RFID Tag Embedded Surveying Marker for Automated Position Data Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surveying methods are limited in providing additional data associated with a position of interest and require increased time due to the inability to distinguish between surveying markers, relying on manual measurements with surveying poles and markers.
Innovation Solution
The use of RFID tags to encode and decode data associated with a position of interest, allowing for automated detection and measurement, including position data, using RFID readers and writers integrated with surveying tools, enabling efficient identification and measurement of items marked with RFID tags.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional surveying markers are used, then the surveying process can be performed with simple equipment, but the ability to provide additional data associated with the position is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds RFID tags within conventional surveying markers, creating a nested structure where the RFID tag (containing data storage capability) is integrated inside the physical marker. This allows the marker to retain its simple external form while gaining the ability to store and transmit additional position-related data through the embedded RFID technology.
2Productivity
If surveying poles are used for measurements, then the equipment remains simple, but the time required for performing surveying measurements increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement processes with automated RFID detection. Instead of using surveying poles that require manual positioning and measurement, the system uses RFID readers to automatically detect and retrieve position data from tags on markers, significantly reducing the time required for surveying operations.
3Ease of operation
If conventional markers are used without identification capabilities, then the system remains simple, but the difficulty in identifying surveying marks increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces RFID tags as an intermediary between the physical markers and the surveying equipment. The RFID tags enable automatic identification and data retrieval, making it easier to locate and identify markers without requiring complex visual search or manual recording processes.
4Measurement precision
If automated RFID detection is implemented, then the speed and accuracy of surveying improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the surveying system with multi-functional components that can perform both traditional surveying tasks and RFID-based data retrieval. The surveying equipment is configured to handle multiple types of markers (with and without RFID tags) and perform various functions including position measurement, data collection, and automatic identification, thereby managing complexity through universal design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enhances the accuracy and speed of surveying by providing additional data and automating the measurement process, allowing for real-time monitoring and comparison of changes in position, such as elevation and global position, with improved operational efficiency and reduced risk in high-risk sites.
Implementation Method 1
detecting an RFID tag associated with a position of interest
Data Source
AI summary
A method of surveying includes detecting an RFID tag associated with a position of interest and decoding information stored in the RFID tag to extract data associated with the position of interest. The method also includes presenting the data associated with the position of interest to an operator of a surveying tool.