Paving Material Measurement Tracking for Nuclear Gauge Location Records
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing road paving technologies face inaccuracies in data collection and transcription, and there is a need for improved methods to track the location of measuring devices, particularly nuclear gauges, to ensure compliance with standards and prevent mishandling.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a locating device to determine the location of an object, a tracking system to store associated information, and a communications system to report the location to a remote device, utilizing RFID functionality for security and identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual data collection and transcription methods are used, then the contractor can perform measurements in the field, but data inaccuracies and transcription errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data collection methods with electronic measuring devices that automatically capture and transmit data. The measuring device includes a processor that electronically records measurements and communicates them to a remote device, eliminating manual transcription and reducing human error while maintaining measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring device performs self-service by automatically collecting, storing, and transmitting its own measurement data without requiring manual intervention for data transcription. The device's processor automatically manages data recording and communication, freeing the contractor from manual data handling tasks while ensuring accurate data capture.
2Reliability
If manual measurement records are prepared, then the contractor can document measurements, but disputes arise due to uncertainty about measurement locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual record-keeping with an electronic system that automatically captures the measuring device's location using GPS or other locating mechanisms. The processor electronically records location data alongside measurement data and transmits it to a remote device, ensuring reliable documentation of both measurement values and their corresponding locations without manual intervention.
3Measurement precision
If nuclear gauges are used for measuring, then material properties can be determined, but the risk of mishandling and theft increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback system where the measuring device continuously communicates its location and operational status to a remote device via wireless communication. This real-time monitoring provides feedback on the device's whereabouts and condition, enabling rapid response to potential mishandling or theft while maintaining the nuclear gauge's measurement capabilities for determining material properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a remote device as an intermediary between the nuclear gauge and the contractor or authorities. The remote device receives and processes location and status information from the measuring device, acting as a mediator that enhances security and monitoring capabilities without interfering with the nuclear gauge's primary measurement function.
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AI summary
A system for locating and tracking an object is provided. The system includes a measuring device configured to determine a property of a paving-related material, a locating device configured to determine a location of the measuring device, a tracking system configured to store tracking information associated with the measuring device and one or more properties determined by the measuring device, and a communications system configured to transfer, to a remote device, the location of the measuring device and the tracking information associated with the measuring device.