Construction Process Step Detection Using Sensor Exit Rules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing construction measure logging methods require manual operator confirmation of start and end states, making precise logging and reliable data evaluation difficult.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that automatically transition between defined process steps based on exit rules assigned to sensor parameter values, allowing for efficient and reliable data evaluation without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual operator confirmation is used for start and end states, then the system can identify process steps, but the logging precision and reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelogging precisionVSAvoidmanual confirmation requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects process step transitions by evaluating sensor data against stored exit rules without requiring operator intervention. The computer unit autonomously determines when process steps begin and end based on sensor parameter values, making the system self-sufficient in logging operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical confirmation process is replaced by an automated electronic evaluation system. The computer unit substitutes human operators by automatically comparing sensor data with exit rules to identify process step transitions, eliminating the need for manual input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If automated sensor-based transition detection is implemented, then logging reliability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata evaluation reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The computer unit serves multiple functions: it stores process step definitions, manages sensor data acquisition, evaluates exit rules, and generates logs. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into a single device rather than distributing it across multiple specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Exit rules and process step definitions are stored in advance in the computer unit before operation begins. This preliminary preparation allows the system to automatically and reliably detect transitions during operation without requiring complex real-time decision-making logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If multiple sensor parameter values are monitored for exit rules, then process step identification accuracy improves, but the time required for data processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess step identification accuracyVSAvoiddata processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The computer unit continuously monitors sensor parameter values and continuously evaluates them against stored exit rules without interruption. This continuous evaluation ensures that process step transitions are detected immediately as they occur, minimizing processing delays while maintaining high accuracy through multi-parameter monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12584399B2Method for carrying out a construction measure and construction device
Publication Date: 2026.03.24 BAUER MASCH GMBH

AI summary

The invention relates to a method for carrying out a construction measure, in particular a foundation engineering measure, with a construction device, in particular with a foundation engineering machine, which has a plurality of actuation elements and sensors for recording operating states relating to the actuation elements, and with a computer unit, by which recorded parameter values of the sensors are received when carrying out the construction measure. According to the invention provision is made in that for a construction measure a number of different defined process steps are stored, in that from one defined process step to at least one subsequent defined process step a transition takes place as a result of at least one exit rule, wherein to each exit rule at least one characteristic parameter value of at least one sensor is assigned, and in that the recorded parameter values of the sensors are checked as to the exit rules and, if they occur, a transition from an associated defined process step to a subsequent defined process step is detected.