Wireless Orienteering Using Transceiver Vectors for Directional Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional methods for determining a geospatial location and specifying a direction of interest are limited, as they often rely on triangulation techniques using artificial references like satellites and cell towers, and lack accurate recreation of design features in the field, which hinders the effectiveness of automated design tools and virtual models in construction and facility management.

Innovation Solution

The solution combines methods and apparatus for designating a geospatial location and direction of interest using wireless communications between transceivers, generating a directional vector, and providing content based on the location and direction, incorporating As Built data and Experiential data into Augmented Virtual Models (AVMs) for improved modeling and performance tracking of processing facilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If triangulation techniques using artificial references (satellites and cell towers) are used to determine geospatial location, then location determination is achieved, but direction of interest cannot be accurately specified

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocation determination accuracyVSAvoiddirection of interest information

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the location determination process into two distinct functions: (1) determining geospatial position using triangulation with artificial references, and (2) determining direction of interest using magnetic field orientation. This segmentation allows each function to be optimized independently, with location accuracy maintained through existing triangulation methods while adding directional capability through magnetic sensors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces magnetic field orientation as an intermediary mechanism to bridge the gap between position determination and direction specification. By using magnetic field data as an intermediate step, the system can derive direction of interest without directly modifying the triangulation process, thus preserving location accuracy while gaining directional information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If automated design tools are used to generate design plans, then design capabilities are improved, but accurate recreation of design features in the field is hindered without direction of interest

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedesign plan generation efficiencyVSAvoiddesign feature recreation accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring magnetic field orientation and using it to adjust and refine the direction of interest. This feedback loop ensures that the directional information derived from magnetic data accurately reflects the intended orientation of design features, enabling precise recreation in the field by providing real-time directional guidance to workers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-determining the direction of interest using magnetic field orientation before construction or installation activities begin. This preliminary directional information is then integrated into the design plan, allowing workers to accurately recreate design features without needing to perform complex calculations or adjustments during field operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If virtual models are created to represent facilities, then modeling capabilities are enhanced, but performance tracking is limited without accurate direction and location data

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevirtual model application rangeVSAvoidperformance tracking accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical or manual methods of tracking facility performance with automated magnetic field-based orientation sensing. By substituting physical measurement methods with magnetic field detection, the system achieves more precise and consistent directional data, which enhances the accuracy of performance tracking in virtual models without requiring complex mechanical measurement systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 enables accurate and precise location and direction determination, enhancing the accuracy of design feature recreation and performance tracking in facilities, facilitating better resource allocation, maintenance, and upgrades by integrating real-time data into virtual models.

Implementation Method 1

A first Transceiver location and a second Transceiver location are generated based upon wireless communications

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10776529B2Method and apparatus for enhanced automated wireless orienteering

Publication Date: 2020.09.15 MIDDLE CHART LLC

AI summary

Methods and apparatus for Orienteering using a wireless communication between transceivers. A smart device is operative to generate a vector based upon the wireless communications. A query may be made based upon the vector. A response to the query may include a direction of travel, a virtual image based upon location and location and direction, and annotative and pictorial information.