3D Position Mapping System

Abstract

The invention relates to a 3D positional mapping system that detects the precise 3D positions of personnel and mobile devices such as handheld terminals and autonomous vehicles along the x, y, and z axes in complex industrial environments such as multi-story warehouses, smart factories, and logistics centers, and uses this positional data to perform performance analysis, measure operational efficiency, and conduct occupational safety audits.

Description

1 TARIFF 3D Position Mapping System TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention relates generally to a 3D positional mapping system. The invention is particularly suitable for complex applications such as multi-story warehouses, smart factories, and logistics centers. in industrial areas, personnel and mobile devices such as handheld terminals and autonomous vehicles 10 Determining the precise 3D positions of objects along the x, y, and z axes, and processing position data. using performance analysis, operational efficiency measurement and occupational safety audit It is related to the 3D spatial mapping system that it creates. STATE OF THE ART 15 Today, 3D spatial mapping systems can represent real-world objects and Digital representation of the location, height, and spatial characteristics of areas in three dimensions. These are important technologies that enable demonstration. City planning, construction, architecture, many 20 fields such as defense, disaster management, mapping, autonomous vehicles and augmented reality It is used in the field, especially for more accurate rendering of complex structures and large areas. It is of great importance because it enables analysis, planning, and monitoring. Current Wi-Fi and GPS-based positioning systems, especially indoors, Vertical (Z-axis) positioning accuracy is 25 in areas and multi-story / mezzanine racking systems. It is insufficient in this respect. Therefore, it is inadequate to determine what the staff is doing at which shelf level. It is accurate to know how much time was spent there and on which floors operational bottlenecks occurred. This cannot be detected in this way. Furthermore, standard RTLS (Real Time Location Systems) Real-time positioning systems (RTPS) solutions require additional hardware and Its high latency makes real-time monitoring and intervention capabilities 30 It restricts. A study conducted under the known state of the art resulted in CN113602724A. Application number [number] was encountered. In the said application, it was stated that the materials in the warehouses... 2 The aim is to determine the three-dimensional (X, Y, Z) position precisely. The system uses 2D positioning obtained from location tags and positioning stations. by combining this information with the height (Z-axis) information measured by the laser sensor It creates the actual 3D coordinates of the material. This is especially important for storage. The more accurate determination of the height and location of materials in the environment is 5. This can be determined in this way. However, here, AI-based efficiency heat mapping and ergonomics are used. Analysis features are not involved. The application uses artificial intelligence to track employee movements. It does not determine the intensity of the work by analyzing; bending, reaching, walking It does not perform ergonomic measurements such as duration or fatigue coefficient. As a result, improvements are being made to location mapping systems, therefore It will eliminate the disadvantages mentioned above and provide solutions to existing systems. New structures are needed to bring about this. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION 15 The present invention meets the aforementioned requirements and overcomes all the disadvantages. a 3D location mapping system that eliminates and brings some additional advantages It is related to. The main purpose of the invention is to create multi-story warehouses, smart factories, and logistics centers. In complex industrial environments, personnel and mobile devices such as handheld terminals and autonomous vehicles positioning systems that determine the precise 3D positions of devices along the x, y, and z axes. using data for performance analysis, operational efficiency measurement, and occupational safety. The goal is to provide a 3D location mapping system for monitoring. 25 One aim of the invention is to beamform and high-frequency utilize the 5G-NR mmWave spectrum. By utilizing its features, the 5G capabilities available to personnel can be used without the need for additional equipment. It is possible to perform 3D location mapping via a compatible device. Another purpose of the invention is to accurately determine which shelf and which level the personnel are located on. It is about identifying with precision. 3 Another purpose of the invention is to analyze the collected 3D positional data using artificial intelligence. The goal is to create an operational efficiency heat map of the facility. Another purpose of the invention is to analyze personnel movement and Z-axis position data. The aim is to determine ergonomic risks and fatigue levels. 5 The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also be based on these forms and details. This should be done taking the explanation into consideration. 10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The best way to utilize the advantages of the existing invention, together with its structure and additional elements. For understanding, it should be evaluated together with the figures explained below. It is necessary. 15 Figure 1 Block diagram of the 3D positional mapping system that is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Cell unit 2. Beamforming processor 3. Data server 4. Analysis module 5. Interface 25 DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION This detailed explanation describes the preferred 3D positional mapping system that is the subject of the invention. the structures that were created were solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and 30 It is explained in a way that will not create any limiting effects. 4 The invention, whose block diagram view is given in Figure 1, is related to multi-story warehouses and smart factories. and in complex industrial areas such as logistics centers, personnel and handheld terminals, Mobile devices such as autonomous vehicles require precise 3D rendering in the x, y, and z axes. Determining their locations, performing performance analysis using location data, operational 3D location mapping that performs productivity measurement and occupational safety audits 5 It is a system. The invention refers to a 3D positional mapping system;  Enables communication with 5G-compatible devices in personnel or mobile vehicles, 24–100 GHz 10 strategically positioned within the industrial facility high-resolution 3D positioning in the frequency band cell units that transmit signals (1),  Narrow the signal energy emitted by the mentioned cell units (1) industrial facilities by directing beams of light to the relevant user device. By reducing reflections from the walls and shelves inside, vertical 15 a beamforming processor (2) that increases axis position accuracy,  The AoA (Angle) of the beamformed signals by the beamforming processor (2) Angle of Arrival (Air of Arrival) and ToA (Time of Arrival) data processing in real time the X, Y and Z of personnel or mobile vehicles by calculating the coordinates with centimeter precision, the center is 20 a data server collecting (3),  Instantaneous 3D position collected on the mentioned data server (3) by analyzing data, the waiting times of personnel or mobile vehicles, vertical operation speeds, ergonomic movements, efficiency, anomalies and an analysis module that identifies operational bottlenecks (4), 25  Receiving the analysis results obtained by the mentioned analysis module (4), 3D heat maps, efficiency metrics, and on the digital twin of the facility an interface that presents anomaly reports (5) It includes. The invention concerns a 3D position mapping system for personnel and equipment in industrial facilities. The positions of mobile devices in three dimensions, especially along the vertical axis (Z-axis) taking into account the precise determination of the obtained location data Operational efficiency and ergonomic performance through AI-based analytics. integrated positioning and analysis that enables its use in evaluation It operates as a system. A 3D positional mapping system is strategically placed within an industrial facility. With the commissioning of the positioned 5G mmWave small cell units (1), the active 5 These small cell units (1) operate in the 24–100 GHz frequency band. It transmits high-resolution 3D positioning signals within the facility. 5G-compatible devices carried by moving personnel or mobile vehicles, By receiving these signals, it provides data to the system's positioning infrastructure. Thus Raw signal required for the movement of personnel or mobile vehicles within the facility 10 data is obtained. During the transmission of signals within the facility, especially through walls, shelves, multipath propagation effects arising from columns and similar physical barriers to reduce and increase the positional accuracy on the vertical axis The beamforming processor (2) is activated. The beamforming processor (2) converts the signal energy Instead of spreading it over a wide area, the relevant personnel will use narrow, directed beams. 15 or focuses on the user device located on the mobile device. In this way reducing unwanted reflections and signal distortions reaching the target device making the signal more reliable, especially in vertical systems such as multi-story racking systems. Z-axis positioning accuracy in environments with varying positions This ensures that the signal is amplified. Once the beamed signals reach the user device, 20 Angle of Arrival (AoA) and time of arrival for the signals in question (ToA – Time of Arrival) information is obtained. AoA data indicates when the signal reaches the user device. ToA data indicates the angle from which the signal was received, showing the connection between the signal and the relevant device and system. It provides information about the transmission time between them. These two data sets are used for positioning. In order to carry out the real-time data server (3) layer 25 is transferred. Data server (3) is directed by beamforming processor (2) It processes the raw AoA and ToA data obtained from the signals and uses that data Converts it into spatial location information. Calculation performed by the server. As a result, the position of the personnel or mobile vehicle within the facility, horizontally The X and Y coordinates in the plane and Z 30 representing the vertical position or height. It is determined in three dimensions via coordinates. Thus, only personnel can access the facility. not only where it is located, but also at what height or The shelf level on which it is located can also be determined. The calculated location information... Thanks to its ability to be obtained with centimeter precision and collected in a central unit, 6 Continuous tracking of the real-time three-dimensional positions of personnel or mobile vehicles. can be obtained from the instantaneous X, Y and Z coordinates calculated by the data server (3). The resulting 3D positional data is then transferred to the analysis module (4). The analysis module (4) uses the location data transferred to it for real-time location tracking. Instead of using it for that purpose, it monitors the movement and behavior of personnel within the facility and 5 It works to evaluate operational activities. This includes the analysis module. (4) Machine learning and time series algorithms are used within it. The system evaluates 3D positional data collected over time. net waiting times spent by personnel at different shelf levels, within the facility vertical operational movement speeds and 10 between different height levels It analyzes the movements of the personnel. It also analyzes movements such as bending and reaching. ergonomic movements, temporal and spatial changes in positional data This allows for the analysis of work behaviors by evaluating them. This ensures that not only horizontal movements but also the vertical movements of the personnel are facilitated. their actions should also be included in the operational performance evaluation. 15 The analysis module (4) provides the obtained instantaneous motion and position data as previously obtained. It compares this with the established patterns of normal behavior. As a result of this comparison... deviation from the normal working procedures of personnel or operations The situations are identified. Thus, unusual waiting times on certain shelf levels within the facility are detected. durations, low or high vertical movement speeds, decreases in operational efficiency 20 and similar anomalies can be detected. Similarly, in certain areas or on shelves increased staff movement or waiting times at certain levels Identifying operational bottlenecks by evaluating situations such as increases in risk. is provided. As a result of the analyses performed by the analysis module (4); Productivity metrics related to employee movements and locations, 25 identified. anomaly results, operational bottleneck information, and ergonomic studies performed Analysis results regarding the evaluations are generated. These outputs form the final form of the system. The 3D Visualization layer is transferred to the management interface (5). Interface (5) visualizes the obtained location and analysis data on the digital twin of the facility. The movements of personnel within the facility, the densities at different shelf levels, and the vertical 30 Operational efficiency analyses in the plane are presented in the form of three-dimensional heat maps. This is presented to the managers. In addition, productivity metrics and identified anomalies are included. This can be viewed through the interface. This allows managers to see only the current personnel data. It's not just about tracking its location, but also which areas of the facility and which shelf it's on. 7 operational congestion, loss of efficiency, or bottlenecks occurred on those floors This makes evaluation possible. Thanks to this working principle, the system; 5G mmWave-based high-resolution signal transmission, beamforming, AoA and ToA-based. 3D positioning, real-time calculation of XYZ coordinates, AI-based performance and ergonomics analysis, 3D 5 on a digital twin. By combining visualization within a single system, proactive solutions are available for industrial facilities. It creates a decision support mechanism.

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. Complex industrial facilities such as multi-story warehouses, smart factories, and logistics centers. in areas where personnel and mobile devices such as handheld terminals and autonomous vehicles use x, y, z coordinates. detecting the precise 3D positions of objects along their axes, and processing position data in 5 using performance analysis, operational efficiency measurement and occupational safety It is a 3D positional mapping system that performs the monitoring, and its feature is;  Enables communication with 5G-compatible devices in personnel or mobile vehicles, Strategically positioned within the industrial facility, 24–100 GHz High-resolution 3D positioning in the frequency band 10 cell units that transmit signals (1),  Narrow the signal energy emitted by the mentioned cell units (1) industrial facilities by directing beams of light to the relevant user device. by reducing reflections from the walls and shelves inside, vertically A beamforming processor (2) that increases axis position accuracy, 15  The AoA (Angle) of the beamformed signals by the beamforming processor (2) Angle of Arrival (Air of Arrival) and ToA (Time of Arrival) data processing in real time the X, Y and Z of personnel or mobile vehicles centrally by calculating its coordinates with centimeter precision. a data server collecting (3), 20  Instantaneous 3D position collected on the mentioned data server (3) by analyzing data, the waiting times of personnel or mobile vehicles, vertical operation speeds, ergonomic movements, efficiency, anomalies and an analysis module that identifies operational bottlenecks (4),  The analysis results obtained by the mentioned analysis module (4) are received by 25 3D heat maps, efficiency metrics, and on the digital twin of the facility an interface that presents anomaly reports (5) It includes.