Construction Layout Mark Point Locating Apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

The construction layout process is time-consuming and requires significant expertise, as it involves manual measurement and interpretation of blueprints, which can lead to human errors and inefficiencies, especially when using traditional methods like total stations that require a single operator and precise prism placement.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that utilize pre-generated descriptor information and real-time measurements to directly locate mark points on a construction site, reducing the need for manual measurements and expertise, by generating navigation instructions and displaying icons to align the detail locating apparatus with the correct mark points, allowing operators of any experience level to efficiently perform construction layout.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional manual layout methods with total station and prism are used, then positional accuracy is maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and requires significant expertise

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositional accuracyVSAvoidlayout process time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical total station and prism system with an electronic device that uses cameras, processors, and digital image analysis to locate mark points. The electronic system captures images of the construction site, processes them to identify mark points, and displays their locations, eliminating the need for mechanical measurement instruments while maintaining or improving accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a digital representation (copy) of the construction site through camera images and processes this digital copy to locate mark points. Instead of physically measuring with a total station, the system works with image data to identify and display mark point locations, significantly reducing the time required while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Manufacturing precision

If traditional manual layout methods are used, then detailed measurements can be taken, but the process requires at least two workers with significant expertise

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoidoperational complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device performs measurements and mark point location automatically without requiring expert operators. The system captures images, processes them through algorithms to identify mark points, and displays results autonomously. This self-service capability eliminates the need for workers with significant expertise while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual measurement operations with an electronic system that automatically captures, processes, and analyzes visual data. The electronic device performs functions that previously required skilled workers to manually operate total stations and interpret measurements, significantly simplifying the operation while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of time

If abbreviated information with ruler and prism is used, then layout time is reduced, but operator expertise is still required to interpret information

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelayout process timeVSAvoidinterpretation difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses digital image copies of the construction site to directly display mark point locations without requiring operators to interpret abbreviated information. The system captures visual data, processes it to identify mark points, and presents the results in an easily interpretable visual format on a display device, eliminating the need for specialized interpretation skills.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the ruler and prism mechanical system with an electronic imaging and processing system. Instead of requiring operators to interpret abbreviated measurements from rulers, the electronic device directly captures, processes, and displays mark point locations through image analysis, significantly reducing both time and interpretation difficulty.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20230069082A1Methods and devices for construction layout

Publication Date: 2023.03.02 ONCHUCK GERALD DEAN

AI summary

A method of locating features for construction layout on a build site includes recalling a defined point descriptor associated with a first defined point, generating a point configuration for the mark point based on the first defined point coordinate data, generating detail data for a first mark point based on at least one of the point configuration and the defined point descriptor, generating a first reference position based on based on a coordinate position of the detail locating apparatus and the detail data, generating a first mark point position based on the first defined point coordinate data and the detail data, generating navigation instructions for moving the detail locating apparatus to align the first reference point position with the first mark point position, retrieving a first detail icon associated with the first mark point based on the detail data, and displaying the first detail icon.