Handheld Tool Information Management for Construction Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Construction site operations face inefficiencies due to manual processes for positioning and data management, leading to inaccuracies in layout and as-built documentation, which can result in delays and potential damage to structures.
Innovation Solution
An information management network that receives task data from handheld tools, populates a database, and generates reports to automate data collection and reporting, enabling real-time updates and improved workflow management, including positioning and orientation of tools for precise task execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual processes are used for positioning and data management, then operational flexibility is maintained, but accuracy and efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical positioning tools (tape measures, laser levels) with an automated handheld tool system that integrates positioning sensors, processors, and display interfaces. This substitution enables automatic determination and display of positioning information, eliminating manual measurement errors while maintaining operational flexibility through the portable nature of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld tool system performs self-service by automatically determining its own positioning information using integrated sensors and processors. The device autonomously calculates positioning data, compares it with blueprint information, and displays results without requiring external manual intervention, thereby improving accuracy while reducing the automation burden on operators.
2Productivity
If manual data collection and documentation processes are used, then system complexity is reduced, but productivity and data accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The handheld tool is designed as a universal device that performs multiple functions: positioning determination, blueprint comparison, deviation detection, and data recording. By consolidating these functions into a single device, the system improves productivity without proportionally increasing complexity, as the tool serves as both a measurement instrument and a data management interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld tool acts as an intermediary between the construction site environment and the central information management system. It collects positioning data on-site, processes it locally, and transmits relevant information to the central system, thereby improving data collection efficiency while distributing system complexity across multiple levels rather than concentrating it in one complex centralized system.
3Manufacturing precision
If real-time positioning tracking is implemented, then construction accuracy is improved, but information processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-loading blueprint information and construction specifications into the handheld tool before field use. This allows the device to immediately compare real-time positioning data against predetermined standards, improving construction accuracy without requiring continuous complex processing. The preliminary preparation of reference data reduces the information processing load during active construction operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld tool extracts only the essential positioning and deviation information from the complete set of blueprint data, displaying only relevant deviations and alerts to operators. This extraction of critical information improves construction accuracy by highlighting key issues while reducing the overall data processing load by filtering out unnecessary information from the comprehensive blueprint datasets.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for managing information at a construction site is disclosed. In one embodiment, task data is received from a handheld tool at a construction site. A database is populated with the task data such that the task data can be retrieved from the database. The task data is then used to generate at least one report.