Intelligent Total Station Scanning Grid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scanning methods require defining both the area to be scanned and the area not to be scanned, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs due to unnecessary scanning of 'open areas' and the risk of incomplete data collection.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that divide the scanning area into sections forming an array, where the scanning element images a portion of the area corresponding to a section, designating adjacent sections for scanning based on the presence of the object, and skipping sections without object presence, optimizing the scanning process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional scanning methods define the area to be scanned as a simple rectangle, then the setup is relatively easy and quick, but unnecessary scanning of open areas occurs resulting in time-consuming and expensive operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the scanning area into a grid of sections rather than treating it as a single rectangular area. The total station scans sections systematically, and the controller intelligently determines which adjacent sections to scan based on detection results, eliminating the need to scan empty open areas while maintaining ease of rectangular area definition.
2Productivity
If the user precisely defines the area not to be scanned to prevent open area scanning, then open area scanning is avoided, but the time needed for configuring the surveying instrument significantly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining which sections to scan based on detection results. The controller intelligently decides whether to scan adjacent sections without requiring precise manual configuration by the user, thus avoiding open areas efficiently while minimizing configuration time.
3Ease of operation
If the defined open area overlaps with the actual object area, then configuration is simpler, but certain portions of the actual object may not be scanned resulting in erroneous data
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the area into discrete sections, the system can systematically scan each section and make independent decisions about adjacent sections. This ensures complete coverage of all object areas while maintaining simple configuration, as the intelligent determination process automatically adjusts scanning based on actual object presence in each section.
4Reliability
If the surveying instrument scans all sections in the defined area, then comprehensive data collection is ensured, but time is wasted scanning open areas that are not occupied by the stockpile
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from scan results to dynamically determine subsequent scanning actions. When a section is scanned and found to contain no object (open area), the controller uses this feedback to skip scanning adjacent sections, thereby eliminating wasted time on continuous open areas while maintaining complete coverage where objects are present.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and eliminates the harmful action of scanning open areas by implementing intelligent determination. The system identifies and removes unnecessary scanning operations from the overall scanning process, keeping only the essential scans that contribute to complete data collection.
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AI summary
System and method for scanning an object using a surveying instrument is provided. The method includes designating an area associated with an object to be scanned. Defining one or more sections within the area associated with the object. Scanning a portion of the area associated with the object corresponding to a first section of the area associated with the object and designating one or more sections adjacent to the first section if scan results indicate presence of an object. Designating one or more sections adjacent to the first section for not scanning if the scan results of the portion of the area associated with the object corresponding to the first section do not indicate presence of an object. A remote control device is provided that can control the surveying instrument, receive the scan results, and analyze the scan results for subsequent use.