Unmanned Aerial Device Cable Power Data Machine Worksites
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of gathering and processing operational parameters from machines at a worksite using conventional methods, which often require additional auxiliary devices and result in a cumbersome process.
Innovation Solution
A data gathering system that includes a base station and an unmanned aerial device communicatively coupled to the machine via a cable, capable of receiving power and data, equipped with an image capturing unit to determine operational parameters and transmit them to the machine or base station.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional methods with auxiliary devices are used to gather operational parameters, then data can be collected from machines, but the process becomes complex and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the unmanned aerial device: it integrates power reception capability, data communication capability, and operational parameter determination capability into a single device that attaches to the machine, eliminating the need for multiple separate auxiliary devices
Solution Approach 2:
The unmanned aerial device serves multiple purposes: it receives power through the cable, communicates data through the same cable, captures images, determines operational parameters, and can be deployed on various types of machines, making it a universal multi-functional device
2Measurement precision
If multiple auxiliary devices are deployed to gather and process operational parameters, then comprehensive data can be obtained, but the system becomes cumbersome and difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The unmanned aerial device autonomously determines operational parameters by processing images captured by its own image capturing unit, without requiring external processing devices or manual intervention, making the system easier to operate while maintaining measurement precision
3Reliability
If conventional data gathering methods are used, then operational parameters can be monitored, but real-time determination and transmission is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The cable provides continuous power supply and data transmission between the machine and the unmanned aerial device, enabling real-time determination and transmission of operational parameters without interruption or delay
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AI summary
A data gathering system associated with a machine operating at a worksite is provided. The data gathering system includes a base station located at the worksite and an unmanned aerial device (UAD) in communication with the base station and the machine. The UAD includes an image capturing unit for capturing images of an area around the machine and a controller in communication with the image capturing unit. The controller receives a first input from the machine indicative of one or more machine parameters, and receives a second input from the image capturing unit indicative of the images of the area around the machine. The controller further determines multiple operational parameters associated with an operation of the machine based on the first input and the second input, and transmits the determined multiple operational parameters to at least one of the machine and the base station.