Aerial Movement Calibration Without Ground-Based Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for calibrating aerial movement systems with cameras are time-consuming, expensive, and impractical for large expanses, often requiring manual intervention and ground usage, leading to inaccuracies and scheduling conflicts.
Innovation Solution
The use of wireless position transceivers on objects and registration points, communicating with a computer, to automate the calibration process, eliminating the need for manual line pulling and ground-based measurements, and providing accurate positioning data for precise control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual calibration methods are used with support lines and ground-based measurements, then calibration accuracy can be achieved, but calibration time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement methods with an automated optical/laser-based system. The computer-controlled laser measuring device automatically measures support line lengths and coordinates without requiring manual intervention, thereby maintaining measurement accuracy while dramatically reducing calibration time and labor requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a computer as an intermediary that automatically processes measurements and calculates calibration data. The computer receives input from laser measuring devices, processes the coordinate and length data, and generates calibration parameters, eliminating the need for manual data collection and computation while preserving accuracy.
2Ease of manufacture
If manual calibration with multiple workers is employed, then calibration can be performed, but labor cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The calibration system performs self-calibration through automated laser measurements and computer processing. The system independently collects data from multiple laser devices, processes the information, and generates calibration parameters without requiring coordinated manual intervention from multiple workers, thereby reducing labor requirements while maintaining calibration capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the complex human coordination required in manual calibration with an automated computer-controlled system. The computer automatically manages multiple laser measuring devices, coordinates measurements, and processes data, simplifying the overall system operation while reducing the need for multiple skilled workers.
3Loss of information
If ground-based calibration methods are used, then calibration data can be collected, but ground availability is required which limits deployment flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from ground-based two-dimensional measurement to three-dimensional spatial measurement using laser devices that can measure in multiple dimensions. The laser measuring devices can determine coordinates and lengths in three-dimensional space, allowing calibration without requiring ground access and enabling deployment in locations where the ground area is unavailable or occupied.
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AI summary
An aerial movement system and method for calibrating same includes, generally, registration points and wireless position transceivers proximate the registration points and the object that communicate with a computer and allow for the computer to determine the appropriate amount of support lines to draw in or release.