Surveying Assistance Interface for Unified Distance Observation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing surveying techniques require separate menus for observing center stake distances and as-built parts, lacking usability and efficiency in integrated observation.

Innovation Solution

A surveying assistance program and device that integrates center stake distance and as-built part observations into a single menu, utilizing a computer to read design information, calculate and display horizontal and vertical distances, and update displays at predetermined intervals, with selectable reference points and sections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If separate menus are used for center stake distance observation and as-built part observation, then each observation function can be implemented with dedicated procedures, but the device complexity and operational burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational burdenVSAvoidmenu structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines center stake distance observation and as-built part observation into a single integrated menu system. The control unit processes both observation types through unified selection operations, allowing users to switch between observation modes without navigating separate menu structures, thereby reducing operational burden while maintaining functional distinction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The surveying device is designed with a universal observation menu that can handle multiple observation types (center stake distance and as-built part observation) through a single interface. The system automatically adapts its calculation and display functions based on the selected observation type, enabling one menu structure to serve multiple surveying purposes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a single menu is used for both center stake distance and as-built part observations, then usability improves and operational burden reduces, but the system must handle multiple observation types with different reference points

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobservation type flexibilityVSAvoidprocessing logic complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts its processing logic based on the selected observation type. When the user selects center stake distance observation, the system automatically configures calculations relative to center points; when as-built part observation is selected, it switches to constituent point references. This dynamic adaptation allows a single menu to handle multiple observation types with different reference requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes its operational parameters based on the observation type selected. The reference point configuration, calculation methodology, and display format are automatically adjusted according to whether center stake distance or as-built part observation is chosen, enabling versatile functionality through parameter adaptation rather than separate program structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If reference points are fixed for each observation type, then calculation accuracy is maintained, but the system cannot flexibly adapt to different surveying requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedistance calculation accuracyVSAvoidreference point selection flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-configures reference point data for both center stake distance and as-built part observations within the unified menu structure. Before observation begins, the appropriate reference points (center points or constituent points) are automatically selected and loaded based on the observation type, ensuring measurement precision is maintained while allowing flexible switching between observation modes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4191200B1Surveying assistance program, surveying assistance device, surveying assistance method, and surveying assistance system
Publication Date: 2026.04.22 TOPCON CORPORATION
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AI summary

The present invention provides a surveying assistance method with which observations of a center stake distance and an as-built part can be assisted. The surveying assistance method is a surveying assistance method, wherein a computer (50) reads design information including center point data of center points set on a centerline of a route and constituent point data of constituent points set on sections including the center points, the section being orthogonal to the centerline, acquires position information indicating a current position of a surveyed device (40) at a predetermined period, calculates a horizontal distance and a vertical distance between the current position and a reference point on a designated section based on the position information and the design information, displays the horizontal distance and the vertical distance on a display unit of the computer as survey information, and updates the display at intervals of the predetermined period, and the reference point is a point to be selected from the center points or the constituent points.