Dual-View GUI for Mine Slope Radar Data Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slope monitoring systems for open cut mines are prone to errors due to complex manual analysis of radar data, which can lead to misinformed decisions and inefficient use of time, especially in interpreting signs of slope instability.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for displaying an area using a graphical user interface that integrates front view and top view data, allowing operators to interactively rotate and translate views while maintaining a common line-of-sight origin, enabling intuitive analysis of radar and image data without requiring complex surveying or accurate digital terrain models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual analysis of radar data is performed by geotechnical specialists, then interpretation of slope instability signs can be achieved, but the process becomes complex and prone to error
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an automated image processing system that acts as an intermediary between radar data collection and geotechnical specialist interpretation. The system automatically processes radar images to detect cracks, measure their dimensions, and generate reports, thereby reducing the complexity of manual analysis while maintaining or improving interpretation accuracy through consistent application of detection algorithms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of analyzing radar data with an automated computational system. Instead of specialists manually examining radar images and measuring crack dimensions, the system uses image processing algorithms to automatically detect features, calculate measurements, and generate analysis reports, thereby reducing human error and analysis complexity
2Measurement precision
If manual analysis is performed to determine risk, then detailed assessment can be made, but it is very time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary automated analysis of radar data to generate initial crack detections, measurements, and risk assessments before geotechnical specialists conduct their detailed evaluation. This preliminary action filters and prepares the data in advance, reducing the time specialists need to spend on basic measurements while maintaining assessment accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces time-consuming manual measurement and analysis processes with automated image processing algorithms that rapidly detect cracks, measure their dimensions, and generate preliminary risk assessments, thereby significantly reducing analysis time while maintaining or improving assessment accuracy through consistent algorithmic application
3Adaptability or versatility
If surveyor determines radar location and translates to mine coordinates, then integration of radar data with mine models is enabled, but the process becomes very time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual surveying and coordinate transformation processes with automated georeferencing algorithms that automatically determine radar location and translate coordinates to the mine coordinate system using GPS data and known reference points, thereby enabling data integration while significantly reducing the time required for coordinate transformation
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically capturing GPS coordinates, determining radar location, and transforming coordinates to the mine coordinate system without requiring external surveyor intervention, thereby enabling seamless integration of radar data with mine models while eliminating time-consuming manual coordinate transformation
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AI summary
A method for displaying an area on a display device, such as a graphical user interface (GUI), by displaying a front view of the area generated from front view data and a top view of the area generated from top view data according to a first line-of-sight; processing an interaction between an operator and one of the front view and the top view of the GUI; and displaying on the same display device an updated front view of the area and an updated top view of the area, wherein the updated front view and the updated top view are generated from the front view data and top view data according to a second line-of-sight, and wherein the first line-of-sight and the second line-of-sight have a common origin. The method is particularly useful for visualising, for example, an open cut mine. An apparatus for working the method is also described.