Dual Laser Measurement With Perpendicular Distance Ordering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing laser measurement devices for construction projects are not integrated with other construction processes, leading to inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and increased costs due to the need for separate tools and personnel for measurement, material selection, and ordering, with no automatic assurance of perpendicular distance measurements.

Innovation Solution

A dual laser measurement device (DLMD) integrated with a mobile computing device for measuring distances, which automatically calculates perpendicular distances and is part of a system that includes a DLMD app for selecting construction materials and ordering them, providing a high-integration interface for construction projects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate tools and personnel are used for measurement, material selection, and ordering, then each function can be performed by specialized equipment, but the overall process becomes complex and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidsystem integration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple previously separate functions (laser measurement, material selection, and ordering) into a single integrated device. The laser measurement device now includes integrated display screens and processors that can both measure distances and access construction material databases, eliminating the need for separate measurement tools and material catalogs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The laser measurement device is transformed into a universal tool that performs multiple functions: it measures distances using laser triangulation, displays measurement results, accesses construction material databases, selects appropriate materials based on measured dimensions, and places orders. This multi-functional approach replaces several specialized tools with one versatile device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If manual measurement and calculation processes are used, then equipment costs are lower, but project time increases and accuracy decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproject completion speedVSAvoidmeasurement and ordering time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs automatic calculations and material selections without requiring manual intervention. The processor automatically calculates perpendicular distances from laser measurements and autonomously queries the construction material database to select appropriate materials, eliminating time-consuming manual computation and decision-making processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement and calculation processes with automated electronic systems. Laser triangulation replaces manual taping and measuring, while digital processors replace manual calculation, and electronic databases replace physical material catalogs, significantly reducing the time required for each task.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Manufacturing precision

If perpendicular distance measurement is not automatically ensured, then the measurement process is simpler, but construction accuracy is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperpendicular distance accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement calculation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device uses laser triangulation to automatically measure and calculate perpendicular distances, providing real-time feedback on measurement accuracy. The system processes multiple laser beam reflections and automatically computes the perpendicular distance, ensuring precision without requiring manual verification or complex adjustment procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The DLMD system reduces project time, increases accuracy, and decreases costs by integrating measurement, material selection, and ordering processes, ensuring reliable and efficient construction project management.

Implementation Method 1

dual laser measurement device (DLMD) for measuring distance

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Implementation Method 2

measuring distance using the DLMD

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTime of flight: Time of Flight

Data Source

PatentUS12584729B2Dual laser measurement device and online ordering system using the same

Publication Date: 2026.03.24 PANOSIAN MICHAEL H

AI summary

A system and a method are disclosed including a dual laser measurement device (DLMD) coupled with a mobile computing device to measure dimensions of a building or other structure, calculate other quantities based on the measured dimensions, select building construction or finishing material, order the material, and save the list of the measured dimensions and ordered materials in a data storage device. All steps of this process from measurement to ordering material may be performed using a DLMD app running on the mobile computing device.