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
Engineering 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.