measurement 25 By activating the start button (12), the controller (20) starts the measurement cycle. The processor (24) transmits the frequency value selected from the frequency set to the frequency generator (22), frequency generator (22) periodic electric signal at a frequency equal to this frequency value It produces. The periodic electrical signal is amplified by the transmitter driver operational amplifier (29) and The power is transferred from the coaxial cable (15) to the ferrite coil (18). Ferrite coil (18) and core The electromagnetic field generated by (17) passes through the transmitter antenna body (19). The signal is transmitted to the antenna mouth (8) and directed to the target area. 35 It depends on the electromagnetic properties of the objects and the ground structure in the target area. The electromagnetic signals generated are transmitted from the receiving antenna ports (9, 10) to the receiver. 16 The sample electrical signals produced by the receiving antennas (6, 7) are transmitted to the antennas. Transceiver signal processing operation over independent electrical signal lines They are transmitted to and amplified by amplifiers (21, 28). The amplified electrical signals are transmitted to the processor (24); phase information, amplitude information, frequency 5 Behavior and time relationships are analyzed. During the same measurement, from the angle sensor... (23) and signals received from the magnetic field sensor (25) sensor reading unit (26) It is converted into digital data by the receiver antenna measurements and the same measurement record is provided. They are matched below. Measurement results obtained at frequencies within the frequency range constitute the electromagnetic signature. electromagnetic signature corresponding to the target region by comparison with the algorithm The ground leveling algorithm is being created based on ground conditions. by processing electromagnetic effects, measurement data is used to evaluate the target region. It makes it suitable. Decision algorithms, on the other hand, correspond to the electromagnetic signature. from the data the relative orientation of the target area, the user's tendency to approach, and the relative distance. It calculates at least one of the following: the information and the estimated depth information. The calculated information is presented on the display screen (2) in graphical and numerical form. The user monitors the information on the display screen (2) together with the target marking point (14) 20 By doing so, the device can adjust its orientation and position relative to the target area. Thus... directing the electromagnetic field to the target region, receiving from the target region Processing electromagnetic signals via two receiving antennas, from measurement data creation of an electromagnetic signature and positional identification corresponding to the target region. The transfer of information to the user is carried out within a single portable device. 25 In the invention, the processor (24) obtains the phase information from the receiving antennas (6, 7) in each measurement cycle, amplitude information, frequency behavior, time relationships, measurement direction, and user input. numerically analyze at least one of the identifiable electromagnetic parameters. This analysis provides a characteristic data point corresponding to each frequency measurement. The set is created. The processor (24) selects the frequency values in the frequency set. It compares the datasets created in response to each other. This comparison... phase change, amplitude change, frequency behavior, change over time and during At least one of the variations depending on the measurement direction is evaluated together. The same objective. Measurements that correspond to the region are combined under a common dataset. 35 Using the determined threshold values, correlation relationships, and decision criteria, the target region is determined. The consistency of the electromagnetic behavior is calculated. 17 In the invention, the electromagnetic signature is the frequency in the frequency set from the target region. Phase information, amplitude information, frequency behavior, time relationships, and measurements obtained from these values. direction and at least one of the user-definable electromagnetic parameters It refers to the characteristic data set created by evaluating them together. 5 The aforementioned dataset represents the electromagnetic behavior of the target region. Classification of the target region and relative position by decision algorithms It is used in the calculation of information. In the invention, the processor (24) can measure the generated electromagnetic signature within the same measurement cycle or 10 It compares this with data sets obtained from completed measurement cycles. comparison of the trend of change in the electromagnetic behavior of the target region The phase and amplitude data obtained from the receiving antennas (6, 7) are determined. The relative orientation of the target region is determined using comparison. Frequency The change in electromagnetic response obtained at the frequency values in the cluster and 15 Estimation is made using relative distance information by evaluating the temporal relationship between measurements. Depth information is being calculated. The aforementioned calculation processes are predetermined. This is done using decision criteria and threshold values. The invention describes a ground stabilization algorithm that considers the soil structure, mineralization, and other factors in the target area. humidity, environmental electromagnetic effects, and constant variations caused by the device's measurement position. or for separating slowly changing signal components from the signals corresponding to the target It is operated by the processor (24). At the start of the measurement process, the transmitter antenna (5) an electromagnetic field is generated at the frequency selected by the receiving antennas (6, 7) The phase and amplitude information received is measured. The starting point, where no target is assumed, is 25. Measurement values taken from the region are recorded as a ground reference data set. The mentioned ground reference dataset includes the frequency value, phase of the receiving antennas (6, 7) and amplitude values, measurement time, instrument angle, and magnetic orientation information are at least... It includes one. Each measurement performed after the ground reference data set is created Data obtained from the receiving antennas (6, 7) in the cycle are the same as in the ground reference dataset. The frequency value is compared with data recorded for the same orientation angle. During comparison, phase difference, amplitude difference, and frequency-dependent variation are measured. the time-dependent variation and the difference between the electrical signals of the receiving antennas (6, 7) is at least 35 One is being calculated. 18 If the calculated change remains within the predetermined ground tolerance range The aforementioned change is considered to be an effect resulting from ground conditions, and The ground reference dataset is being updated incrementally. The calculated change... If the ground tolerance range is exceeded, the aforementioned change will occur in the target area. Measurement data that may originate from a structure exhibiting electromagnetic properties is 5. It is protected and not directly included in the ground reference dataset. The invention involves ground leveling and matching the current measurement data with the ground reference. The incoming continuously or slowly changing signal components are identified and separated from the measurement data. or the effect of the aforementioned signal components on the measurement data is limited. This 10 The balanced phase and amplitude data generated by the process are fed into the electromagnetic signature algorithm. is being transferred. The ground reference data set is moved to another measurement area of the device. If the measurement direction changes beyond a specified value, it must be recalculated by the user. calibration command is given or change in ground conditions exceeds the defined limit It can be recreated in this form. Thus, 15 resulting from ground conditions The impact of electromagnetic interference on target evaluation is limited. In the invention, the control button (3) enables the management of the operating functions of the device. The user acts as the control element. Through the control button (3) Device operating mode selection, frequency selection, automatic measurement mode or manual measurement 20 mode selection, starting or stopping the measurement, ground leveling function activation, modification of measurement parameters, confirmation of user settings, Viewing recorded measurement data, switching between screen pages, and control of other operating functions offered in the user interface It can be done. Control button (3), alone or touch display screen 25 (2) works together to enable the management of device functions. The operating mode, selected frequency value, and measurement status are displayed on the display screen (2) of the invention. ground leveling status, electromagnetic signature assessment, relative direction information, At least one of the following: approach tendency, relative distance information, and estimated depth information is 30 This allows the user to see the device's operation during the measurement cycle. simultaneously monitoring the situation and assessments corresponding to the target area. is able to. In the invention, the transmitter antenna port (8) and the receiver antenna ports (9, 10) are in the form of a horn antenna 35 The aforementioned horn antenna form is being created and can have square cross-sections, rectangular cross-sections, or elliptical shapes. at least one of the following antenna shapes: cross-sectional, oval cross-sectional, circular cross-sectional, or polygonal cross-sectional. 19 It can be arranged in this way. Thus, the electromagnetic field is directed to the target region. the direction and transmission of electromagnetic signals returning from the target area to the receiving antennas (6, 7) It becomes possible to select an antenna geometry suitable for the application in order to transmit the signal. In the invention, the electromagnetic sensing volume is the directed 5 emitted from the transmitter antenna mouth (8). It is defined as the three-dimensional measurement region created by the electromagnetic field. The volume mentioned extends along the region to which the transmitting antenna (5) is directed and the target the portion of the field that interacts with the electromagnetic properties of objects in its region This creates a system where the measurement process takes place in a controlled area instead of an uncontrolled area spreading around the device. It is carried out within a defined direction and volume. 10 The invention involves a device that is carried by the user by hand and placed on the terrain, ground surface, or The area to be examined is directed and the measurement process is started via the measurement start button (12). It is started. The processor (24) transmits the antenna according to the frequency values in the frequency set. (5) creates an electromagnetic field and receives signals from the receiving antennas (6, 7) 15 by processing, it generates the electromagnetic signature and through decision algorithms. It generates assessments corresponding to the target region. Thus, the target region electromagnetic interrogation, analysis of measurement data and the obtained The information is transferred to the user in an integrated manner within the same device. is being carried out. 20
Claims
REQUESTS 1. The invention is a portable electromagnetic sensing device; • a main body (4); • located on the main body (4) and having a user interface and parameter settings 5 an indicator screen that provides access (2); • from one free end of the main body (4) to a target area by the user the most selected from a frequency set containing a defined number of frequency values by transmitting a directed electromagnetic field at a low frequency to the target region with at least one transmitting antenna (5) in the direction that will provide electromagnetic sensing volume 10 From one free end of the main body (4), the directed electromagnetic field is directed at the target in the direction of receiving the electromagnetic field simultaneously reflected from the region at least two receiving antennas (6) (7); • located in a cavity inside the main body (4) and the transmitting antenna (5) frequency the creation of directed electromagnetic field transmission at frequencies within the cluster 15 It has an inner part of a body (19) of the transmitting antenna (5) in such a way as to provide electrical from the feed line in the channel to the transmitting antenna (5) by a coaxial cable (15). associated, directed electromagnetic field reflected from the target region signals detected by receiving the electromagnetic field from the receiving antennas (6) (7) signal processing, phase information, amplitude information, frequency behavior, time relationships, measurement 20 direction and at least one of the electronic parameters predetermined by the user By analyzing a dataset with a processor (24) corresponding to the target region The incoming data is generated and the analysis is performed at the frequencies in the frequency set. the results with an electromagnetic signature algorithm taken from the processor by comparison, an electromagnetic signature corresponding to the target region is 25 with the decision algorithms created and activated from the mentioned processor (24) relative to the electromagnetic signature data of the target region direction, user approach tendency, relative distance information, and estimated depth by ensuring that at least one piece of information is calculated from its information and that it is electrically connected. 30 It includes an adjustable controller (20).
2. An electromagnetic sensing device that complies with claim 1 and whose feature is; the controller (20) with the ground leveling algorithm activated from the processor (24) in the target area 35 that will optimize electromagnetic effects caused by ground conditions It is adjusted in this way. 21 3. An electromagnetic sensing device conforming to Claim 1, whose characteristic is that the receiving antennas (6, 7), The transmitter antenna (5) located at the free end of the main body (4) is opposite the lateral It is configured to be adjacent to the transmitting antenna (5) from its walls.
4. An electromagnetic sensing device that complies with Claim 1 and whose characteristic is; the transmitting antenna (5) 5 a transmitter antenna port (8) where electromagnetic sensing volume is provided to the target region including and the aforementioned transmitter antenna mouth (8) configured in the form of a horn antenna It is done.
5. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; receiving antennas (6) (7) 10 each receiving antenna mouth (9) (10) is configured in the form of a horn antenna.
6. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, the feature of which is; main body (4) located on and electrically connected to the controller (20) (20) an on / off button that enables switching to active or passive position (1) 15 It includes.
7. An electromagnetic sensing device that complies with Claim 1 and whose feature is the display screen (2) It has a touchscreen.
8. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, the feature of which is; main body (4) located on it and providing device setting controls from the display screen (2) an electrically connected control button to the controller (3) to make it possible It includes.
9. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; main body (4) mechanically connected in a detachable manner and from the main body (4), the transmitter antenna (5) the user extends the receiver antennas (6, 7) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the antennas. It includes a handle (11) which forms a grip area that can be grasped.
10. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with claim 9, and its feature is a handle (11) located on it, electrically connected to the controller (20) and by the user When activated, the controller receives the command corresponding to initiating the measurement process. It includes a measurement start button (12) which is the transmitting control element. 35 22 11. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; the transmitting antenna (5) a laser module located on the main body (4) to be aligned with the direction (13) is included.
12. An electromagnetic sensing device conforming to claim 11, characterized by its laser module being 5 (13) center of the electromagnetic sensing volume formed from the transmitter antenna mouth (8) adjusted to create a target marking point (14) corresponding to the direction It is the fact that.
13. An electromagnetic sensing device that complies with any of the previous requirements and is 10 Its feature is that the transmitter antenna (5) is located inside the mentioned body (19), coaxial electrically connected to the cable and transmitting the electromagnetic field to the transmitter antenna port. (5) is that it contains a magnetic unit (16) part that transmits.
14. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with claim 13, and its feature is; magnetic unit (16) 15 part of a ferrite coil (18) is a core (17) around which the ferrite coil (18) is located. It includes.
15. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with claim 14, the characteristic of which is; the core (17) It is made of a magnetic core material that increases magnetic permeability. 20 16. Is there an electromagnetic sensing device that complies with any of the previous requirements? its feature is that the magnetic unit (16) of the mentioned body (19) of the transmitting antenna (5) will surround (16) It is made of an insulating material.
17. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, and its characteristic is that the receiving antennas (6, 7) The signal received from each receiving antenna (6, 7), each of which is electrically connected separately the sample electrical signal is independent of the corresponding electrical signal at the other receiving antenna. amplifying the signal over an electrical signal line and transmitting it to the controller's (20) processor (24). each contains a receiver signal processing operational amplifier (21, 28). 30 18. An electromagnetic sensing device conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its frequency generator. (22), electrically connected to the coaxial cable (15) and the controller (20), frequency by maintaining the frequency value of the periodic electric signal received from the generator (22) and its amplitude increasing its value and the mentioned periodic electrical signal coaxial cable (15) 35 an operational transmitter driver that transmits through the ferrite coil (18) of the transmitting antenna (5) It contains an amplifier (29). 23 19. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with claim 18, and its feature is that the controller (20) electrically connected to the processor (24) and the transmitter driver operational amplifier (29), at a frequency equal to the frequency value selected from the frequency set by the processor (24) periodic electrical signal generating and transmitting driver 5 It includes a frequency generator (22) which transmits to its operational amplifier (29).
20. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, the feature of which is; main body (4) the reference plane perpendicular to the direction of gravity and the transmitting antenna (5) located within it The controller measures the angle value formed between the central axis and the measured angle value, and sends the measured angle value to the controller. (20) is that it contains an angle sensor (23) which transmits to the processor (24).
21. An electromagnetic sensing device in accordance with Claim 1, the feature of which is; main body (4) located inside, the central axis of the transmitting antenna (5) is perpendicular to the direction of gravity. The 15 formed between the projection onto the reference plane and the magnetic north direction measuring the orientation angle and transmitting the measured orientation angle to the processor (24) of the controller (20) It contains a magnetic field sensor (25).
22. An electromagnetic sensing device conforming to claim 20 or 21, whose characteristic is: angle angle signal produced by the sensor (23) and 20 produced by the magnetic field sensor (25) converting the orientation signal into numerical angle data and numerical orientation data. and a sensor that transmits the mentioned numerical data to the controller's (20) processor (24). It contains reading units (26).
23. An electromagnetic sensing device that complies with Claim 1 and whose feature is; the processor (24) 25 being electrically connected inside the controller (20), frequency generator (22) frequency a receiver that transmits a frequency value selected from a set, corresponding to the selected frequency value. Phase and amplitude data from processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) and sensor Angle and orientation data taken from the reading unit (26) under the same measurement record matching and determining the mentioned measurement record using an electromagnetic signature algorithm. 30 It is necessary that it is configured to work within its algorithms.
24. An electromagnetic sensing device conforming to Claim 1, the characteristic of which is that the device is electrical. electrically connected to an energy source, obtained from an electrical energy source the supply voltage from voltage regulation and electrical noise filtering circuits 35 by passing the receiver signal processing operational amplifiers (21, 28) to the receiver signal processing operational amplifiers the operating voltage of the amplifiers, transmitter driver operational amplifier (29) transmitter driver 24 the operating voltage of the operational amplifier to the frequency generator (22) the frequency generator the operating voltage to the angle sensor (23) the operating voltage of the angle sensor to the processor (24) operating voltage of the processor, sensor reading unit (26) sensor reading The working voltage of the unit, magnetic field sensor (25) magnetic field the operating voltage of the sensor, the operating voltage of the controller (20) and 5 the display screen (2) is adjusted to provide the operating voltage of the display screen It includes a power regulation and management unit (27).