Wireless Laser Distance Measuring System for Automated Blueprint Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing engineering surveying and mapping methods require manual measurement and drawing, resulting in high labor costs, low efficiency, and tedious work processes.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for remote control distance-measuring using a wireless connection between a laser distance-measuring device and a touch-sensitive control device, allowing for automated data transmission and labeling of engineering blueprints, reducing manual labor and enhancing efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual measurement and drawing methods are used, then measurement accuracy can be maintained, but labor cost increases and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement efficiencyVSAvoidlabor cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement operations with an automated laser distance-measuring device that uses laser technology to measure distances. The device automatically captures measurement data and transmits it to a control device, eliminating the need for manual measurement tools and operations, thereby significantly improving measurement efficiency while reducing labor requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The laser distance-measuring device performs self-measurement operations by automatically emitting laser beams, calculating distances, and recording data without human intervention. The system self-manages the measurement process from data acquisition to blueprint generation, reducing the need for human operators and lowering labor costs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Loss of time

If manual drawing and labeling is performed, then blueprint accuracy can be ensured, but work load increases and time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrawing timeVSAvoidblueprint accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual drawing operations with automated computer-based blueprint generation. The system automatically processes measurement data and generates blueprints using software algorithms, eliminating manual drawing while maintaining precision through digital accuracy. This substitution dramatically reduces drawing time without compromising blueprint quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates digital copies of measurement data and automatically reproduces them on blueprints. Instead of manually copying measurements onto drawings, the system uses digital data replication and automated layout generation, ensuring accuracy through consistent digital reproduction while significantly reducing the time required for blueprint creation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If automated laser distance-measuring device is used, then measurement efficiency increases, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a control device as an intermediary between the laser distance-measuring device and the blueprint generation system. This intermediary manages data transmission, coordinates operations, and simplifies the interaction between components, allowing automated measurement functionality while managing system complexity through a centralized control interface

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The control device serves multiple functions including receiving measurement data, processing information, generating blueprints, and managing the overall measurement workflow. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single multi-functional device, the system achieves high measurement efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system complexity

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

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach significantly reduces labor costs, increases efficiency and quality of on-site measurements, simplifies the engineering drawing process, and facilitates easier revisions and communication of blueprints, enhancing the overall work experience.

Implementation Method 1

laser distance-measuring device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Implementation Method 2

laser distance-measuring device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS9229628B2Method and apparatus for remote control distance-measuring to generate an engineering blueprint
Publication Date: 2016.01.05 SHENZHEN EVERBEST MACHINERY IND
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remote control distance-measuring to generate an engineering blueprint. The method includes the steps of: building a wireless communication connection between a laser distance-measuring device and a touch sensitive control device; the touch sensitive control device automatically starting an engineering distance-measuring application program; the laser distance-measuring device selecting a required measured element of a measured object; the touch sensitive control device sending a distance-measuring instruction to the laser distance-measuring device, the laser distance-measuring device finishing a distance measurement and synchronously transmitting the measured data to the touch sensitive control device; under a blueprint labeling interface of the touch sensitive control device, finishing blueprint labeling. The apparatus includes a laser distance-measuring device and a touch sensitive control device which builds a wireless communication connection with the laser distance-measuring device. The present invention can reduce labor cost and increase efficiency and quality.