Road Marking Projection Layout Without Satellite Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing road surface marking techniques require skilled operators, on-site surveys, and large-scale satellite-dependent equipment, leading to burdensome and time-consuming processes that disrupt traffic and limit user accessibility.

Innovation Solution

A projection system comprising a projector, installer, and moving mechanism that allows for the direct projection and drafting of road surface markings onto a road surface, enabling easy and quick marking without the need for skilled operators or satellite connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If satellite communication systems are used for road surface marking, then positioning accuracy is improved, but device complexity and scale increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidapparatus scale
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a camera to capture images of the road surface and creates a two-dimensional map that copies the road layout. This eliminates the need for satellite communication systems while achieving accurate positioning for road surface marking. The camera-based imaging system replaces complex satellite-dependent equipment with a simple optical copying mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Manufacturing precision

If on-site survey and auxiliary line drafting are performed, then marking accuracy is improved, but time consumption and traffic disruption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemarking accuracyVSAvoidwork duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by capturing road surface images and generating two-dimensional maps before the actual marking process. This pre-positioning and pre-planning allows the marking to be executed quickly and accurately without time-consuming on-site survey and auxiliary line drafting, thereby reducing traffic disruption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical drafting of auxiliary lines with an automated image processing system. The camera captures the road surface, and software automatically generates a two-dimensional map with precise positioning information, eliminating the need for operators to manually draft lines and significantly reducing work time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Manufacturing precision

If skilled operators perform road surface marking, then marking quality is improved, but operational difficulty and training requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemarking qualityVSAvoidoperator skill requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the system to automatically capture road images, generate two-dimensional maps, calculate positioning information, and guide the marking process without requiring skilled operators. The system serves itself by autonomously performing tasks that previously required human expertise, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining marking quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

The system reduces the time and effort required for road surface marking, allows marking during daytime traffic, and minimizes disruption by enabling efficient, accurate, and stable projection of large-scale markings.

Implementation Method 1

a projector configured to project the image toward the road surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight projection: Light

Data Source

PatentEP4579335A1Moveable projection system for road markings
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A projection system is configured to project an image used to paint a road surface marking on a road surface onto the road surface, and includes a projector configured to project the image toward the road surface; a first installer at which the projector is installed; a base at which the first installer is provided; and a moving mechanism configured to move the base.