Interactive Measurement Interface for Curved Route Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional ranging devices are limited to straight line measurements and lack the capability to measure curve lines, generate measurement drawings, add descriptions, perform synthetic imaging, and remotely monitor and control devices, restricting their application.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent interactive interface that generates an electronic map through real-time measurement data, allowing for curve line measurements, identification, and remote monitoring, with features like trigonometric calculations for location points, real-time information display, and alarm systems for external device status.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional ranging devices are used for measurement, then straight line distance measurement can be achieved, but the ability to measure curve lines, generate measurement drawings, and perform synthetic imaging is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidmeasurement data
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into a single ranging device system, including straight line measurement, curve line measurement, measurement drawing generation, synthetic imaging, and remote monitoring capabilities. The device can switch between inner optical path and outer optical path to achieve different measurement modes, making it universally applicable for various measurement scenarios.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent embeds multiple layers of information within the measurement system: the ranging device collects raw distance data, which is then processed into trajectory information, further integrated into measurement drawings, and finally combined with real scene photos for synthetic imaging. This nested structure allows comprehensive information retention at each level.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Productivity

If conventional ranging devices perform only straight line measurement, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and working efficiency are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworking efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines ranging measurement, trajectory tracking, measurement drawing generation, and remote monitoring functions into an integrated system. The control unit coordinates all these functions, merging multiple operations that were previously separate into a unified workflow, thereby improving productivity without requiring multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a control unit as an intermediary that manages the complex coordination between the ranging device, trajectory calculation, drawing generation, and remote monitoring components. This intermediary layer simplifies the overall system architecture by centralizing control logic, making the complex system more manageable and efficient.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of information

If no identification system is added to ranging points, then device complexity remains low, but the ability to add descriptions, images, and remote monitoring is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice informationVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-establishes an identification system with multiple types of identifiers (first identification, second identification, third identification) that can be attached to measurement points before detailed information is needed. These identifiers serve as placeholders that can later be populated with descriptions, images, or monitoring data, preparing the system in advance for comprehensive information management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds an information dimension to the traditional two-dimensional measurement space by attaching identifiers, descriptions, images, and monitoring data to measurement points. This transforms the measurement output from simple coordinate data to enriched information objects that contain multiple layers of descriptive and functional information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Productivity

If real-time information display and remote monitoring are implemented, then productivity and monitoring capability are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemonitoring efficiencyVSAvoidsystem integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements real-time feedback mechanisms where measurement data is continuously processed and displayed, and remote monitoring information is fed back to the operator. The system provides real-time updates on measurement progress, device status, and environmental conditions, enabling dynamic adjustment and improved monitoring efficiency through continuous information loops.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11069100B2Intelligent interactive interface
Publication Date: 2021.07.20 NORTHWEST INSTRUMENTATION INC
  • US11069100B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure discloses an intelligent interactive interface, comprising: an interface underlayer drawn from trajectory formed by measurement; a plurality of identifications disposed on the interface underlayer, each of the identifications corresponds to an external device, information of the external device is uploaded in real time, displayed on the interface underlayer and can be stored on a server, and a mapping relationship is established between the information of the external device and the corresponding identification of respective external device; a terminal apparatus is connected to the external device and displays the interface underlayer, identifications and control and/or exchange information with the external device; wherein the information of the external device is displayed in real time on the terminal apparatus through the identifications, the identifications can be added or deleted in real time. The present disclosure implements functional interactions such as controlling, monitoring an external device by a terminal apparatus. The present disclosure also implements various functions such as curve line measurement, dotting, identification description, synthesis of a measurement drawing and a real scene, remote real-time monitoring, etc.