Unified Remote Control for Construction Machine Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators of construction machines face challenges in controlling the machines and imaging devices simultaneously, leading to potential operating errors due to the need to manage different control elements, which can result in catastrophic consequences.
Innovation Solution
A remote control system that integrates input and control elements of a mobile terminal to simultaneously control both the construction machine and imaging devices, such as cameras or drones, using a single operating mode, allowing operators to manage both with a unified control interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate control elements are used for construction machine and imaging device, then each device can be controlled independently, but the operator becomes overwhelmed and operating errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the control of the construction machine and the imaging device into a single unified control system. The control unit integrates both control functions, allowing the operator to control both devices using one set of control elements (joysticks), thereby reducing complexity and preventing operator overload while maintaining independent controllability of each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The control elements (joysticks) are designed with multi-functionality to serve dual purposes: controlling the construction machine and controlling the imaging device. The control unit dynamically assigns functions to the control elements based on operational context, enabling one set of controls to universally manage both devices without requiring separate control systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the operator controls both construction machine and imaging device simultaneously with different control elements, then both devices can be operated, but the operator may neglect machine control or confuse controls leading to catastrophic consequences
Solution Approach 1:
The control system merges the control functions of both devices into a unified interface. The single control unit processes commands for both the construction machine and imaging device through the same control elements, reducing operator workload and eliminating confusion while maintaining the flexibility to control both devices as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adjusts the function assignment of control elements based on operational context. The control unit can switch between controlling the construction machine and the imaging device, or control both simultaneously with different control elements, providing adaptability without increasing operator burden.
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AI summary
A remote control system includes a mobile terminal configured to control a construction machine in a first operating mode using one or more control elements of the mobile terminal and to control at least one imaging device in a second operating mode using the one or more control elements of the mobile terminal. The at least one imaging device is controllable by the one or more control elements of the mobile terminal to record an environment of the construction machine and/or a working tool of the construction machine. A position and/or alignment of the at least one imaging device is controllable via the one or more control elements of the mobile terminal.