3D Space Map Inspection for Remote Compliance Evidence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional on-site inspections for compliance with regulatory requirements are costly, time-consuming, and often impractical due to the need for physical presence, which can be hindered by factors like travel costs, security concerns, and disruptions, especially during pandemics or in sensitive environments like clean rooms.
Innovation Solution
A remote inspection system utilizing a three-dimensional space map and data capture device to facilitate data collection at predefined points, allowing for real-time or asynchronous data transmission and analysis, with augmented reality tools to ensure comprehensive and contextual data capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional on-site inspections are conducted with inspectors traveling to the location, then comprehensive observational evidence can be collected, but travel costs increase, production time is lost, and site access may be restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a digital replica (3D model) of the physical space that can be inspected remotely. Inspection capture points are defined in this digital copy, and data captured at these points provides comprehensive visual evidence without requiring physical inspector presence, thereby eliminating travel time and production disruption while maintaining inspection completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining inspection capture points and navigation paths in the 3D model before the actual inspection occurs. This allows the inspection protocol to be prepared in advance, and the actual data collection to happen efficiently when the space is accessible, reducing overall inspection time
2Measurement precision
If inspectors physically visit the space to collect evidence, then direct observation is possible, but travel costs and expert availability issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces physical inspector travel with digital data transmission. High-resolution images and 360-degree panoramas are captured at predefined points and transmitted to inspectors who can examine them remotely, achieving the same measurement precision without the energy expenditure of travel
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer of automated data capture devices (cameras, sensors) positioned at inspection capture points. These devices act as mediators between the inspected space and the remote inspector, providing accurate observational evidence without requiring direct human presence at the site
3Reliability
If multiple visits are required for comprehensive inspection, then thorough assessment is achieved, but time and resource costs multiply
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection process is segmented into discrete capture points distributed throughout the space, each capturing specific evidence. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage to be achieved in a single visit by systematically collecting data at each point, rather than requiring multiple revisits to different areas
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables continuous data collection throughout the inspection space by having capture points distributed across all areas. A single continuous inspection process can capture evidence from all locations, eliminating the need to stop, leave, and return for additional visits, thereby maintaining continuous productive action
Data Source
AI summary
An example method for enabling inspection of a space includes: obtaining a space map representing the space to be inspected; rendering the space map to be presented at an inspection station for the inspection of the space; in response to navigation data, navigating within the space map for the inspection of the space; in response to a selection of an inspection capture point defined in the space map, presenting data representing the space captured at the inspection capture point; and generating inspection result data for the space, the inspection result data representing results of the inspection.