Multi-layer Material Property Map for Dynamic Worksites
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing worksite material maps do not dynamically reflect changes in material properties over time and lack information on multiple layers, leading to inefficiencies in operations such as paving, where variations in temperature and density affect compaction and processing.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses sensors to collect and process data on material characteristics at different timestamps and locations, generating a multi-layer material property map that can be updated in real-time and shared across machines and personnel, providing an interactive user interface for operators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional 2D material maps are used, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but the map does not dynamically reflect changes in material properties over time and lacks multi-layer information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments material property information into multiple temporal layers, where each layer represents material characteristics at a specific timestamp. This allows the system to maintain detailed multi-layer information while keeping the overall architecture manageable through modular layer management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D spatial mapping to a 3D+time multi-layer map structure by adding the time dimension. Each layer represents material properties at a different timestamp, enabling dynamic reflection of material property changes over time while maintaining spatial information.
2Productivity
If real-time multi-layer material property data is collected and processed, then operational efficiency is enhanced and informed decision-making is enabled, but the system complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal material property map system that serves multiple functions: monitoring material properties in real-time, tracking changes over time, supporting decision-making, and providing historical references. This multi-functional approach justifies the increased system complexity by delivering comprehensive operational benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where material property data is collected, processed into multi-layer maps, and used to inform operational decisions. This feedback mechanism enables real-time optimization of operations while the systematic approach to data processing manages complexity through established protocols.
3Reliability
If discrete sensor data at different timestamps is integrated into a unified map, then dynamic material property tracking is achieved, but the data integration and processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic multi-layer map structure where layers are added, updated, or removed based on temporal progression and operational needs. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining reliable material property tracking through systematic layer management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous material property monitoring by continuously collecting sensor data and integrating it into the multi-layer map structure. This continuous action ensures reliable tracking of material properties over time while the systematic integration process manages data complexity through consistent methodologies.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method include receiving sensor data from a of at least a portion of a work surface of a worksite including a first one or more material properties, a first timestamp, a first location, and the like, determining a multi-layer map based at least in part from this data and including new layer commands, meeting or exceeding data thresholds, new machine operations, machine learning models, and receiving additional sensor data containing a second same, similar, and/or different information, generating a new layer and/or overwriting the existing layer data, and providing a processed map to one or more machines, memory, additional devices, and the like. The method also includes saving prior layers and/or data of overwritten layers. The method further includes causing at least a part of the multi-layer material property map to be displayed. The displayed at least part of the multi-material property map including visual indicia indicating the first one or more material properties, the first timestamp, the first location, a first layer, etc. and one or more of a subsequent timestamp, the first location, a subsequent layer, and the like.